Daimler to be renamed Mercedes-Benz Group on Feb 1
A year after it announced the spin-off of its truck and bus division, Daimler will formally be renamed Mercedes-Benz Group AG on February 1, in a move its CEO hopes will unlock …
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Porsche Le Mans Daytona hybrid prototype begins active testing – twin-turbo V8 engine confirmed
Porsche has commenced the active testing phase for its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) prototype endurance racing programme in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar …
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Primacy 4+ officially introduced
Following the unofficial introduction of the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 last week, the French tyre maker has now formally unveiled the fifth generation of its popular Pilot Sport series. That’s not …
Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 debuts – 3.9L NA V12 with 11,100 rpm redline and 615 PS; RM7.7 million
After introducing the world to the T.50 and its track-focused variant, the T.50s Niki Lauda, Gordan Murray Automotive (GMA) has now brought out its second supercar, the T.33. Just like the T.50, …
BMW i3 global production to end in July this year; to be indirectly replaced by iX1, MINI Electric – report
The BMW i3 compact electric car is due to conclude its global production run in July of this year, by which time it expects 250,000 units to have been produced, a BMW …
Should you use 0W or 5W/10W engine oil on your car?
https://youtu.be/KrNwyaESVe4 Ah, motor oils. A subject that invites plenty of opinions, from brands and types to weight, or more specifically, the viscosity. The last is in itself full of polarising viewpoints - …
SPYSHOTS: Proton X90 seen again, in Kuala Lumpur
Just a week after what appeared to be the Proton version of the Geely Haoyue - known as the Okavango in other markets - was sighted heading towards Genting Highlands, what's likely …
Tesla Cybertruck, Roadster delayed until 2023 – no new models for 2022; affordable EV model put on hold
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said during an earnings call on Wednesday (January 26, 2022) that company will not be launching any new models this year due to the ongoing semiconductor chip …
Registrations of EVs in Malaysia on hold as JPJ is unclear about road tax exemption for electric cars
Hiccups are to be expected at the start of any scheme or initiative, and this is very much the case with electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia, although no one could have seen …
Sime Darby Auto Selection partners up with Bosch to enhance its multi-brand service centre in Glenmarie
Sime Darby Auto Selection (SDAS), the pre-owned car division of Sime Darby Motors in Malaysia, has announced a partnership with Bosch to equip its multi-brand service centre located in Glenmarie with world-class …
Next Mitsubishi ASX teased in Alliance roadmap; to be based upon “existing Renault best-selling models”
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance laid out its roadmap for all three carmaker brands until 2030, in which it has 35 new electric vehicles planned for introduction by the turn of the decade. Part …
Next-generation Nissan Almera to gain an EV variant?
With Nissan just confirming plans to introduce a fully electric successor to the Micra, there is perhaps a chance that the next-generation Almera will also spawn a zero-emissions variant. The current Micra, …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance to introduce 35 new EVs by 2030 – 23 billion euro investment
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has presented its roadmap for the future, which will see all three carmakers be involved in common projects and initiatives to shape their shared future towards 2030. As announced …
Bentley to go electric-only by 2030 – first EV by 2025
Bentley has announced a bold new Five-in-Five plan, which will see the automaker launch a brand new electric vehicle every year starting 2025. An investment totalling £2.5 billion (RM14.06 billion) has been …
Next-gen Nissan Micra confirmed, to be fully electric
A successor to the popular Nissan Micra has just been confirmed, and it will be a fully electric model. It shares the same CMF B-EV platform as the Renault 5, which is …
Lotus partners up with Britishvolt on EV battery tech – to feature in upcoming EV sports car due in 2026
Lotus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Britishvolt to "collaborate on the research and development of advanced EV technology.” The partnership will focus on the co-development of a new battery …
REVIEW: 2022 Toyota Harrier in Malaysia – RM250k
https://youtu.be/HEOJ-QC4mZY The Toyota Harrier has long been a household name in the Malaysian SUV market, way before UMW Toyota decided on the official import of the third-generation facelift model. The latest XU80 …
Next-generation Perodua Bezza – more balanced sedan rendered based on the Honda Amaze facelift
When the Perodua Bezza was first introduced in 2016, there were some that criticised the way it looked. A few years later, in 2020, the A-segment sedan was given a facelift, resulting …
Toyota bZ4X EV to be introduced in Thailand this year
Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) has revealed plans to introduce the Toyota bZ4X, with the all-electric crossover slated to arrive sometime this year. The mention of this was made by TMT president Noriaki …
255,532 road accidents Jan-Sep 2021, 3,302 deaths
A total of 255,532 road accidents were reported from January to September 2021, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Based on police statistics, of this number, 3,302 were fatal. …
