Neta V catches fire after hitting lorry tyre on PLUS
A Neta V caught fire after hitting a lorry tyre on the PLUS highway, KM 277.6 northbound, in the early hours of Saturday (November 9) morning, with all occupants - a driver …
Tesla Model 3, Model Y launched in Philippines – lowest prices in ASEAN, from RM159k
Tesla may have been late to the electric vehicle party in Malaysia, but that's nothing compared to the Philippines. The famed EV brand has finally made its way to the archipelago with …
Haval H6 HEV – 1,500 bookings collected in Malaysia; 200 units of CKD locally assembled model delivered
Just under a month since its official launch in Malaysia, the Haval H6 HEV has exceeded 1,500 bookings locally, with 200 units delivered to customers. The Haval H6 HEV is assembled at …
Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs, reduce global production by 20% as income plunges – sales slump in China and US
Things are not looking good over at Nissan, with Japan's third-largest automaker announcing that it is set to cut 9,000 jobs - or around 6.7% of its 133,580 global workforce - as …
Mazda developing new SkyActiv-Z engine to replace SkyActiv-G and SkyActiv-X – to surface in 2027
Mazda has revealed in its latest financial report that it is developing a new SkyActiv-Z four-cylinder engine that will replace SkyActiv-G and SkyActiv-X when it debuts in 2027. The new engine will …
TASKL 2024: “Museum” collection of JDM legends – generations of Supra, Celica, RX-7, NSX, GT-R, Evo
If you’re visiting this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon KL (TASKL), don’t forget to visit Hall 1 of the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), which has been called Harajuku for the …
Chery Omoda E5 CKD production starts in Kulim
It's been eight months since Chery launched the Omoda E5 in Malaysia, but the CKD local assembly of the electric SUV has finally begun at the Inokom factory in Kulim, Kedah, according …
Jetour T5 off-road SUV to launch in China in Oct 2025 – P5 PHEV pick-up in 2026, global markets to follow
Off-road SUVs are becoming quite the thing with Chinese automakers, as shown by the growing number of such offerings in their product ranges. Jetour is no exception. It already has the Traveller …
BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV launching in Malaysia Nov 14
The BYD Sealion 7 will launch in Malaysia next Thursday, November 14, and the public can get up close and personal with the Tesla Model Y fighter at The Exchange 106 over …
Jetour Dashing and 7-seat CKD SUVs launching in Malaysia ‘after CNY’ – T2 off-roader Q3 2025, T1 later
The Jetour brand - which was previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 in May - will be officially launching its first two models in our market 'after Chinese New Year' next year. …
Tokyo Auto Salon KL 2024 from Nov 8-10 – here’s a preview of the modified cars you will see at MITEC
The 2024 edition of the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TASKL) opens its doors to the public today. Taking place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from November 8-10, …
Mercedes-AMG performance SUV teased – AMG.EA platform-based model to undergo testing from winter
Mercedes-Benz performance arm, Mercedes-AMG has teased its upcoming model, which the manufacturer says is its first standalone, high-performance SUV, and the second to be built on the AMG.EA platform for fully electric …
Express bus company failed safety code – Loke
Last week, an 18-year old was sadly fatally electrocuted while charging his phone through a power socket on an express bus at Penang Sentral. Since then, the transport ministry has activated an …
Audi launches AUDI in China – new EV sub-brand with SAIC; E concept shown with 775 PS, 700 km range
Audi has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand in China as part of an expanded joint venture with long-time partner SAIC Motor. Simply called AUDI - without the four rings logo …
2025 Honda Amaze teased – new sub-4 metre small sedan for India, HR-V face, based on Elevate?
Honda India has teased the new third-generation Amaze sedan, set to replace its six-year-old predecessor. The sub-four-metre four-door takes aim at the Tata Tigor and Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the latter also slated …
Kia V9 Advntr and PV5 Wkndr presented at SEMA Show – off-road-themed concepts built for adventure
Kia marked its return to the SEMA Show this year by presenting two concept lifestyle vehicles called the EV9 Advntr and PV5 Wkndr. Imagined by designers from Kia Design Centre America (KDCA), …
APAD imposes temporary ban on charging socket use in all express buses following electrocution death
The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued a temporary ban on the use of charging sockets in all express buses until the completion of the investigation into the death of a …
Toyota Land Cruiser Rox pick-up for SEMA – open-air concept based on Prado/250; should Toyota make it?
Aside from the GR86 Rally Legacy, RAV-X and Ultimate Tailgate Tundra concepts, Toyota Motor North America has also built the intriguing Land Cruiser Rox for the ongoing 2024 SEMA Show in Las …
Xpeng details new AI Turing chip for its future cars – equivalent to 3 Nvidia Orin X or 2 Tesla FSD chips
Xpeng has revealed its self-developed Turing AI chip which it plans to deploy in its future products, including cars, flying cars and even robots. As reported by CarNewsChina, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng …
Toyota trademarks Celica name – revival happening?
Just a few days after Toyota’s anime hinted at the return of some of its iconic sports cars, Australia’s Drive now reports that the company has now filed a trademark for the …
