Hyundai, Kia say Apple electric car project a “no-go”
It looks like Hyundai and Kia's plans to team up with Apple is dead in the water. Just last month, reports suggested that Hyundai, South Korea's second largest conglomerate, will enter a …
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Tesla buys RM6b in bitcoin, to accept as car payment
Good news, bitcoin miners and investors. Tesla has just announced that it bought US$1.5 billion (RM6 billion; roughly 8% of its reserves) in bitcoin, sending its value skyrocketing to new heights. The …
Production ramp-up the cause of poor QC – Elon Musk
Tesla vehicles are notoriously known for their quality control issues, and what does company CEO Elon Musk have to say about it? "Either buy it right at the beginning or when production …
60% of tarred roads in Selangor have ‘expired’ – report
As Malaysians, we're all too familiar with poor road conditions. But according to a new report by The Star, approximately 60% of roads in Selangor alone are structurally damaged, or have "expired." …
2021 Toyota Hilux gets up to 40 accessories in the UK
Alongside the new 2021 Toyota Hilux AT35, Toyota UK has announced a new range of accessories for the pick-up truck, offering customers up to 40 individual items for further customisability. For Invincible …
2021 Toyota Hilux AT35 debuts – custom conversion by Arctic Trucks for extreme off-roading, from RM105k
Say hello to the 2021 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks 35 (AT35). This special pick-up truck is a legitimate conversion job by Arctic Trucks made for extreme off-roading, and the donor vehicle is …
2022 Lexus IS F, LS F, LC F – up to 670 PS, due in Nov?
Lexus could be planning to introduce three new high-performance F models later this year, those being the LC F, IS F and LS F. According to Japan auto site Best Car Web, …
2021 Cupra Formentor VZ5 – inline-five flagship SUV!
The new Cupra Formentor VZ5 has been announced, and it will be crowning the SUV line-up with a new five-cylinder petrol engine. It's set to debut on February 22 to commemorate Cupra's …
2022 Nissan 400Z – 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 confirmed?
It appears that the upcoming Nissan 400Z sports car will very likely be powered by the rumoured 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 powertrain that is found in the Infiniti Q60. According to CarAdvice, …
Ava Hyperclassic – reimagined, all-electric hypercar with more than 1,200 hp in a Corvette Stingray C2 body
Say what you will with electric cars, but the one good thing about them is the fact that the canvas is broad, truly. Any icons of yore can be brought back as …
Hongqi S series of ultra-luxury cars announced – JV between China and Italy, car designs by Walter de Silva
Silk EV, a fledgling Italian automotive engineering and design company and FAW, one of China's largest car manufacturers have officially announced a new joint venture to develop a new line of ultra …
2021 Pininfarina Battista – Nick Heidfeld kickstarts track tests, says it’s “beyond anything I can imagine”
The electric hypercar space is truly heating up this year. While the folks at Rimac Automobili are nearing the end of the C_Two's development, Italian automaker Automobili Pininfarina is not too far …
Chinese cars soar in Australia – new sales record in Jan 2021, overtook German, US cars for the first time!
The sales of China-made cars have reached an unprecedented height in Australia. According to the country's Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, a total of 4,198 vehicles imported from China were sold in …
Proton X50 leads five-seater B-segment SUV chart – 1,082 units delivered in January, 4,809 since launch
Proton has announced that it sold a total of 5,964 units of cars for the first month of 2021, of which 1,082 were the X50. That makes it the best-selling five-seat B-segment …
2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift launched in Malaysia – three variants, new 2.8L diesel, TSS & AEB; fr RM172k
Nearly a month after the order books opened, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has finally launched the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift. The range includes the petrol-powered 2.7 SRZ AT 4×4 that is priced …
2021 Toyota Fortuner, Innova facelift launching in Malaysia tonight at 8.30 pm – here’s how to watch it
The 2021 Toyota Fortuner and Innova facelifts will be officially launched in a matter of hours. If you're keen on catching the livestream event, kindly be reminded that the broadcast begins at …
2022 Volkswagen Golf R “Plus” – 333 PS flagship due?
The new Volkswagen Golf R could potentially be amped up soon. According to CarAdvice, a hotter 245 kW (333 PS) variant was found to be listed in the hatchback's owner's manual in …
Ford, Google team up – all Ford and Lincoln cars to get Android-based infotainment system, starting 2023
Ford and Google have just announced a new strategic partnership that will span a period of six years. During this phase, Ford aims to accelerate its digital transformation and improve its connected …
McLaren Artura hybrid V6 supercar to debut on Feb 17
McLaren's upcoming hybrid supercar, the Artura, will reportedly be making its debut on February 17. According to CarAdvice, the supposed reveal date was based on a digital event invitation that McLaren sent …
REVIEW: 2021 VW Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line in Malaysia
https://youtu.be/I9PNcn9aj7w When the Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI Elegance was launched back in January 2020, we lamented the lack of key features such as Dynamic Chassis Control, drive mode selector, and XDS electronic …
