F1 to hold sprint qualifying at 3 Grands Prix this year
This year’s Formula 1 season will see the debut of a sprint qualifying format at three Grands Prix, following an agreement reached between the FIA, Formula 1 and all 10 competing teams. …
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Gran Turismo announced as an official Olympic sport
The Gran Turismo series has been around for a very long time and has become a hit among gamers since the original arrived in 1997. In 2021, the game has been recognised …
Geely-Baidu joint venture to invest around RM31.6 billion in smart cars – first product due in three years
According to a report by Reuters, Jidu Auto will invest 50 billion yuan (around RM31.6 billion) into producing smart cars over the next five years. The company is a joint venture between …
2022 Honda HR-V with Urban, Casual Style packages
Honda Access has provided more photos of the Urban Style and Casual Style packages for the all-new Honda HR-V, which recently went on sale in Japan as the Vezel. Both accessory kits …
Honda targets zero road fatalities involving its vehicles by 2050 – all new cars to get standard ADAS by 2030
During a recent press conference, Honda president and representative director Toshihiro Mibe revealed that the Japanese carmaker will strive for zero traffic-related fatalities involving its motorcycles and cars globally by 2050. This …
Tesla Autopilot continues to operate without anyone in the driver’s seat, Consumer Reports demonstrates
Tesla fell under renewed scrutiny again when a 2019 Model S struck a tree in Texas on April 17, killing the vehicle’s two occupants. According to authorities, neither of the men were …
FIA reveals regulations for new electric GT category
The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) has announced the creation of a new electric GT category, which will see cars compete at full-length permanent circuits and operate in a similar performance window …
2022 Honda HR-V gets Mugen accessories in Japan
Now that the third-generation Honda HR-V has been launched in Japan (it’s known as the Vezel there), Mugen has released its own range of accessories for the B-segment SUV as an alternative …
Volkswagen Talagon SUV debuts in China as the brand’s largest SUV – over 5.1 metres long; 2.5T V6
For some reason, Volkswagen believes it doesn’t have enough SUV offerings in China, so say hello to the new Talagon. A product of the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture, the new model was first …
2021 Volvo S90 facelift launched in Malaysia – two variants; Recharge T8 Inscription Plus from RM339k
After some teasing, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has officially launched the new S90 facelift, which continues to be locally assembled (CKD) in Shah Alam. The refreshed executive sedan is being offered in …
Eleventh-generation Honda Civic could debut in M’sia this year, hints Honda Malaysia president and COO
Earlier this month, Honda released the first official image of the 11th-generation Civic, which was previously previewed by a near-production prototype in November last year. Replacing the 10th-gen FC model that was …
Huawei Seres SF5 debuts at Auto Shanghai – range-extended EV crossover with up to 1,000 km range
Huawei, a company better known for its smartphones and other electrical devices, has revealed its first vehicle at the ongoing Auto Shanghai called the Seres Huawei Smart Selection SF5. Developed in collaboration …
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT teased – May 10 debut
Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced that it will unveil the Concept EQT on May 10, which previews a new model that will be positioned beneath the larger EQV and occupy the small-van segment. …
992 Porsche 911 Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition debuts – 5 heritage colours; from RM1.97 mil
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Porsche brand in China, and to celebrate the occasion, the company has wheeled out this, the 911 Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition. Created …
Audi concept Shanghai previews new electric SUV for China – production version due in second half of 2021
The Audi A6 e-tron concept wasn’t the only show car to make its debut at this year’s Auto Shanghai, as the brand also introduced the concept Shanghai at the event. The SUV …
Mazda CX-30 EV makes its debut at Auto Shanghai
The Mazda CX-30 EV has been presented at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2021, making it the second mass-production electric vehicle from the brand after the MX-30. Set to go on sale this …
V206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class L debuts in China – 89 mm longer wheelbase, more luxurious rear cabin
To continue catering to customers in China who have an affinity for stretched vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new long-wheelbase C-Class at the ongoing Auto Shanghai. Manufactured by Beijing Benz, which is …
Maserati Levante Hybrid officially debuts – 2.0L turbo four-cylinder with eBooster tech; 330 PS and 450 Nm
Following the debut of the Maserati Ghibli Hybrid in July last year, the Italian carmaker is continuing its electrification offensive with the introduction of the new Levante Hybrid. This is the brand’s …
2021 Honda Breeze PHEV debuts at Auto Shanghai
Alongside the new Honda SUV e:prototype at this year’s Auto Shanghai is the Breeze PHEV, which is the first plug-in hybrid model to be introduced by GAC Honda (aka Guangqi Honda or …
Honda SUV e:prototype revealed at Auto Shanghai 2021 – previews upcoming HR-V EV launching in 2022
Auto Shanghai 2021 is up and running over in China, and Honda has used the event to showcase the new SUV e:prototype, which previews an upcoming all-electric model that will go on …
