F1 to hold sprint qualifying at 3 Grands Prix this year
This year’s Formula 1 season will see the debut of a sprint qualifying format at three Grands Prix, following an agreement reached between the FIA, Formula 1 and all 10 competing teams. …
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Proton will enter the EV market when the time is right
Proton believes that while it is ready to introduce electric vehicle (EV) technology into the market, more preparation is needed before the business of electrification can take place. For one, a direction …
Renault and Dacia vehicles to get 180 km/h speed limit
After Volvo announced this in 2019 and implemented a 180 km/h speed cap on new cars last year, it's now Renault's turn to set a speed limit on its cars. The French …
Production delays worsen due to chip shortage – VW
The Volkswagen Group has warned that production delays caused by the global semiconductor shortage could worsen in the second quarter of the year, the Financial Times reported. Seat president and Cupra CEO …
Porsche to build new EV battery factory in Germany
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has revealed that the company is planning to set up a battery cell manufacturing facility in Germany in an attempt to speed up its e-mobility drive, Automotive News …
Gran Turismo announced as an official Olympic sport
The Gran Turismo series has been around for a very long time and has become a hit among gamers since the original arrived in 1997. In 2021, the game has been recognised …
Honda to launch three electric motorcycles by 2024
During a global press conference, Honda Motor Co president Toshihiro Mibe three new Honda electric motorcycles (e-bikes) will be introduced to the market by 2024. Intended for personal use, these will be …
2021 Isuzu D-Max – detailed spec-by-spec breakdown
At long last, Isuzu Malaysia has finally launched the third-generation D-Max in Malaysia. There will be seven variants of the pick-up truck on offer (down from 11 previously), priced between RM89k to …
Proton X50 – production volume will increase to meet strong demand, but it will take time, says automaker
Earlier this month, it was reported that Proton had received more than 40,000 bookings for the X50 up to the end of March, a figure that has led to a wait time …
2021 Volvo XC60 launched in Malaysia – Recharge T8 PHEV branding, T5 gets Pilot Assist; RM278k-RM325k
Volvo's slew of 2021 model year updates are being rolled out across the Malaysian range – following the introduction of the revised XC90 earlier this month and the launch of the facelifted …
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The Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays are just around the corner, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a new Volvo. Right on time, too, as the new Volvo S90 Recharge …
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT variant was not in original plan, added later to complement line-up – report
In addition to efficiency and a lack of tailpipe emissions, performance tends to be a key attraction for the latest crop of electric vehicles. Flying the performance flag for the Ford Mustang …
Continuation of night time full lane closures in Seri Kembangan for MRT Putrajaya Line works – 5 months
MMC Gamuda KVMRT, the project delivery partner for the MRT Putrajaya Line, has announced the continuation of road closures and contra flow activation in the Sungai Besi and Seri Kembangan areas. All …
Porsche Asia Pacific achieves best Q1 results in 2021: 28% growth, 827 cars delivered – 47% EVs and PHEVs
Porsche Asia Pacific (PAP) has just announced its Q1 2021 sales results. In the first three months of the year, Porsche delivered 827 sports cars, charting a growth of 28% over the …
Proton to focus X50 production for Malaysian market first before exports – Pakistan to CKD the SUV too
Proton says that it will continue to focus on X50 production for the Malaysian market before it plans exports of the SUV. The automaker said that strong response from consumers has seen …
Daihatsu Rocky, Toyota Raize launching in Indonesia this week – 1.2 NA, 1.0T MT, GR Sport variant available
It's confirmed that both the Daihatsu Rocky and its Toyota Raize twin will be launching in Indonesia on April 30, which is later this week. The compact SUVs are sister cars to …
Volvo XC40 Recharge EV coming soon to Malaysia – expressions of interest now being taken on website
The fully electric vehicle market in Malaysia will soon be joined by a new entrant - the Volvo XC40 Recharge set to arrive in the country soon, according to the Volvo Car …
2021 Isuzu D-Max launched in Malaysia – CBU; seven variants; 1.9L, 3.0L turbodiesel mills; RM89k-RM142k
Isuzu Malaysia has finally launched the D-Max in Malaysia, nearly two weeks after releasing the full details of the third-generation pick-up truck. There will be seven variants on offer, priced between RM89k …
Cadillac Lyriq shown in production form; 340 hp/440 Nm single-motor RWD, 480 km range – from RM246k
Following its initial debut last year, the Cadillac Lyriq has been unveiled in production form as a 2023-year model, which will be available for reservations this September ahead of initial availability in …
MINI celebrates 20 years of production in Oxford, Swindon – over five million units produced since 2001
It's been two decades to the day since a tiny little runabout changed BMW's destiny forever. After a protracted development and a fractious relationship with Rover that led to a high-profile split, …
