The ultimate performance saloon (and coupe) icon returns, with 510hp, all-wheel drive, and rather challenging looks There's no amount of sugar coating or word mincing that can really soften the visual assault of these images, so we’ll just get straight to the point: yes, this is really what the new BMW M3 and M4 look like, and no, we don’t really want to believe it either. We’re not too shocked about the ...
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Want a sneak peek at the gadgets and gizmos on your car of tomorrow? Look no further than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class of today It is probably impossible to answer a question: “What is the best car in the world?”. However, if there was a car that could legitimately lay claim to that title, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class would be a strong contender. Throughout its seven decade history, the S-Class has been the yardstick ...
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The über-saloon power war between M and AMG rages on, as both sides bring new 600+hp superweapons to battle GERMANY - The course of human history has seen countless epic rivalries - Capitalism vs Communism, Microsoft vs Apple, Manchester United vs Liverpool; and in the car industry, things are no different. Going on for nearly half a century now, the BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class rivalry is one of the ...
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The first official photos and details of the ‘new’ Lexus IS which will be available in Singapore by the end of this year The 2021 Lexus IS features a redesigned front end SINGAPORE – These days, the term ‘new’ is used quite loosely. While the official press release calls this the New Lexus IS, this car is for all intents and purposes, a thoroughly facelifted model. While the front and rear ...
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Retro-themed 911 to be the first of four Heritage Design Edition models that celebrate iconic Porsches from decades past STUTTGART, GERMANY - As the makers of the 911, the world’s second-longest running sports car name (the first being the Chevrolet Corvette), Porsche has plenty of material in its back catalogue with which to draw inspiration from for its products. This is something it does frequently, and dare we say it, rather ...
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The controversial coupe that drew polarising opinions across the internet is now ready for showrooms MUNICH, GERMANY – BMW has just unveiled their new 4 Series coupe, and to boot the proverbial elephant straight out of the room, yes, this is really how it looks. https://youtu.be/aSROi03-rxE The company had promised that the look previewed by last year’s Concept 4 was 85 per cent production-ready. Despite the hopes of many car enthusiasts, it has ...
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The most “emotional” members of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class family, the two-door Coupe and drop-top Cabriolet, have been updated, following on from the E-Class saloon and Estate that were facelifted two months ago. Like those, the changes to the Coupe and Cabrio are more than skin deep, but ultimately don’t drastically alter how the cars drive. Exterior changes are noticeable but not major: the grille now has an “A” shape, as opposed to ...
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The covers have come off of BMW’s facelifted mid-sized luxury offerings, the 5 and 6 Series, in an online reveal the company held yesterday. Both models were brought to market in 2017. Now three years is slightly shorter than the norm for mid-life cycle refreshes, but then both cars would have lagged behind rivals in terms of technology if not for the changes made. So what’s new? Quite a lot actually, ...
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With almost all public events unable to take place due to COVID-19, car companies are taking to the internet for their live product launches. The latest two are the German luxury giants BMW and Mercedes. They will be livestreaming their events on the two upcoming Wednesdays. 27 May, 2pm SGT: BMW 5 Series and 6 Series Gran Turismo facelifts BMW hasn’t officially announced any details of the updated 5 Series, apart from ...
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Powerful e:HEV hybrid system promises driving fun while a crossover variant is also offered for the first time. TOKYO, JAPAN - Honda’s most-loved B-segment hatchback is entering its fourth generation, revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019. The new Honda Jazz has now taken on a slightly more cutesy look, with a rounded-off front and rear end similar to the Nissan Note and Suzuki Swift. New Honda Jazz plays a new tune The ...
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TOKYO, JAPAN – Last month, Toyota unveiled the latest addition to its Yaris range in the form of a compact Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Dubbed Yaris Cross, you’d have to squint to see the visual alignment with the two other models in the range, the Yaris and GR Yaris. Almost every body panel as well as the driver’s instrument display is different from the Yaris hatchback. https://vimeo.com/410944159 At least the all-new model ...
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First photos reveal that the fourth-generation Toyota Harrier is a sleek successor to its popular predecessor. The new Toyota Harrier is set to cut an impressive stance with 19-inch wheels as standard TOKYO, JAPAN – Toyota has released the first photos and specifications of the fourth generation Toyota Harrier. As the pictures reveal, the all-new model cuts a sleeker, upmarket look that could easily pass for a model from the company’s ...
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JAPAN – The McDonald’s Toyota Supra Happy Meal is the stuff of dreams for petrolheads of all ages. The fast food giant has teamed up with Toyota Gazoo Racing and toy manufacturer Tomica. Starting today, the GR Supra Tomica - with working headlights - is available in the McDonald’s Happy Set (the name for the Happy Meal in Japan) at outlets in the Yamaguchi Prefecture as well as the island ...
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The whole coronavirus pandemic is currently hitting everyone hard around the world, and the automotive industry is no exception. Not only has the fears over the virus’ spread resulted in the cancellation of high profile events the world over, the slowing economy has also resulted in people reducing spending on big ticket items such as cars. Although car companies have had stop production for now, there are several manufacturers that are ...
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