Rolls-Royce coupe – patent for one-off model seen?
A patent filed by BMW with the intellectual property office of Brazil for what appears to be a Rolls-Royce coupe has been sighted, according to Taycan EV Forum. This could be a …
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Lotus advanced technology centre to be engineering consultancy headquarters; Evija first project to emerge
Artist's impression of Lotus' upcoming advanced technology centre A dedicated specialist advanced technology centre is in the works, Lotus has announced, and this upcoming facility will also serve as the headquarters for …
Mazda to resume normal production from August
Mazda has made the decision to return to pre-pandemic levels of operation beginning in August, the Japanese automaker said in a statement. Its manufacturing plants in Japan, Mexico and Thailand will resume …
Tesla Model S, Model X updates in ‘Palladium’ project?
American electric vehicle maker Tesla has a project in the works dubbed 'Palladium', which is said to entail major updates to the Model S and Model X, reports Electrek. The website has …
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype – seven electric motors, 1,400 hp; 1,044 kg of downforce at 256 km/h
Unveiled last November, the Ford Mustang Mach-E was revealed at the beginning of this month to be endowed with more power than announced at its launch. Gains are found across the board, …
Tesla job listings sighted for Singapore aftersales; Malaysia-based owners to benefit from expansion?
The Tesla website has been found to have listed several aftersales job positions for Singapore, with vehicle service technician, vehicle readiness specialist, service advisor and service manager listings posted last week, and …
2020 Honda BR-V – over 1,400 bookings received for first month in M’sia; 85% for range-topping V variant
The 2020 Honda BR-V has collected more than 1,400 bookings in its first month since the seven-seater model was launched, said Honda Malaysia. The order books for the B-segment model opened in …
Malaysia needs 20 years for next F1 driver: SIC CEO
Malaysia will need some 15 to 20 years before local talent is set to re-enter the highest stage of international open-wheeled racing that is Formula 1, said Sepang International Circuit (SIC) CEO …
Next Subaru WRX, WRX STI to get 2.4L engine – report
Subaru Viziv Performance STI Concept The next-generation Subaru WRX and WRX STI will both use variations of the Japanese manufacturer's 2.4 litre horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, and though this was suggested earlier by …
2021 Ford Bronco to receive 5.0L V8 kit by PaxPower – up to 758 hp with supercharger package for RM191,812
The Ford Bronco made its long-awaited return for the 2021 model year with two bodystyles and two engine options; a 2.3 litre inline four-cylinder and a 2.7 litre V6, both turbocharged petrol …
Toyota Harrier gets 45,000 orders for first month in Japan – 15 times projected monthly sales volume
The Toyota Harrier is certainly well received in the brand's home market. It has accumulated around 45,000 orders for the Harrier in the first month since its launch in Japan, or 15 …
SPYSHOTS: BMW i7 EV flagship seen in production body – a new level of autonomous driving ability?
The forthcoming electric flagship from BMW has been spotted in public again, this time in what is possibly the production form of the i7. Previously sighted late last year in G11/12 bodywork, …
Jaguar Land Rover – more than 1.5 million Ingenium engines produced; hydrogen fuel cell concept to come
The inline six-cylinder Ingenium engine arrived in 2019 with the Range Rover Sport HST Jaguar Land Rover has arrived at a production milestone for its Ingenium range of engines, with more than …
2021 Toyota Avalon – now with AWD 2.5L Dynamic Force drivetrain; Hybrid gains new lithium-ion battery
The fifth-generation Toyota Avalon for North America has received updates for the 2021 model year, and the full-size sedan gains all-wheel-drive for the first time, along with a lithium-ion battery pack for …
Fisker in talks with Volkswagen for MEB platform; shared parts could halve development time – report
Fisker is reportedly in talks with Volkswagen for the use of key electric vehicle components, including drive batteries, in an electric SUV that is slated for debut in 2022, according to Automotive …
Audi to lead software development at Volkswagen Group following imminent departure of division chief
Volkswagen Group will shift leadership for software development over to Audi, according to CEO Herbert Diess. "The centre of gravity for software development will move from Wolfsburg to Ingolstadt," Diess said at …
992 Porsche 911 Turbo – 580 PS/750 Nm, optional Lightweight Design package offers 30 kg reduction
Four months on from the debut of the 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S comes the 911 Turbo in Coupé and Cabriolet forms, which sits one rung beneath the 650 PS/800 Nm flagship …
MIROS developing AEB systems test ahead of new ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 assessment protocol
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is conducting development tests for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems, in preparation for the new Asean NCAP protocol for 2021 until 2025, it said …
Porsche produces 3D-printed pistons for 911 GT2 RS – additional 30 PS possible from 3.8 litre biturbo flat-six
A car such as the 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS probably wouldn't be found wanting for more power and performance, given that it produces 700 PS and 750 Nm of torque, which …
MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition in M’sia – RM286k
Fans of open-topped motoring in the country now have another choice with the arrival of the MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition, which joins the MINI Convertible that was launched in Malaysia last July. …
