Latest Stories (Page 237)
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Lego has announced it is partnering up with Formula 1 on a multi-year basis, bringing licenced products to market starting next year. The deal is a natural progression for the Danish toymaker, which already has […]
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JD Power China quality survey 2024 – Chery top local brand, Geely 2nd; GAC Honda leads mass market
Did you know that JD Power conducts Initial Quality Surveys (IQS) on vehicles in China? Neither did we, but this is actually its 25th year of doing so, and the fifth since it synchronised its […]
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2025 Yamaha R1 Race, R1 GYTR for track use only
Dedicated for track use only are the 2025 Yamaha R1 Race and R1 GYTR super bikes. Set to be available from November 2024 in Europe, the Yamaha R1 superbike has never been officially offered for […]
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SAIC Maxus eTerron 9 for Europe – electric pick-up truck with AWD, 442 PS, up to 430 km WLTP EV range
Maxus, a brand under Chinese automaker SAIC, has unveiled its new electric pick-up truck for Europe, the eTerron 9. Billed as “Europe’s first 4×4 electric serial pickup truck built on a dedicated electric platform,” the […]
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Mitsubishi Xpander retains 4AT in Malaysia due to reliability, response; CVT considered for future – CEO
The Mitsubishi Xpander facelift was launched today, and the refreshed MPV comes with the usual enhancements found in a midlife model change exercise – new fascia, lighting, dashboard design and extra equipment. However, one item […]
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August 2024 Malaysian vehicle sales down 2% – MAA
According to data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), 71,162 vehicles were delivered to customers in the month of August 2024. This is marginally less than the 71,730 units sold in July 2024, or 0.8% […]
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Benda Chinchilla 500 cruiser to enter Malaysia in 2025
Set to enter the Malaysia motorcycle market next year is the 2024 Benda Chinchilla 500 cruiser. The Chinchilla 500 will join two other Benda models in Malaysia, the Napoleon Bob and Dark Flag V4, unveiled […]
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Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia to launch one more model this year – new third-gen Triton pick-up coming soon
The 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander facelift – which made its local debut earlier today – isn’t going to be the only new model that Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) will be introducing this year. At the launch […]
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2025 Toyota Camry launched in Australia – D-segment sedan gets 2.5L hybrid, three variants; from RM116k
The ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry has now been launched in Australia, where the D-segment goes on sale solely with a hybrid powertrain, as in Singapore where it went on sale last month. This model has […]
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Nissan celebrates 40 years of Nismo with historic sports and race car exhibit at Yokohama HQ
Headed to Japan soon? If you’re a car enthusiast, you might want to make a stop at Yokohama, because Nissan is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nissan Motorsports International – commonly known as Nismo. The […]
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Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia considering introducing Xpander Hybrid and Cross in the future; CVT for 4AT
Mitsubishi Xpander HEV at BIMS 2024 Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) CEO Shinya Ikeda has revealed the company is considering introducing further variants of the Xpander with a hybrid powertrain or even the SUV-styled Cross in […]
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Malaysian bike racer Azlan Shah announces retirement
Malaysian motorcycle racer Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman has announced his retirement from two-wheel competition. In a social media post, Azlan said it was time for him to step into a new phase in his life. Expressing […]
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Avatr 11 launched in Thailand – Changan premium EV SUV with 313 PS, 680 km NEDC range, from RM268k
As promised, Changan has launched its premium electric SUV, the Avatr 11, in Thailand. For those of you who haven’t heard of the Avatr brand, it’s a joint venture with battery maker CATL, competing against […]
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Toyota to enter GR Supra into Repco Supercars Championship from 2026 – 5.0L naturally aspirated V8
Toyota is set to be the next new entry into Australian touring car racing series, the Repco Supercars Championship from 2026. The Japanese brand will enter the series in 2026 with the GR Supra that […]
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2025 Volkswagen Transporter and Caravelle debut – based on Ford Transit; larger; diesel, PHEV and full EV
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the seventh-generation (T7) Transporter, which is largely based on the Ford Transit Custom/Tourneo as part of the partnership between both automakers. At launch, the Transporter will be offered in three […]