2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV completes intensive testing
In less than a week's time, the all-new, fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson SUV will be unveiled for the first time. In anticipation of the grand event, the automaker said the last steps of …
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Thailand plans to implement trade-in coupon system to stimulate new car sales – RM13k rebate value
At the end of August, Thailand announced that it was looking to stimulate car sales in the country, which had fallen significantly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The plan will …
Indonesia’s financial regulator eases lending rules for EVs to promote adoption, spur investment in sector
Indonesia’s financial services authority (also known as Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or OJK) has eased lending rules for car buyers who purchase electric vehicles in the country. According to Reuters, the move, which …
2021 Dacia Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Logan unveiled
Dacia has unveiled a trio of new models, the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and the Logan, which have been overhauled with new designs. Complete details and a full gallery will be available at …
VIDEO: Lamborghini Urus Pearl Capsule chase scenes
https://youtu.be/R98KsxKs6Q4 Sant’Agata Bolognese announced the Lamborghini Urus Pearl Capsule design edition in June, and here's a car chase video to highlight the bold new colours for the super SUV. Because a car …
C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray gets Pandem body kit
The C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was first revealed back in July last year and has caught the eyes of tuning companies, including Tra-Kyoto, the company behind Pandem and Rocket Bunny body kits. …
Renault F1 team to be rebranded as Alpine from 2021
Renault has announced that it will rebrand its Formula 1 team to Alpine F1 for next season, which will see Fernando Alonso race alongside Esteban Ocon. While the Alpine name has been …
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder get seven-speed PDK gearbox, reduces 0-100 km/h sprint to 3.9s!
As promised earlier this year, Porsche has finally introduced the seven-speed PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung) for the flagship 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder. The fast-shifting gearbox was recently offered as an option …
Volkswagen Tiguan X coupe SUV unveiled for China
Volkswagen has unveiled the Tiguan X coupe that is based on the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan facelift, with a sloping roofline towards the rear of the vehicle to give the coupe SUV shape. …
Toyota GR Yaris gets GR Parts bodykit, accessories
The folks at Gazoo Racing have been busy. Last week, we saw the new Toyota Yaris Cross get a full catalogue of GR Parts that can make it look like a rally …
Nissan Z Proto – teaser shows more of 400Z preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBlHM41wnL8 It's a good time for Japanese sports cars, and Nissan Fairlady Z fans must be eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new seventh-generation model. Tipped to be called the 400Z in …
New Nissan Qashqai production delayed to mid-2021
Production of the third-generation Nissan Qashqai SUV was reportedly supposed to begin next month, but according to the Financial Times, the date has been pushed back considerably to mid 2021 due to …
VinFast President SUV – 420 hp 6.2L V8, near-300 km/h top speed; limited to 500 units, fr RM680k in Vietnam
Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has released pricing and additional details for its limited-run President SUV, which is listed at 4.6 billion VND, or around USD198k (RM822,096). Based on the prior VinFast LUX SA2.0, …
Mercedes-Benz G350 launched in China – new entry-level variant gets a 258 PS 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a G 350 variant of the G-Class in China, which is meant to lessen the impact of the country’s tax system on cars with large engines, as Autohome reports. …
2020 Honda Odyssey facelift previewed for Japan – e:HEV hybrid, gesture control powered sliding doors
Honda has released preliminary information for the upcoming Odyssey facelift, which is set to go on sale in Japan this autumn. This will be the second facelift for the minivan, which is …
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept previews new premium SUV lineup – plug-in hybrid power, production in 2021
Despite the struggling economy, the world still has an appetite for luxury vehicles, apparently, with a couple of new models having made their debuts in the past week alone. Jeep is adding …
W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class to receive tech from latest S-Class; ‘every major model gets innovation’
The W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class made its debut last week, carrying the marque's sedan into its seventh generation with a host of features and technology befitting its flagship status. Some of these features …
Daigo Saito stuffs 1,000 hp 2JZ in the Toyota GR Yaris
Daigo Saito is at it again. Last time around, the top Japanese drifter took only around two months after the global unveiling of the Toyota GR Supra to stuff the legendary 2JZ-GTE …
Porsche 718 Spyder driven by 16-year-old Chloe Chambers sets a new vehicle slalom world record
https://youtu.be/64FjxXJH28Q According to the Road Transport Department (JPJ), you need to be at least 17 years old to be eligible to take the driving test for a Class D license in Malaysia. …
Volkswagen reveals ID.4 interior, EV debut this month
We've seen much of the upcoming Volkswagen ID.4 already, but here's a first look at the electric SUV's interior, as VW details the production EV's cabin, a "modern feel-good lounge". Wolfsburg is …
