EICMA 2021: Niu shows YQi hybrid, MQI GT e-scooters
Niu YQi Hybrid Concept During the 2021 EICMA show in Italy, China e-scooter maker Niu showcased two upcoming electric scooter (e-scooter models), the Niu MQi GT Evo as well as the YQi …
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December 2021 week 1 fuel price – RON 97 down 3 sen
The ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of petrol and diesel for the coming week of December 2 to 8, and there's more good news in store for RON 97 …
2022 Suzuki Alto debuts in Japan – ninth-gen kei car gets fresh new design and mild hybrid technology
The eighth-generation Suzuki Alto has been around since 2014 and will finally be replaced with this, the ninth-gen model. Revealed in Japan recently, the new kei car sports a fresh design and …
2022 Yamaha R15 V4 enters Indonesian market
After its debut in the India market, Malaysia's ASEAN neighbour Indonesia now gets the fourth generation (or V4 as commonly referred to) 2022 Yamaha R15. Known in the Indonesia market as the …
2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT – Sport-tourer updated with seven-inch TFT display, turn-by-turn navigation
KTM has updated its 1290 Super Duke-based sport tourer, the 1290 Super Duke GT with new electronic equipment, whilst carrying over most of the outgoing model's main specification on its chrome-moly tubular …
Samsung plans to supply high-tech chips to VW – 5G enabled, can handle much heavier computing loads
Samsung Electronics has recently revealed a new series of advanced chips for the automotive industry, capable of handling heavier computational and electrical loads that modern infotainment systems demand. The move is part …
2022 Peugeot 2008 CKD rolls off Malaysian plant – AEB confirmed, Thailand first, rest of ASEAN later on
Yesterday, Peugeot launched the new 2008 in Thailand, fully-imported from Malaysia. Now, Stellantis has announced that the first units of the B-segment SUV have rolled out of its plant in Gurun, Kedah …
BMW i7 – EV version of the next-gen 7 Series claimed to be the world’s first all-electric luxury sedan
BMW has shown images of the upcoming i7 flagship all-electric sedan undergoing cold-weather testing at the BMW Group winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. BMW claims the i7 to be "the world's …
Infiniti teases concepts, to be mostly electric by 2030
Following Nissan’s presentation of its Ambition 2030 strategy, the Japanese carmaker’s luxury arm, Infiniti, has now shared a vision for its future and what comes next. Like Nissan, Infiniti isn’t going fully …
Grab’s US Nasdaq listing to happen on Dec 2 – SPAC deal values the ASEAN super app company at US$40b
Grab's US listing will happen tomorrow (December 2) after Altimeter Growth Corp's investors approved the merger between the two companies under a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal, The Straits Times reported. …
Suzuki aiming to launch a minicar EV in Japan by 2025
Suzuki says it plans to introduce an electric minicar in Japan by 2025, and is looking to get it priced within the one million yen (RM37,000) range after government subsidies. This was …
Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport launched in Thailand – sportier looks, hybrid engine, chassis tweaks, RM155k
Launched in Taiwan in September, the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport has now made its way to Thailand, adding a sportier design to the popular SUV. A total of 27,794 units of …
Toyota to focus on affordability for its EVs, not range
The Toyota bZ4X is the brand’s first mass-produced electric vehicle set to go on sale in various markets next year, which will then be followed by six more bZ (beyond Zero) models …
Volvo Q3 sales profit slumps due to chips shortage – production down by 50k cars, crisis to go into 2022
Sales for Volvo Cars in the third quarter of 2021 fell 17% compared to the same period last year, a result largely caused by the sector-wide semiconductor shortage. The crisis is related …
Opel Corsa-e, Mokka-e get improved range from HVAC mods, new transmission reducer, tyres – up to 359 km
The driving range per charge figure is a main selling point for EVs, even if not everyone absolutely needs the max amount in their daily routine. It's one of those "the more …
2022 Subaru XV facelift previewed in Thailand – 2.0i-P EyeSight and GT, 2022 launch; Malaysia next?
Subaru is showcasing the facelifted XV at the Thai Motor Expo tomorrow, and ahead of the event, Headlight Magazine has details the initial specifications of the all-wheel-drive crossover. As previously reported, the …
Toyota launches T-Mate – new name for brand’s safety and ADAS features, including Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota has launched T-Mate, which is a new umbrella name that groups all of its safety and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to the Japanese carmaker, T-Mate combines the current Toyota …
EICMA 2021: MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 and 5.5 adventure models inspired by Cagiva Elefant rally bike
MV Agusta has been expected to roll out an adventure model offering this year, though the Italian manufacturer brought the surprise showing of not one, but two new adventure models to the …
NanoMalaysia Autonomous Vehicle (NAVi) and NAVi-D for food delivery launched by MOSTI – testing at TPM
Minister of science, technology and innovation Datuk Seri Adham Baba today launched the NanoMalaysia Autonomous Vehicle (NAVi) and NAVi-D (Delivery). Developing Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Malaysia is an initiative under MOSTI …
2022 Peugeot 2008 launched in Thailand – CBU Malaysia, 130 PS 1.2L turbo 3-cyl, AEB, RM149k
Thais have been waiting for the new Peugeot 2008 ever since it made an appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) last year. Fourteen months later, the B-segment crossover has finally …
