Porsche Renndienst exhibits futuristic interior design
Remember the Porsche Renndienst concept from last November? A six-seater family MPV concept that Porsche secretly made? Well, it is back, but the goal this time is for the automaker to give …
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Koenigsegg Jesko – viewed in detail with founder/CEO
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
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 …
Brabus 800 SUV Coupe debuts – tuned Mercedes-AMG GLE63S Coupe; 800 PS, 1,000 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 3.4s
The Brabus 800 SUV Coupe is the latest product to join the German tuning company’s portfolio after a slew of other models that are named in a similar fashion. Don’t believe us? …
BMW unable to build 10,000 cars due to chips shortage
The BMW Group has revealed that nearly all of its manufacturing plants in Germany are affected by the ongoing semiconductor shortage, and has thus far prevented it from completing the production of …
Singapore Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant to fund charger installation on non-landed properties
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore will be partially funding the installation of electric vehicle chargers in non-landed private residences in the country through the Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (ECCG), …
Malaysian vehicle sales for June 2021 by brand – 1,009 Perodua, 488 Proton cars registered despite lockdown
With car showrooms having closed since June 1 when the country went under a full movement control order (FMCO), it's no surprise that sales of new cars tanked last month. The Malaysian …
