SPYSHOTS: F95 BMW X5 M LCI sighted on road test
The European summer is underway, and taking to the roads under its sunshine is the forthcoming, LCI-updated iteration of the F95 BMW X5 M which made its debut in 2019 alongside its …
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Clear policy, incentives from government needed to drive wider adoption of electric vehicles – Invest Asean
The recently-held Invest Asean webinar, themed "The Rise of Asean EV" organised by Maybank Investment Bank found that the government's direct involvement is key to driving the adoption of electric vehicles, according …
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition – limited-run plug-in hybrid model brings sustainable materials
Bentley has introduced the Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition, bringing an outfit featuring sustainable materials to go with its relatively more environmentally-conscious powertrain, which consists of a plug-in hybrid configuration featuring a …
Ford Ion Park battery centre to develop lithium-ion, solid-state battery cells in Romulus, Michigan
Ford has announced that it will be constructing Ford Ion Park, a global battery centre of excellence in Romulus, Michigan for the accelerated research and development of battery and battery cell technology, …
Toyota suspends pre-orders for 2022 Land Cruiser 300, enforces resale restrictions within 12-month period
Following an earlier report indicating that Toyota is requiring its customers for the 2022 Land Cruiser to sign an agreement that the newly-purchased vehicles will not be resold to subsequent parties within …
2022 Toyota Tundra gains new drive modes, digital instrument panel and wireless device charging pad
Toyota continues the drip-feed of information on its forthcoming 2022 Tundra, with a solitary official image release following an image leak. According to these images, the third-generation pick-up truck will feature unique …
2022 Hyundai Custo shown in official teaser images
Images of the Hyundai Custo MPV have been released on the automaker's official Weibo social media account, following the MPV's exterior having been leaked in documents for the ministry of industry and …
2021 Geely Binyue Pro facelift revealed in official images; B-segment SUV on sale in China next month
The Geely Binyue Pro has been given a facelift, with the original iteration of the compact SUV having gone on sale in China last year, subsequent to the pre-facelift Binyue that was …
Car models – are names or alphanumerics preferred?
A car's model designation is its name, which is at the top, or at least near the top of a list of elements that make up its identity, and certainly one among …
Bentley unveils 22″ carbon-fibre wheel for Bentayga
Do you own a Bentley Bentayga and love carbon-fibre? The British luxury marque has unveiled a 22-inch carbon-fibre wheel - the largest wheel made of the material - for its SUV, that …
Koenigsegg Jesko – viewed in detail with founder/CEO
Having made its debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Koenigsegg Jesko was named after Jesko von Koenigsegg, father of the company's founder and CEO, Christian von Koenigsegg. Built as a …
Touch ‘n Go RFID lanes now open on WCE in Perak
Touch 'n Go has announced the expansion of the RFID payment system to the West Coast Expressway (WCE) in Perak, and is now operational at seven toll plazas. These locations are Hutan …
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series buyers required to commit to not reselling within 12 months of purchase
Buyers of the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series range in Japan are required to confirm that they will not resell their newly-purchased vehicles on to other parties in a bid to …
ACO Tech to add Spotify app to Proton GKUI soon?
A brief video clip of question-and-answer excerpts was posted on the ACO Tech Facebook page today, which included an indication that there will be new additions to the contents of the Proton …
Singapore Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant to fund charger installation on non-landed properties
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore will be partially funding the installation of electric vehicle chargers in non-landed private residences in the country through the Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (ECCG), …
Mercedes-Benz fully acquires Yasa, UK-based supplier for axial flux motors in the Koenigsegg Regera
Mercedes-Benz has acquired British electric motor company Yasa, with the acquisition announced alongside the German automaker's plan to go fully electric by the end of this decade. There are no planned changes …
Shell stations nationwide now accepting ShopeePay
Shell Malaysia has announced that customers can now use the ShopeePay mobile wallet at all Shell stations nationwide, when making payments for purchases of fuel or other goods. To mark this partnership …
Malaysian car sales vs Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam in May 2021 YTD – 20% of all new cars sold in ASEAN
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released the ASEAN sales figures for the year until May 2021. For this period, the data is for seven of the member nations of ASEAN, with …
2022 Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II racer gets revised aero, electronics; more suspension adjustment and air-con
The Audi Sport customer racing programme has unveiled the Audi R8 LMS GT3 for the 2022 season, which arrives in "evo II" iteration that brings revisions tailored to the needs of private …
Toyota halts Olympics-related TV commercials in Japan following increase in Covid-19 infections
Toyota will not be airing any Olympics-themed television commercials on Japanese TV networks in light of the rise in Covid-19 infections and the increasingly polarised public sentiment in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics …
