Ford to recall Kuga PHEV for drive battery replacement
Ford Europe will be issuing recall notices to owners of the Kuga PHEV, having approved a repair for the battery defect that was discovered in August, Autocar reported. Four vehicle fires were …
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SPYSHOTS: Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Ducktail’ seen testing
With 650 PS and 800 Nm of torque, few will want more performance than the latest Porsche 911 Turbo S already offers, though it packs a bit more weight than something like …
Toyota, Lexus fuel pump recall for vehicles produced July 2017 to July 2019 – another 10,350 units affected
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced another recall for potentially faulty fuel pumps on certain of Toyota and Lexus models in Malaysia. The affected vehicles have fuel pumps which may stop operating, …
Genesis GV70 previewed – interior, exterior shown
Genesis has unveiled the GV70, joining the GV80 in its SUV line-up. In front, new SUV wears the split headlamp design as applied to the current crop of Genesis models and a …
MINI model range to gain two fully electric crossovers
MINI has announced plans for the realignment of its model range with an emphasis on the development of drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. In addition to the fully …
Politicians, civil servants should lead by example in seat belt use; demerit points revamp underway: MIROS
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has urged politicians, civil servants and community leaders to be advocates of seat belt use and lead by example, Bernama reported. A study conducted …
2021 Jaguar E-Pace – 309 PS 1.5L three-cylinder PHEV, 1.5L and 2.0L MHEVs; revised exterior and interior
The Jaguar E-Pace has been given a refresh for the 2021 model year, three years on from its global premiere as it entered a segment populated by the likes of the Audi …
Ford Bronco online configurator goes live; 190,000 reservations confirmed, Wildtrak variant most popular
The online configurator for the Ford Bronco is live, the Blue Oval has announced, where the full selection of colours, interior materials, options and accessories can be seen. The company says that …
Kia to launch ‘Plan S’ strategy with new logo next year
First announced at the beginning of this year, Kia's 'Plan S' future strategy will be rolled out from early next year, according to Automotive News. The initiative driven by Kia CEO Ho …
Next-generation Skoda Fabia to adopt MQB platform
2018 Skoda Fabia The fourth-generation Skoda Fabia is expected to debut before the end of 2021 and finally arrive on parent company, the Volkswagen group's MQB A0 platform for compact vehicles, Autocar …
Fisker Ocean – production version to be unveiled 2021 in Los Angeles; Magna manufacturing starts Q4 2022
Fisker has announced that the production version of the Ocean electric SUV will premiere at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, which is slated to commence in May 2021 following delays due …
2021 Nissan Navara – images of production units leaked; 3.8L V6, 9-speed auto for US market Frontier
The United States market 2021 Nissan Frontier has been revealed in leaked images courtesy of Forma Car, and this follows the sighting of the nearly-identical 2021 NP300 Navara facelift in Thailand. While …
Sime Darby Auto Selection launches online used car store – up to 300 vehicles available for viewing
Multi-brand used vehicle dealer Sime Darby Auto Selection has launched its online used car store today, where customers can choose from a range of up to 300 used vehicles from multiple brands, …
Volkswagen Golf TGI debuts – 130 PS bi-fuel 1.5 litre CNG variant with petrol reserve; 400 km WLTP range
The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf gains a natural gas-powered addition to its line-up with the debut of the Golf TGI, powered by a 1.5 litre inline-four cylinder Miller cycle bi-fuel engine that primarily …
Ford unveils Bronco Filson Wildland Fire Rig concept
Ford has collaborated with outdoor outfitter Filson to create the Bronco Filson Wildland Fire Rig concept with limited-edition outdoor equipment to raise funds for reforestation and forest preservation, and two units of …
SPIED: 2021 BMW M4 Convertible, less camouflage
With the G82 BMW M4 and G80 M3 having arrived last month, there are a number of bodystyles still to come, namely the much-awaited G81 M3 Touring estate, as well as this, …
Jaguar Land Rover to test aerospace technology-derived lightweight materials for future vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover will be conducting a two-year research project for the testing of new lightweight materials that will be used in future models, Autocar reported. The research trial will be using …
GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 reservations filled in 1 hour
General Motors has reached the full capacity of reservation slots for the just-introduced GMC Hummer EV Edition 1, a feat which took the automaker just one hour to achieve, Electrek reports. The …
McLaren High-Performance Hybrid IP filing sighted
Following McLaren's teaser of its forthcoming High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) earlier this month, images of the hybrid V6-powered sports car have emerged on the Global Design Database of the World Intellectual Property Organization …
2022 GMC Hummer EV debuts – three-motor electric pick-up truck with 1,000 hp and 15,591 Nm of torque!
Here it is - the return of the Hummer nameplate on a fully electric pick-up truck, after several teasers from the beginning of the year. Its headline output figures of 1,000 hp …
