Latest Stories (Page 1184)
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When it comes to fastback cars, few can really match the presence and appeal of the Audi A5 Sportback. The latest 2021 model arrives in Malaysia with a host of aesthetic, mechanical and technological upgrades, […]
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Geely and tech giant Tencent working together on digitalisation, intelligent cockpits, autonomous drive
Another day, another collaboration involving Geely. After recent tie-ups with China’s internet giant Baidu and electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn, this time it’s an agreement between the Geely Auto Group and Tencent. In case you didn’t […]
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Microsoft partners General Motors for self-driving tech
General Motors has announced that it has partnered with self-driving car service provider Cruise and Microsoft in order to speed up the commercialisation of autonomous vehicles. Microsoft joins General Motors, Honda and other institutional investors […]
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2021 Renault Kiger gets teased ahead of Jan 28 debut
The Renault Kiger will make its full debut in India later this month on January 28, and is now being teased for the first time. The French automaker recently dropped a shadowy image of the […]
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2022 Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder to debut February 4
It’s hard to imagine, but the D40 Nissan Navara continues to be sold in the United States as the Frontier, 17 years after it first made its debut. To give you a sense of perspective, […]
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Audi forms new company with FAW to produce PPE-based EVs in China – start of production by 2024
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last year, Audi has now announced the formation of the new company with China’s First Automobile Works (FAW), which will see the production of electric vehicles […]
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2021 WSBK: Kawasaki Racing Team starts shakedown
Entering 2021 with a six year championship winning streak, World Superbike (WSBK) champion Jonathan Rea and Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) start shakedown testing in Jerez, Spain, this week. Riding a much revised and revamped Kawasaki […]
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Jaguar unveils F-Type Reims Edition – P300 and P450 variants, limited to 150 units for the United Kingdom
The 2021 Jaguar F-Type is the latest to get the Reims Edition treatment, following its application on the Jaguar XE. Inspired by the Jaguar D-Type’s maiden race win at the 12 Hours of Reims in […]
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paultan.org Mystery Fuel Test reveal – 2 out of 3 users felt more power and efficiency vs their regular RON97
Late last year, paultan.org carried out a RON 97 Mystery Fuel Test, in which a new fuel was evaluated under controlled blind-testing, the idea being to establish how it would shape up against existing competing […]
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BMW M division sales up 6% in 2020 despite Covid – M4 Convertible, first electrified model to debut 2021
You’d think that the deadliest and most widespread pandemic in generations would dampen the world’s appetite for high performance cars, and you’d be wrong. BMW’s M division has reported sales of 144,218 units in 2020, […]
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Porsche Taycan gets new entry-level RWD variant in more markets – up to 476 PS and 484 km of EV range
Porsche first launched a rear-wheel drive version of the Taycan in China last June, and is now introducing the entry-level variant in more markets, including the United States and Europe. The base Taycan joins existing […]
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Toyota GR Yaris: Malaysian demand “overwhelming”
Distributor UMW Toyota Motor has announced that it has received “overwhelming” demand for the new GR Yaris, which was launched in Malaysia last month. The news is a hurry-up call of sorts to potential buyers […]
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BMW Motorrad R18 Kingston Custom Spirit of Passion
Designed in homage to the R5, the BMW Motorrad is somewhat suited to customisation and dressing up, as shown by the BMW Motorrad R18 “Spirit of Passion” by Kingston Custom. In this case, Spirit of […]
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Automobile production still affected by chip shortage, supply forced to compete with consumer electronics
The Covid-19 pandemic that has been coursing through the veins of industries worldwide has also seen to the disruption of car production due to an insufficient supply of computer chips. The component shortage was foreseen […]
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Volvo sold 661,713 cars in 2020 – strongest second-half ever, gained market share, overall 6.2% down
Last year, especially the first half of 2020, was a bad one for most businesses as the coronavirus took hold. Volvo Cars had a tough start too, with sales dipping 21% at the halfway mark. […]