Audi to enter F1 through Alfa Romeo Sauber: report
Endurance racing stalwart Volkswagen Group is drawing closer to an entry into Formula 1 as the German brand could be announcing its plans for entering the premier open-wheel racing series as soon …
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Toyota Tundra RHD version being developed in Australia, main conversion parts from Land Cruiser
An extensive re-engineering programme is underway for the development of a right-hand-drive version of the Toyota Tundra, which is the Japanese brand's full-sized pick-up truck traditionally sold in American markets, Toyota Australia …
Hyundai, LG secure RM3.19 billion in financing for Indonesia battery cell plant; production starts 1H 2024
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have secured US$710 million (RM3.19 billion) in loans and guarantees for its joint battery plant project in Indonesia, Korean news agency Yonhap reported. …
Lucid Air Sapphire – three-motor EV with over 1,200 hp, 0-160 km/h under four seconds; fr RM1.1m in US
Almost two years on from the production debut of the Lucid Air comes this - the Lucid Air Sapphire, which boasts of a three-motor electric powertrain packing even higher outputs for Lucid …
Illegal battery recycling operation in Penang raided by state department of environment; equipment seized
The department of environment (DoE) of Penang has raided an illegal battery recycling operation at a factory in Ara Kuda, Bukit Mertajam, New Straits Times has reported. The raid was carried out …
Indonesia wants Tesla to manufacture cars in the country, not just EV batteries – president Joko Widodo
Indonesia wants American electric car maker Tesla to make not just its batteries, but also its cars in the country, according to a Bloomberg report. "What we want is the electric car, …
Proton S50 seen again – new Proton sedan soon?
It appears that development work for an upcoming Proton sedan model is ongoing, as suggested by a camouflaged unit undergoing road tests in these images provided by paultan.org reader Muhammad Bin Md. …
Federal roads to receive RM1.8 billion maintenance funds in 2022; RM150 million for Pahang, Johor, N9
A total of RM1.8 billion has been allocated for the maintenance of federal roads throughout Malaysia for 2022, said senior works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Of this amount, RM150 million was …
2023 Proton Exora – 1.6L turbo Campro CFE engine, Executive and Premium variants; fr RM63k on-the-road
Launched earlier today, the Proton Exora has arrived in its new-for-2023 guise, which is the latest in a line of updates following the MPV's original debut in 2009. Priced at RM62,800 for …
BMW to use cylindrical battery cells in future EVs from 2025, similar to Tesla next-gen 4680 battery cell: report
BMW will reportedly be using a cylindrical battery cell supplied by Chinese battery manufacturer EVE similar to that of the 4680-format used by Tesla, and the battery maker is also looking to …
BMW M quad-motor EV prototype based on i4 M50 in development; front-end layout from G80 M3, G82 M4
BMW is developing a four-motor prototype based on the i4 M50 four-door coupé to give the car the full-fledged M division treatment, which will employ its one-motor-per-wheel powertrain to apply infinitely variable, …
Proton to invest in EV charging network in Malaysia; in talks with eight providers for home, public charging
Alongside today's announcement of the partnership between Proton and smart for the distribution of smart electric vehicles, Proton intends to invest in an EV charging network through collaboration with a local charging …
Proton aims to sell 800-1,000 units of smart vehicles annually in Malaysia; targets 10,000 units by 2027
Smart #1 As part of the partnership between Proton and smart that was formalised at the distributor agreement signing ceremony today, Proton will be aiming to sell between 800 and 1,000 units …
Hyundai Motor Group now third-largest carmaker as of 1H 2022; 27,000 EVs sold in US, second after Tesla
The Hyundai Motor Group is now the world's third-largest automaker by sales volume, with the group announcing earlier this week that it has sold 3.3 million vehicles in the first half of …
2022 Proton Exora to launch August 19, registrations open – minor changes, oil cooler hose update?
It appears that Proton is about to unveil an updated version of its long-running MPV model, the Exora this week, according to a post on its Facebook page telling its viewers that …
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT sport tourer motorcycle in Malaysia – price from RM85,700, including panniers
Suzuki Malaysia has announced the local market arrival of the GSX-S1000GT sport-touring motorcycle via a Facebook post, at a price of RM85,700 before insurance, road tax and registration. Great news if you …
Kuching Urban Transportation System to use world’s first FCEV Autonomous Rapid Transit on virtual tracks
Sarawak Metro has revealed that the Autonomous Rail Transit (ART), which is at the centre of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), will cover routes totalling 70 km over three rail lines …
2022 Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.4E MT 4X4 variant back on sale in Malaysia – same spec as auto; RM111k
Hilux 2.8 Rogue pictured The Toyota Hilux range in Malaysia now has a returning member in the form of the 2.4E MT 4X4, bringing back the option of a double-cab Hilux for …
Porsche 911 Sally Special – one-off Carrera GTS based on “Sally Carrera” from Cars movies to be auctioned
The Porsche 911 has been popular, to say the least - the one-millionth example of the sports car bearing the nameplate rolled off the production line in May 2017 - and it …
2022 Renault Zoe EV in Malaysia – two variants, up to 395 km range; est RM163k to RM175k on-the-road
Renault Malaysia has revealed pricing for the Renault Zoe fully electric hatchback, which arrives in Malaysia for the 2022 model year with two variants. The range starts from RM163,000 on-the-road without insurance …
