Spare parts prices could increase by 60% – report
Prices of automotive spare parts across all types of vehicles are expected to increase by up to 60% in the short term due to supply issues and increasing transportation costs following the …
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2022 Ducati Panigale V4 debuts – 215.5 hp, revised gearing; updates for improved on-track performance
Ducati has premiered the 2022 Panigale V4 superbike with its latest batch of updates, bringing improvements in the areas of aerodynamics, engine, chassis and electronics. This is aimed at offering even greater …
EICMA 2021: Suzuki Katana – 152 PS and Euro 5 compliant, improved electronics, two-way quickshifter
The Suzuki Katana GSX-S1000S has received a refresh for the 2022 model year following the current bike's original debut in October 2018, itself a 21st-century reprise of the Hans Muth-penned original GSX-1100S …
2022 Volvo XC60 facelift in Malaysia with B5 mild hybrid, Android Automotive OS; from RM292k-RM325k
Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched the 2022 XC60 facelift for Malaysia, starting from RM292,266.50 for the mild-hybrid B5 Momentum and RM325,449.00 for the plug-in hybrid Recharge T8 Inscription Plus. Prices are …
Valeo third-generation scanning lidar debuts – to support Level 3 assisted driving; market debut in 2024
Driving assistance systems manufacturer Valeo has premiered its third-generation scanning lidar, which is set to make its market debut in 2024. Its improved performance over previous versions will "make autonomous mobility a …
EICMA 2021: Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory – 100 hp, 181 kg kerb weight; six-axis IMU brings cornering ABS
Just a little under a year after the premiere of the Aprilia Tuono 660 middleweight roadster comes this; the Tuono 660 Factory. As with its litre-plus category seniors the RSV4 and Tuono …
EICMA 2021: Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition debuts
Yamaha enters this year's edition of the EICMA expo with the Tenere 700 Rally Edition. As its name suggests, this uses the Tenere 700 as its base for the addition of specific …
EICMA 2021: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary joins ’22 update for stronger acceleration
The Honda Fireblade nameplate enters its 30th year of production with the 2022 model year update of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, which is joined by the 30th Anniversary Edition commemorative model seen …
EICMA 2021: Honda ADV350 – 330 cc adventure-styled scooter with app-based Smartphone Voice Control
The Honda ADV350 joins the Japanese manufacturer's line-up of adventure-styled scooters, which is currently comprised of the DCT gearbox-equipped 745 cc X-ADV, and the ADV150. Motive power for the ADV350 comes from …
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT on sale in Malaysia – RM69,498
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has officially announced pricing for the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, which starts from RM69,498 excluding insurance. The upright sport-touring motorcycle comes in two colours - Redline …
2021 Yamaha MT-09 in Malaysia – 117 hp; RM54,998
One year on from the global premiere of the extensively revamped 2021 Yamaha MT-09, which has made its Malaysian market entrance priced at RM54,998 excluding insurance. Now, we can bring you a …
2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT in Malaysia – RM69,498
Alongside the Malaysian-market launch of the Yamaha TMax 560 scooter last month was the preview of the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. While the MT-09 naked bike has been previewed with a price …
Haval Jolion SUV spotted in Malaysia – Proton X50, Honda HR-V rival from China coming soon?
Might there be a new contender in the competitive B-segment SUV category arriving in Malaysia soon? It may appear that way, given this sighting of the Haval Jolion in the country. The …
2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge facelift gets mild updates
The Volvo XC40 Recharge has received a set of subtle changes for the 2022 model year, according to images sourced by Cochespias. Having made its global debut in October 2019, the fully …
Toyota Gazoo Racing Season 4 Round 3 – First Vios Challenge night race at Sepang International Circuit
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Vios Challenge saw its first night race for the Season 4 Round 3 running of the racing series, offering a visually distinctive finale to the latest season …
Japan to spend RM3.7b on building EV battery plants
The Japanese government plans to spend about 100 billion yen (RM3.65 billion) on subsidies towards to construction of battery production plants for electric vehicles, Nikkei Asia has reported. The subsidies, which will …
MG EP Plus EV on sale in Thailand – now with PM2.5 filter, roof rails; 380 km range NEDC, RM128,001
The MG EP Plus fully electric station wagon has gone on sale in Thailand priced at 998,000 Thai baht (RM128,001), bringing an increased level of equipment compared to the MG EP that …
Lexus UX300e EV on sale in Australia – fr RM225,293
Lexus has confirmed pricing for the UX 300e fully electric SUV in Australia, where it is available in two trim levels - Luxury and Sport Luxury - priced at AUD$74,000 (RM225,293) and …
Kia Concept EV9 electric SUV debuts in Los Angeles – E-GMP base with 350 kW fast charging, 480 km range
Kia has unveiled its latest all-electric SUV concept, the Concept EV9 in Los Angeles, which hints at the Korean automaker's next offering in its zero tailpipe emissions model line-up after the EV6 …
Porsche Taycan GTS debuts in Los Angeles – now with Sport Turismo wagon body; up to 504 km range WLTP
The Porsche Taycan line-up grows by one more version and bodystyle with the debut of the Taycan GTS at the Los Angeles Auto Show, along with the Sport Turismo body; visually a …
