Hyundai Ioniq 5 to enter Lyft self-driving fleet in 2023
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is being trialled as an autonomous taxi with the aim of going into driverless service with the Lyft ride-hailing app from the beginning of 2023, Tech Crunch has …
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Great Wall plans for big fuel-cell vehicle push, to debut its first hydrogen-powered SUV model later this year
Electrification may be the rage, but automakers aren't forgetting the alternative called the hydrogen fuel-cell. Great Wall is one of them. The Chinese carmaker has outlined plans to become a major fuel-cell …
Audi RS Q8-R by ABT – 740 hp, 920 Nm; 0-100 in 3.4s
Remember the Audi RS Q8-R by ABT Sportsline that was announced last August? Well, the first customer car has finally been completed, and it's one of 125 units. This particular example is …
Kia Malaysia to only begin CKD operations next year – assembly to take place at Inokom plant in Kedah
Kia Motors’ partnership with Bermaz Auto (BAuto) will see the formation of a new company - Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KMSB) – which will undertake local assembly (CKD) of the brand’s vehicles …
Geely Xingyue L new pix, details – 238 PS/350 Nm 2.0L turbo, AWD, 0-100 km/h 7.7 secs, Emerald Blue colour
Geely is continuing the slow tease of its new Xingyue L as it approaches its Chinese market launch. The handsome five-seater SUV was shown on WeChat and other local social media channels …
Honda’s Sama-Sama Rewards – up to RM5k off in April
Honda Malaysia's 1 Million Dreams March Special Rebate may be over now, but with a new month comes a new promotion. From now till April 30, HM will be having the "Sama-Sama …
Proton X50 – 3,513 units delivered in March, 5% up from February; total deliveries now at 11,654 units
With the announcement of its sales figures for March, total deliveries of the Proton X50 have now reached 11,654 units since it went on sale last year. Deliveries of the SUV amounted …
Lexus to electrify future models, including the LC 500?
When Lexus revealed the LF-Z concept, it also announced that it will aggressively grow its electrified portfolio. By 2025, the Japanese automaker will have launched at least 10 electrified models, and they …
Peugeot 308 to get fully electric version in 2023: report
Peugeot will be rolling out a fully electric variant of the recently launched 308 hatchback, reports Automotive News Europe. The latest, third-generation 308 has been prepared for electrification with its Efficient Modular …
MG Cyberster concept unveiled, to debut at Shanghai – 0-100 km/h in under 3 seconds, over 800 km range!
MG has just released the first official photos of the Cyberster concept, which previews its vision for a pure electric two-seater sports car. It's set to be displayed at the Shanghai Auto …
GALLERY: G20 BMW M340i xDrive and 330e M Sport in Malaysia – M Performance and PHEV variants together
BMW Malaysia launched the G20 M340i xDrive and 330e M Sport simultaneously in October last year, and we’re now bringing you comprehensive galleries of the 3 Series variants. Both are locally assembled …
2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Round 1 – Djan, Zizan Razak win big at Sepang; 2m online viewers
Last weekend, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival returned after a year's sabbatical due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Round 1 of Season 4, held at the Sepang International Circuit, was closed to fans …
SPIED: Dongfeng Seres 3 spotted in Sunway – 5-seat e-SUV, 120 kW motor, 52.6 kWh battery, 405 km range
A brand new electric vehicle has just been spotted by our reader Rennie in Malaysia. The model in question is the Dongfeng Seres 3, a fully electric five-seater crossover that was seen …
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 modified to carry refrigerated vaccines, becomes first to obtain WHO prequalification
Vaccines are a big focal point in 2021 as the world fights its way back to normalcy amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Transporting these vaccines are a particular challenge, given that they need …
New Kia distributor in Malaysia is requesting owners to participate in customer information update exercise
It was confirmed yesterday that Kia Motors has entered into a strategic partnership with Bermaz Auto (BAuto), with the latter’s Dinamikjaya Motors subsidiary being appointed the new distributor of Kia vehicles in …
Mitsubishi Triton Athlete – Malaysian launch next week
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) released a teaser for a new variant of the Triton pick-up truck, which is set to join the local model line-up next week via a virtual launch. Though …
Proton sold 14,989 cars in March 2021 – 26.2% more than Feb; Saga remains top seller; 23.5% market share
Proton has announced it sales performance for March 2021, which saw the national carmaker achieve its best result since 2013 with 14,989 units (domestic and export) delivered. The figure represents an increase …
2021 BMW Motorrad R1250RT in Malaysia, RM142,500
Now in Malaysia and priced at RM142,500 is the 2021 BMW Motorrad R1250RT sports-touring motorcycle. Pricing for the R150RT in Malaysia on-the-road, excluding insurance, with three year warranty and roadside assistance programme. …
New EV policy to propose 0% import/excise duties and sales tax, zero road tax for limited CBU units – Madani
While the government has not yet outlined plans to push its electric vehicle agenda for the country, it is expected to do so in the near future. The means to address the …
Porsche 911 Singer DLS – first client example in green
It's been four long years since the Porsche restomodding experts at Singer revealed the stunning results of its Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS), produced in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering. The company …
