The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, the performance-bred version of the popular electric vehicle, has been making headlines for all the good reasons – big numbers, and among other things, a dedicated Drift Mode. That's what Keiichi Tsuchiya had to showcase amidst sessions of the World Time Attack Championship in Australia recently, as the Drift King brought the 650 PS/740 Nm battery-EV sideways through Sydney Motorsport Park. Beyond raw, instant power, the Ioniq 5 N is also equipped with the Torque Kick

Did BMW invent a brand-new term just to market their car? It seems that way, and they've named it "Forwardism." But what's the deal with this word? Well, according to BMW, Forwardism is a way of thinking that's all about welcoming change and moving towards a better future. It's for those who like to think ahead, make a positive impact, and find new opportunities even when they're not crystal clear. It’s about sharing fresh ideas and making the world better for everyone. BMW has embraced this min

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) has announced that it has acquired a shareholding in Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings (Aston Martin), representing 7.6 percent of the ordinary share capital of the ultra-luxury British performance brand. The amount of which Geely paid to acquire 7.6 percent share was not disclosed. Currently, Mercedes-Benz has 9.7 percent stake in Aston Martin and Mercedes still provides V8 engines to Aston Martin. Geely's Li Shufu owns nearly 10 percent stake in

Japan Nissan Leaf owners will get to see their disposed batteries in action powering a railroad crossing device in Japan. Nissan and the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) are teaming up to come up with a more sustainable way to reuse old Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV) batteries to further promote a carbon-neutral future. Railroad crossings are an essential part of train operations and road traffic safety in Japan. In the event of a power outage or even just a scheduled maintenance work, th

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many brands to host their launch events online. While others have opted for live YouTube and Facebook streams, the 11th generation Honda Civic made its debut on Twitch. The previewed Honda Civic is a prototype, and no technical details have been confirmed. If you’re curious about what’s new on the 11th-gen Honda Civic, you can read about that here. Naturally with the Honda Civic, a Type R version will be available. Over ten generations of the Honda Civic, the Hon

It wasn’t very long ago when 200 horsepower was exclusive only to high performance cars. The race homologated E30 BMW M3 for example, had just 200 PS from a 2.3-litre S14 four-cylinder engine. That was enough to make it one of the fastest sedans of the ‘80s and ex-F1 driver Jean Alesi said it was the best handling road car. Today, we have seven-seater MPVs and pick-up trucks that produce 200 horsepower, never mind sports cars. Of course, cars have also gotten a lot more complicated and a lot hea