Italdesign teases gullwing concept; full-EV DeLorean?
There are few movie cars more recognisable than this one, possibly - the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 that starred in Back To The Future could have passed for a spaceship at the time, …
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Automated rapid transit arrives in Johor for testing, to be test line for Iskandar Malaysia BRT system project
Automated Rapid Transit in China The first automated rapid transit (ART) system has arrived in Johor for its bus pilot testing programme, which has been slated to commence in Iskandar Malaysia in …
Kia to take over Apple self-driving EV from Hyundai?
Earlier this month, Hyundai has reportedly been on track to sign a partnership deal with tech giant Apple for autonomous electric vehicles by this March, according to a report by Korea IT …
Nissan files “I-Power” trademark for Infiniti EVs?
Infiniti QX Inspiration concept Nissan's nomenclature for electrification in its model range is e-Power, with the badging found on range extender-equipped EV models such as the Note e-Power as well as the …
SPIED: Hurtan Grand Albaycin – now with fabric roof
Earlier this week, spy images of the Hurtan Grand Albaycin surfaced, showing the Spanish carmaker's take on the MX-5 RF, complete with what also appears to be a folding hardtop. Now, our …
Microsoft partners General Motors for self-driving tech
General Motors has announced that it has partnered with self-driving car service provider Cruise and Microsoft in order to speed up the commercialisation of autonomous vehicles. Microsoft joins General Motors, Honda and …
Jaguar unveils F-Type Reims Edition – P300 and P450 variants, limited to 150 units for the United Kingdom
The 2021 Jaguar F-Type is the latest to get the Reims Edition treatment, following its application on the Jaguar XE. Inspired by the Jaguar D-Type's maiden race win at the 12 Hours …
Automobile production still affected by chip shortage, supply forced to compete with consumer electronics
The Covid-19 pandemic that has been coursing through the veins of industries worldwide has also seen to the disruption of car production due to an insufficient supply of computer chips. The component …
SPIED: Audi A8 ‘Horch’- LWB Mercedes-Maybach rival
A little over two years ago, Audi had been rumoured to be reviving the Horch brand for a range-topping model to sit above its current A8 flagship model. This would be the …
Peugeot plans to add PSE variants for every model, more details on all-new 308 in March – report
With the debuts of the Peugeot 508 PSE sedan and wagon variants, Peugeot's unveiling of the high-performance duo will lead the French brand's thrust towards introducing a Peugeot Sport Engineered variant of …
SPIED: Hurtan Grand Albaycin – Miata-based roadster
Here's a brand we don't see, or hear about very often; Hurtan, founded by Juan Hurtado and based in Spain, is a maker of tailor-made vehicles with predominantly classic styling, and this …
Third-generation Nissan Qashqai powertrains detailed – 160 PS/270 Nm range extender EV, 1.3L mild-hybrid
Details regarding the third-generation Nissan Qashqai have been trickling through, beginning with the first teaser image that revealed part of its frontal silhouette, followed by a glimpse of its dashboard architecture. Now, …
Toyota settles on RM728 million fine for delayed emissions-related defect reports to United States EPA
Toyota has settled for a fine amounting to US$180 million (RM728 million) for the late filing of emissions-related defect reports to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States, Reuters reported. …
Philippines to implement new vehicle inspection guidelines – tyres to be limited to five years of age
The department of transport in the Philippines is planning the implementation of a new motor vehicle inspection system, reports Auto Industriya. This is centred upon a more stringent set of checks that …
Perodua Myvi seen with GR Yaris-style front bumper
The European, TNGA-based Toyota Yaris, from which the rally homologation GR Yaris is made, is a B-segment hatchback, and so is the Perodua Myvi. Given the matching visual kit, we can see …
Toyota unveils GR010 Hybrid Le Mans Hypercar racer; 680 PS 3.5L biturbo V6, 272 PS front electric motor
Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled the GR010 Hybrid Le Mans Hypercar, the full name given to the racing car that will be the Japanese manufacturer's entry into the 2021 FIA World Endurance …
Auto manufacturing is essential, should resume under MCO 2.0; over RM10b exports, 700k workforce: MARii
The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) says it supports the move for the automotive sector in the country to resume operations quickly during the second movement control order (MCO). This …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-Benz EQA seen with less camo
The fully electric Mercedes-Benz EQA was initially slated for launch at the end of last year, however it has been delayed by various complications including supply difficulties for its battery cells, as …
Volkswagen Golf – 56,000 recalled for software issue
Volkswagen will recall 56,000 units of the eighth-generation Golf to rectify issues with the car's infotainment system and reverse camera, Automotive News Europe reported. This will involve vehicles made until July 2020, …
Touch ‘n Go eWallet granted Recognised Market Operator status by Securities Commission of Malaysia
The Touch 'n Go Group has announced that its subsidiary, Touch 'n Go Digital (TNGD) ha been granted conditional approval to operate as a recognised market operator (RMO) by the Securities Commission …
