2022 European Car of the Year – 7 finalists revealed
The 2022 European Car of the Year (ECOTY) award has moved on to its next stage, with the initial list of 39 vehicles announced earlier this month now whittled down to just …
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BMW Concept XM – 750 hp/1,000 Nm plug-in hybrid previews producton model set for debut end of 2022
BMW has officially unveiled the Concept XM, a plug-in hybrid model that prefaces the series production SUV that is set to enter production from the end of 2022 at the manufacturer's plant …
Melaka government receives proposal from Chinese company to set up EV assembly plant in the state
According to a report by Harian Metro, the Melaka state government has received a proposal from an international company based in China interested in setting up an electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant …
2022 Kia Carnival to debut in Malaysia – 2.2L diesel, 11-seater MPV arrives as CBU, goes CKD in May 2022
The Malaysian reveal of the new Kia Carnival is set take place soon, with the MPV due to make its first public showing at a preview later this week. Ahead of that, …
LRT Bukit Jalil station open till 1am tonight, special extension for the Piala Malaysia 2021 football final
Rapid KL has announced that the LRT Bukit Jalil station, which is next to the Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, will be open until 1am tonight (December 1). This special extension is for …
2022 Volvo XC90 successor to be called Embla – report
When Volvo unveiled the Concept Recharge earlier in July, it also revealed that its long-running alphanumerical naming convention will be put to an end. Instead, future Volvo models will be more intentionally …
2022 Mazda BT-50 launched in Malaysia – five CBU variants; 1.9L, 3.0L engines; AEB, ACC; fr RM124k
More than a year after making its global debut, the order books for the third-generation Mazda BT-50 are now open in Malaysia. Unlike the second-gen model that was tied to the Ford …
JB-SG Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link grantor agreement signed – 10k pax per hour, ready end-2026
While the topic of the KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) was surprisingly raised by Malaysia in the prime minister's official visit to Singapore, its official status, as of now, is dead. One rail …
2022 Genesis G90 revealed, takes aim at Merc S-Class
Having firmly established itself as a credible rival to the usual Germans, Genesis is now taking a serious stab at the luxury segment with the new G90. The flagship of Hyundai's premium …
Lotus Type 132 – fully electric SUV to debut in 1H 2022
Lotus Cars has uploaded a series of artistic videos on its YouTube channel to tease its new SUV. Codenamed Type 132 (or Lambda, as it was previously known), the new SUV will …
Nissan Chill-Out concept previews sub-Ariya electric SUV; Max-Out, Surf-Out and Hang-Out also shown
Earlier, you read about Nissan's Ambition 2030 strategy, which outlines the accelerated electrification of the company's lineup. Of course, business presentations can be pretty dry without some eye candy to get punters …
992 Porsche 911 GT3 launched in Malaysia – 4.0L NA flat-six, 6-speed MT & 7-speed PDK; from RM1.77 mil
Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), has officially launched the latest generation 992 Porsche 911 GT3. Pricing for the track-focused beast starts from RM1,766,244 before options, but is inclusive …
EICMA 2021: Kawasaki H2SX gets electronic upgrades
For the 2022 model year, the Kawasaki H2SX hyper sports-tourer gets a slew of upgrades, notably in the electronics and riding aids department. This serves to make the H2SX what Kawasaki claims …
Honda aiming for zero traffic collision fatalities – Honda Sensing 360 to reach all major markets by 2030
Honda has held the premiere of its advanced future safety technologies, which is for the Japanese manufacturer's objective of achieving zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles around the globe …
Nissan to invest RM75 billion in electrification – to have 23 electrified models, including 15 EVs, by 2030
Nissan has announced that it will ramp up its electrification plans, investing two trillion yen (RM74.8 billion) over the next five years to accelerate the electrification of its vehicle lineup. Under its …
Singapore open to fresh KL-SG High-Speed Rail (HSR) proposal, as Malaysian PM suggests revival of talks
After it was cancelled for good on January 1 this year, we're surprised to see the KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project pop up in the news again, but here it is. Prime …
Sepang open track day for Portable Electric Vehicles on Dec 3 – for e-scooters, e-bikes, Segway, hoverboard
Now here's a rare opportunity for riders of portable electric vehicles (PEVs). You can now carve your way around a 5.543 km F1 circuit in your e-scooter, e-bike, hoverboard, electric unicycle or …
2022 Volvo S90 to get Android Auto OS in Malaysia?
The facelifted Volvo XC60, launched in Malaysia last week, introduced Volvo's latest infotainment system – which is based on the Android Automotive operating system – on our shores. It looks like the …
2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer facelift in Malaysia – full gallery of large MPV; up to 10 seats; from RM342k
Here’s a full gallery of the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer facelift, which was launched by Hap Seng Star (HSS) earlier this month. Priced at RM342,036.40 on-the-road without insurance, the commercial sibling to the …
Xiaomi building EV plant with 300k capacity in Beijing
Smartphone and home appliances giant Xiaomi is entering the electric vehicle (EV) arena, and will build a plant with an annual capacity 300,000 units in Beijing, authorities in the capital said, reported …
