Dyson confirms plans for electric car, launch by 2020
We've heard of it before, but it's now confirmed. Dyson, the maker of bladeless fans and vacuum cleaners, is coming up with a car. In line with the times, that car will …
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Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe get Carbon Editions
Audi has introduced new Carbon Edition versions of the still fresh Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe. The new special editions, which will not be production limited, add motorsport-inspired carbon fibre reinforced …
Thai auto exports rise for the first time in 14 months
Thai automotive exports increased for the first time in 14 months in August, on the back of a recovering global economy, the Bangkok Post reports. Last week, the automotive industry club of …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for August 2017 by brand
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) recently released vehicle sales data for the month of August 2017, which saw 51,720 new vehicles delivered. That's an increase of 3,167 units or 6.5% from July, …
After Uber apology, London mayor welcomes talks
Following Uber's failure to get its London private hire operator licence renewed after September 30, the ride hailing app company's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has apologised via an open letter. This has led …
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo – top shooting brake with 680 hp, 850 Nm, 3L/100km FC
The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo range already has a plug-in hybrid in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, now here's something range topping. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (phew!) …
RBR will be Aston Martin Red Bull Racing from 2018
It's confirmed. Aston Martin will be Red Bull Racing's title partner from the 2018 season, and the team will be officially called Aston Martin Red Bull Racing. This is an upgrade from …
Malaysian auto assemblers hoping for gov’t support in the form of tax breaks, export incentives – report
Budget 2018 will be tabled next month, and business publications will do the usual wish list hunting. What do the captains want for the automotive industry? Here's a small sampling, compiled by …
Uber loses licence to operate in London – safety and deception among the issues raised by authorities
Uber will not be issued with a new private hire operator licence after the expiry of its current license on September 30, Transport for London (TfL) said last Friday. The local government …
Infiniti standalone electric vehicle to debut in 2019
Infiniti, Nissan's premium brand, has plans to launch a standalone electric model in 2019, Autocar reports. The car will be previewed in concept form at the 2018 Detroit Motor Show. According to …
UberEATS food delivery service now in Kuala Lumpur
Uber has launched its UberEATS food delivery service in Malaysia. For now, the service is limited to Kuala Lumpur neighbourhoods such as the central business districts, Bangsar and Damansara Heights, the Malay …
2018 Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo revealed
Lamborghini Squadra Corse, the motorsport arm of Automobili Lamborghini, has unveiled the new Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo in Sant'Agata Bolognese. The event also saw the firm announce a new partnership with …
G series number plates by Lee Chong Wei Foundation – bids for single digit starts from RM250k, G1 RM500k
Another week, another special number plate series. This time it's the G series, of which you have until September 29 to submit your bids for, with results set to be published on …
Monorail four-car trains to start running by year end
The KL Monorail four-car train sets, which have been grounded since May for further enhancement of their safety features, will be returning to service soon, according to operator Rapid Rail. In a …
Lighter, hardcore 400 hp BMW M2 CSL in the works
With all the talk about EVs and autonomous drive, here's some much needed respite for fans of the traditional BMW performance car. According to Autocar, Munich is preparing a hardcore version of …
Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi target annual synergies of €10b in 6-year plan – focus on EVs, autonomous cars
Mitsubishi joining to make it three members in the Alliance calls for a new plan, and the just-unveiled Alliance 2022 six-year plan is a big one with eye-popping numbers. Objectives include the …
Seamless ticketing system for public transport by 2019
The full opening of the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang line has also opened up plenty of opportunities to go places without a car, and the fact that one can switch to and from …
Aston Martin wants to be more involved in Formula 1, currently studying future engine regulations – CEO
Unlike endurance racing, Formula 1 isn't losing appeal among carmakers. Le Mans champions Porsche is interested in joining the circus, and Aston Martin - currently an "innovation partner" of Red Bull Racing …
Big wave of Takata airbag recalls hit China – 4.86m vehicles for VW and partners, 2.5m for GM and JVs
Hurricane Takata is the biggest ever recall to hit the auto industry, and it's now making landfall in China, after wreaking havoc elsewhere. As China is the world's largest auto market, the …
Toyota Yaris facelifted in Thailand – Ativ-style front and cabin, 7 airbags and VSC standard, from RM60k
Toyota has given the Yaris hatchback a midlife facelift in Thailand. The Thai eco car gets the same look and dashboard as its new Yaris Ativ sedan sister, a new offering that …
