Mimco Alif – sketches of Giugiaro-designed EV SUV
You may remember on Monday we ran the news that the Alam Perkasa Consortium (APC) was apparently one of the bidders for the New National Car Project (NNCP), with its planned carmaker, …
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Peugeot 3008, 5008 to arrive in M’sia as CKD models
The Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs have surfaced on the French marque's Malaysian Facebook page, which means that locally-assembled versions of the duo are about to arrive. CKD operations for the two …
Rimac C_Two electric hypercar to debut in September
The Rimac C_Two all-electric hypercar is set to make its world debut at the distinguished Salon Privé event in September, ahead of its scheduled delivery which will commence early next year. Prototypes …
Honda Malaysia announces gear push knob button replacement exercise for 7,050 units of 2018 CR-V
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced a part replacement exercise for the 2018 model year CR-V to replace the gear push knob button on the vehicle. The company says the recall, which involves …
India slashes tax on EVs, chargers to reduce pollution
As expected, India has slashed taxes on electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers, as the pollution-choked nation seeks to boost the use of eco-friendly cars. Reuters reports that the India has reduced the …
Consumers unsure of autonomous, electric vehicles; better reception amongst experienced users – report
Consumer sentiment with regards to self-driving and electric vehicles is one of uncertainty, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Mobility Confidence Index Study. On a 100-point scale, self-driving vehicles scored 36 points …
Tesla to pay China RM1.33 billion a year for factory site
Tesla has agreed to pay China 2.23 billion yuan (RM1.33 billion) in annual tax as part of a deal with local authorities to build its Gigafactory on the outskirts of Shanghai, Automotive …
Proton X70 launched in Brunei – pricing from RM98k
The Proton X70 has been launched in Brunei, with distribution of the SUV model handled by PAD Motors. Our Borneo neighbour is the first export market for the X70, and customers there …
Kia Stinger GT420 is a one-off 428 hp, 560 Nm beast
Sometimes, Kia takes its 'Power to Surprise' tagline a tad too seriously. Not that it's a bad thing, because once in a while, you get a one-off car like this. Meet the …
2019 Givi Rimba Raid – Gabit Saleh defends title, Malaysian riders make clean sweep of top 3
Starting eight years ago primarily as an off-road motorcycle enduro challenge between a group of dirt bikers, Rimba Raid has grown into Malaysia's, and some say ASEAN's, largest enduro race. For those …
Tesla pick-up to be unveiled in three months – Musk
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has taken to his favourite medium, Twitter, to reveal that the brand's all-electric pick-up truck will be making its global reveal in two to three months' time. …
Tun Mahathir envisions the possibility of Malaysia producing its own supercar, with foreign cooperation
The new national car project (NNCP) continues to progress quietly in the background, with new names continuing to pop up in the picture, but something more exotic is being eyed as a …
Proton Satria GTi – M’sian hot hatch with Lotus tuning
For some of us growing up, the Proton Satria was an appealing three-door hatchback, and the version that was most lusted over was the one that bore the badge ‘GTi’. Thankfully, one …
European customers to get China-made Volvo XC60
It may be 'Made by Sweden', but the Volvo XC60 will be made in China for European consumption. Volvo has announced the start of exports of the SUV from China to Europe, …
All-electric Porsche Taycan tipped to outsell iconic 911
The iconic Porsche 911, which has shaped the brand's luxury appeal for decades, could soon be eclipsed by the all-electric Taycan in terms of deliveries, Automotive News reports. Currently, Porsche has amassed …
Elenvi bids for new national car project to build EVs
On Monday, we brought you news of what was reportedly one of the bidders for the new national car project (NNCP), and now here's another one. Bernama reports that a company called …
AD: Meet your dream cars and more at the Porsche Sportscar Together Day – August 3, Sepang Circuit
Last year, the Porsche brand turned 70, and enthusiasts within Southeast Asia turned up in hordes to celebrate the momentous occasion by congregating in Bangkok. Porsche owners and brand lovers share the …
992 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera Cabriolet debut
The 992 Porsche 911 range has been expanded with the introduction of the base Carrera model, which is offered as a coupe and cabriolet. For now, both are offered with rear-wheel drive …
Porsche Sportscar Together Day returns to Sepang!
For those who missed out on Porsche's big 70th birthday bash last year, good news awaits, because the Porsche Sportscar Together Day is happening once again, this time at the Sepang International …
Alam Perkasa’s new national car proposal – Mimco Alif EV SUV, Giugiaro design, 60k units/year, 80% exports
The government is due to reveal its partner for its new national car project (NNCP), and we've just learnt the identity of one of the bidders. According to The Edge, Alam Perkasa …