HSR project postponed again to December 31, 2020
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to extend the deferment of the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project for seven months to December 31, 2020, at the former's request. This was revealed by …
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VinFast’s first EV seen testing – November 2020 debut
It was previously reported that VinFast has plans to export electric vehicles to the United States in 2021, and we’re finally getting our first look at one of those offering, as several …
Tesla Cybertruck stars in Jay Leno’s Garage episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25ZuKkbHdqM The Tesla Cybertruck certainly garnered a lot of attention when it was first revealed in November last year, thanks to its futuristic styling, “bulletproof construction” and range of electric powertrain options. …
Hyundai signs deal with Sony Pictures – carmaker’s models to feature in upcoming Spider-Man movies
Deals between carmakers and entertainment companies are not uncommon, as the exposure provided to the former can prove to be rather invaluable. For example, when Iron Man first appeared on the silver …
F90 BMW M5 facelift teased ahead of official debut
The G30 BMW 5 Series LCI (or facelift) only recently made its debut, and if you’re wondering why there’s no M5 variant in the line-up at the time of the model’s reveal, …
Swindon Powertrain’s crate electric motor now ready for purchase – 107 hp and 136 Nm; priced at RM34k
Last year, Swindon Powertrain revealed its plans to introduce a crate electric motor that would allow niche manufacturers, OEMs and hobbyists to electrify their vehicles using existing drivetrains. After a few months, …
Ken Block won’t star in 2020 Gymkhana 11 – Travis Pastrana to take over lead role with modified Subaru
The latest entry in the Gymkhana video series (Gymkhana 11) is set to arrive this year, but with a difference as Travis Pastrana will be in the leading role instead of Ken …
G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 will debut in September – up to 510 PS, automatic and manual, AWD and RWD
With every new generation of the BMW 3 Series, one question that is consistently posed is always, “when will the full-fat M version arrive?” Well, in the case of the current one, …
McLaren to lay off 1,200 employees due to Covid-19
According to a BBC report, McLaren is planning to slash around a quarter of its workforce due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has battered its sales and advertising revenue. The company currently …
G22 BMW 4 Series officially teased – debuts on June 2
BMW has confirmed via an official release that the second-generation G22 4 Series will make its official debut on June 2. To go along with the announcement, a teaser image was also …
Aston Martin appoints ex-AMG boss Tobias Moers as new CEO from August 1 – Andy Palmer steps down
Tobias Moers After some speculation, Aston Martin Lagonda has now confirmed that Andy Palmer will be stepping down as president and group CEO of the British marque. In an official statement, the …
2020 Kia Rio facelift revealed – refreshed B-segment hatchback gets mild hybrid petrol engine, new looks
The fourth-generation Kia Rio has been given its first mid-cycle refresh, with the B-segment hatchback set to go on sale in Europe in the third quarter of 2020. Aside from the expected …
W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows its face in new teaser – official debut set for second half of 2020
View this post on Instagram Taking automotive luxury to the next level - the new S-Class is planned for the 2nd half of 2020. #MercedesBenz #SClass ????: @gorden.wagener A post shared by …
G32 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo LCI debuts – updated styling, mild hybrid engines, revised list of equipment
After nearly three years, BMW has given the G32 6 Series Gran Turismo a facelift, or LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) if you follow the company’s lingo. The larger, more spacious sibling to …
2020 Nissan Kicks facelift e-Power now launched in Thailand – updated design; four variants; from RM121k
It’s been a long time coming and finally, the 2020 Nissan Kicks facelift has finally made its launch debut in Thailand, the first country in the world to welcome the model and …
Daniel Ricciardo to drive for McLaren from next year
Carlos Sainz’s move to Ferrari isn’t the only big news to happen in Formula 1 recently, as it has been announced that Daniel Ricciardo will drive for McLaren from 2021 on a …
Touch ‘n Go RFID self-fitment kits to be available on Lazada and Shopee from May 16 – priced at RM35
https://youtu.be/KSrZltMxgUA There’s now an alternative way to have a Touch ‘n Go RFID tag fitted to your car, as the company will begin selling self-fitment kits on Lazada and Shopee for RM35 …
Ferrari signs Carlos Sainz to a two-year Formula 1 deal
It didn’t take long for Ferrari to find a replacement for Sebastian Vettel, who recently announced his departure from the Formula 1 team after five years. The carmaker has now revealed Carlos …
2021 G30 BMW 5 Series LCI teased ahead of debut
At the 100th annual general meeting of the BMW Group, the company dropped the first official teaser of the upcoming G30 BMW 5 Series LCI (Life Cycle Impulse), with the facelifted sedan …
GALLERY: Mazda 6 2.0L Sedan update – from RM174k
The Mazda 6 was given an update in September last year, which saw the D-segment model receive a number of new features. Available in four fully-imported (CBU) variants – 2.0L Sedan, 2.5L …
