SAIC future models – Roewe & R
Roewe contributes worthwhile volume and, it's presumed, profit to parent firm SAIC Motor. Virtually exclusive to China, the brand has lately been joined by a new division called R.
Analysis
Munich IAA motor show – Mercedes world debuts
Another OEM has announced a vehicle world premiere for the IAA (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) Munich motor...
Lucid – the next EV challenger, or just a lucid dream?
Continuing our series on EV startups, we take a closer look at Lucid - which...
Interior design and technology – VW Golf Estate
An evolution rather than revolution, the eighth generation VW Golf is instantly recognisable. We take...
SAIC future models – Maxus & LDV
The biggest Chinese OEM is flourishing. That's not only due to JVs with foreign partners:...
ASEAN sales rebound in Q2
Southeast Asia vehicle markets bounce-back from depressed year-earlier levels.
Toyota (almost) nails it with first Lexus EV
We hear a lot about bespoke electric architectures and their benefits. So how is it that a newly electrified Lexus which uses Toyota's years-old GA-C platform can be so good?
Is it the end of the road for Ford in India?
India is seen as a market with huge growth potential, but also a challenging one that comes with risks. How committed is Ford to staying in India? By Bakar Sadik Agwan.
Honda’s future model plans for Acura
Would Acura still exist without the USA? Debuting in 1986 well before Lexus, Honda's luxury division has never gone global, a tiny presence in China notwithstanding. What will the parent firm do next with this...
Semiconductors chip away at global light vehicle sales in June
Automotive market recovery from the worst of the pandemic is being held back by the global semicondictors shortage.
Tesla’s bold move to open its Supercharger network to other EVs
In a surprise move, Elon Musk has said (via Twitter) Tesla will open its Supercharger network to other EVs.
