Toyota India bets on leasing, short-term subscriptions
We are in the times of Covid-19, and demand for private vehicles is growing at the expense of public transport or ride sharing. Indeed, the Malaysian used car market has seen year-on-year …
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Jaguar Land Rover’s government bailout denied, to rely on private funds to overcome Covid-19 effects
Earlier in May, UK finance minister Rishi Sunak announced "Project Birch," which was aimed at rescuing strategically important companies or businesses that have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. However, bailout …
Proton Iriz R5 brochure revealed; tarmac and gravel kits, running costs detailed – priced from RM776,000
Rally outfit Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) had previously stated that there has been plenty of interest in the Iriz R5 rally car that it has been developing, and now the firm has …
2021 Mazda CX-9 launched in the US – three-row SUV gets 10.25-inch display, new Carbon Edition trim level
The Mazda CX-9 has been updated for the 2021 model year in the United States, with upgrades to the three-row SUV’s technology and styling. Set go arrive at dealerships later this month, …
No more Holden, but RHD Corvette C8 will still be sold in Australia – GM Specialty Vehicles is the new arm
As Ford found out with the current Mustang, making a right-hand-drive version of a famous American car will pay for itself. Similarly, GM is going global with the Corvette, another legendary American …
New Rolls-Royce Ghost features over 100 kg of sound-absorbing materials – to debut in the next few months
Rolls-Royce has always paid particular attention to cabin refinement, but for its new Ghost, the British automaker aims to take things a step further for its discerning clientele. Enter the new Formula …
Porsche 911 Carrera S pays tribute to 1965 model
A pair of Porsche 911 Carrera S coupes have been commissioned to pay homage to one of the first Porsche 911 units sold in Australia, and one unit will each go to …
Mercedes-AMG One on track for 2021 delivery – begins high speed tests, to hit Nürburgring north loop soon
Remember the Mercedes-AMG One, the one that was first unveiled in September 2017? Well, project leaders have finally authorised high speed track tests of the car, putting its complex hybrid powertrain of …
Ferrari Roma and Portofino won’t gain hybrid versions
Ferrari has embraced electrification before, as seen with the LaFerrari and the more recent SF90 Stradale. However, not all of its models will benefit from the technology, as the Italian carmaker told …
2021 Kia Grand Carnival detailed – 294 PS 3.5L V6 petrol and 202 PS 2.2L diesel, comprehensive safety
Having drawn out the reveal of its Grand Carnival MPV since June, Kia has finally released full details of its fourth-generation MPV, with sales in its home market of South Korea kicking …
F87 BMW M2 CS tuned by Dahler – 550 PS and 740 Nm
The F87 BMW M2 CS is a rather capable sports coupe in stock form, but tuning companies are always looking to extract just a little more performance wherever possible. One such company …
Geely cuts 2020 sales outlook after 43% profit slump
Geely Automobile Holdings has knocked 6% off its 2020 full-year sales outlook after recording a 43% drop in sales during the first half of 2020. The revised sales figure for the year …
CATL developing EV battery with no nickel and cobalt
If you follow auto industry news beyond new car models, you would have heard of everybody’s favourite EV battery-maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL). The Shenzhen-listed, Ningde-based company is in bed …
2021 Mazda BT-50 launching in Australia in October – sole 3.0 litre turbodiesel engine; 190 PS and 450 Nm
Mazda Australia has confirmed that the third-generation BT-50 pick-up truck will be launched in the continent this coming October. The redesigned model was first unveiled in June this year and unlike its …
2020 Porsche Panamera facelift teased, achieves new executive sedan Nürburgring lap record of 7:29.81
Porsche's car of the moment might still be the electric Taycan, but Zuffenhausen hasn't forgotten about its other sedan model, the Panamera. The company's original executive express is getting a facelift on …
2021 Ram 1500 TRX debuts – 702 hp/881 Nm 6.2L V8, 0-96 km/h in 4.5s; more than 330 mm of wheel travel
Ram Trucks has unveiled its quickest and most powerful model yet, the Ram 1500 TRX. Aimed squarely against its Blue Oval rival the Ford F-150 Raptor, the TRX is endowed with 702 …
Xiaomi Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition – all-electric go-kart; 40 km/h top speed, drift tyres; RM6k
If you’re looking for a single-seat Lamborghini model, the Egoista is probably a good bet. Unfortunately, the “selfish” car is only a concept and you can’t actually buy one for yourself. Fret …
2022 Ford Mustang to get longer eight-year life cycle?
Ever since right-hand drive versions of the sixth-generation Ford Mustang was made, sales exploded, so much so that it became the best-selling "sports car" in the world for the fifth consecutive year. …
Geely Preface – production sedan shown, Q4 debut
Last year, Geely showcased the Preface concept, which it said would preview “high-end, personal, sporty” vehicles coming to the company's lineup. Well, what do you know – 16 months later and the …
BMW recalls 4,460 plug-in hybrids over short circuit risk – 11 models affected, from 3 Series to X1, X3, X5
BMW has issued a recall for a number of its plug-in hybrid models over a potential short circuit risk in the high-voltage battery, reports Auto Motor und Sport. The recall affects 4,460 …
