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  Zeekr Power EV charging sub-brand debuts in China – charging at up to 360 kW; available in 50 cities in 2022

  17 September 2021 / 2 comments

  Zeekr announced the debut of its EV charging sub-brand, Zeekr Power at the 2021 Chengdu Motor Show, which is aimed at forming a new network of large charging stations with multiple functions. The Zeekr Power […]

   

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  Chery QQ Ice Cream official images revealed – 27 PS city car competes against Wuling Hongguang Mini EV

  17 September 2021 / 12 comments

  These are the first official images of the new Chery QQ Ice Cream, which is a mini electric vehicle that is set to compete against the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV that went on sale last […]

   

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  Chery set for return to Indonesian market in Q4 2021; 3S dealer network to be joined by local assembly

  17 September 2021 / 0 comments

  Chery Tiggo 7 at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show Chinese brand Chery will be making its re-entry into the Indonesian market in the fourth quarter of this year, Chery Motors marketing director Qin Gang has […]

   

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  Socar secures RM229.35 million in funding from Sime Darby Berhad and South Korea’s EastBridge Partners

  17 September 2021 / 0 comments

  Socar Mobility Malaysia (Socar) recently announced that it has secured USD55 million (RM229.35 million) in its recent Series B funding exercise. The company, which operates a car-sharing platform, says it is currently valued at USD213 […]

   

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  Foxconn and Thailand’s PTT set up new joint venture to build EV production plant worth USD1-2 billion

  17 September 2021 / 2 comments

  After signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) back in May, Thailand’s PTT and Taiwan’s Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry) have now agreed to create a joint venture company, Bangkok Post reports. The […]

   

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  Toyota Corolla Cross receives Modellista accessories

  15 September 2021 / 8 comments

  A new Japan-market model launch from Toyota is typically followed by the release of that car’s Modellista catalogue and the case is no different here with the Corolla Cross, which was just launched in its […]

   

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  Nissan GT-R axed in Australia due to side impact regs

  15 September 2021 / 1 comment

  We may have been in awe over the new special editions of the Nissan GT-R yesterday, but those Down Under might have shed a fair few tears. That’s because the Godzilla is being discontinued in […]

   

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  Hyundai Casper – two petrol engines, ADAS across three trim levels for Korean market compact SUV

  15 September 2021 / 0 comments

  Hyundai has announced that early-bird reservations in Korea have been opened for the Casper, which made its debut at the beginning of this month. Reservations will be taken through a dedicated website for the Casper […]

   

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  2022 Toyota RAV4 revealed – new headlights, wheels and USB-C ports; Adventure now offered in Europe

  15 September 2021 / 3 comments

  Toyota has released the first images of the 2022 RAV4, which benefits from a number of cosmetic and functional updates. The changes were detailed by the carmaker’s Australian arm back in June, but this is […]

   

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  China has “too many” EV manufacturers; minimum production capacity utilisation limit considered

  15 September 2021 / 1 comment

  China has “too many” electric vehicle makers, and the government will encourage consolidation, said its minister of industry and information technology Xiao Yaqing, reported Automotive News Europe. “The [electric car makers] are small and scattered. […]

   

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  2022 Mazda CX-5 facelift debuts – updated styling, revised suspension, new Mi-Drive drive mode selector

  14 September 2021 / 17 comments

  After an impromptu reveal recently, Mazda has now officially unveiled the new 2022 CX-5 facelift, which gains a revised exterior, an updated kit list and chassis enhancements. You’ll spot the refreshed SUV by its new […]

   

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  Xiaomi to acquire Borgward for production of electric vehicles at Beijing plant; 2024 debut planned – report

  14 September 2021 / 5 comments

  Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has been reported to be planning the purchase of Borgward along with its production facility in Beijing, China, according to a report by a Chinese financial association agency. Its electric vehicle […]

   

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  2022 Nissan GT-R T-spec limited editions mark return of iconic Midnight Purple and Millennium Jade colours

  14 September 2021 / 1 comment

  Despite entering its 14th year on the market – equivalent to two whole lifecycles in automotive circles – the R35 Nissan GT-R shows no signs of slowing down. While a replacement for the all-wheel-drive rocket […]

   

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  Toyota Corolla Cross launched in Japan – new looks, 1.8L petrol with Valvematic, 1.8L hybrid, from RM79k

  14 September 2021 / 10 comments

  Having already gone on sale in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and the Americas, the Toyota Corolla Cross has now made its way to its home market of Japan, where the crossover again slots in between the […]

   

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  GWM Ora Good Cat EV launching in Thailand in Oct

  14 September 2021 / 4 comments

  Great Wall Motors (GWM) will be launching the Ora Good Cat electric car in Thailand next month. According to Headlightmag, the cute EV will be a CBU import from China. By the way, GWM has […]

   

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