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Following the emergence of certification testing irregularities for diesel engines at Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) which led to a probe, the Japanese transport ministry has announced that it will lift the suspension on shipment of […]
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Tesla Roadster production design to be unveiled end-2024, units to ship next year; sub-1 second 0-96 km/h
More news on the second-generation Tesla Roadster has emerged. While the sportiest of Teslas was announced in 2017, it has been beset by numerous delays, first earmarked for production in 2022 before being delayed again […]
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Apple cancels EV, to work on generative AI projects
The Apple Car project is no more, as the company has decided to pivot towards development of artificial intelligence (AI) projects, Bloomberg has reported. According to Bloomberg sources, Apple made the announcement internally, to the […]
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Volvo details exit from Polestar – will divest 62.7% of its shares to investors, maintain 18% stake
It’s never a good look when your own parent is looking to disown you to save your skin, but that’s exactly what’s happening to Polestar. The electric vehicle specialist will cease to receive funding from […]
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Renault 5 EV debuts – 150 PS/245 Nm single motor, up to 52 kWh NMC battery for up to 400 km range WLTP
After teasing and a prototype showing, the Renault 5 hatchback has now officially made its debut as a battery-electric vehicle. Called the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, as known by its full name, the French hatchback […]
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2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T launched in China – PHEV off-roader with 523 PS, 800 Nm; 100 km EV range
Following its debut at last year’s Auto Guangzhou show, the Tank 700 Hi4-T has now been officially launched in China by Great Wall Motor (GWM). The Tank 700 joins the rest of GWM’s off-road-focused SUVs […]
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Volkswagen Scirocco to return as EV based on next Porsche Boxster, Cayman; possible launch in 2028
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco facelift, third-generation Volkswagen is studying design, engineering and manufacturing proposals received internally for the return of the Scirocco as an electric coupé that will share underpinnings with the future Porsche Boxster and […]
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BYD YangWang U9 EV supercar in China – 1,306 PS, 0-100 km/h 2.36 secs, “jumping” suspension, RM1.1mil
We often associate BYD with value-for-money electric vehicles at the lower end of the market, but in China the brand has a whole different connotation. We already know it sells more luxurious cars like the […]
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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance facelift spied fully uncovered – new styling elements, Ludicrous badging
Following the sighting of a new Tesla Model 3 Performance with its front and rear ends covered last week, the upcoming higher-performance variant of the Model 3 Highland has been spotted again, this time fully […]
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Grab’s bid to buy foodpanda ASEAN unit falls through – Delivery Hero says it has terminated discussions
Delivery Hero has announced that talks between it and Grab over the sale of its foodpanda Southeast Asian business to the latter have ended, Business Times reports. In a statement, the German multi-national online food […]
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2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door launched in Indonesia – 102 PS/130 Nm 1.5L; 4AT and 5MT; priced from RM142k
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has been launched in Indonesia following its initial debut in India in January 2024. Revealed at this year’s Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), the elongated off-roader is priced from 476.5 million […]
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2024 Audi Q2 updated in Europe – new 12.3-inch virtual cockpit, 8.8-inch touchscreen, more safety tech
While the Audi Q2 may not live to see another generation, the German carmaker has announced a tech update for the compact crossover in Europe. Now with a slightly higher starting price of 28,600 euros […]
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VinFast enters Indonesia – four EVs to be launched; EV factory with 50,000-unit annual capacity to be built
VinFast has presented its range of right-hand drive electric vehicles (EVs) at this year’s Indonesia International Motor Show. At the event, the Vietnamese carmaker displayed the VF5, VF e34, VF6, VF7, VF8 and VF9, with […]
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Proton Arena was once crash tested by ANCAP in 2009 – two-door ute was given a one-star safety rating
For throwback Thursday (last week), the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) dug through its archives and uploaded a video of a crash test involving the Proton Jumbuck, which we know here as the Arena. […]
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Toyota Hilux with V-Active 48V mild-hybrid technology – smoother, more efficient; from RM170k in Australia
The 48-volt mild-hybrid electrification for the 2024 Toyota Hilux facelift in Australia is now dubbed V-Active technology by the company, and is mated to a 2.8 litre turbodiesel powertrain as standard on the SR5 and […]