Latest Stories (Page 946)
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Sales are going well for Italian motorcycle maker Ducati, with 49,693 motorcycles delivered worldwide over the first three quarters of 2021. This nine month total exceeds the sales figure for all of 2020 when Ducati […]
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Foxconn unveils its Foxtron EV prototypes – Model C crossover, Model E luxury sedan and Model T bus
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, has officially revealed the three electric vehicle (EVs) concepts it teased late last week ahead of the company’s technology day. The trio of Foxtron-built […]
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2022 GAC GS8 on sale in Philippines; from RM146,053
GAC Motor has updated its flagship SUV, the GS8 seven-seater for the 2022 model year, and this has gone on sale in the Philippines from 1,780,000 pesos (RM146,053). The sole choice of engine is a […]
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September 2021 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 153%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of September 2021, announcing that a total of 44,275 vehicles were delivered last month. This is an increase of 26,775 units from […]
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Hyundai Staria launching in Malaysia soon – Premium variant, 7 seats, 2.2L turbodiesel, 8AT; bookings open
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has officially confirmed that the Hyundai Staria will be launched in Malaysia soon, with bookings now open for the MPV. This announcement comes a few days after we sighted an example […]
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Great Wall Ora Good Cat to launch in Thailand Oct 29
Great Wall Motors previewed the Ora Good Cat in February this year, and there is now a launch date – October 29 to be specific, according to Thai publication Headlightmag. The Ora Good Cat will […]
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Subaru Forester available with “Drive Now, Pay Later” promotion in Malaysia – 15-month payment deferment
TC Subaru, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, has collaborated with Maybank to introduce a special “Drive Now, Pay Later” promotion. The offer is available exclusively to Maybank customers who purchase a new […]
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Cycling on highways in Malaysia – up to RM5,000 fine, or 12 month term in prison, says PDRM
Cyclists in Malaysia, do take note, Malaysian police warn that any cycling activity on highways without the permission of police or the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) will incur penalties. This include a fine of between […]
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Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia appoints Shinya Ikeda as its new company CEO – replaces Tomoyuki Shinnishi
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced the appointment of Shinya Ikeda as its new CEO from October 11, 2021, succeeding Tomoyuki Shinnishi who previously held the role since October 2016. “I am excited to join […]
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CFMoto shows Vision Concept SR with premium engineering and components, Ohlins suspension
Motorcycle maker CFMoto, hailing from China, has revealed the Vision Concept SR on its social media pages. No official designation has been attached to this CFMoto sports motorcycle as yet but the ‘SR’ moniker, as […]
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Toyota cuts November global production due to reduced chip supply from Malaysia, Vietnam – report
Toyota has reduced its global vehicle output for November by up to 15% due to ongoing chip shortages, though it will be increasing production to meet its full-year target, The Star reported. The reduction in […]
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Proton Saga CKD in Pakistan starts – X70 to follow
Proton has officially launched a new local assembly (CKD) plant in Karachi, Pakistan, which is operated by its partner Al-Haj Automotive. This comes more than two years after both parties agreed to set up the […]
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Petronas to end Mercedes F1 sponsorship in 2022?
The Petronas name has been on Mercedes Formula One cars for over a decade now, but is that run coming to an end? According to Decalspotters, the Malaysian oil company’s title-sponsorship agreement with the Mercedes-AMG […]
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BMW ready for any ban on ICE cars from 2030 – CEO
BMW has said it will be ready for any ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2030 onwards, according to its CEO Oliver Zipse. This comes as the European Union is set to propose […]
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2021 WSBK: Razgatlioglu still in lead, Rea chasing hard – action moves to Indonesia on 19 – 20 Nov
From left: Toprak Razgatlioglu, Scott Redding, Jonathan Rea After the conclusion of the Motul Argentinian round at Circuito San Juan Villicum, Toprak Razgatlioglu of Pata Yamaha maintains his lead in the World Superbike (WSBK) championship […]