January 2022 - CarSpiritPK

Daimler AG to Rebrand as Mercedes-Benz Group AG on February 1

January 31, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

Daimler AG will be formally renamed Mercedes-Benz Group AG on 1st February 2022, nearly a year after the spin-off of its truck and bus division was announced– in a move its boss hopes will unlock shareholder value for the premium carmaker.

Are Mandatory Airbags Enough for Safety?

January 31, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 7 Comments.

Government in the latest Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP 2021-26) has decided that vehicles shall not be allowed to go on sale after June 30, 2022 whether locally manufactured or imported, which are not compliant of shortlisted WP29 regulations. The said regulations include the mandatory inclusion of dual airbags (for driver & front passenger).

Future Electric Lotus Sports Car Might Look Like the Esprit

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 4 Comments.

Lotus has announced plans for another battery-powered sports car, which will be the result of a collaboration with Britishvolt, a company specializing in battery-cell development. As per the sketch, the future sports car will feature sharp, angular lines reminiscent of early versions of the Lotus Esprit from the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Honda Begins Delivering All-New BR-V in Indonesia

January 31, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 6 Comments.

Honda has started delivering the all-new 2nd generation BR-V to the customers in Indonesia earlier this month. The latest model was unveiled in September 2021 boasting thorough improvements in design, comfort and safety.

The 519hp Toyota GR Yaris with a World Record Run

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

Bahrain’s Ebrahim Kanoo of EKanoo Racing has tuned this blue GR Yaris to produce 519 hp (600hp at flywheel) and 587 Nm of torque. The extra oomph has helped the little hatchback to set a world record at Bahrain International Circuit’s adjacent drag strip.

Turkey’s TOGG Named Among Top 20 Brands at CES 2022

January 30, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

Turkey’s first indigenous automobile brand TOGG was named among one of the Top 20 brands that participated at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that held from 5th to 7th January in Las Vegas, USA.

Honda Atlas to Take Action on ‘Fake News’ Over 2022 Civic Bookings

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 3 Comments.

Honda Atlas has said that it has not made any announcement regarding the booking of the new Honda Civic or its prices.

Changan Inching Closer to Launch X7 Plus in Pakistan

January 29, 2022March 2, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 10 Comments.

Changan is inching closer to launch the Oshan X7 Plus in Pakistan. The vehicle can now be seen running on the local roads wearing a beautiful livery captioned “Hello Future” hinting for an imminent launch in our market.

Toyota Heading to the Moon with Lunar Cruiser

January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 22 Comments.

Toyota is working with Japan’s space agency JAXA on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, according to the company officials.

Tesla Ranked Poorest in Chinese Consumer Rights Protection Dissatisfaction Report

January 28, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

According to the China Consumers Association research, Tesla has been ranked the poorest in the Chinese consumer rights protection dissatisfaction ranking, the key reason for which is the much-discussed incident at the Shanghai Auto Show.