2021 BMW Motorrad R18 gets Option 719 accessories
A design throwback to the 1930s, the retro-style 2021 BMW Motorrad R18 and the R18 Classic now gets a range of customisation option from the "Option 719" catalogue. Option 719, in BMW …
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Mercedes-Benz will keep combustion engines around while they are still viable – ready for full EV switch
It’s pretty clear that Mercedes-Benz is heavily committed to electric vehicles, as seen with its growing range of EQ models that currently includes the EQA, EQB, EQC, EQS and EQV. However, the …
Volkswagen’s high-voltage electric car battery detailed
Volkswagen's modular electric drive architecture, or MEB for short, is a platform that was unveiled back in September 2018. It will be shared group-wide across all brands under the Volkswagen Group, but …
2021 Honda Dio now in the Philippines, RM4,297
For the budget conscious commuter, the 2021 Honda Dio scooter is now in the Phillipines, priced at 49,900 pesos (RM4,297). Very popular with riders in our ASEAN neighbour, it would be unlikely …
Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 to go into production in 2022 – another supercar due, then a hybrid in 2026
Gordon Murray Automotive has announced that its T.50 supercar, which was unveiled last August, is expected to go into production next year. The company said that prototype testing of the supercar, of …
Audi sold 462,828 cars globally in Q1 2021 – a 31.1% increase from Q1 2020, nearly half sold in China alone
The Audi Group sailed through the first quarter of 2021 by selling 462,828 vehicles globally, charting a 31.1% growth over the same - albeit pandemic-stricken - quarter last year. China (including Hong …
No road ban for goods-carrying vehicles this Raya
Normally, there will be heavy traffic on the highways and roads during festivals, and typically, goods-carrying vehicles will be banned from the roads on certain dates. The rational behind this is that …
BYD e3 EV – Battery-electric sedan with simulated manual transmission for driving schools in China
The manual transmission is the sole preserve of internal combustion engines, or so conventional wisdom goes. Here, though, is one example of a fully electric vehicle with three pedals and a H-gate …
No automatic loan moratorium to be implemented in MCO 3.0, contact bank for targeted assistance – BNM
Remember the loan moratoriums the government was giving out to all Malaysian citizens during the first movement control order (MCO)? With the country entering its third large-scale lockdown tomorrow, many will be …
Subaru Solterra announced – brand’s upcoming C-segment EV SUV gets a name; launching in mid-2022
Subaru has announced that its upcoming fully electric SUV will be called the Solterra, and it will go on sale in the middle of 2022 in a few markets, including Japan, the …
Hyundai confirms fully electric Genesis GV70, Ioniq 6, facelifted Sonata and Palisade to debut next year
The Prophecy concept could lend its styling to the forthcoming Ioniq 6 electric sedan A Hyundai investor presentation has confirmed several new electric models as well as updates to existing models in …
Porsche Boxster EV concept reportedly on the way
According to a report by Car and Driver, Porsche could be working on a Boxster EV concept, with Michael Steiner, Porsche’s executive board member for R&D, saying the company is pushing for …
JPJ counters closed nationwide May 12-16 for Raya
For those who are rushing to register new cars, take note. The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that all its counters nationwide will be closed from 1pm tomorrow (May 12) till …
Porsche among the most profitable automakers in the world – RM38.5 bil Q1 revenue, up 28% from Q1 2020
Porsche has long known to be one of the most profitable car manufacturers in the world, and its sales results for the first quarter of 2021 upholds that narrative. For Q1 this …
Ford F-150 Lightning – electric pick-up gets a name
Ford's massive F-150 normally employs the services of a V6 or a V8, but the full-size pick-up is going all electric. We've known about the zero-emissions truck for more than two years, …
BMW partners up with Hans Zimmer to develop unique drive sounds for upcoming electrified M models
BMW is aware that while electric vehicles offer a high level of comfort by being relatively silent, the driving experience does lose a certain degree of emotionality. To provide a rich aural …
Renault Sport officially rebranded as Alpine Cars
The iconic Renault Sport name has been officially retired, with the French carmaker announcing that its Renault Sport division has been renamed Alpine Cars as of May 1. This will see Renault …
2022 Bentley Flying Spur – new std kit, grey, wood trim
Click to enlarge The Bentley Flying Spur has been given an update for the 2022 model year. There's now more tech and comfort as standard on the "world’s finest four-door sedan", along …
UMW Toyota sold 9,280 vehicles in April – demand for new models strong, CBU batch Corolla Cross sold out
UMW Toyota Motor has announced that it sold a total of 9,280 units of Toyota and Lexus models in the month of April, continuing the strong momentum it saw throughout the first …
2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI Mk6 facelift teased in design sketch – official debut happening in June
Volkswagen has released a design sketch of the facelifted Polo GTI, which comes a few weeks after it unveiled the refreshed Mk6 in April. It’ll still be a little while before we …
