Latest Stories (Page 766)
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Having made its debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Koenigsegg Jesko was named after Jesko von Koenigsegg, father of the company’s founder and CEO, Christian von Koenigsegg. Built as a tribute to Koenigsegg […]
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Chip shortage for carmakers could ease within weeks
It’s no secret that the global automotive industry has been enduring a semiconductor shortage for about a year now, impacting vehicle production just as demand is shooting back up as the world opens up again. […]
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Hyundai Grand Starex MPV gets telematics system in M’sia – standard from May 1; RM1,998 retrofit available
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced a slight update for the Hyundai Grand Starex, which now comes with a telematics system as standard. This is applicable for units registered from May 1, 2021 onwards, although […]
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Malaysia 1H 2021 auto sales – state of affairs at half time: Perodua share below 40%, Mitsu biggest gainer
Click to enlarge I can imagine that the past year and a half has been a topsy-turvy time for restaurants. Imagine dealing with the various and sudden movement control order (MCO) version changes, and adapting […]
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Malaysia vehicle sales TIV 1H 2021 vs 1H 2020 – a performance chart shaped by Covid-19 and lockdowns
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed many landscapes, and the automotive sector has been one of them. Nowhere is this better reflected in numbers, with the sales data from the first half of 2020 and this […]
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Wealthy individuals are now buying used Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and McLarens to cut down waiting time
With travel plans and social events put on hold indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, wealthy individuals have turned to retail therapy as a means of escape. This is benefitting luxury automakers more than ever […]
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Touch ‘n Go RFID lanes now open on WCE in Perak
Touch ‘n Go has announced the expansion of the RFID payment system to the West Coast Expressway (WCE) in Perak, and is now operational at seven toll plazas. These locations are Hutan Melintang, Teluk Intan, […]
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BMW 4 Series, M3, M4 receive SST-exempted pricing in Malaysia until end of 2021 – up to RM25,443 cheaper
BMW Malaysia has announced SST-exempted pricing for the G22 4 Series, G80 M3 Competiion and G82 M4 Competition, which will remain in effect until the end of the year, as per the Pemerkasa+ plan announced […]
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Lamborghini CEO says Aventador’s successor will feature a V12 with PHEV tech, discusses future models
The Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae is a significant model in the Italian carmaker’s history, as it is the company’s final V12-powered series production car not to feature any form of electrification. As announced previously, […]
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series buyers required to commit to not reselling within 12 months of purchase
Buyers of the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series range in Japan are required to confirm that they will not resell their newly-purchased vehicles on to other parties in a bid to stop them from […]
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Volvo next-generation EVs to get “emotional” names
At Volvo’s Tech Moment presentation last month, the company announced it would be ditching its XC, S and V alphanumeric naming convention in favour of “proper” monikers for its future models, which will all be […]
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G80 BMW M3 CS and G82 M4 CSL on the way with up to 540 hp, carbon-fibre parts – 2022, 2023 debuts
The current G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 will apparently receive high-performance versions in the future, according to a future products plan posted on the Bimmerpost forum. These include the new M3 CS that is […]
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Audi RS Q e-tron – twin motor electric off-roader, TFSI engine to recharge battery; to race in 2022 Dakar Rally
Audi Sport has officially begun testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron ahead of its debut at the upcoming Dakar Rally season, set to kick off in January 2022. With this, the four rings aims […]
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New Toyota Vios rendered based on Prius c, JDM Yaris – which one do you prefer, and which is more likely?
Toyota Vios renders based on the Aqua (left) and JDM Yaris (right) Earlier this week, Toyota launched the second-generation Aqua – better known to you and me as the Prius c – in its home […]
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ACO Tech to add Spotify app to Proton GKUI soon?
A brief video clip of question-and-answer excerpts was posted on the ACO Tech Facebook page today, which included an indication that there will be new additions to the contents of the Proton GKUI infotainment setup. […]