2022 QJMotor SRT 800 in Malaysia, mid-year launch
Alongside the launch of the Moto Morini X-Cape 650, MForce also showed the 2022 QJMotor SRT 800, scheduled for market release in Malaysia by the second quarter of 2022. Pricing is said …
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MINI Recharged programme – converting classics into EVs; 122 PS, 160 km range; reversible conversion
MINI has introduced a new in-house programme called Recharged, which converts classic Mini models to run purely on electricity. Developed by a team of engineers at the carmaker’s Oxford plant, the programme …
RM35 RFID stickers – govt waiting for TnG, PLUS justification before deciding on price reduction
Following former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's viral post on the cost of passive RFID stickers being lower than RM1, the government has demanded a detailed report from PLUS and Touch …
Daihatsu Rocky e-Smart Hybrid recalled for ECU fault
Daihatsu has issued a recall for the Rocky e-Smart Hybrid, which involves the control unit for the petrol-electric hybrid's powertrain. The Japanese manufacturer has stated that the fault in the ECU may …
Porsche PCM 6.0 infotainment system update – Spotify now native, wireless Android Auto, Charging Planner
The sixth-generation Porsche Communication Management (PCM 6.0 for short) has been updated to feature a number of optimisations, which now includes native Spotify integration for the first time and a brand new …
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor debuts with a 3.0 litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 and off-road-focused upgrades
Here it is, the new Ford Bronco Raptor. Billed as the most powerful street-legal Bronco ever, the range-topping variant benefits from several notable enhancements to entice hardcore off-road enthusiasts and will go …
MyCC to monitor PLUS, Touch n Go on RFID rollout – suggests debit/credit card payment and other e-wallets
The less-than-smooth RFID rollout by PLUS and the subsequent furore by motorists has attracted the attention of the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC), which held a discussion with PLUS and Touch n Go …
2022 MotoGP: WithU RNF Racing shows racing livery
Darryn Binder (left) and Andrea Dovizioso (seated) Making the transition from Petronas Sepang Racing Team (SRT) to Yamaha WithU RNF MotoGP Racing Team, the independent team revealed its 2022 MotoGP racing livery. …
Proton among official cars for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 – all models from Saga to X70 included
Proton has officially been appointed as one of the official vehicles for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, which is set to take place from September 10 to 25. The national automaker's …
Proton R3 to offer modification services and produce factory-tuned performance models in the near future
When Proton confirmed its partnership with Geely, rumours were rife that its motorsport business unit, Race Rally Research, better known as R3, was set to have its plug pulled and its staff …
Police to deploy In-Car Radar, iCOPS for traffic law enforcement during Ops Selamat 17 from Jan 28-Feb 6
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will be deploying in-car radar devices as well as the Intelligent Compound Online Payment System (iCOPS) for traffic law enforcement in the upcoming Ops Selamat 17 that …
2022 Aston Martin DBX S teased – new range-topping model set to get hotter V8, to rival Cayenne Turbo GT
Aston Martin is gearing up for the launch of an even hotter version of its best-selling vehicle, the DBX SUV. This follows a teaser that was uploaded to its Facebook page, with …
Sony seeking new partners to support its EV project
According to a report by Reuters, Sony is looking for new technology partners to support its potential entry into the electric vehicle market. In January this year, the company unveiled the Vision-S …
Chery sold 961k cars in 2021, up 31.7% – China’s biggest auto exporter for 19 consecutive years
The year 2021 was a challenging one for automakers. The Covid-19 pandemic entered its second year and carmakers everywhere were hampered by the semiconductor chip shortage. China's Chery bucked the trend and …
Mercedes-Benz forms partnership with Luminar to develop next-generation autonomous driving systems
Mercedes-Benz has announced its partnership with automotive self-driving technologies firm Luminar, in order to accelerate development of autonomous driving technologies for its passenger vehicles. Through the projected shortening of development cycles and …
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V set to make its debut soon
The Cadillac Escalade has been synonymous with luxury for quite a while now, but the latest generation of the model will see the brand enter the performance SUV segment. Recently, the American …
EVs in Malaysia not yet fully tax-free – why new 2022 prices are still higher than in duty-free Langkawi
The big news for the Malaysian auto industry this year is the tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs), announced in Budget 2022. As a first push for EVs in Malaysia, it was …
Geely in talks to acquire smartphone maker Meizu
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) is reportedly planning to buy Chinese smartphone maker Meizu Technology in a bid to expand its footprint in mobile devices as well as accelerate the development of …
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 introduced – Dual Sport Tread Design, better long-lasting performance; 17-20″ sizes
Michelin has apparently introduced the Pilot Sport 5, which succeeds the well-known and popular Pilot Sport 4. According to the French tyre manufacturer, the fifth generation of its Pilot Sport Series offers …
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor spotted testing in Thailand!
A prototype of the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has just been sighted in Thailand, ahead of the market debut of the all-new pick-up truck. This Ford Performance version is obviously skinned with …
