BMW to produce Neue Klasse EVs in China from 2026
This year marks the 20th anniversary of BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA), which is a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto in China. To mark the occasion, it was announced that local …
2024 BMW i5 – EV version of next-generation G60 5 Series shows design cues in leak before May 24 debut
The BMW i5 has been leaked ahead of its world debut on May 24, with what is supposedly an official image of the electric vehicle (EV) making its way to the CocheSpias …
Autonomous Perodua Bezza by Reka – artificial intelligence project for software, machine learning
Amidst the slew of new models for the Malaysian market, the 2023 Malaysia Autoshow also hosted an autonomous vehicle test bed for artificial intelligence using a Perodua Bezza, built and operated by …
Geely increases stake in Aston Martin Lagonda to 17%
After acquiring a 7.6% stake in Aston Martin Lagonda last September, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) today announced it has increased its shareholding in the British carmaker to 17% as part …
2023 Volvo EX30 will get advanced driver alert system, intersection AEB, door opening alert – June 7 debut
The upcoming Volvo EX30 is set to be the brand’s smallest SUV ever, but despite its compact size, the Swedish carmaker says it will still come packed with safety features. “We’re a …
2023 Zeekr 001 updated – 140 kWh battery offers up to 1,000 km range, 86 kWh RWD from RM193k in China
The Zeekr 001 electric vehicle has been updated for the 2023 model year, and has gone on sale in China, Car News China reports. While the shooting brake electric vehicle appears largely …
2023 MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition – 231 PS, six-speed manual only; limited to 999 units worldwide
At this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race, Bulldog Racing will run a MINI John Cooper Works GP with a six-speed manual gearbox in the VT2-FWD class. To mark the occasion, MINI …
Tamiya Wild One Max – 80s R/C buggy reborn as adult-sized electric off-roader; 14.4 kWh; 96 km/h top speed
The Little Car Company (TLCC) has revealed the first details of the Tamiya Wild One Max Launch Edition, which will make its full debut this summer ahead of deliveries in early 2024. …
MBSJ gets Honda Civic FE patrol car – 1.5L turbo sedan with ‘Penguatkuasa’ livery to roam Subang
Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya (MBSJ) has received a new Honda Civic FE, which will perform official patrol car (kereta rasmi peronda) and enforcement traffic escort (pengiring trafik penguatkuasa) duties in the city …
2024 Range Rover updated – all variants electrified, top mild-hybrid 4.4L petrol V8 gets 615 PS/750 Nm
The L460 Range Rover line-up has been updated for the coming 2024 model year, receiving electrified powertrains across the board including upgraded plug-in hybrid models as well as mild-hybrid electrification for its …
Toyota, Daihatsu, Suzuki to unveil jointly-developed prototype EV mini-commercial vans with 200 km range
Suzuki, Daihatsu and Toyota will unveil prototype mini-commercial vans with an electric powertrain jointly developed by all three companies. The electric vehicle (EV) prototypes will debut at an exhibition event that highlights …
Ferrari 296 GTB review – hurtling on to the new frontier
It was at the intersection that he caught sight of the car, which was at idle waiting for the light to turn green. He was about five or six, standing on the …
2023 Audi Q8 e-tron EV now in Malaysia – advanced 50 quattro spec, 95 kWh, 410 km range, from RM369k
After three months of order taking, the 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron is now in Malaysia. We're getting the big premium EV in 'advanced 50 quattro' spec from official distributor PHS Automotive Malaysia …
Tesla Malaysia won’t sell you a Model S or Model X because they’re no longer available in right hand drive
When Tesla Malaysia is finally up and running, it will most likely start with sales of the Tesla Model 3 sedan and Tesla Model Y SUV, which is the same line-up as …
2023 Renault Zoe EV launched in Malaysia – 2 variants; up to 395 km range, 136 PS, 245 Nm; from RM165k
TC Euro Cars has officially launched the facelifted Renault Zoe in Malaysia, with final pricing now available for the two available variants, both of which have been renamed. Referring to the spec …
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX with all wheel drive coming
Volkswagen has teased the upcoming go fast version of the Volkswagen ID.7, which will be called the Volkswagen ID.7 GTX. Yes, fast electric Volkswagens will use the GTX suffix instead of GTI …
BMW to drop ‘i’ from internal combustion model names – 330i to become 330, X5 xDrive60i to be X560?
BMW could be applying change in the naming convention of its vehicle models in order to better identify its fully electric models, according to Australian website Drive. The site cites a BMW …
2023 Lexus RX 350 Luxury in Malaysia – 2.4T AWD with 279 PS and 430 Nm; AEB, ACC; priced from RM469k
Following its world debut in June last year, the fifth-generation Lexus RX will be open for booking in Malaysia starting from tomorrow (May 17, 2023) - an official launch will take place …
Gov’t currently working on new EV road tax structure, to be revealed end-2023 – high cost concerns noted
Currently, there's some uncertainty about road tax for electric vehicles (EVs), which is free until 2025. After the exemptions end, and assuming there are no further exemptions, EVs will be attracting very …
Aston Martin DB12 teased, to debut on May 24
Aston Martin is set to debut its next-generation DB model on May 24. Expected to be called the DB12, the new Aston Martin is touted as "no mere GT". Being an Aston …
