Toyota GR Yaris gets hydrogen combustion engine
Toyota has long been among the strongest proponents of hydrogen as a power source, and has now showcased its experimental hydrogen combustion engine technology in the GR Yaris, in which its G16E-GTS …
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Proton sales exceeds 100k units third year running; Saga national bestseller, over 4,000 units of X50 sold
National car brand Proton has exceeded the 100,000-unit marks in vehicle sales for the third consecutive year, brought by overall sales on 14,187 units in November, domestic and export sales combined, bringing …
Geely Group turns 35 – A journey through its years
As the Geely Group approaches its 35th birthday, it is now a global group of automotive companies that has generated US$47.191 billion (RM200.1 billion) in revenue last year. In 2020, brands under …
Jaguar to introduce new models only from 2025, to focus on transition to electric vehicles – report
Ahead of its electrification plans as laid out in its Reimagine strategy, Jaguar will be putting on hold any new model launches until 2025 and instead focus on the development of its …
EICMA 2021: Aprilia SR GT – Urban adventure scooters in 125 cc, 200 cc versions; connectivity for calls, music
Aprilia enters the urban adventure scooter segment with the SR GT, which it unveiled for this year's edition of the EICMA motorcycle trade show. The debut of the SR GT range brings …
2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT – Sport-tourer updated with seven-inch TFT display, turn-by-turn navigation
KTM has updated its 1290 Super Duke-based sport tourer, the 1290 Super Duke GT with new electronic equipment, whilst carrying over most of the outgoing model's main specification on its chrome-moly tubular …
BMW i7 – EV version of the next-gen 7 Series claimed to be the world’s first all-electric luxury sedan
BMW has shown images of the upcoming i7 flagship all-electric sedan undergoing cold-weather testing at the BMW Group winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. BMW claims the i7 to be "the world's …
EICMA 2021: MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 and 5.5 adventure models inspired by Cagiva Elefant rally bike
MV Agusta has been expected to roll out an adventure model offering this year, though the Italian manufacturer brought the surprise showing of not one, but two new adventure models to the …
BMW Concept XM – 750 hp/1,000 Nm plug-in hybrid previews producton model set for debut end of 2022
BMW has officially unveiled the Concept XM, a plug-in hybrid model that prefaces the series production SUV that is set to enter production from the end of 2022 at the manufacturer's plant …
Honda aiming for zero traffic collision fatalities – Honda Sensing 360 to reach all major markets by 2030
Honda has held the premiere of its advanced future safety technologies, which is for the Japanese manufacturer's objective of achieving zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles around the globe …
Nio, Shell sign JV for 100 battery swapping stations in China by 2025; European pilot stations from 2022
Electric vehicle maker from China, Nio and energy provider Shell have entered into a strategic agreement for collaborating on battery swapping stations at Shell EV charging hubs as well as Shell Recharge-branded …
EICMA 2021: 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 gains traction control, 4.3-inch TFT display; Tourer pack for Europe
The Kawasaki Versys 650 middleweight touring motorcycle has been given an update for the 2022 model year. It may not be apparent at first, however all panels save for the front mudguard …
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 …
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 …
