BYD Shark to undercut Ranger, Hilux in Australia
Reports out of Australia say the BYD Shark pick-up truck (which will be called the Shark 6 there) will be priced below AUD60k (RM173k) when it launches later this year, thereby undercutting …
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2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe revealed – F74 gets new looks, new interior, 220 replaces old 218i
Ladies and gentlemen, the second-gen F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and doesn't it look a treat. The four-door 2 Series carries new looks, a completely revamped cabin, more tech and more …
Ferrari F80 debuts – LaFerrari successor with 1,200 PS 3.0L twin-turbo V6 hybrid; 0-100 in 2.15s; 799 units
Ferrari has unveiled its latest supercar which joins a short list of iconic and exclusive models that includes the GTO (also referred to as the 288 GTO), F40, F50, Enzo and LaFerrari. …
MG ES5 EV revealed in China – ZS EV replacement with up to 525 km range, RWD, same platform as MG4
The MG ES5, a BEV SUV that will replace the ZS EV, has broken cover - according to CarNewsChina, the B-segmenter is expected to be priced between 100k-150k yuan (RM60k-91k) when it …
Porsche 911 GT3 992 facelift teased for Oct 18 debut
Porsche will debut a new model from its GT division this week, the German manufacturer has teased, showing a dark image of a 911 with a prominent swan-neck rear wing. The latter …
Leapmotor B10 debuts at 2024 Paris Motor Show
The Leapmotor B10 has officially made its debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, and this is a C-segment SUV that slots into the product line-up below the C10 that is a …
Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid pick-up truck in Thailand – RM148k for double-cab; 150 PS/350 Nm 1.9L, RWD
The Isuzu D-Max pick-up truck has gained a mild-hybrid powertrain for two variants in Thailand, and this is priced at 1,145,000 baht (RM148,390) for the Hi-Lander 1.9 MHEV 6AT, which is the …
Next Mercedes-Benz CLA shown in camouflage
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA has been shown under camouflage at the Festival d’Hyères French fashion and photography festival, and the show car previews the production form of the upcoming compact model. This …
Brembo buys Ohlins Racing outright for US$405m
Iconic brake manufacturer Brembo has bought suspension technology maker Ohlins Racing outright from parent company Tenneco for US$405 million (RM1.74 billion). Subject to regulatory approvals, the acquisition is set to be Brembo's …
Lynk & Co Z20 set to debut in Milan – built on Geely’s SEA platform, compact EV SUV is a Zeekr X rival
Lynk & Co will be debuting its latest model, the Z20, with the company set to unveil the all-electric compact SUV not just in China but also in Milan. Italy later today. …
Tesla Robotaxi debuts – self-driving EV with no pedals, steering wheel; production in 2026; under USD30,000
Tesla’s ‘Redwood’ project has finally been revealed, and as expected, it isn’t a low-cost electric vehicle (EV) but a robotaxi that is simply called the Robotaxi (or Cybercab). Before getting into the …
Toyota rejoins Formula 1 as Haas technical partner
Toyota has rejoined Formula 1 as a technical partner to the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team effective immediately, with the Japanese manufacturer's motorsport division Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) having signed a multi-year agreement …
2025 Mazda BT-50 facelift teased before Oct 18 debut
After over four years, the Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck will finally receive a facelift, and we’ll get to see it next week on October 18, 2024. Currently in its third generation, the …
Honda recalls two million vehicles in the US, Canada, Mexico for steering issue; 13 crashes reported in 2023
Honda is recalling two million vehicles and SUVs in North America for a steering issues that could make control of the vehicle difficult and potentially result in a crash, Reuters reported. This …
2024 Toyota Camry launched in Thailand, fr RM186k – 9th-gen XV80 gets 227 PS 2.5L hybrid, three variants
It is now the turn of Thailand to receive the ninth-generation Toyota Camry, following the model's ASEAN debut in Singapore in August this year. While the city-state across the causeway receives the …
Geely Geometry Xingyuan launched in China – up to 116 PS, 410 km CLTC EV range; priced from RM42k
Following its debut in September this year, Geely has now officially launched the Geome (formerly Geometry) Xingyuan in China. The compact electric hatchback will take on the BYD Dolphin and has been …
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD – longest range variant at 702 km WLTP; from RM211k in Germany
The Tesla Model 3 'Highland' facelift has gained a new variant, the Model 3 Long Range RWD, which, as its name suggests, brings the longest battery range yet for the electric vehicle …
Lexus LX updated – new LX 700h hybrid revealed with 3.5L twin-turbo V6, 10AT; improved rigidity, tech
Lexus has introduced the first-ever electrified LX model in the form of the new LX 700h. The hybrid offering has been anticipated ever since a trademark for it was filed earlier this …
2024 MINI Cooper Convertible debuts – new F67 made in Oxford; three engine options; roof opens in 18s
The MINI Cooper Convertible returns for another generation with the release of the F67 model, which is very closely related to the F65 3 Door (and F66 5 Door models) that made …
Indonesia aims to implement palm oil-based B50 biodiesel by 2025, cut fuel imports by RM86b annually
Indonesia plans to implement mandatory blending of 50% palm oil-based biodiesel by early next year, which president-elect Prabowo Subianto said would reduce the nation's fuel imports by US$20 billion (RM85.6 billion) per …
