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  Mitsubishi teases new models for Australia and US – electrified powertrains, more SUVs; Ralliart Triton?

  6 June 2024 / 2 comments

  Mitsubishi’s future line-up for Australia According to a report by Drive, Mitsubishi will expand its product line-up in Australia by the end of the decade. The Japanese carmaker teased the new models in a shadowy […]

   

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  40% of Tesla crashes in US are total losses due to high repair, labour costs, says former insurance VP

  6 June 2024 / 10 comments

  A new interview with Tesla’s former vice president of insurance has shed light on just how much of a liability its cars – and potentially other electric vehicles as well – are to insurers. A […]

   

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  2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 debuts – more aggressive styling, 300 PS; 0-100 km/h in 5.6s

  5 June 2024 / 2 comments

  At the recent Nürburgring 24 Hours, Volkswagen revealed the new Golf GTI Clubsport based on the latest facelifted Golf GTI Mk8.5 that made its debut in January this year. The new Golf GTI Clubsport shares […]

   

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  BMW officially drops “i” suffix from petrol cars: next 330i to be badged 330, 520i to 520, M340i to M350

  5 June 2024 / 2 comments

  It’s official – BMW has dropped the “i” suffix from its petrol-powered models with the introduction of the new F70 1 Series. This comes just over a year after it was first reported, bringing an […]

   

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  2024 Volkswagen ID.7 GTX debuts – EV fastback sedan with 340 PS, 595 km of range; 0-100 km/h in 5.4s

  5 June 2024 / 1 comment

  Following the introduction of the Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer in March this year, the German carmaker has now revealed a GTX version of the regular ID.7 fastback. The new ID.7 GTX will be available for […]

   

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  China threatens to raise tariffs on large-engine sedans and SUVs to 25% in response to US’ and EU’s actions

  5 June 2024 / 9 comments

  China has threatened to temporarily raise tariffs on large-engine cars – including those from the European Union (EU) – in response to the West’s attempt to limit the import of Chinese-brand EVs. This was revealed […]

   

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  2025 BMW 1 Series – new F70 is a heavy facelift of F40, ditches “i” suffix and gains standard 7-speed DCT

  5 June 2024 / 14 comments

  The BMW 1 Series has entered its fourth generation with the reveal of the new F70 model. The second iteration to be based on Munich’s front-wheel-drive architecture (FAAR), it’s actually a heavy facelift of the […]

   

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  Is this the new Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift?

  4 June 2024 / 4 comments

  We haven’t heard a peep about the Tesla Model Y facelift, codenamed “Project Juniper”, ever since it was reported that the car would not be arriving in showrooms anytime soon – at least, not this […]

   

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  2025 F70 BMW 1 Series teased ahead of world debut

  4 June 2024 / 0 comments

  BMW has begun teasing the imminent debut of the fourth-generation 1 Series, which is reportedly codenamed the F70. Set to debut in the year the 1 Series celebrates its 20th anniversary, the upcoming F70 is […]

   

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  Toyota Corolla, Yaris Cross stop sale over crash test discrepancies, 4 discontinued models also affected

  4 June 2024 / 10 comments

  There’s no rest for the wicked, it seems. The latest safety saga to engulf Toyota in Japan involves a batch of new and discontinued vehicles that have been certified using improper crash test data. The […]

   

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  Mazda confirms irregularities in five tests – 150,878 units of Mazda 2, 3, 6 and MX-5 RF affected

  4 June 2024 / 5 comments

  Following Daihatsu’s admission of wrongdoing in safety crash tests last year, Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT) requested various car manufacturers to verify their car certification applications, referred to as “investigation of […]

   

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  First Porsche Experience Centre in Southeast Asia to be built in Singapore – start of operations in 2027

  31 May 2024 / 13 comments

  Porsche has announced it would set up its 11th Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in Singapore. Set to be operational in 2027, PEC Singapore will be located just 20 minutes away from Changi Airport and close […]

   

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  2024 Jeep Wagoneer S debuts as brand’s first global EV – 400V architecture, 600 hp, 800 Nm, 483 km range

  31 May 2024 / 0 comments

  Jeep has unveiled its first global electric vehicle (EV) called the Wagoneer S, which will first launch in the United States and Canada in the second half of 2024 before being made available in markets […]

   

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  Donald Trump threatens to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-brand cars even if they are made in Mexico

  31 May 2024 / 29 comments

  Former United States president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump has revealed if he was elected back into office, he would slap a 100% tariff on cars (including electric vehicles) from Chinese brands, even if […]

   

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  Subaru to end CKD operations in Malaysia, other SE Asian markets next year – switch to CBU from Japan

  30 May 2024 / 19 comments

  In a filing with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) and Subaru Corporation have announced they will end complete knock down (CKD) operations in Southeast Asia. “After careful consideration, TCIL […]

   

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