Polestar 3 electric SUV teased, set to debut in 2022
Polestar has released a teaser image of its upcoming Polestar 3, which is slated to make its debut next year. Having previously been shown draped under a cover, the lines of the …
Cars · Page 483
Toyota GR Yaris gets hydrogen combustion engine
Toyota has long been among the strongest proponents of hydrogen as a power source, and has now showcased its experimental hydrogen combustion engine technology in the GR Yaris, in which its G16E-GTS …
Kia Carens returns as three-row SUV for Indian market
Remember the Kia Carens? It was a small seven-seater MPV that was once sold in Malaysia as the Naza Citra and Rondo. Well, three years after the third-generation model was discontinued worldwide, …
Proton sales exceeds 100k units third year running; Saga national bestseller, over 4,000 units of X50 sold
National car brand Proton has exceeded the 100,000-unit marks in vehicle sales for the third consecutive year, brought by overall sales on 14,187 units in November, domestic and export sales combined, bringing …
GoCar launches GoEV car sharing programme in Malaysia – 25 Nissan Leaf EVs available in pilot phase
Mobility solutions provider GoCar Malaysia has introduced GoEV, a programme which expands electrification to its sharing and subscription service portfolio. Under the pilot phase of the programme, 25 units of the fully-electric …
Geely Group turns 35 – A journey through its years
As the Geely Group approaches its 35th birthday, it is now a global group of automotive companies that has generated US$47.191 billion (RM200.1 billion) in revenue last year. In 2020, brands under …
Mercedes-Benz reveals Project Maybach – electric off-road coupe concept honours late designer Virgil Abloh
This is the Project Maybach, an all-electric concept that was designed and built as part of a partnership between Mercedes-Benz and the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh, who passed away from cancer …
Wuling Mini EV and KiWi EV to be assembled and sold in Indonesia – both affordable small cars debut in 2022
Following their local debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), Wuling Motors Indonesia continued to showcase its Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV) platform and the two models that will spearhead …
2022 Lexus NX launched in Thailand – 450h+ PHEV and 350h hybrid powertrains; from RM405k-RM540k
Thailand is the first Southeast Asian country to receive the second-generation Lexus NX, a few months after the compact SUV made its global debut back in June. Launched at this year’s Thailand …
Jaguar to introduce new models only from 2025, to focus on transition to electric vehicles – report
Ahead of its electrification plans as laid out in its Reimagine strategy, Jaguar will be putting on hold any new model launches until 2025 and instead focus on the development of its …
Malaysia lacks clear EV policy despite zero tax – report
The government's proposal to exempt electric vehicles from import, excise and road tax, announced during the tabling of Budget 2022 in October, was widely lauded by car companies and consumers alike. It …
Next-generation Mitsubishi ASX set to arrive in 2023
The current Mitsubishi ASX (also known as the RVR in some markets) has been around since 2009 and has been continuously updated to keep it relevant. Even so, a proper replacement is …
BMW Digital Key comes to Android devices – only for Samsung Galaxy S21, Google Pixel 6 phones currently
The BMW Digital Key has finally made its way to Android devices, the German carmaker announced recently. This comes several months after the feature was first launched on Apple’s iOS devices (mainly …
Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid shown in Thailand: electrified 1.5L turbo, 326 hp, 530 Nm, 201 km electric range!
Great Wall Motor's (GWM) continued assault on the Thai market continues with the world premiere of the Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid. A development of the H6 Hybrid launched earlier this year, it …
Volkswagen developing new chassis technology and software-driven steering system for next-gen models
Volkswagen has announced that it will be introducing new innovative software-driven technologies to improve the qualities of its next-generation vehicles. In a recent webinar, VW driving dynamics boss Karsten Schebsdat told Autocar …
2022 Suzuki Alto debuts in Japan – ninth-gen kei car gets fresh new design and mild hybrid technology
The eighth-generation Suzuki Alto has been around since 2014 and will finally be replaced with this, the ninth-gen model. Revealed in Japan recently, the new kei car sports a fresh design and …
Samsung plans to supply high-tech chips to VW – 5G enabled, can handle much heavier computing loads
Samsung Electronics has recently revealed a new series of advanced chips for the automotive industry, capable of handling heavier computational and electrical loads that modern infotainment systems demand. The move is part …
2022 Peugeot 2008 CKD rolls off Malaysian plant – AEB confirmed, Thailand first, rest of ASEAN later on
Yesterday, Peugeot launched the new 2008 in Thailand, fully-imported from Malaysia. Now, Stellantis has announced that the first units of the B-segment SUV have rolled out of its plant in Gurun, Kedah …
BMW i7 – EV version of the next-gen 7 Series claimed to be the world’s first all-electric luxury sedan
BMW has shown images of the upcoming i7 flagship all-electric sedan undergoing cold-weather testing at the BMW Group winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. BMW claims the i7 to be "the world's …
Infiniti teases concepts, to be mostly electric by 2030
Following Nissan’s presentation of its Ambition 2030 strategy, the Japanese carmaker’s luxury arm, Infiniti, has now shared a vision for its future and what comes next. Like Nissan, Infiniti isn’t going fully …
