SPIED: Mercedes-Benz mule seen – “Baby” G-Wagen?
A W204-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class being tested in 2022 - surely not? Indeed, there is more than meets the eye, as the German automaker has made a habit of sorts of clothing development …
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Nissan to stop developing new internal combustion engines for major markets – focus on EVs instead
Nissan will reportedly be the first Japanese carmaker to end development of new, non-hybrid internal combustion engines in all its major markets except the United States, according to Nikkei. The carmaker will …
MG Cyberster to be launched by 2024 – first affordable electric convertible sports car, 0-100 km/h in under 3s
The MG brand is turning 100 in 2024, and in a bid to attract new buyers, it will introduce a slew of exciting new models, such as the Cyberster. The electric sports …
Lexus Electrified SUV – more photos of EV SUV shown
Last December, Lexus and Toyota gave the world a glimpse into its electrified future with numerous prototypes covering a range of vehicle segments. In the Lexus camp, the carmaker has already given …
DS E-Tense Performance is a stunner with 816 PS and 8,000 Nm at the wheels – uses tech from Formula E
Remember the DS E-Tense electric concept from six years ago? Well, that has just been heavily updated to the prototype you see today. Production of the new E-Tense Performance isn't yet confirmed, …
The 40-millionth Ford F-Series truck rolls off the line
What's a milestone for a car nameplate? One million? Yes. Ten million? For sure! How about 40 million? Ford recently celebrated the production of its 40-millionth F-Series truck for US customers at …
ASEAN new car sales totalled 2.79 million vehicles in 2021 – 14% increase is the region’s first in three years
According to a report by Nikkei, new car sales in ASEAN’s six major economies totalled 2.79 million vehicles in 2021, up 14% from 2020. This marks the first increase in three years, …
F1 teams to run E10 fuel this season – Mercedes-Benz team to work with Petronas to optimise power unit
The 2022 Formula 1 season will see some significant technical regulation changes, with the most notable being a radical new car design meant to promote better racing. However, that’s not the only …
Proton January 2022 sales dip to 4,453 units as flood disruptions cause stock shortage – just 76 Sagas sold
It may have been close to two months since the devastating floods that hit Selangor hard at the end of 2021, but the full brunt of their impact is only now making …
Chip shortage expected to continue this year: report
German automaker Volkswagen expects the global semiconductor shortage to continue for at least the first half of 2022, though the situation should ease slightly in the second half of the year, automotive …
Rolls-Royce redesigns 111-year old Spirit of Ecstasy figurine – aero, realistic form will debut on Spectre EV
Rolls-Royce has redesigned its iconic Spirit of Ecstasy figurine, giving the 111-year old emblem a new look for a new era. That new era is of course electric - the remodelled figurine …
Geely and Mercedes-Benz looking to sell a small stake in smart Automobile joint venture to raise funds
According to a report by Bloomberg, Mercedes-Benz and Zhejiang Geely Holding (ZGH) are looking to sell a stake in their smart Automobile joint venture in order to raise funds to boost the …
Volvo XC40 facelift now in Europe: design tweaks from C40, Android-based OS, new 231 PS Recharge P6 EV
Nearly three months after images and details of the facelifted XC40 were leaked, Volvo has quietly introduced the refreshed compact SUV in Europe. Official configurators across the region have been updated to …
Hyundai Promise official approved used car programme now available at Old Klang Road outlet
The Hyundai Promise approved used car programme has been expanded to the Sime Darby Auto Hyundai showroom along Old Klang Road in KL. Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors' (HSDM) official used car programme was …
Volkswagen doubles down on EV presence in China, plans to produce 1 million electric cars by 2023 – CEO
China is Volkswagen's biggest and most important market, so big in fact that 40% of its global deliveries are made within the country alone. Electric car adoption in China is also surging …
Ferrari Purosangue SUV production to begin this year
First announced back in 2018, the Ferrari Purosangue will be the Italian carmaker’s first-ever SUV model and it looks like we’ll finally get to see it this year. According to the Italian …
48 tech companies, including Qualcomm and Nokia, demanding patent fees from Toyota, Honda and Nissan
With connectivity very much at the forefront of vehicle technology these days, it's no surprise to see more tech companies being involved in providing software and solutions for the growing trend. However, …
Safer traffic protocol needed for VVIP escorts: Yii
In light of an accident involving two vehicles at an intersection in Kuching, Sarawak, Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii has called on the police to devise a clearer and safer traffic protocol …
European Union to toughen emissions test for PHEVs
The European Union is considering a move to toughen the emissions testing methodologies for measuring CO2 levels emitted by plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), following criticisms that current WLTP tests yield results up …
