Toyota GR86 gets TRA Kyoto’s Rocket Bunny body kit
It was only a matter of time before Tops Racing Arts Kyoto (TRA Kyoto) released a Rocket Bunny body kit for the new Toyota GR 86, and here it is. As with …
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Toyota leading GM in US auto sales in Q3 2021 – will GM lose its 90-year hold on the No.1 spot this year?
Toyota is no stranger to being top of the league - it was the world's top carmaker by sales last year after reclaiming the seat from Volkswagen. But while it regularly tops …
Geely begins satellite production for self-driving cars
Mass production for Geely's low earth orbit satellites has officially commenced. Manufacturing is handled by a group member, which takes place at the Geely’s original hometown of Taizhou in the Zhejiang province. …
2022 Mazda 2 is a rebadged Toyota Yaris in Europe
Last year, Mazda announced that it will offer an “OEM-supplied model based on Yaris THS”, which suggested that the next-generation Mazda 2 will be based on the current Toyota Yaris Hybrid that …
2023 Honda Civic Type R teased – debuts next year
Honda has released the first teaser images of the all-new Civic Type R, which will make its official debut in 2022 after undergoing plenty of on-road and Nürburgring testing. Based on the …
Manila City passes new ordinance banning loud exhausts – offenders to have licenses confiscated
The city of Manila in the Philippines has passed new vehicle noise ordinance into law, known as Ordinance Number 8772, or the Motor Vehicles Modified Muffler Noise Regulation Ordinance that bans noisy …
2022 Peugeot 3008, 5008 facelift launched in Indonesia – Active and Allure, CBU Malaysia, RM173k-RM227k
Aside from Thailand, the facelifted Peugeot 3008 has also been launched in Indonesia, together with its larger 5008 sibling. Just like in the Land of Smiles, the five- and seven-seater SUVs come …
2022 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer leaked before debut
The next-generation BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (codenamed U06) has been leaked on various social media platforms ahead of its official debut, giving us a good look at the successor to the …
2022 Peugeot 3008 facelift launched in Thailand – 1.6 THP Allure, CBU Malaysia, RM209k; will we get it next?
The new facelifted Peugeot 3008 has been launched in Thailand, just over a year after the refreshed SUV made its global debut. As previously reported, the car is assembled in Malaysia at …
Honda eVTOL “flying car” under development – robot, lunar power source, reusable rocket also being built
Honda may be best known for its cars and motorcycles, but it's also a prolific maker of all sorts of other machines, including lawn mowers and even planes. The house that Soichiro …
Luxury tax in Indonesia based on engine capacity to be replaced by emissions-based tax from October 16
The government of Indonesia will revise its tax scheme for motor vehicles, namely the luxury good sales tax from October 16, 2021, according to Indonesian news site Kontan. This will become tax …
Genesis GV60 SUV tech specs revealed – brand’s first-ever EV gets up to 451 km range, 489 PS and 700 Nm
In September, Genesis released images of the GV60, which is the carmaker’s first EV model built on Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). At the time, technical specifications of the athletic …
2022 Mercedes S500L AMG in the Philippines, RM1.5m
Mercedes-Benz has launched the new W223 S-Class in the Philippines. So far, the S 500 4Matic Long AMG Line is the only variant to be offered, priced at an eye-watering PHP 17.89 …
ABB Terra 360 launched – world’s fastest EV charger; 360 kW max output; capable of charging 4 cars at once
ABB has launched what is claims to be the world’s fastest electric vehicle charger, which will be sold in Europe from the end of 2021, and in the United States, Latin America …
Wuling Nano EV in China – even smaller and cheaper than Mini EV; 305 km range; priced from RM13k?
SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors and Liuzhou Wuling Automobile Industry (simply known as Wuling), recently unveiled the new Wuling Nano EV at this year’s Tianjian Auto Show. The …
2022 Kia Carnival launched in Thailand: 11-seater MPV gets new logo, Limited base model, RM233k-RM309k
We're still waiting on the new Kia Carnival for the Malaysian market, but across the border in Thailand, the fourth-generation model has already received its first model year update. The fully-imported 11-seater …
2021 Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid coming to Japan in Nov – will we see a 1.2L Perodua Ativa Hybrid soon?
Earlier this year, it was reported that Daihatsu was planning to roll out a hybrid version of the Rocky before the year was out. That's very much the case, with confirmation that …
Rolls-Royce Spectre announced – brand’s first-ever EV to begin on-road testing soon; launch in Q4 2023
Rolls-Royce has finally released details of its first-ever electric vehicle, which will soon undergo on-road testing before going on sale in the fourth quarter of 2023. Called the Spectre, it fulfills a …
Toyota Hilux gets modifications from Thai outfit Rad – lift kit and widebody, plus deployable side steps
There is no shortage in the aftermarket for those who want to give their pick-up trucks even more road presence and possibly augment their off-road abilities, and here the latest offering for …
Volvo unveils BZL chassis for electric buses – 200 kW or 400 kW driveline, single or double-decker options
Volvo Buses has introduced a new electric bus platform, which it says will make its public transport offerings more sustainable and environmentally-friendly. The company's new global solution for electromobility is called the …
