BMW ‘open to owners modifying their 4 Series’: Weil
Given that the G22 BMW 4 Series has been intentionally designed to set itself further apart from its four-door sibling, the 3 Series, BMW head of exterior design Christopher Weil says he …
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Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 4Motion on sale in Malaysia – fully imported, 280 PS/350 Nm, 7sp DSG; RM269,888
The Volkswagen Arteon made its Malaysian debut in August this year, arriving on our shores in a sole R-Line trim level and priced at RM221,065 on-the-road excluding insurance. Motive power for the …
Parking fees at train stations reasonable – ministry
Parking rates at train stations are reasonable and do not pose a burden to the general public, the transport ministry was reported by The Star as saying. There are three operators which …
2022 Ford F-150 Raptor front end seen in rendering
With the 2021 Ford F-150 pick-up truck having made its debut in June, fans of its high-performance variant will surely be looking out for the forthcoming Raptor, which has now appeared in …
Volvo Cars Safety Centre multifunction facility turns 20
Having opened in 2000, the Volvo Cars Safety Centre crash test laboratory turns 20 this year, and remains one of the most advanced crash test centres in the world today, says Volvo. …
Japan considering new petrol vehicle ban in mid-2030s
The government of Japan is considering the abolishment of new petrol-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s, Japan public broadcaster NHK was reported as saying, according to Reuters. The nation is the latest to …
MINI John Cooper Works EV models in development; petrol JCW models to coexist with electric versions
MINI has a fully electric John Cooper Works model in development, with the high-performance model set to be positioned above the MINI Cooper SE in the brand's all-electric model line-up. MINI said …
SPYSHOTS: 2021 Proton Persona with LED taillights, Iriz with crossover styling – both to swap CVT for 4AT?
The 2021 Proton Persona and Iriz facelifts have been sighted in their camouflaged 2021 forms once again, and this time the duo has been photographed from behind, whereas the previous sighting in …
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition – 480 hp/860 Nm, 376 km range, 0-96 km/h in 3.5 seconds
Joining the Ford Mustang Mach-E line-up is the GT Performance Edition variant, arriving to top the electric SUV range as promised by the Blue Oval. Here, the Mach-E GT Performance Edition packs …
General Motors, Nikola announce revised agreement; Badger fuel-cell pick-up truck ‘paused indefinitely’
General Motors has announced a revised agreement with Nikola Corp on a fuel-cell partnership, superseding the previous agreement from September which was for the Nikola Badger fuel-cell pick-up truck to be developed …
Volkswagen Passat sedan to be dropped in Europe?
The Volkswagen Passat sedan may be facing the end of its road for the United States and European markets in order to for the company to focus its product line upon electric …
Motorsports Association of Malaysia launches driver training courses – powered by Malaysia Speed Festival
Great news if you have been looking for a place to upskill and hone your ability at the controls of your car, as the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) has announced a …
Next Mazda 2 based on Toyota Yaris Hybrid – report
A version of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid could serve as the basis for the next-generation Mazda 2, reports Autocar. The forthcoming hatchback could be part of Mazda's plan to offer an "OEM-supplied …
DS9 sedan goes on sale in Europe – from RM231,641
DS Automobiles' flagship sedan, the DS9 has now gone on sale in Europe, following its debut early this year in February. The DS9 is built upon the company's EMP2 V2.3 platform, making …
European car sales down by 27% into October 2020, but electrified vehicles gain, courtesy of mild-hybrids
As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, European vehicle registrations into October have dropped by 27% to 9.7 million units compared to the same period last year, and October's 1.13 million …
Toyota GR Yaris AP4 unveiled – to contest 2021 ARC season with TGR Australia, Neal Bates Motorsport
Toyota has unveiled the AP4 rally-specification GR Yaris competition car that will contest the 2021 Australian Rally Championship under Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia, in collaboration with Neal Bates Motorsport (NBM), which is …
Lamborghini Aventador successor will continue to feature naturally aspirated V12, with hybrid assistance
Lamborghini Sián Roadster With ever-tightening emissions regulations, a large capacity, naturally aspirated V12 engine is among the more unlikely survivors, though the Lamborghini Aventador replacement will continue to feature this engine configuration …
Hyundai iVT gearbox – chain belt-based continuously variable transmission for better response, efficiency
In a conventional continuously variable transmission (CVT) design, the stepless change in ratios are made possible by a pair of pulleys which expand and contract, connected by a metallic belt. This is …
Jaguar Land Rover files complaint against Volkswagen Group for Terrain Response tech patent infringement
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has filed a complaint with the United States Internatonal Trade Commission against the Volkswagen Group in order to block imports of Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and Volkswagen SUVs, which …
2021 Honda N-One – now with Mugen accessories
The second-generation Honda N-One arrived with most of its retro styling carried over from the previous car, which was itself inspired by the N360 of the Sixties. The kei-class car now gets …
