European Union plans chrome plating ban from 2024
The European Union (EU) has proposed a plan to ban the use of chrome plating materials from 2024 because of health reasons. The potential move is similar to the California Air Resources …
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Xiaomi MS11 EV sedan to get 101 kWh battery, 800 km range; on sale in China next year, RM165k-RM223k
Best known for its consumer electronics, details of the Xiaomi MS11 EV have been unveiled courtesy of Car News China, which has reported that the electric sedan will get a 101 kWh …
2023 Toyota Innova Zenix launched in Thailand – two hybrid variants; Toyota Safety Sense; from RM183k
The Toyota Innova Zenix has been launched in Thailand, where it is available in two variants, both of which are hybrids. The range starts with the 2.0 HEV Smart priced at 1.379 …
Audi, China’s SAIC partnership confirmed – new EV models to use IM Motors platform; China debut 2025
Audi Activesphere concept Chinese carmaker SAIC has confirmed its partnership with Audi for upcoming EV projects, Car Expert has reported. "All stakeholders agree that the Chinese auto market is in the midst …
2024 MINI Cooper Electric EV interior shown – inspired by the classic Mini; more details coming on July 27
MINI has released the first interior photos of the all-new Cooper Electric, with more details set to be revealed on July 27. Taking inspiration from Alec Issigonis’ original Mini, the design is …
Porsche Taycan sets fastest single EV journey regional record; Thailand to Singapore in 29 hours 15 minutes
Porsche has set a new record for the fastest single journey made by an electric vehicle from Thailand to Singapore, a feat which the German brand has achieved in 29 hours and …
Nissan to use Tesla’s NACS charging connector for its EVs in Canada, US from 2025 for Supercharger access
Nissan has announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles (EVs) beginning in 2025. This is to provide customers with …
Koenigsegg Dark Matter revealed – 800 PS, 1,250 Nm; world’s most powerful automotive electric motor
Koenigsegg’s reveal of the production-spec Gemera included plenty of big numbers, and the most exciting comes from the Dark Matter electric motor used in the “family-focused” four-seater. On its own, the e-motor …
Koenigsegg Gemera – production spec gets new LSTT, Dark Matter motor, V8 option; up to 2,300 PS, 2750 Nm
Three years ago, Koenigsegg unveiled the Gemera, its first four-seater “megacar” that is perfect as a family car, albeit with more power than most parents would need. Fast forward to the present, …
Mercedes-Benz, Volvo adopt Tesla’s NACS charging connector to gain access to Supercharger network
Mercedes-Benz and Volvo have both agreed to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for their electric vehicles (EVs), which will provide owners access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Starting from 2025, EVs …
China exported 2.14 mil vehicles in 1H 2023 – 75.7% YoY increase; NEV exports up 160% at 534k units
Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers revealed the country exported 2.14 million vehicles in the first half of 2023, which represents a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 75.7%. From that total, …
Mr Bean‘s Rowan Atkinson drives a Toyota GR Yaris powered by hydrogen at Goodwood Festival of Speed
At the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed, English actor, comedian and writer Rowan Atkinson showed his support for alternative fuels by driving a specially prepared Toyota GR Yaris H2. Atkinson, who many …
Lynk & Co 06 EM-P facelift – Proton X50 twin gets updated with PHEV powertrain, up to 102 km EV range
The Lynk & Co 06 EM-P has been sighted on the website for the ministry of industry and information technology of China during the vehicle's homologation process, reports Car News China. Based …
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC43, GLC63 debut – no more V6, V8; 2.0L turbo mild hybrid and PHEV; up to 680 PS
Following the debut of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC last June, the German carmaker has now presented two high-performance versions of the SUV, both powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. …
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe revealed – fifth-gen three-row SUV gets a bold, boxy design; full debut in August
Remember the fourth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe? Well, you can forget everything about it because it looks like the South Korean carmaker sure did when creating this, the fifth-generation Santa Fe. Retaining very …
Indonesia to partner Australia to boost EV battery production – major suppliers of nickel and lithium
Indonesia and Australia could partner up to increase the production of electric vehicle batteries in support of the growing EV market, Drive reported, as president of Indonesia Joko Widodo and prime minister …
Toyota issues sustainability bonds to fund EV push
Toyota has sold ESG (environmental, social and governance)-labeled debt in dollar-denominated sums for the first time in two years as it aims to increase its production of electric vehicles and compete with …
First Tesla Cybertruck finally produced at Giga Texas
It looks like the Tesla Cybertruck will finally make its way to consumers after years of delays. On Saturday (July 15, 2023), the electric vehicle (EV) maker announced the first Cybertruck has …
Two new Hyundai EVs to be launched in Indonesia next year; could use batteries produced locally
Hyundai will be launching two of its electric vehicle models in Indonesia next year, reports CNN Indonesia, and these two models will be produced at the carmaker's factory in Bekasi, Indonesia. The …
Caterham Project V concept EV debuts – 272 PS single motor RWD, 55 kWh battery, 400 km range WLTP
British lightweight sports car specialist Caterham has unveiled its latest concept, the Project V at this year's edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Project V is a fully electric two-seater …
