G26 BMW i4 eDrive40 – EV to launch in Malaysia soon
It's confirmed - BMW Malaysia will be introducing the fully electric i4 soon. The i4, which first made its appearance on the Malaysian website back in May, will be one of three …
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REVIEW: G20 BMW M340i xDrive in Malaysia, RM389k
What BMW achieved with the seventh-generation G20 BMW 3 Series cannot be understated. The 3 Series mould was considered by enthusiasts to be "broken" for the first time when the F30 shipped …
2010 Lotus Esprit Concept revealed to have all-new in-house, fully-functional 570 hp hybrid V8 engine, KERS
Back in 2010, Lotus Cars, which was still owned by Proton, unveiled five brand new models at the Paris Motor Show, including the Esprit V8 concept pictured above. It was a promising …
2021 Honda CR-V Black Edition in Thailand – RM188k
Honda has just launched the CR-V Black Edition in Thailand, and it's priced at 1,467,000 baht (RM188k). It's available with the sole 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC engine, developing 173 PS …
EV survey: owners want free and fast public chargers
A latest study conducted by data and analytics firm, JD Power, has found that electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners are happier when they get access to free public fast …
BMW Individual paint now offered for 1, 2 Series range
It is official - the special range of BMW Individual paint colours is now available for the 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe line-ups. The first batch of cars with these …
Ford to suspend Fiesta production at a German plant, cites chip shortage linked to a Malaysian supplier
Ford has once again announced that it will be cutting back production at its Cologne plant in Germany. According to Automobilwoche, this is due to pandemic-related failures at a Malaysian semiconductor manufacturer, …
Hennessey Venom F5 – RM8.9mil V8 hypercar sold out
All 24 units of the Hennessey Venom F5 hypercar have been officially sold out. The final pair, which were on display at The Quail and Monterey Car Week, were the last units …
EVs in China cheaper by 47% since 2011, while prices for EVs in US, Europe continue to rise: JATO Dynamics
The average selling price of a new electric vehicle in China has nearly halved since 2011, while US and European markets have seen EV prices rise over the same period by 38% …
RML Short Wheelbase – Ferrari 5.5L V12 mill detailed
The RML Group is in the midst of readying the Short Wheelbase for launch, after previewing it for the first time three months ago. Only 30 units will be made, and they …
2021 Range Rover Velar Auric Edition debuts in Europe
Land Rover has introduced the new Range Rover Velar Auric Edition in Europe. Based on the Velar R-Dynamic S variant, the special edition model is priced from 70,085 euros (RM348k) in Germany, …
2021 Hongqi S9 – 1,400 PS production hypercar to be unveiled at the Milan Design Week in early September
The production version of the Hongqi S9 hypercar is ready to be unveiled, and it will done so at the Milan Design Week that kicks off in early September, Automotive News reports. …
2021 Audi Q5 facelift lands in Malaysia – from RM377k
The facelifted Audi Q5 has finally arrived in Malaysia, nearly two months after it appeared on Audi Malaysia's website. Only one variant is available for now - the Q5 S line 2.0 …
Geely Auto posts RM1.56b profit in 1H 2021, but warns Covid-19 & chip crunch may hamper 2H performance
Geely Auto has posted a profit of 2.38 billion yuan (RM1.56 billion) during the first half of 2021, representing a 4% increase over the 2.3 billion yuan (RM1.5 billion) it made in …
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Carbon Wide Track Edition by Project Kahn – carbon-fibre galore, 23″ rims, RM1.3m!
Kahn Automobiles, more commonly known as Kahn Design, has introduced the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Carbon Wide Track Edition. It's exactly what the name suggests - a G-Wagen with an assortment of carbon-fibre accessories. …
Lamborghini Urus – 15,000th unit en route to UK owner
Automobili Lamborghini is producing the Urus at record pace, having built 15,000 units of the SUV since its launch three years ago. That's a record for the highest produced model in the …
Toyota, Nissan part of 90 firms to form new security alliance to protect connected cars from cyberattacks
As we move into the era of self-driving vehicles, companies are beginning to team up in order to protect connected cars from cyberattacks, Nikkei reports. So far, a total of 90 companies …
Mercedes-Benz EQG – fully electric G-Class to get true 4×4 capabilities, EQG 580 4Matic with 523 PS, 855 Nm?
Mercedes-Benz is apparently ready to show off its fully electric G-Class concept at the IAA Mobility in Munich, which swings into action on September 7. According to an Autocar report, the concept …
Lotus Esprit: six rare examples headed for the auction
The Market, an online classic car auctioneer based in Oxford, the UK, has secured a collection of six rare and highly desirable Lotus Esprits. Each model can be found on The Market's …
Lotus Gold Leaf Type 62-2 ‘Quail Edition’ by Radford
The Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt by Radford has made its public appearance for the very first time at the Quail Lodge show. Production of the sports car is limited to 62 units …
