New Mazda concept previews rotary-electric MX-5 replacement

Mazda has given a radical vision of what the future could look like for the venerable MX-5, headlining this year’s Tokyo motor show with a sleek, rotary-electric sports car concept called the Iconic SP. The concept – previewed digitally earlier this year and now presented as the centrepiece of a celebration of the MX-5 on… Continue reading New Mazda concept previews rotary-electric MX-5 replacement

Mazda MX-5 gets added kit to comply with new safety regs

The facelifted Mazda MX-5 will be sold in the UK, the brand confirmed at the car’s debut at this year’s Tokyo motor show. The roadster has gained a host of safety kit to ensure it can remain on sale as new GSR2 safety regulations come into force. These include lane keeping assistance, speed limit warning and traffic… Continue reading Mazda MX-5 gets added kit to comply with new safety regs

BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs

China’s largest EV maker, BYD, is quickly making a name for itself in overseas markets. Despite recently entering the Thai auto market, BYD has already surpassed several Japanese rivals in sales as it sneaks up on Toyota’s spotlight. Japanese automakers have dominated the auto market in Thailand in recent years, with Toyota, Isuzu, and Honda… Continue reading BYD is stealing Toyota’s limelight in this key auto market with low-priced EVs

@niche: RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM, PART II.003012

Editor’s Note: This week, we travel in Peter’s dream to the year 2035 as he details the state of the industry. As PMD says at the end, “the memorable moments in life are fleeting and precious, and still worth pursuing.” A hopeful sentiment that bears repeating today and every day, really. In On The Table, we preview… Continue reading @niche: RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM, PART II.003012

Automotive Adaptive Front Lighting System Market to grow by USD 2.84 billion from 2022 to 2027, The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Valeo SA, Continental AG and ams OSRAM AG, and many more – Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive adaptive front lighting system market is estimated to grow by USD 2.84 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.07%. The automotive adaptive front lighting system market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies. A few prominent companies that offer automotive… Continue reading Automotive Adaptive Front Lighting System Market to grow by USD 2.84 billion from 2022 to 2027, The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Valeo SA, Continental AG and ams OSRAM AG, and many more – Technavio

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 58)

News 1 min read 18 October 2023 Episode 58 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about the imminent demise of the Volkswagen Up city car, the Citroen AMI and Renault Twizy, why the BMW C1 Scooter was so terrifying and much, much more besides,… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 58)

Mazda to sell EVs in U.S. as soon as 2025

TOKYO — Mazda Motor will release electric vehicles in the U.S. as early as 2025 in an effort to establish a presence in the country’s rapidly growing EV market, Nikkei has learned. The new EVs will utilize the platforms of existing gasoline-powered vehicles. They will be produced at the company’s plant in Hofu, in western… Continue reading Mazda to sell EVs in U.S. as soon as 2025

Autocar magazine 11 October: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we’ve got an exclusive scoop on Audi’s most crucial car yet, find out why the Lamborghini Revuelto is “utterly berserk” to drive, and picture how we’d reinvent the Land Rover Discovery. News We’ve got a jam-packed news section this week, starting with the 2025 Audi A5. It will make the switch… Continue reading Autocar magazine 11 October: on sale now

Vauxhall Corsa Electric

This new face also makes the Corsa one, if not the, best looking supermini now on sale in the UK, battling with the Peugeot 208 and Cupra Born for the title. Coupled with new LED lights (standard across the range) and some fresh ‘Corsa’ lettering at the rear, it really is amazing the impact of… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa Electric

Mazda set to preview electric MX-5 with radical concept

A new concept car previewing the future of the Mazda MX-5 is set to be shown at the Tokyo motor show later this month.  Mazda has confirmed that the theme of its stand in Tokyo will be “the future created by the love of cars”, showcasing its “continued commitment to the creation of products that satisfy customers’… Continue reading Mazda set to preview electric MX-5 with radical concept