Tesla will officially start selling cars in India in 2021
Tesla will officially launch in India in 2021, according to the country’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari in a report by The Indian Express. This was also confirmed via Tesla CEO Elon Musk …
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Nissan COO Gupta on post-Ghosn recovery – focus on US, China, Japan; SUVs and EVs but no Z in Europe
Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta (left) next to president and CEO Makoto Uchida (right) Just like the rest of us, Nissan hasn't had the best 2020. The fallout from a series of public …
McLaren won’t build SUVs or pure EVs – CEO Flewitt
Save for the limited-run McLaren P1, the track-only P1 GTR and more recently the Speedtail, McLaren Automotive's model lineup has been one fully represented by internal combustion. That is to change soon …
Government extends SST exemption period to June 30, 2021 – 100% on new CKD cars, 50% for CBU
In a new twist, the government has now announced via a memo issued to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) and Malaysian Association of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders (PEKEMA) that there will …
Renault plans to unveil new biz strategy on January 14
On January 14, 2020, Renault will present its new strategic plan for the future, which it is calling a “Renaulution.” According to a report by Automobilwoche, the plan is primarily focused on …
Toyota’s TRD, Modellista reveal exhibits for virtual Tokyo Auto Salon – custom GR Yaris, Supra, Mirai star
Next month's Tokyo Auto Salon may be moving to a virtual-only platform due to the coronavirus pandemic, but carmakers are still preparing their exhibits for the Japanese tuner show. Toyota's customisation brands, …
Next Ford Mondeo takes fastback crossover shape, redesigned interior houses full-width display panel
Ford announced its plan to stop selling sedans in North America due to insufficient demand, which means dropping the likes of the Ford Mondeo from its product line-up in that market. It …
BMW 530i M Sport Dark Shadow Edition – RM392,800
Prospective customers of the BMW 5 Series in Malaysia who are fans of the blacked-out look now have one more model to choose from - enter the BMW 530i M Sport Dark …
2021 Audi S3 gets ABT tuning – 370 PS and 450 Nm
German tuner ABT Sportsline has worked its magic on the latest Audi S3, blessing the hot hatch with even more power as you’d expect. The company is offering a number of upgrades …
Daihatsu reveals cute concepts for Tokyo Auto Salon – roadster Hijet Jumbo and Copen; modded Taft, Thor
Even though the 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon will be a virtual event due to the Covid-19 pandemic, that has not stopped automakers from showing off their custom creations. One such company is …
New Penang passenger ferry – trips under 10 minutes
With the end of the line looming for the long-running Penang ferry, passenger transport between the island and the peninsula will be served by new water buses in the form of two …
Hyundai Kona N gets teased in a very festive manner
Hyundai has dropped a fresh set of teasers on Christmas Day, which appears to suggest the imminent debut of the Kona N. The hot B-segment SUV has been heavily rumoured for quite …
Proton in 2021 – new S50 sedan, V70 MPV or X90 SUV?
With the Proton X50 having finally been launched, the public's attention now turns to the next upcoming model. The company's chief executive officer Li Chunrong has already said that Proton is capable …
Used car sales in Malaysia steady despite pandemic – to match 400,000 units in 2019: FMCCAM president
The used car market in Malaysia, like the automotive industry as a whole, was severely affected by the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, though the local market has seen a rebound with …
Geely Binrui update shown with ‘F-Type Sport’ variant
About two and a half years on from its initial appearance, the Geely Binrui has now been revealed in a sportier exterior. The C-segment sedan is denoted for its sportier slant here …
No increase in Malaysian CKD car prices entering 2021 – excise duty regulations on OMV to remain the same
Earlier this year, it was reported that new excise duty regulations put forth by the customs department would result in the prices of locally-assembled (CKD) cars going up by as much as …
G20, G21 BMW 320e PHEV appear on configurator
It appears that an entry-level plug-in hybrid BMW 3 Series is on the horizon, with the G20-generation 320e appearing on the BMW Netherlands configurator page in both sedan and Touring (wagon) bodystyles. …
2021 Piaggio Beverly – suburban scooter elegance
Coming in two versions, the 2021 Piaggio Beverly is a sporty interpretation of the Italian scooter. As parent company to Vespa, the Piaggio scooter brand is no less well known in Italy …
2020 Isuzu MU-X gets five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The third-generation Isuzu MU-X has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), a few months after the seven-seat SUV made its …
Toyota C+pod debuts in Japan – two-seater urban EV with 150 km range, launch for end users in 2022
Toyota has launched the C+pod, a compact, two-seater urban battery electric vehicle on a limited basis, and is intended for corporate users, local governments in Japan as well as other organisations that …
