2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Debuts in US
Hyundai introduced a new eco-friendly car for the US market, the 2019 Hyundai Nexo fuel cell electric. The Nexo is described as the new technological flagship of Hyundai’s eco-vehicle lineup. It also previews the Korean automaker’s current progress in its development of zero-emission vehicles. The 2019 Nexo is equipped with …
All Systems Go for Nissan’s Formula E Debut
As we already know, Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to join the growing all-electric Formula E racing series. With that in mind, Nissan is all set to for its on-track Formula E debut at the racing series’ preseason testing in Valencia, Spain, which will run from October 16 to …
Isuzu D-Max Fury is Ready to be Unleashed
It seems that the Storm and the Raptor made the D-Max mad and Isuzu can’t help but unleash its pickup-up truck’s anger by introducing the Isuzu D-Max Fury. Isuzu’s pickup truck features an even aggressive exterior along with an updated interior. However, the D-Max Fury is currently only available in …
Hyundai Wants to Develop Artificial Intelligence Tech for Self-Driving Cars
Aside from electric vehicles, automakers are on a race to develop self-driving or autonomous cars. However, the challenge in self-driving cars is the machine’s ability to make human judgment, which is crucial in terms of road safety. As such, Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s innovation arm, wants to develop an …
Toyota Recalls 2.4 Million Hybrid Cars for Stalling Defect
Toyota is recalling a total of 2.4 million gasoline hybrid vehicles in Japan and abroad over an issue which could cause the vehicle to stall. The recall, which affects Prius and Auris models, covers vehicles manufactured between October 2008 and 2014. According to Toyota Motor Corp., the recall includes 1.25 …
Honda Creates Track-Ready Honda Civic Type R TCR Race Car
If you’re looking to run a Honda Civic Type R as a race car but don’t have the heart to strip it of its comfort-oriented features–after all, you paid anywhere from just below PHP3 million to over PHP4 million depending on who you bought it from–then Honda Performance Development (HPD) …
Jeep Readies for Wrangler Recall Over Frame Weld Fail
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, makers of Jeep, is preparing the recall of 18,000 Wranglers from 2018 to 2019 for inspection. The issue involves a potentially faulty weld in the frame that could cause the vehicle to crash. In some vehicles, the problematic weld has led to the track bar mount shearing …
Ford Recalls 2017-2018 Ford GT for Hydraulic Fluid Leak
Ford is recalling around 200 units of the 2017-2018 Ford GT due to the possibility of the hydraulic fluid leaking from the the valve block assembly located underneath the rear wing and onto the exhaust which may start a fire. While the recall has so far been unannounced by both …
The 2019 BMW 3 Series Has Finally Been Revealed
It’s the talk of the town during the 2018 Paris Motor Show–and it’s still the talk of the town even today. Yes, the journey to the 2019 BMW 3 Series‘s newest incarnation has taken two years to finish, but the curtain has been lifted, at long last. So was the …
Toyota Clinches Top Spot in Global Automotive Rankings
Toyota has clinched the number one spot in Interbrand’s 2018 global automotive rankings. The Japanese automaker managed to finished ahead of brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Honda. Interbrand is a brand consultancy that specializes in brand strategy, brand analytics, brand valuation, among others. It is also the publisher of …
Global NCAP Gives India-Made Suzuki Swift 2-Star Rating Out of 5, Should We Be Worried?
The Global New Car Assessment Program (Global NCAP) has released the crash-test results of the Suzuki Swift made by Maruti Suzuki for the Indian market, and even fitted with double airbags and ISOFIX anchorages, the subcompact hatchback received a dismal two-star rating out of a maximum of five for both …
Volkswagen, Microsoft Team Up to Develop Connected Vehicle Fleet
Volkswagen wants to undergo a digital transformation and the German automaker has teamed up with Microsoft Corp. to do it. As such, Volkswagen and Microsoft will collaborate to develop the ‘Volkswagen Automotive Cloud.’ The Volkswagen Automotive Cloud is seen as one of the largest dedicated automotive industry clouds for all …
Chinese SUV Bestune T77 Has a Holographic Assistant
First Auto Works (FAW) Group Corporation, a Chinese state-owned automotive manufacturing company, is unveiling an all-new SUV under its sub-brand Bestune. Called the T77, Bestune attempts to separate its SUV from the pack by giving a fresh twist to its infotainment system: a holographic assistant. The holographic assistant can be …
Toyota Now Accepting Reservations for All-New Toyota Supra, But…
The long wait is over for Toyota Supra fans as Toyota has announced that it is now accepting online reservations for the first 900 units of the much-awaited sports car. There is a catch though as the reservation is strictly limited to the European market. That’s right, the rest of …
Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali’s Rolls-Royce Up for Sale
Don’t look now, but late boxing icon Muhammad Ali’s Rolls-Royce is up for auction at Bonhams’ Zoute Sale in Belgium this month. The car, which is a 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward convertible, was bought by the boxing champ for an estimated USD16,000 when he was still using his …
