Toyota Corolla Cross receives Modellista accessories
A new Japan-market model launch from Toyota is typically followed by the release of that car's Modellista catalogue and the case is no different here with the Corolla Cross, which was just …
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Hyundai Casper – two petrol engines, ADAS across three trim levels for Korean market compact SUV
Hyundai has announced that early-bird reservations in Korea have been opened for the Casper, which made its debut at the beginning of this month. Reservations will be taken through a dedicated website …
China has “too many” EV manufacturers; minimum production capacity utilisation limit considered
China has "too many" electric vehicle makers, and the government will encourage consolidation, said its minister of industry and information technology Xiao Yaqing, reported Automotive News Europe. "The [electric car makers] are …
Xiaomi to acquire Borgward for production of electric vehicles at Beijing plant; 2024 debut planned – report
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has been reported to be planning the purchase of Borgward along with its production facility in Beijing, China, according to a report by a Chinese financial association agency. …
Automatic loan moratorium to be discussed – PM
The Malaysian government will discuss the request for an automatic moratorium on bank loan repayments to ease the financial burden on the people in light of the ongoing pandemic, prime minister Datuk …
UMW Holdings – Automotive sales gained 352% over July following resumption of operations last month
UMW Holdings charted a gain of 351.9% in sales for the month of August with 9,512 units sold in that month, up from 2,105 units sold in the month of July, after …
Police warn against SOP violation in public areas
Police have warned members of the public against violating standard operating procedures in public areas, and would be forced to act firmly if the situation gets out of hand where there are …
EV chargers to be mandated for new homes in England
The British government is set to introduce legislation that will require all newly built homes in England to be installed with electric vehicle chargers, according to Electrek, making it the first country …
1994 Proton Saga Iswara found in United Kingdom barn; nearly new with just 17,259 km on the odometer
The early Proton Saga appears to be catching the attention of enthusiasts in the United Kingdom. A 1989 example collected the top prize for best classic at the Hagerty UK Festival of …
Tesla Model S Plaid claims Nurburgring EV lap record
Tesla has claimed the electric vehicle lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife with the Model S Plaid, and has released footage of the car on its lap record run. "[The] Tesla Model …
CaltexGO mobile app officially launched in Klang Valley; expanded availability by first half of 2022
Chevron Malaysia has now launched the CaltexGO mobile application for users in the Klang Valley region, following its initial introduction earlier in April this year. This offers motorists a quicker and easier …
WM Motor to enter Indonesia next year with EX5 SUV
Weltmeister EX5 Chinese electric vehicle company WM Motor will be making its entry into the Indonesia market next year, as it prepares to bring the Weltmeister brand of vehicles into the country. …
Ford ends vehicle production for India market; engine manufacturing for export to continue until Q2 2022
Ford has announced that it is ceasing vehicle manufacturing operations for the India market effective immediately. Manufacturing at the Sanand vehicle assembly facility for export markets will end by the fourth quarter …
Transverse and longitudinal engine layouts – what’s the difference? Will this still matter in the future?
The world of passenger cars is a vast one, and how you see and experience it sort of depends on whether you go from north to south, or from east to west. …
September 2021 week two fuel price – RON 97 up 1 sen
Here's the latest fuel price update for the coming week, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices for fuels effective September 9 until September 15. The RON 97 grade …
Computer chip shortage could extend through 2023
The semiconductor chip shortage that has put a pinch on the global automotive industry as well as others could stretch until 2023 before it is fully resolved, automaker executives said at the …
Toyota to invest RM58b in electric vehicle battery tech
The 2021 Toyota Prius c/Aqua employs a new bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery Toyota has announced in a media briefing its plans for significant investment into the development of battery technologies before the …
Driving schools permitted to operate from Sept 9
Motor vehicle driving institutes will be permitted to re-open for operation from September 9, 2021, transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong has announced. This will be conducted by appointment, as laid …
Apple Car – Tech giant in talks with Toyota, Korean battery suppliers for production to commence 2024
It appears that the Apple Car is making headway, as Apple representatives have reportedly been in talks with Toyota in order to finally move forward towards production, according to Digi Times Asia. …
Italy seeks ICE lifeline for low-volume manufacturers
Amidst a looming ban across Europe on new vehicles with internal combustion engines, Italy hopes to stave off the blanket ruling as its government is in talks with the European Union in …
