Dyson patents hint at design of its electric crossover

Patents related to the first Dyson electric car have revealed some of its potential design elements – and it'll look nothing like a vacuum cleaner, for those of you playing along at home. According to the patent application, which was filed 18 months ago and published today, the Dyson crossover will be around five metres in length, and ride on a 3.3 metre wheelbase.

Mazda preparing inline-six petrol, diesel engines

Mazda is committed to bringing back the six, with an investor report revealing the brand is working on a pair of longitudinally-oriented inline-six engines with 48V and plug-in hybrid technology. In a presentation dubbed Fiscal Year 2019 March Results there's a graphic dedicated to future product and, under the "Large Architecture" header, features straight-six Skyactiv-X and Skyactiv-D engines.

Honda Architecture: Flexible platform to debut in 2020

In a speech this week Takahiro Hachigo, CEO of Honda, gave a broad outline of the company's near-term plans, including a new global architecture, cost cutting, and electrification measures. The headline announcement is the new Honda Architecture, which seems to be a scalable platform or module set similar to Volkswagen's MQB and Toyota's TNGA.

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC starts production

Mercedes-Benz has commenced production of the all-new EQC electric crossover at its Bremen facility in Germany, ahead of its global launch in the coming weeks. Available to order now in Europe, the EQC 400 4Matic has a base price of €71,281 ($113,740), though the special Edition 1886 launch variant (pictured) is available from €84,930.30 ($135,520).

Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition revealed

Bentley has revealed yet another special edition in collaboration with its Mulliner bespoke coach building division, this time based on the new Continental GT Convertible. Dubbed the *gasp* Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition by Mulliner, the limited-run model "pays tribute to the Bavarian region" and features a Bavarian-inspired colour scheme.

2019 BMW 8 Series review

BMW doesn’t mess around with the number 8. Whether it’s the iconic Z8, the i8 supercar, the upcoming super-luxury X8 SUV, or the all-new 8 Series, the German brand saves its best for the ‘8’ cars. In the case of the near-$300k M850i Coupe and Convertible, it doesn’t disappoint.

Buick Enspire concept headed for production - report

The Buick Enspire concept revealed at last year's Beijing motor show could be headed to production, if a new report is any guide. CarDesignNews recently spoke with Bob Boniface, global director of exterior design for Buick, at GM's technical centre in Warren, Michigan, where they saw a full-size model for a "four-door crossover with a sweeping coupe-like roofline" which Boniface said had been confirmed for production.