BYD mulls setting up an EV plant in the Philippines
Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly exploring the possibility of setting up an EV assembly plant in the Philippines, but said that such a move would very much depend on the level of …
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Honda Malaysia celebrates first 2023 WR-V delivery – 2,200 units delivered since official launch in July
Honda Malaysia has announced it has successfully delivered 2,200 units of the WR-V since the compact SUV’s official launch debut here in July 2023. The company also took the time to celebrate …
Maserati MCXtrema debuts – track-only version of MC20 with 730 PS; limited to 62 units, already sold out
Maserati has unveiled the MCXtrema, a track-only version of its MC20 mid-engined model that is limited to a production run of 62 units. Described by Maserati as a homologated racing car, the …
Ferrari 812 Competizione Tailor Made revealed – one-of-a-kind special with unique exterior to be auctioned
At this year’s Monterey Car Week, Ferrari unveiled a one-of-a-kind 812 Competizione that will be auctioned at the Ferrari Gala to be held in New York City on October 17. A project …
Malaysia and Indonesia should not be viewed as EV competitors, but complementary to each other – Anwar
Last week, it was reported that Indonesia believes that Tesla plans to invest in the manufacture of materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the republic, stating that the American automaker is …
Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner debuts as brand’s new luxury flagship model – 4.0L V8 with 550 PS, 770 Nm
Bentley has introduced the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Mulliner as its new luxury flagship model for the most discerning customers. Based on the existing Bentayga EWB, the Mulliner SUV boasts a wheelbase that …
GWM Cannon Ultra double-cab pick-up truck – first 66 units now in Malaysia, open for booking; from RM128k
The GWM Cannon has reached its 500,000th units production milestone, and along with it comes news that the double-cab pick-up truck is now open for booking in Malaysia, with the first 66 …
Thailand EV sales anticipated to hit 50k units this year
Sales of electric vehicle (EV) in Thailand are expected to hit 50,000 units this year, more than double the roughly 20,000 units managed in 2022, according to a projection by the Thailand …
Celebrate Merdeka Day with Dodo Mat – count the number of Dodo birds, and win lucky draw prizes
As Malaysia approaches its 66th Merdeka Day that will take place in a little over one week's time, Dodo Mat is celebrating the national event with a lucky draw that will offer …
Lamborghini Lanzador concept previews brand’s first EV arriving in 2028 – dual-motor AWD with 1,360 PS
Two years ago, Lamborghini revealed its ‘Direzione Cor Tauri’ electrification roadmap, in which said it will introduce a fully electric model in the second half of this decade. At this year’s Monterey …
Elmina plane crash: MoT asking public for dashcam footage, images, eyewitnesses to assist investigations
The transport ministry is requesting for relevant video footage or images of the private jet that crashed in Elmina on August 17 from the public, to assist in its investigations. Eyewitnesses who …
2024 Mercedes-AMG GT – 2nd-gen is larger, has AWD, optional 2+2 seats; 4.0L V8 up to 585 PS and 800 Nm
Here it is, the second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT. Redesigned from the ground up, the latest GT see plenty of changes, with the most significant being the adoption of all-wheel drive powertrains. These come …
Rimac Nevera Time Attack sets new EV lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife – 7 minutes 5.3 seconds
Rimac Automobili has taken the production electric vehicle lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, recording a lap time of seven minutes 5.298 seconds, or seven minutes 0.928 seconds on the shorter, 20.6 …
Penchala Link roadworks every night, Aug 21-Sep 1
Take note, Penchala Link users. Sprint, which is under Litrak, has announced lane closures for road resurfacing work at the Penchala Link. The roadworks will happen every night 11pm till 6am the …
ALR Group highways trialling open payment system – use debit/credit cards at LDP, Sprint, Kesas, Smart
Trials for the open toll payment system have commenced at four highways under the ALR Group, namely the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP), Sprint Highway, Kesas Highway and Smart Tunnel. This open toll payment …
Shell App launched in Malaysia – pay for fuel from inside your car; collect and redeem BonusLink points
Shell Malaysia today launched its new mobile app which serves to enhance the fuelling experience of its customers. Available for iOS (App Store link) and Android (Google Play Store link) devices, the …
Toyota Veloz MPV now with optional bodykit, RM3,300
The Toyota Veloz looks pretty bold, don't you think? It certainly does to me, and there's no mistaking it for twin sister Perodua Alza from the front, and even from the side, …
Melaka begins trials of car-free zone on Sat evenings
Last Saturday, the Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB) began the dry-run of its car-free zone evening, with some roads around Bandar Hilir being closed off to traffic from 6pm to midnight. The …
Mitsubishi to make Thailand its hybrid vehicle production hub, expects 10 years of strong demand
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi Motors will be producing hybrid vehicles in Thailand beginning early next year, marking the first time the automaker will be making hybrid vehicles outside its native Japan, …
JPJ eBid: VLE and JWM number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that VLE and JWM are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. WP Kuala Lumpur's latest running number series …
