Latest Stories (Page 1054)
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Known for its emphasis on engineering, lightness and aerodynamics, Lotus Cars has lent its expertise to the creation of the Hope HB.T track racing bicycle. Destined for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, scheduled for August, the […]
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Toyota adds more reproduced spare parts to its GR Heritage Parts programme for the A70 and A80 Supra
Toyota has announced that it will reproduce additional spare parts for the A70 and A80 Supra, both of which are part of the company’s GR Heritage Parts programme launched last year, along with the 2000GT. […]
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Renault signs EV battery deals with Envision, Verkor – to set up multibillion plants in Douai, northern France
The Renault Group has signed partnership agreements with China’s Envision AESC and France’s Verkor, a move which will see both firms supply battery packs for its electric vehicle production hub in northern France, Automotive News […]
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PLUS Jelapang Utara toll closure in Ipoh continues
Click to enlarge PLUS has announced an extension of the temporary closure of the entry lanes at the Jelapang Utara toll plaza in Ipoh. The closure, which started in May during the MCO 3.0 period […]
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SPIED: Volkswagen ID. Buzz sports production body
It’s been four long years since Volkswagen confirmed it would put the electric ID. Buzz MPV concept into production. It looks like the company’s attention has finally turned fully to the MPV, now that the […]
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E-Legend EL1 revealed as an EV homage to the iconic Audi Quattro – 816 PS; 0-100 km/h under 2.8 seconds
A German firm by the name of E-Legend has revealed a new performance electric vehicle that pays tribute to the legendary Audi Quattro rally cars of the past. Called the EL1, only 30 units of […]
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Volvo plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina to be firm’s first EV-only plant, to build Polestar 3 and XC90 EV
In line with its ambition to have a fully electric model line-up by 2030, Volvo’s assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina will become its first to assemble only electric vehicles, ahead of other Volvo facilities […]
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LEVC e-Camper – taxi maker’s electric campervan has 1.5L range extender with 98 km EV range, sleeps four
Camping and the outdoors is big in Europe, and LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company, previously known as the London Taxi Company) is targeting that niche with this, the LEVC e-Camper. These are first impressions of […]
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2022 Toyota RAV4 gets updated in Australia – LED fog lights, powered seats, engine start-stop now standard
Toyota RAV4 Edge Toyota Australia has announced a small update for the 2022 RAV4, which sees every model in the line-up, including petrol and hybrid models get styling and tech upgrades. Production of these models […]
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Geely-Baidu joint venture hires ex-Cadillac designer
Jidu Auto, the joint venture between Baidu and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has announced the appointment of Frank Wu to head the company’s design studio, Reuters reports. Wu, who previously held roles as BAIC Group’s […]
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Honda Prologue – new electric SUV for US due in 2024
Honda has revealed the name of its first electric vehicle that will go on sale in the United States in early 2024. The Honda Prologue will be one of two large battery-electric SUVs the company […]
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Japan dominates racing – Honda in F1, WTCR; Toyota in WRC, Nascar; Mazda in IMSA; Yamaha in MotoGP
Another weekend, another dominant performance by Japanese companies in motorsport. Following its trophy haul from last week, Honda put on another strong showing on Sunday, while its other compatriots also won big on both two […]
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PM: Six-month loan moratorium for all Malaysians, B40 to T20 – no job loss, reduced pay conditions and docs
Prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced a six-month loan repayment moratorium for all Malaysians. This is similar to what was approved in the first MCO early last year. While financial institutions have continued […]
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Brand-new 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür with 10 km on its odo – bidding starts from RM1.88 mil
Back in 2018, we reported on a 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür that was to be auctioned off by BH Auction in Japan during that year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. At the time, it […]
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AirAsia ride-hailing – to use Toyota Vellfire, Alphard?
Chief executive officer of AirAsia Group Tony Fernandes has shown a glimpse of the company’s forthcoming endeavour with ride-hailing, as shared on Fernandes’ social media accounts, including on LinkedIn. Pictured here is a line-up of […]