Xpeng to enter RHD market; Hong Kong from late 2024
Xpeng G9 Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng aims to extend its reach into the right-hand-drive market by entering Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has reported, and the brand will be …
Volvo Setia Alam by Sime Darby Swedish Auto – video tour of new 3S centre with world-class VCDR standard
Swedish Auto, which is part of the larger Sime Darby Motors group, was appointed an official dealer in 2019, but it has quickly become synonymous with the Swedish luxury car brand. Within …
W214 E-Class – this is what the standard dashboard looks like without the Superscreen option
W214 Standard MBUX Screen When the Mercedes-Benz W214 E-Class was unveiled, we had a look at the new 'Superscreen' option, which is basically similiar to the concept of the EQS Hyperscreen but …
2024 Toyota GR86 in the US – 860-unit Trueno Edition revealed; manual variants now available with AEB
The Toyota GR86 has been updated for the 2024 model year in the United States, with the main highlight being the introduction of a new Trueno Edition. Limited to just 860 units, …
2023 Mercedes-AMG Club Malaysia track day records gathering of 448 cars at Sepang International Circuit
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Club Malaysia has brought the largest gathering of Mercedes-AMG vehicles on circuit at a time, with a total of 448 Mercedes-AMG vehicles being the final tally …
2023 Mazda 2 facelift debuts in Thailand – hatchback and sedan, 1.3L petrol/1.5L diesel, five variants each
Revealed in January, the 2023 Mazda 2 facelift has now been launched in Thailand in both hatchback and sedan forms, with the latter making its first showing, shown here in live images …
Ford Australia to cut 400 jobs, over 20% of workforce to cut cost internally – jobs to be outsourced to India
Ford Australia has announced that it will be cutting around 400 jobs from its vehicle development and design departments, which is about equal to 20% of its remaining staff in these departments, …
2023 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire get range of GR and Modellista bodykits, parts and accessories in Japan
The launch of the all-new Toyota Alphard and Vellfire in Japan isn’t complete without a wide range of optional parts and accessories for buyers to choose from. Thankfully, the catalogue is now …
Toyota Innova Zenix doesn’t replace cheaper Innova MPV – second-gen still on sale, RM134k to RM142k
The Toyota Innova Zenix that was launched tonight is not a replacement for the second-generation Innova in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) says that the old MPV, referred to internally as the …
2023 Toyota Innova Zenix launched in Malaysia – 2.0V, Hybrid; 7/8 seat MPV with SUV looks; RM165k-RM202k
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has officially launched the Toyota Innova Zenix. The third-generation MPV, now sporting SUV styling, is available in two variants in Malaysia - the 2.0 V with a 2.0L …
2024 Range Rover Evoque facelift – 309 PS/540 Nm P300e PHEV; 14.9 kWh battery w/up to 62 km EV range
The Range Rover Evoque gets another update for the 2024 model year, following the previous update which arrived in mid-2020. Where the previous revision brought new infotainment and a three-cylinder petrol engine, …
2023 Honda WR-V in Malaysia – RS specs detailed, possibility of more than three variants for the SUV
Last week, Honda Malaysia opened the order books for the Honda WR-V. The smallest of Honda’s SUVs is scheduled to be launched sometime in Q3 this year, and ahead of its introduction, …
Musk: Tesla to have ‘significant investment’ in India
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says a 'significant investment and relationship' with India is in the works and plans to do so 'as fast as humanly possible'. He added that he doesn't want …
Panasonic cylindrical batteries for future Mazda EVs
Mazda and Panasonic have announced that they are in discussions for the supply of cylinder lithium ion batteries to be installed in future Mazda EVs set to be launched in the second …
2023 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire debut – roomier, more luxurious interior; TNGA; 2.5L NA, 2.4T, 2.5L hybrid
Toyota has finally revealed the all-new Alphard and Vellfire, with both MPVs available for purchase in Japan beginning today. Prices for the Alphard range from 5.4 million to 8.72 million yen (RM177,170 …
Ford files patent for roof-mounted EV backup battery
It appears that Ford has filed a patent for a roof-mounted backup battery for an electrified vehicle, a setup which has been illustrated with the Bronco as an example, according to a …
2023 Perodua Axia E is a 2014 model, ESC not mandatory in testing protocols at that time – MIROS
Last weekend, MCA president and ex-transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong raised the question as to why the base 2023 Perodua Axia E, which was launched on June 15, did not …
Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan in Lebanon for USD1 billion – alleges defamation, slander, evidence fabrication
According to a report by Reuters, Carlos Ghosn is suing Nissan and other parties for around USD1 billion (RM4.65 billion). The lawsuit was filed in Lebanon and includes allegation of allegations of …
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate – new S214 offers more boot space, interior room; mild hybrid & PHEV
A few months after the debut of the sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the W214 is now being joined by its station wagon sibling, the E-Class Estate. The new S214 model comes with many …
2023 Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel review – how is it different vs the 3.0T Petrol; worth RM11k saving?
A little under one year after the petrol-powered, 3.0L biturbo V6 engine Ford Ranger Raptor emerged on the Malaysian market, the 2.0L turbodiesel four-cylinder variant has been launched locally this month. As …
