BMW M LMDh endurance racer teased in sketch
BMW is once again entering top-level endurance racing, here teased with a sketch of the future endurance racer. Dubbed the BMW M LMDh, the planned racecar's sketches were produced from a collaboration …
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ChargEV replacing older EV chargers with new units
Electric vehicle charging solutions provider ChargEV has announced on its Facebook page that the older chargers on its network are being replaced with brand-new units. According to the company, the new replacement …
Toyota resuming full Japan production from December
Toyota has announced that it expects to have all of its manufacturing plants in Japan to return to normal operation from December, with production forecast to reach 800,000 vehicles. This resumption will …
Great Wall unveils G-Charge 160 kW DC fast charging station with solar power in Bangkok, Thailand
Great Wall has unveiled its first G-Charge electric vehicle fast-charging station in Bangkok, Thailand, which is available to users 24 hours a day. Dubbed the G-Charge Supercharging station, this is a DC …
Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport in Thailand this month
Following the Taiwan debut of the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport in September, the sportier-kitted crossover will be launched in Thailand just ahead of the Thailand International Motor Expo 2021 that commences …
Incentives expected to drive EV market growth: MARii
The recently tabled Budget 2022 saw a host of full duty exemptions for electric vehicles in Malaysia proposed, and these incentives rolled out directly to consumers are expected to drive demand and …
Puspakom: 100% cashless transactions by Q1 2022
The introduction of cashless payment methods as well as paperless documentation including receipts at Puspakom inspection centres has been met with encouraging customer response, Puspakom said in a statement. In view of …
Mercedes-Benz partners with Visa for in-car payments; service to be available in Germany, UK from 2022
With in-car technology increasingly offering connected services, Daimler Mobility and Visa has formed a global technology partnership to offer native in-car payments where entering passwords or relying on mobile devices for payment …
Volkswagen plans second Wolfsburg production plant for Trinity electric sedan set for launch in 2026
Volkswagen is planning to construct a new manufacturing plant alongside its existing facility in Wolfsburg, Germany near its headquarters, and this new plant is to produce the Trinity sedan when it is …
Sime Darby signs non-binding MoU with Ecoride for electric vehicle fleet acquisition, aftersales services
Wholly-owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Group, Sime Darby Holdings has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ecoride, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) joint venture between Perisind Samudra, the lead …
Hyundai launches Supernal urban air mobility brand; first commercial eVTOL flight to take place 2028
Hyundai has announced the formation of Supernal, the latest iteration of the company's urban air mobility division that is currently developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for ride-sharing applications. …
2022 Ford Mondeo shown in Chinese ministry filing
Images of the new Ford Mondeo have appeared on the website for the Chinese ministry for industry and information, where the leaked details reveal the fastback four-door's exterior and equipment details. As …
MSF Supermoto – Round 1 flags off in Kuala Selangor
The inaugural round of the Malaysia Speed Festival Supermoto (MSF SM) series took place last weekend at Litar Lumba Rakyat Kuala Selangor (LLRKS), with the sanctioning and approval of the Motorsports Association …
Geely to launch 5 EV models with battery swapping tech by 2023 – full battery charge in under 1 minute!
The Smart Geely 2025 strategy presented by Geely Auto Group outlined several initiatives aimed at increasing the automaker's sales, and among them is the plan to have 5,000 battery swapping stations deployed …
Where is the budget for road safety? – Lee Lam Thye
The Alliance for Safe Community has lamented the lack of allocation in Budget 2022 towards enhancing road safety, and its chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said that there is no specific …
2022 Mitsubishi Xpander facelift debuts in Indonesia – CVT replaces 4AT, revised suspension for comfort
After some teasing as well as a leaked image, the Mitsubishi Xpander facelift has been unveiled ahead of its debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) that is scheduled to …
BMW M standalone flagship to enter new segment?
BMW will have a standalone M model in the works, to eventually become the flagship model for the German high-performance sub-brand, former BMW M CEO Markus Flasch told Auto Motor und Sport. …
Toyota Aygo X debuts – TNGA Yaris platform, 940 kg
The Toyota Aygo X has made its debut in Europe, where the A-segment compact crossover has been designed and produced in order to meet the demands of usage in urban and suburban …
REVIEW: 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport in Malaysia, RM140k
For the driving enthusiast, the Suzuki Swift Sport has traditionally been shorthand for compactness and agility, even among entrants of the B-segment hatchback category that typifies quick responses. The previous-generation car, the …
November 2021 week one fuel price – RON 97 up 9 sen
It's Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update. The ministry of finance has announced the prices of fuel for the coming week of November 4 …
