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  Nismo Heritage Parts programme to reproduce instrument panels for the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R

  24 August 2022 / 0 comments

  The Nissan Skyline GT-R is one of the most iconic sportscars to have emerged from the Land of the Rising Sun. Enthusiasts won’t argue that notion, Nissan welcomes it. To ensure its continued existence, the […]

   

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  Toyota Tundra RHD version being developed in Australia, main conversion parts from Land Cruiser

  24 August 2022 / 6 comments

  An extensive re-engineering programme is underway for the development of a right-hand-drive version of the Toyota Tundra, which is the Japanese brand’s full-sized pick-up truck traditionally sold in American markets, Toyota Australia has revealed in […]

   

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  2022 Subaru WRX, WRX Wagon launched in Thailand – 2.4L turbo flat-four; 275 PS; 6MT, CVT; from RM367k

  24 August 2022 / 9 comments

  Thailand has welcomed both the Subaru WRX and WRX Wagon, with both models being launched at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in conjunction with this year’s Big Motor Sale event. Let’s start with […]

   

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  MINI Concept Aceman with Pokémon Mode revealed – one-off from special collaboration for Gamescom

  24 August 2022 / 1 comment

  MINI has announced that it will be the main sponsor at this year’s Gamescom, which takes place in Cologne, Germany from August 24-28. To commemorate the occasion, the carmaker has partnered with Pokémon to create […]

   

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  Hyundai, LG secure RM3.19 billion in financing for Indonesia battery cell plant; production starts 1H 2024

  24 August 2022 / 1 comment

  Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have secured US$710 million (RM3.19 billion) in loans and guarantees for its joint battery plant project in Indonesia, Korean news agency Yonhap reported. Hyundai and LG […]

   

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  2022 Toyota Sienta debuts in Japan – third-gen MPV; TNGA platform; Dynamic Force engines; from RM64k

  23 August 2022 / 35 comments

  Toyota has officially unveiled the all-new Sienta, which replaces the second-generation model that was first unveiled in 2015. Now built on the GA-B version of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the small MPV will […]

   

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  Lucid Air Sapphire – three-motor EV with over 1,200 hp, 0-160 km/h under four seconds; fr RM1.1m in US

  23 August 2022 / 7 comments

  Almost two years on from the production debut of the Lucid Air comes this – the Lucid Air Sapphire, which boasts of a three-motor electric powertrain packing even higher outputs for Lucid to stake its […]

   

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  Australian bank to stop giving loans to new ICE cars by 2025, in drastic move to encourage EV ownership

  23 August 2022 / 10 comments

  It’s a good look for organisations to support to green initiatives such as electric vehicles (while they have no tailpipe emissions, whether or not EVs are truly good for the environment is a debate for […]

   

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  Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster – final V12 farewell gets 700 PS, widebody with 10 times more downforce!

  23 August 2022 / 0 comments

  After revealing the final edition V12 Vantage in March this year, Aston Martin has revealed the final-final V12 Vantage Roadster. This time, only 249 units will be made (vs 333 coupes) and surprise surprise, they’re […]

   

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  Koenigsegg CC850 debuts – reimagining of the CC8S; 1,385 PS; Engage Shift System is both a 9MCT, 6MT

  23 August 2022 / 2 comments

  Twenty years ago, Koenigsegg produced the first CC8S. Developed from the CC prototype, the CC8S paved the way for future models like the CCX, Agera, One:1, Jesko and Gemera that showcased the engineering prowess of […]

   

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  Indonesia wants Tesla to manufacture cars in the country, not just EV batteries – president Joko Widodo

  22 August 2022 / 12 comments

  Indonesia wants American electric car maker Tesla to make not just its batteries, but also its cars in the country, according to a Bloomberg report. “What we want is the electric car, not the battery. […]

   

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  R36 Nissan Skyline GT-R design concept by Roman Miah and Avante Design – a vision for the future

  22 August 2022 / 8 comments

  The current Nissan GT-R first made its debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and celebrates its 15th birthday in 2022. In the years since its introduction, the model affectionately referred to as Godzilla (like […]

   

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  Bentley Mulliner Batur – 6.0L W12 with 740 PS and 1,000 Nm, 18 units from RM8.7 million, all sold out

  22 August 2022 / 1 comment

  Bentley Motors has unveiled the Mulliner Batur, the latest creation by Bentley’s in-house bespoke and coachbuilding division, Mulliner. The new Batur succeeds the Bacalar and showcases the company’s new design language for its future range […]

   

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  Lamborghini Urus Performante – 666 hp, 850 Nm, Rally mode, Akrapovic exhaust, carbon spoiler, 47 kg lighter

  22 August 2022 / 0 comments

  Automobili Lamborghini has presented the new Urus Performante, shortly after it had set a new record in the production SUV category on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Road. It crossed the line in 10:32.064, […]

   

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  Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, 8 Pro SUVs open for booking in Indonesia – Tiggo duo, Omoda 5 coming to Malaysia

  22 August 2022 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge Chery Indonesia has officially opened the order books for the Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro at the just-concluded Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2022. This follows the brand’s relaunch […]

   

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