2022 Acura MDX teased, SUV to debut Dec 8 in the US
https://youtu.be/w84EPzVf1FY Here's a brief teaser of the production 2022 Acura MDX, which will be officially revealed on December 8 in the US. Seen it before? That might be because the Acura MDX …
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV launched in Thailand – 55 km all-electric range, 52.6 km per litre, from RM221k
Amazingly, despite the unveiling of the new Mitsubishi Outlander on the horizon, there's clearly still life left in the current model. The third generation was launched in Thailand in PHEV plug-in hybrid …
Volkswagen to weigh options for CEO Diess’ future
Having steered the company through the infamous "Dieselgate" scandal, Volkswagen Group chief executive officer Herbert Diess is now looking to extend his contract with Wolfsburg past 2023, and its executive committee will …
Toyota GR Yaris – ROI now open in Thailand; 1.6L turbo three-cylinder with 261 PS, 360 Nm; RM364k est
Toyota Motor Thailand has begun accepting pre-bookings for the GR Yaris, which will make its debut at this year’s Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. According to a report by Headlightmag, the …
General Motors, Nikola announce revised agreement; Badger fuel-cell pick-up truck ‘paused indefinitely’
General Motors has announced a revised agreement with Nikola Corp on a fuel-cell partnership, superseding the previous agreement from September which was for the Nikola Badger fuel-cell pick-up truck to be developed …
Lewis Hamilton tests positive for Covid-19 – 7-time world champion to miss Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will not take part in this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after testing positive for Covid-19. Hamilton is the third …
McLaren Sabre’s design revealed in new patent photos
Patent images of McLaren’s next Ultimate Series model have been spotted by a member of the TaycanEVForum, giving us another look at the upcoming hypercar that was also spotted in prototype form …
Volkswagen Passat sedan to be dropped in Europe?
The Volkswagen Passat sedan may be facing the end of its road for the United States and European markets in order to for the company to focus its product line upon electric …
Audi to enter Dakar in 2022 with range-extended electric racer, return to Le Mans, pull out of Formula E
The Dakar Rally is arguably the world's most gruelling race, spanning tens of thousands of kilometres across harsh desert environments. The event has attracted several top brands in the past and is …
Mitsuoka Buddy sold out until 2023 in just a few days
On November 26, Mitsuoka began accepting bookings for the Buddy, which is essentially a Toyota RAV4 styled to look like an American truck from the 80s. First revealed in October, the model …
Ninth Porsche Experience Centre to be based in Japan
The ninth Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) is set to be located in Japan and will begin welcoming visitors in 2021. Located in the Chiba prefecture next to Tokyo, the latest PEC will …
Next-gen Mazda CX-5 to go RWD with an inline-six?
According to a report by Japan’s Best Car Web, the next-generation Mazda CX-5 could make the switch to a new rear-wheel drive platform and adopt six-cylinder engines. The move is part of …
Tesla to widen release of ‘self-driving’ software soon?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that its Full Self-Driving beta testing programme (announced in October 2020) will be rolled out to a wider pool of drivers, and it will do so …
Tesla gets green light to sell Shanghai-made Model Y in China – deliveries of ‘Model 3 SUV’ to start soon
Tesla is on a roll. With its stock at an all-time high, making boss Elon Musk the second richest man in the world, the EV specialist has now obtained permission to start …
Toyota C-HR GR Sport lands in Australia – JDM bodykit, 122 PS 1.8L hybrid powertrain, RM113,200
A B-segment crossover isn't typically a suitable candidate for a sportier variant. But the Toyota C-HR isn't like most other B-segment crossovers, sporting an extroverted "coupé-like" style that has won it many …
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid updated for UK market – blue-ringed H badges, e:HEV moniker, improved kit
Honda UK has announced the updated 2021 CR-V Hybrid. To start, the CR-V i-MMD Hybrid is the only model that's available for purchase in the UK. Prices start from £30,180 (RM164k), and …
Maserati to electrify its entire model line-up by 2025
With Maserati’s transformation plan in full swing, the company has confirmed that it will electrify its entire line-up within the next five years. This was confirmed by company CEO Davide Grasso in …
Lego Technic McLaren Senna GTR revealed – 830-piece set with moving V8, dihedral doors, blue livery
The Lego Technic series has seen a fair share of new models introduced based on real-life cars, and here’s another one. Set #42123 is the McLaren Senna GTR, which will be available …
Thailand continues plans to announce vehicle trade-in scheme, aiming to steer buyers towards adopting EVs
Thailand is continuing with its plan to introduce a trade-in scheme to stimulate new car sales in the country, which has been significantly impacted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Discussions about the …
VW Group powers car freighters with used cooking oil
As far as green initiatives go, this is quite a cool one. Volkswagen Group Logistics (VGL) will be using used cooking oil to power the ships that ferry its cars. The certified …
