Tesla Model 3 demo units sold with older batteries
Tesla has begun selling what it terms as "demo vehicles" in the United States, according to Inside EVs, and these vehicles are new Model 3 units which have been installed with older …
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2021 Thailand vehicle production to exceed 1.6m units
Vehicle manufacturing in Thailand is expected to surpass the 1.6 million-unit mark this year, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has said. This has been attributed to the reopening of the country's …
2022 Tokyo Auto Salon – Nissan Caravan Mountain Base, Myroom concepts based on NV350 Urvan
Nissan heads to the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon with a slew of vehicles, among them is the Caravan Mountain Base Concept that brings a hiking base camp setup based on the Caravan, …
SPIED: Lamborghini Aventador successor goes hybrid
The Lamborghini Aventador has been confirmed by CEO Stephan Winkelmann to be succeeded by an electrified model, and so here is an early sighting of the next-generation V12 supercar in development guise, …
Malaysian vehicle sales for November 2021 by brand – Proton up 8.3%, Volvo by 134%; Mitsubishi holds fifth
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of November 2021, with a total of 58,742 vehicles delivered, representing a decrease of 7.5% from the tally of …
Porsche Le Mans Daytona hybrid prototype teased
Porsche has released a batch of teaser images of its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) prototype racer for 2023, during which time it will enter the top class of the FIA World …
Subaru Malaysia flood relief – 15% discount on parts
Distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, TC Subaru is offering flood-hit owners of Subaru vehicles a 15% discount on parts in light of the flash floods which have occured around the country. …
2022 Subaru XV 2.0i-P EyeSight launched in Malaysia – SI-Drive and dual-function X-Mode; from RM139,788
Following its preview in Thailand, the 2022 Subaru XV facelift has been launched in Malaysia in sole 2.0i-P Eyesight specification, priced at RM139,788. Entering the market in CKD form, this is joined …
Nio ET5 unveiled – 150 kWh battery for 1,000 km range, 480 PS/700 Nm; with Nio Autonomous Driving suite
Nio has unveiled the ET5, its mid-sized sedan EV at the Nio Day 2021 event nearly a year after it the Nio ET7 made its debut. Like its larger stablemate, the ET5 …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Nicol David Organisation host Christmas in a Shoebox for Rumah KIDS children
Christmas celebrations were held by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia for more than 30 children from Rumah KIDS (Kanak-kanak Ini DiSayangi) in the 11th running of the company's annual initiative, "Christmas in A Shoebox" that …
2022 Range Rover SV – more luxury in standard- and long-wheelbase; petrol, diesel and PHEV powertrains
Land Rover has revealed the Range Rover SV, the even more luxuriously appointed version of the fifth-generation flagship SUV that made its debut in October. Being a product that has passed through …
Volkswagen diesel engines now approved for use with paraffinic fuels; up to 95% savings in CO2 emissions
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TDI Volkswagen hasn't completely foregone diesel, it has shown, with its announcement that its latest generation of four-cylinder diesel engines which it has approved for use with …
Skoda Enyaq Coupé iV teased ahead of Jan 31 debut
The Skoda Enyaq iV that was launched in September of last year was reported to gain a few fully electric rangemates, and now here's one of them - the brand has released …
BMW i7 undergoes hot-weather testing ahead of debut
BMW has released more images of the forthcoming i7 fully electric flagship as it undergoes the later stages of its pre-production development, where it remains kitted in its camouflage foil and fascia …
December 2021 week 3 fuel price – RON 97 up 1 sen
It's once again Wednesday, the day of fuel pricing announcement for Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices for fuels for the coming week of December 16 to …
Sime Darby Motors signs MoU with Tenaga Nasional to support accelerated adoption of electric vehicles
Sime Darby Motors Malaysia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with energy utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in order to explore various initiatives to expedite the adoption of electric vehicles in …
Nio ET5 teased ahead of December 18 debut; likely joined by third model on Nio Technology 2.0 platform
Chinese electric car maker Nio has teased a new model ahead of its debut this week at the Nio Day 2021 event on December 18, and this image showing a full-width tail …
Toyota unveils 16 EVs to accelerate carbon neutrality – RM298 billion investment, 3.5 million EV sales by 2030
It seems like a past not too distant - just two months ago, in fact - when Toyota was accused of slowing the industry's transition to fully electric vehicles by an EV …
MARii Technology Transfer Apprenticeship Programme – Malaysian engineers conclude 2021 Jota placement
Four Malaysian engineers have concluded their placement programme with Jota Sport in the 2021 World Endurance Championship season, through the Technology Transfer Apprenticeship Programme developed by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT …
Volvo to open EV battery R&D centre with Northvolt
Volvo Cars will be opening a joint research and development centre with Swedish battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt in Gothenburg, Sweden as part of a SEK 30 billion (RM 13.9 billion) investment …
