Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition – 220 units for US
There have been no shortage of variants, editions and tuner renditions of the new Land Rover Defender since it surfaced in September 2019, but this has to be one of the best …
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PDRM reminds the public to follow SOPs under NRP – 10 km travel radius and two-to-a-car rules still apply
The Royal Malaysian Police (RMP, or PDRM) is reminding the public to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the National Security Council (NSC, or MKN) to curb the spread …
Clear policy, incentives from government needed to drive wider adoption of electric vehicles – Invest Asean
The recently-held Invest Asean webinar, themed "The Rise of Asean EV" organised by Maybank Investment Bank found that the government's direct involvement is key to driving the adoption of electric vehicles, according …
2021 Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo and N Line launched in Malaysia – 198 PS, 265 Nm, 7DCT, from RM146,888
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has officially launched the 2021 Hyundai Kona 1.6 Turbo, as well as the Kona N Line with the same turbo engine. The Kona 1.6 Turbo is priced at …
Aston Martin sales up by 224% in H1 2021 compared to H1 2020 – DBX SUV is the brand’s best-selling model
Aston Martin has announced its financial results for the first half of 2021, which show that the company is slowly recovering from the global pandemic that left quite a mark on its …
Toyota GR86 gets GR Parts bodykit, suspension, wheels and brakes; GR Parts Concept also shown
The new Toyota GR 86 has yet to go on sale in Japan, but Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has wasted no time in offering a range of GR Parts for the sports …
CATL unveils its first-generation sodium-ion battery
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has unveiled its first sodium-ion battery, which it hopes to form a supply chain for by 2023. The new battery does not contain lithium, cobalt or nickel, …
Audi Q4 e-tron gains new AWD, long-range variants in Europe – up to 265 PS and 534 km; from RM249k
Audi has introduced two new variants of the Q4 e-tron to provide customers with more options, with both being available to order now in Europe. First up, there’s the new Q4 Sportback …
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition – limited-run plug-in hybrid model brings sustainable materials
Bentley has introduced the Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition, bringing an outfit featuring sustainable materials to go with its relatively more environmentally-conscious powertrain, which consists of a plug-in hybrid configuration featuring a …
Mercedes-Benz EQE teased before Sept unveiling in Munich – AMG EV, Maybach EV concept to also debut
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will unveil the EQE at this year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich, which is set to take place from September 7 to 12. To go along with …
2022 BMW Motorrad R18 gets R18 Transcontinental and R18B Bagger variants, Marshall sound system
Joining the recently updated R18 and R18 Classic are the 2022 BMW Motorrad R18 Transcontinental and R18B Bagger variants in the Munich firm's "Heritage" motorcycle lineup. Styling for the R18 Transcontinental and …
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV teased, gets 7 seats
Revealed to the world in February this year, the new Mitsubishi Outlander is set to gain a plug-in hybrid model, due to go on sale in Japan in the second half of …
Thailand set to finalise new excise tax for EVs this year
Thailand is in the midst of drafting a new excise tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs) and expects to have it ready before the year is out. According to excise department director-general …
Hyundai and LG form new JV to build a battery plant in Indonesia – RM4.6 bil investment; operational in 2024
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) recently announced that it has partnered up with LG Energy Solution to secure a stable supply of battery cells for electric vehicle production. Both companies also revealed that …
Private players interested in part-funding MRT3 Circle Line, MRT Corp now reviewing several PFI proposals
MRT Corp has issued updates on the MRT3 Circle Line project, which is in the process of being revived to complete the Klang Valley’s rail network. The loop line was given the …
Ford Ion Park battery centre to develop lithium-ion, solid-state battery cells in Romulus, Michigan
Ford has announced that it will be constructing Ford Ion Park, a global battery centre of excellence in Romulus, Michigan for the accelerated research and development of battery and battery cell technology, …
2022 Honda HR-V e:HEV hybrid powertrain detailed for Europe – 5.4 l/100 km WLTP, 0-100 km/h in 10.6 secs
Honda is continuing the slow tease of information for the new European-market HR-V ahead of its on-sale date in late 2021. This time, the company has released details on arguably the single …
Petronas SRT takes on Crutchlow for three more races
With Franco Morbidelli sidelined, Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team (SRT) will be putting Cal Crutchlow in the hot seat for three races. Morbidelli, currently recovering from knee surgery due to an injury …
2021 Subaru BRZ launched in Japan – from RM108k
The second-generation Subaru BRZ has officially gone on sale in Japan, nearly four months after making its debut. Pre-tax pricing for the rear-wheel drive coupe starts from 2,800,000 yen (RM108k) for the …
Radford’s Lotus-based ‘Project 62’ will launch on August 7 – iconic Gold Leaf livery trademark acquired
Radford has announced that its first model, Project 62, will be launching on August 7 at the Lyon Air Museum in California. The event will be streamed online. Radford - which is …
