2022 Nissan Z – more teasers ahead of Aug 17 debut
With August 17 set as the date for the official unveiling of the all-new Nissan Z sports car, a trio of teaser videos has been released by Nissan USA on Instagram ahead …
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L663 Land Rover Defender coming soon to Malaysia – 90 and 110 versions with 2.0L and 3.0L petrol engines
The latest, all-aluminium monocoque-bodied Land Rover Defender is due to make its official Malaysian arrival soon, as indicated by its listing on the Malaysian Land Rover website. This model will be offered …
BMW recalls Toyota Supra, selected 3.0L models in United States for loss of braking assist due to software
BMW of North America has issued a recall for selected BMW models as well as the Toyota Supra for a potential loss of braking assistance, according to an update from the United …
Geely Holding ranks 239th in 2021 on Fortune Global 500; gained over 200 places since list debut in 2012
The Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) has been listed on the Fortune Global 500 for the 10th year in a row, the company said in a statement, and has placed 239th …
2022 Genesis G80 Sport – two petrols and one diesel, optional ADAS features; from RM198k in South Korea
Following the debut of the Genesis G80 Sport early last month, the luxury arm of Hyundai has released new images and details for its sportier-kitted version of the G80 sedan. Powertrain options …
2022 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport launched in Indonesia; sporty kit for 2.7L petrol and 2.4L diesel – from RM160k
With the announcement of Toyota's new GR Sport line for Indonesia which replaces the TRD Sportivo branding given to sporty, flagship variants in the carmaker's product line-up, the Fortuner is one of …
Mazda sports coupé structure sighted in patent filings
Mazda appears to be forging ahead with the development of a standalone premium two-seater sports car, according to patent filings from Japan sighted as shown by IP Force Japan. The patent filing …
Volkswagen ID.5 GTX near-production concept to debut at Munich; dual-motor AWD, up to 497 km range
Volkswagen has announced that the all-electric ID.5 GTX coupé-SUV will be making its debut - albeit as a disguised "near-production concept" - at the coming Munich Motor Show this September. Its GTX …
Tesla Model 3 in Singapore – vehicle demand outweighs supply; 1,200 orders to 500 available cars
Tesla has been steadily ramping up its market presence in Singapore, and it now appears to have some early numbers to show. According to a Tesla stock investor Sawyer Merritt, the American …
Lexus to launch three EVs through 2025; next-gen RX, GX and LX arriving on new global architecture – report
Lexus is planning a brand-wide refresh of its models that will include the addition of three electric vehicles to its range through 2025, according to Automotive News. In addition to the debuts …
2022 Proton Persona, Iriz get 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP
Prior to today's launch of the 2022 Proton Persona and Iriz facelifts, the national carmaker has had its latest B-segment duo tested in December 2020 through the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme …
2022 Proton Persona facelift launched in Malaysia – 3 variants; 1.6L with CVT, brown leather; from RM46k
The 2021 Proton Persona and Iriz facelifts have been launched today, following leaks and spy images that have offered a gradual trickle of information on the national carmaker's latest B-segment sedan and …
GoCar launches Gocar Garage – end-to-end vehicle maintenance solution, with pick-up and drop-off
GoCar Malaysia has grown its mobile app capabilities with the addition of GoCar Garage, which is a one-stop vehicle service and maintenance solution based within the app. The digital platform aims to …
SPIED: 971 Porsche Panamera second facelift on test?
The 971-generation Porsche Panamera received its facelift last year, bringing powertrain and equipment updates along with sparingly revised exteriors. These images here depict prototypes with bodywork which have been slightly revised once …
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series 70th anniversary special edition – three bodystyles, from RM246k in Australia
The Toyota Land Cruiser has turned 70 years old, and the automaker is celebrating the milestone with special editions of the Land Cruiser 70 for the Australian market. There will be 600 …
Toyota Corolla powered by hydrogen completes five-hour Super Taikyu endurance race in Autopolis, Japan
A hydrogen-powered Toyota Corolla has finished the five-hour Super Taikyu endurance race at Autopolis in Japan, finishing 43rd out of 44 classified race finishers in the endurance race. Drivers included Takuto Iguchi, …
Volvo to introduce B5, B6 petrol mild-hybrids in the US
Two years on from Volvo's global revealing of its 48-volt mild-hybrid petrol and diesel powertrains, the B5 and B6 variants will be entering the United States market in selected models, according to …
BMW i4 M50 Safety Car to debut at Spielberg, Austria for FIM Enel MotoE World Cup on August 15
BMW has unveiled the BMW i4 M50 as the first fully electric vehicle from its line-up to be tasked as the official safety car for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, and …
Volkswagen Cares mobile app for iOS and Android now updated as one-stop sales and aftersales centre
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has now launched the revised Volkswagen Cares mobile app that now includes a host of new features, in addition to the aftersales functions which featured in the …
Toyota diesel-hybrid powertrains in development?
The development of diesel powertrains have appeared to be sidelined by that of petrol-electric hybrids and fully electric powertrains in the shift away from reliance on petrol, though now the rumour mill …
