Porsche expects record 2022 sales despite chip woes
In 2021, Porsche sold more cars than ever before, and it looks like the momentum will carry through 2022 as demand continues to remain robust. According to Automotive News Europe, the Stuttgart …
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2021/2022 MSF SuperMoto: Hafizh Syahrin to contest Round 3 in Tangkak, Johor on February 13
Round 3 of the 2021-2022 MSF SuperMoto series is scheduled for this weekend, February 13, 2022 when the Tangkak circuit in Johor will play host to Malaysia's motorcycle racing elite, with MotoGP …
2022 Lexus NX officially launched in Australia – NX 250, 350h and 450h+ PHEV; from RM182k to RM270k
The second-generation Lexus NX has officially gone on sale in Australia. Customers have more than a dozen variants with three engine options to choose from, including the flagship NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. …
February 2022 week two fuel price – RON 97 up 9 sen
It's Wednesday, and so it's time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of February …
2022 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 to be launched in Malaysia in mid-February – GTI and R-Line variants, both CKD
Back in October last year, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced that the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 will be launching here, with two variants set to be offered – the R-Line and GTI. …
Op Selamat 17 – Road crashes down 26% fr 2021: IGP
The number of road accidents nationwide as recorded during Op Selamat 17, which took place from January 28 until February 5 this year saw a drop of 26% to 11,325 cases this …
Vingroup lost USD1 billion last year in manufacturing due to poor sales of VinFast vehicles, EV investments
Vingroup, the parent company of VinFast, posted a pre-tax loss of around 23.9 trillion Vietnamese dong (around USD1 billion or RM4.4 billion) at its manufacturing segment last year, according to a report …
Lexus Electrified Sedan – more images of four-door EV
First revealed as part of an overall Toyota electric vehicle showcase at the end of last year, Lexus has now shown more of its four-door, the Electrified Sedan Concept, revealing the sides …
Melaka-based Dominant Opto Technologies supplies LED lights to BMW, to invest RM1.3 billion this year
The global automotive supply chain is complex and diverse, but we still wouldn't have guessed that the LED headlamps and rear LED signatures on some BMW models come from Melaka. In fact, …
2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale debuts – BMW X1 rival with 1.3L PHEV, 275 PS, 80 km e-range, Level 2 automation!
At long last, Alfa Romeo has finally taken the veils off its baby SUV, the Tonale. It's the automaker's first all-new model since 2016, and with a footprint of 4.53 metres long, …
Subaru BRZ Cup Car Basic launched in Japan – one-make race series model; roll cage, steelies; fr RM121k
Subaru has launched the new BRZ Cup Car Basic in Japan, which customers can buy to participate in a one-make racing series that will kick off this year – the first round …
Foxconn and PTT to start producing EVs in Thailand in 2024 – new factory able to build 50,000 units a year
Thailand's state-owned energy group PTT has announced that it will begin producing electric vehicles (EVs) in the Kingdom from 2024, doing so via its partnership with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). It …
New Lotus Advanced Performance division for halo projects, bespoke cars, LEs and experiences
Lotus has set up a new division of the business dedicated to delivering bespoke vehicles and halo projects, as well as customer experiences. Lotus Advanced Performance (LAP) is a significant development in …
2022 MotoGP: Repsol Honda Team unveil race colours
With star rider Marc Marquez returning from injury and showing strongly at the recently concluded 2022 MotoGP Winter Test at Sepang International Circuit, Repsol Honda Team unveiled its racing livery for this …
2022 Geely Emgrand launching in the Philippines on February 25 – B-segment sedan built on BMA platform
Geely Philippines has begun teasing the launch of the fourth-generation Geely Emgrand, which will happen on February 25, 2022. The B-segment sedan was first introduced at last year’s Chengdu Auto Show and …
W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sighted in Malaysia – C200 Avantgarde and C300 AMG Line debut models
The W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been sighted in Malaysia, signaling that a market debut is around the corner. Yesterday, reader CJ spotted a couple of transporters waiting to unload a number of …
Triumph completes TE-1 electric bike Phase 3 testing
First coming to light in 2019, Triumph Motorcycles has completed Phase 3 testing of the Project Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle (e-bike). As a prototype demonstrator, the TE-1 is a showcase of Triumph's …
2022 Mazda CX-60 to debut on March 8 in Europe as brand’s first plug-in hybrid model with over 300 hp
In October last year, Mazda announced that it would expand its SUV line-up over the next two years with five new models, namely the CX-50, CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90. Since then, …
Volvo to invest RM4.59 billion in Torslanda plant for next-gen EVs – mega casting and battery assembly
Volvo Cars has announced that it will invest 10 billion Swedish krona (around RM4.59 billion) in its Torslanda manufacturing plant in Sweden in the coming years. This is to prepare the facility …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz mule seen – “Baby” G-Wagen?
A W204-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class being tested in 2022 - surely not? Indeed, there is more than meets the eye, as the German automaker has made a habit of sorts of clothing development …
