Who should take the coveted Car of the Year crown? Mark Tisshaw: It’s my third cycle as Autocar’s COTY representative and it feels like the mean, median and mode car tested in that time is a 4.6m-long electric crossover weighing close to two tonnes, having around 200bhp and a range of 270 miles, created by a…
The Genesis G80 luxury sedan will be offered in a blacked-out edition in Australia from later this year. The 2025 Genesis G80 Black has been unveiled in South Korea with – as its name suggests – a darkened theme inside and out. Genesis has confirmed the G80 Black sedan will launch in Australia later this…
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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 showcased groundbreaking innovations in mobility and technology, with Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Samsung SmartThings IoT platform captivating audiences, offering a glimpse into a future where automobiles and smart homes seamlessly integrate in the era of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). Hyundai IONIQ 9 and the SDV Revolution Hyundai Motor has…
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When Honda launched the Acura line in 1986, they created something that the world had never seen before: a true top-tier luxury car from Japan. Sure, the Japanese had been building cars such as the Sovereign and President for their home market for years, but those were not seen in the rest of the world…
Given how vast the tuning scene is in 2025, it’s hard to imagine a time when ordering aftermarket parts for your car wasn’t as simple as clicking a button. This shift isn’t limited to the aftermarket world. Nearly every major auto manufacturer now offers a level of customisation beyond just optional extras – think BMW’s…
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Según el estudio de evaluación de sitios web de fabricantes estadounidenses 2025 de J.D. Power, solo el 50% de los compradores de vehículos nuevos del mercado masivo y el 52% de los compradores de vehículos nuevos de alta gama, indican que el sitio web del fabricante estaba más organizado y moderno que otros sitios que…
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A Japanese Yakuza leader pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday for attempting to traffic military-grade weapons and roughly 1,100 lbs of narcotics. Those charges alone will get someone locked up for quite a long time—throw in another conviction for trying to offload thousands of pounds of uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, and it’s unlikely Takeshi…
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It’s very likely that the Skoda Kodiaq is one of those cars: beloved by those who own one for its size and typically thought-out functionality, and considered a bit much by those who don’t. Mainly for its size. The vRS version is the same but more so because it implies a go-faster attitude. And with…
From the top 20 best-selling cars in Malaysia in 2024, we are now narrowing things down to just the electric vehicles. According to vehicle registration data from the road transport department (JPJ), it was a close fight at the peak between BYD and Tesla. Only four EVs managed to cross the 2,000-unit mark, and the…
Arizona Car Week Phoenix, Arizona – Kicking off January 17, Arizona Car Week will feature an event roster packed full of diverse automotive experiences designed for everyone with a passion for incredible cars. This inclusive celebration of everything automotive will once again bring car enthusiasts, collectors and fans from across the globe to the Valley of the…
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