BMW ready for any ban on ICE cars from 2030 – CEO
BMW has said it will be ready for any ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2030 onwards, according to its CEO Oliver Zipse. This comes as the European Union is …
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV design shown before full debut on October 28 – Japan market launch in Dec
Mitsubishi has revealed the design of the upcoming Outlander PHEV, which is the plug-in hybrid version of the fourth-generation SUV that was first revealed back in February this year. While we do …
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia donates a Triton pick-up truck to Dignity Farm School as part of CSR initiative
As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has donated a Triton pick-up truck to the Dignity Farm School, a one-stop holistic and community learning centre located …
Chevrolet Trailblazer to be reintroduced as a compact crossover in the Philippines this October – report
According to a report by Autoindustriya, the Chevrolet Trailblazer is set to make a return to the Philippines this month, although it will be nothing like the large, seven-seat model of the …
Tata Motors to invest USD2 billion in EVs over the next five years – 10 EVs to be part of company’s portfolio
Tata Motors plans to invest over USD2 billion (around RM8.3 billion) in its electric vehicle business over the next five years, a company executive told Nikkei Asia. This was revealed after the …
Sabah to run electric bus pilot project in Kota Kinabalu by end of 2021 to promote green public transport
The Sabah government has announced that it will run an electric bus pilot project in Kota Kinabalu by the end of this year, according to state tourism, culture and environment minister Datuk …
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo EV launched in Malaysia – three variants; priced from RM645k
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has officially launched the new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo in Malaysia, which was first revealed globally in March this year. The all-electric model joins the existing Taycan …
Aston Martin DB6 EV conversion by Lunaz Design – up to 120 kWh battery, 410 km range; from RM4.16 million
Converting classic cars to run on electric power instead of fossil fuels is a pretty popular trend these days, with a few firms providing their services to customers who want to enjoy …
Honda shows off its automated driving tech at ITS World Congress – over 25,900 km tested in Germany
At this year’s Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress, Honda showcased its self-driving technology and revealed its progress in the L3Pilot automated driving project. The European Union-driven initiative is a joint effort …
Honda e:NS1 revealed ahead of official debut in China – EV version of third-gen HR-V with up to 201 hp
The Honda e:NS1 has been revealed ahead of its official debut set to take place in a few hours’ time, with images of the new model being sighted by CarNewsChina on China’s …
2021 Isuzu D-Max gets new 1.9L 4×2 AT Plus variant in Malaysia – from RM100,999; rear-wheel drive only
Isuzu Malaysia has expanded the number of D-Max variants to eight with the introduction of the new 1.9L 4x2 AT Plus, which is priced at RM100,999 on-the-road without insurance. No sales tax …
2022 Lexus NX gets treated to Modellista, TRD parts
2022 Lexus NX with Modellista accessories Following the reveal of the second-generation Lexus NX in June, the compact SUV has now gained a range of accessories from TRD and Modellista for customers …
Toyota Mirai travels 1,360 km on one fill of hydrogen without refuelling to set new Guinness World Record
Back in June this year, a Toyota Mirai set a new world record for the longest distance travelled by a series production, hydrogen-powered vehicle, covering 1,003 km on a single fill of …
2022 Honda Civic Si teased ahead of official debut
Honda has begun teasing the forthcoming Civic Si, which is the performance version of the 11th-generation Civic that made its full debut back in April. Rumoured to go on sale in the …
UMW Toyota Motor sold 8,033 vehicles in September 2021 – 218% increase from August; YTD at 46,118 units
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) delivered a total 8,033 units of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in September 2021, which an increase of 5,509 units or 218% from August 2021, where just 2,524 units …
2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport now launched in Japan – sportier exterior, tuned suspension; priced at RM159k
In April this year, Thailand welcomed the Toyota Hilux GR Sport, which gets a number of aesthetic enhancements to give the pick-up truck a sportier look. The model has now been launched …
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia now offers a home delivery service to customers who book, register a car online
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has introduced a new home delivery service which provides customers with the option to have their brand-new Mitsubishi delivered to their doorstep on a single car carrier truck. …
2022 Nissan Almera launched in the Philippines – 1.0L turbo three-cylinder, 5MT and CVT; priced from RM60k
The Nissan Almera has finally made its launch debut in the Philippines, nearly a year after the B-segment sedan went on sale in Malaysia. Four variants of the B-segment sedan are available …
Interstate travel to be allowed simultaneously across Malaysia once 90% vaccination rate achieved – PM
Prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has said (once again) that interstate travel will be allowed to resume very soon, adding that this will happen simultaneously across the entire country, according …
2021 Toyota Vios GR Sport vs Yaris 1.5G in Malaysia – sporty sedan and top-spec hatchback side by side
The Toyota Vios GR Sport (GR-S) and Yaris 1.5G are the top-of-the-range variants of their respective models, with both being introduced last December. We’ve already featured the former in a side-by-side gallery …
