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  Panasonic cylindrical batteries for future Mazda EVs

  21 June 2023 / 7 comments

  Mazda and Panasonic have announced that they are in discussions for the supply of cylinder lithium ion batteries to be installed in future Mazda EVs set to be launched in the second half of the […]

   

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  2023 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire debut – roomier, more luxurious interior; TNGA; 2.5L NA, 2.4T, 2.5L hybrid

  21 June 2023 / 25 comments

  Toyota has finally revealed the all-new Alphard and Vellfire, with both MPVs available for purchase in Japan beginning today. Prices for the Alphard range from 5.4 million to 8.72 million yen (RM177,170 to RM286,096), while […]

   

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  Ford files patent for roof-mounted EV backup battery

  21 June 2023 / 9 comments

  It appears that Ford has filed a patent for a roof-mounted backup battery for an electrified vehicle, a setup which has been illustrated with the Bronco as an example, according to a filing found by […]

   

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  Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan in Lebanon for USD1 billion – alleges defamation, slander, evidence fabrication

  21 June 2023 / 21 comments

  According to a report by Reuters, Carlos Ghosn is suing Nissan and other parties for around USD1 billion (RM4.65 billion). The lawsuit was filed in Lebanon and includes allegation of allegations of defamation, slander, libel […]

   

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  2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate – new S214 offers more boot space, interior room; mild hybrid & PHEV

  21 June 2023 / 6 comments

  A few months after the debut of the sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the W214 is now being joined by its station wagon sibling, the E-Class Estate. The new S214 model comes with many of the sedan’s […]

   

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  2023 Mitsubishi Triton teased – all-new pick-up debuts in Thailand on July 26; Beast Mode design concept

  20 June 2023 / 8 comments

  It’s official. The sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton will make its global debut on July 26 in Thailand after previously being previewed by the XRT Concept earlier in March this year. To go along with the announcement, […]

   

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  Subaru develops EyeSight for manual transmission vehicles – first debut on the BRZ in Japan this fall

  20 June 2023 / 7 comments

  At present, the only way to get a Subaru with the EyeSight drive assist system is with an automatic transmission. However, this will change later this year as the Japanese carmaker has announced the development […]

   

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  2023 Mazda CX-60 launched in the Philippines – 3.3T mild hybrids, 8AT, AWD; from RM231k; Malaysia next?

  19 June 2023 / 14 comments

  The Mazda CX-60 has made its first ASEAN debut in the Philippines where it is offered in two variants, with prices starting from 2.79 million Philippine pesos (about RM231k). The SUV was first revealed globally […]

   

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  2023 Suzuki XL7 Hybrid launched in Indonesia – Low SUV with 1.5L ISG mild hybrid, 7-seater from RM88k

  16 June 2023 / 19 comments

  After equipping the Ertiga and Grand Vitara with its Suzuki Hybrid Smart Vehicle (SHVS) mild hybrid system in Indonesia, Suzuki is now rolling out the Suzuki XL7 Hybrid with the same powertrain. By the way, […]

   

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  MG 4 EV now sold in Indonesia – 51 kWh batt, 425 km range, Magnify and I-Smart variants, from RM200k

  16 June 2023 / 6 comments

  Thai-spec MG 4 Electric shown The MG 4 EV, which we showed you from BIMS 2023 a few months back, is now on sale in Indonesia. While the electric hatchback starts from RM111k in Thailand, […]

   

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  Next Toyota Land Cruiser Prado teased for Europe, North America; to share GA-F platform with Lexus GX?

  16 June 2023 / 3 comments

  2021 Toyota Land Crusier Prado, Australian market The Land Cruiser Prado has been teased for the United States as well as Europe, the former appearing as a teaser video clip on the brand’s USA-market Facebook […]

   

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  BYD overtakes Tesla to become Singapore’s top-selling EV brand for the first five months of 2023

  15 June 2023 / 36 comments

  BYD has overtaken Tesla as the top-selling electric vehicle brand in Singapore, with the Chinese automaker surging ahead of the American brand in units sold for the first five months of 2023, the Straits Times […]

   

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  Toyota Indonesia exports new Yaris Cross to Asia, South America – new B-SUV has 80% local content

  14 June 2023 / 19 comments

  The 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross, just launched in Indonesia, is made in the ASEAN country and will be exported to Asia and Latin America. The B-segment SUV comes in pure petrol form as well as […]

   

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  Toyota Arene OS to debut by 2025 – software platform can alter driving feel, simulate manual gearbox in EVs

  14 June 2023 / 6 comments

  Besides talking about battery electric vehicle (BEV) hardware currently in development, the Toyota Technical Workshop held recently in Japan also touched on the software side of things. According to the carmaker, the evolution of the […]

   

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  Toyota unveils new EV technologies for future models due by 2026 – up to 1,000 km range, cost reduction

  14 June 2023 / 7 comments

  The Toyota Technical Workshop was recently held in Japan, which saw the Japanese carmaker announce a variety of new technologies that will support its transformation into a mobility company. Toyota remains committed to a multi-pathway […]

   

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