Are “solid” older cars really safe in an accident?
How safe was the car you drove in the 1990s? That was the question posed by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), which celebrating its 30th anniversary by reflecting on the …
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton gets 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The latest Mitsubishi Triton is the first pick-up truck to be tested under ASEAN NCAP’s (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries) 2021-2025 assessment protocol and has been awarded a five-star …
Toyota Sport Crossover Concept debuts in Europe – EV jointly developed with BYD; launch due in 2025
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept has made its European debut during the carmaker’s recent Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium. Serving to preview a new electric vehicle (EV) that will be launched in …
2024 Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V – 2.8L turbodiesel pick-up truck adds 16 PS/65 Nm mild-hybrid system
The venerable Toyota Hilux has been unveiled for the 2024 model year with a mild-hybrid powertrain, pairing its 2.8 litre turbodiesel engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that contributes 16 PS and …
Toyota Urban SUV Concept previews new EV B-SUV – Europe launch in 2024; FWD, AWD; 2 battery options
At Toyota’s recent Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium, the Japanese carmaker unveiled the Urban SUV Concept, which previews a new production electric vehicle (EV) that will be launched in Europe in 2024. …
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric teased – 52 kWh battery, 297 km range WLTP, V2G capability; debut at Geneva 2024
Renault has released a series of teaser images for the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric that is scheduled to debut February 26 next year at the Geneva Motor Show. This appears to be …
2024 Tesla Cybertruck debuts – EV pick-up truck with up to 857 PS, 756 km EV range; bulletproof body
The Tesla Cybertruck has finally made its way into the hands of eager buyers who have waited for the fully electric pick-up truck since it was first announced way back in 2019. …
Geely teams up with Nio for battery swap technology
Chinese automakers Geely and Nio have signed a strategic partnership agreement on battery swapping. This marks the second time that Nio has signed a battery swap agreement with a major automaker, with …
Next Nissan Skyline will be an EV fastback and SUV
A report by Japan’s Best Car Web indicates the next-generation Nissan Skyline will go fully electric and be offered in more than just one body style. Previous reports suggested the 14th-generation Skyline …
Chery Omoda E5 EV to be a CKD model in Indonesia
According to a report by Autonetmagz, the Chery Omoda 5 EV (also known as the Omoda E5) is expected to be launched in Indonesia in February next year in conjunction with the …
2024 European Car of The Year – seven finalists named
Last week, the candidates for the 2024 European Car of The Year were revealed, with the shortlist containing a total of 28 cars. Following the first stage of voting, the pool has …
Proton Exora engine swapped for 2.2L turbodiesel from Mazda CX-5 in Thailand – up to 209 hp, 440 Nm
Here’s something unique and rather interesting. Over in Thailand, a garage called Amon Auto Accessories has successfully transplanted a 2.2 litre turbodiesel engine from a Mazda CX-5 into a Proton Exora. How …
Toyota Hilux Champ launched in Thailand – budget truck for Asia; 2.0L, 2.7L petrol; 2.4L diesel; fr RM61k
The Toyota Hilux Champ has made its debut in Thailand. The new IMV series model codenamed 'IMV 0' is a big deal not just for Thailand, but for the wider ASEAN region …
2024 Porsche Panamera – third-gen gets more power, tech; Turbo E-Hybrid w 680 PS, 930 Nm, 91 km e-range
It might not look like it but this is the new, third-generation Porsche Panamera, which employs the marque's signature evolutionary design. The second-generation luxury sedan was still good looking at the end …
2024 European Car of The Year nominees – 4 BYD, 3 Honda, 2 Toyota, 2 BMW, 2 Mercedes, 2 Hyundai
The candidates for the 2024 European Car of The Year have been announced, with a total of 28 cars named and which will be contesting for the coveted title. To be eligible, …
Hyundai Innovation Centre Singapore assembles Ioniq 5, robotaxi EVs for US market; Ioniq 6 production soon
The Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) will be assembling Ioniq 5 EV robotaxis that will be deployed for commercial services in Las Vegas, United States under robotaxi firm Motional, and …
Toyota unveils Comfortable Space sedan, Enjoyable Space concept EVs at 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show
Toyota "Comfortable Space" EV sedan concept Toyota has unveiled a pair of electric vehicle concepts at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show in China, according to X (Twitter) user Tycho de Feijter. Images …
2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T debuts in China – off-road SUV with 3.0L V6 PHEV system; 525 PS and 750 Nm
Great Wall Motor (GWM) has introduced the new Tank 700 Hi4-T at this year’s Auto Guangzhou, which will initially be offered in 'Limited Edition' guise. Pre-orders have already started in China and …
2024 BYD Sea Lion 07 debuts in China – crossover EV to take on Tesla Model Y; priced from RM131k est
BYD has unveiled the new Sea Lion 07 at this year’s Auto Guangzhou, which will look to take on the Tesla Model Y. The fully electric crossover joins the carmaker’s Ocean electric …
2024 Hyundai Tucson facelift – fewer but bigger hidden LED DRLs, new Ioniq EV-style cockpit with gear stalk
Click to enlarge Time flies. The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson first surfaced in late 2020, which means it's three years old and ripe for a facelift. And here it is, the refreshed 2024 …
