Kia reportedly in talks with Thailand to build EV plant
Given the news popping up this week, both firmed up and speculated, it sounds like every carmaker dabbling in electrification is wanting in on Thailand. The next name to come into the …
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2024 Wuling Bingo Plus launched in China – 102 PS, up to 510 km EV range; from RM59k; BYD Dolphin rival
Wuling has launched the Bingo Plus in China for customers who want something a little larger than the regular Bingo. Pricing starts at 89,800 yuan (RM59,012) for the base variant with 401 …
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona debuts – brand’s first EV muscle car with up to 670 hp, 850 Nm, 510 km range
The eighth-generation Dodge Charger has been revealed and marks a new era in the company’s muscle car history. For the first time, the Charger is available as an electric vehicle (EV), but …
Bugatti Chiron successor to get V16 hybrid power
It has been eight years since the Bugatti Chiron made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016. This year, the French carmaker is giving us our first taste of …
Euro NCAP to require selected physical controls for five-star rating from 2026 – turn signals, wipers, horn
Thinking that in-car controls are going too far in the touchscreen direction? You're not alone. From January 2026, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) will deduct points from vehicles which …
2025 Togg T10F – Turkey’s national EV sedan unveiled – RWD and AWD variants; up to 435 PS, 600 km range
Togg is not a carmaker that most are familiar with, but it is the name of the first major national manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs) in Turkey. Founded in 2018, the company …
2024 MG3 Hybrid+ debuts – 1.5L hybrid system; 194 PS, 4.4 l/100 km; to be sold in Europe for the first time
MG has unveiled the third-generation MG3 at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Designed by MG’s Shanghai studio, the latest MG3 boasts a fresh new design and the company’s Hybrid+ technology. For the …
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT teased – March 11 debut
Porsche will reveal the “most dynamic Taycan of all time” on March 11, 2024, the German carmaker announced recently. Details are limited at the moment, but the company will most likely reveal …
Tesla said to be in talks with Thailand for EV, battery production facility after site survey last year – report
It's no secret that Indonesia and Thailand have their eyes on being Tesla's pick for a Gigafactory location in South East Asia, with both countries having actively engaged with the EV manufacturer …
IM Motors L6 could be an MG sold in Australia – 875V architecture, 0-100 under 3s; Seal rival in Malaysia?
This is the IM L6, which recently made its debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show and will take on the Tesla Model 3 as well as the BYD Seal. According to …
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV updated – styling, structural refinements, larger 84 kWh battery; new N Line variant
Hyundai has released initial details of its updated Ioniq 5 EV for 2024, which gains an N Line trim variant in addition to increased battery capacity and EV range, along with design …
BMW begins building Gen-5 EV battery assembly plant in Thailand – local BEV production to start 2H 2025
BMW has announced that it is readying a production site in Thailand to build fully electric vehicles, with local BEV production in the Kingdom scheduled to start in the second half of …
Proton X90 – Bangladesh CKD assembly by end-2024
Proton X90 in Malaysia The Proton X90 has been launched in Bangladesh last week, according to BNN, which reported that the SUV is set for local assembly in the country by the …
Fisker, Nissan in advanced talks for EV pick-up truck, funding; to assemble Alaska in Nissan US plant
Nissan is in advanced-stage talks with Fisker for a deal that would provide the Japanese manufacturer access to the American EV maker's pick-up truck, while offering the latter financial aid, and the …
World Car of the Year 2024 – BYD Seal, Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30 make up all-electric top 3 finalists
While one Car of the Year award has been decided, another is in the final stages of deciding its winner. The World Car of the Year has announced its top three finalists, …
2024 Tesla Model Y – IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating
2024 Tesla Model Y Performance in Malaysia The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) of the United States has awarded the 2024 Tesla Model Y the Top Safety Pick Plus rating, through …
Renault Scenic E-Tech wins European Car of the Year 2024 – EV SUV beats G60 BMW 5 Series, BYD Seal
The European Car of the Year award, seen as the most prestigious of all COTYs, has been scooped by the Renault Scenic E-Tech this year. The electric crossover, reusing the name of …
Honda CR-V e:FCEV debuts – hydrogen fuel cell SUV with plug-in charging; 600 km from H2, 60 km EV range
This is big news on the hydrogen fuel cell front, and not just because a very popular mainstream global model can now be had in FCEV form. The Honda CR-V e:FCEV - …
Toyota Industries resumes diesel model production in Japan; Thailand-built Hilux deliveries from March 4
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 …
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 …
