Mazda says no to MPS return despite switch to RWD
Mazda has made it abundantly clear once again that it won’t revive its MPS (Mazda Performance Series) performance brand, which is also known as Mazdaspeed in certain markets. This is according to …
Jaguar Land Rover to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, zero carbon by 2039: as per Paris Agreement
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 46% through 2030, value chains by 56%, and 60% in vehicle use phase. The reduction …
Honda Malaysia achieves 1 million units production milestone – Civic RS is Melaka plant’s landmark car
Today, March 30, 2022, will be forever etched in Honda Malaysia's history as the company has achieved the one million units produced mark at its Melaka plant. The milestone car rolling out …
BMW i7 xDrive60 to get up to 800 km battery range; even more powerful “M70” variant to join line-up?
The upcoming, fully electric version of BMW 7 Series, the i7 will boast of battery range of up to 500 miles, or 800 km according to the BMW USA website, and this …
Ford F-150 to be sold in Australia by mid-2023 – official RHD conversion done by Thailand’s RMA Automotive
Ford has officially confirmed that it will start selling the F-150 pick-up truck in Australia by the middle of 2023. The F Series is immensely popular in the United States and has …
Kia to build purpose-built vehicles at new Korean plant
According to a report by Korean Car Blog, Kia is set to build a new factory in Korea for the first time in 25 years since its third Hwaseong plant was opened …
Kia Concept EV9 electric SUV confirmed to enter production, European market debut in 2023
Kia has stated that the Concept EV9 will be brought into production, and that it will be made available on the European market in 2023 and join the EV6 crossover in the …
paultan.org PACE 2022 – 486 premium vehicles worth RM114 million booked in two days, including 28 EVs!
Despite missing two editions due to Covid-19, the paultan.org PACE 2022 show more than resumed where it had left off. Held over the March 19-20 weekend at the Setia City Convention Centre, …
Lotus Eletre revealed – AWD electric SUV with at least 600 hp, 0-100 km/h under 3 secs, 600 km range
Last year's Emira may have kickstarted the Lotus revival, but this is the car Hethel aims to rake the money in with. After decades of prototypes and false dawns, the company has …
Singapore to reclassify EVs under 150 PS in Category A COE; prices could come down by SGD30k (RM93k)
Singapore has announced that it will be positioning electric vehicles (EV) with less than 110 kW (150 PS) under Category A certificate of entitlement (COE) starting May. The move is part of …
VinFast announces first EV plant based in the United States – VF8, VF9 SUVs to be produced from July 2024
VinFast has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of North Carolina to set up the Vietnamese carmaker’s first North American electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the state. Located in …
2023 Peugeot 2008, 208 get new toggle gear selector
Peugeot has announced that both the 208 and its SUV sibling, the 2008, have received a new toggle-style gear selector. This replaces the electronic shifter in the B-segment models fitted with the …
2022 Maserati Levante S in Malaysia – revised styling and infotainment, Active Driving Assist; RM808,000
The 2022 Maserati Levante has arrived in Malaysia, updated to bring revised styling, active safety as well as infotainment equipment. Two versions are on offer - the Levante S and the Levante …
80% of Malaysian drivers want to see more EVs on the road, but 59% will still buy petrol cars next – BMW
Eight out of 10 Malaysian drivers want to see more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, according to a recent survey by BMW Group. That's a pretty high figure, right? However, 59% …
Mercedes-Benz T-Class debut on April 26 – passenger-focused version of Citan; smaller than the V-Class
Mercedes-Benz has set April 26 as the debut date for the all-new T-Class, which is a new vehicle range aimed at families and private customers who need plenty of space, but still …
2022 Ford Everest debuts in Thailand – 2.0 Turbo Sport 4×2 6AT and Titanium+ 4×4 10AT, RM183k to RM232k
Unveiled earlier this month, the new 2022 Ford Everest has now made its official debut in Thailand, with the third-gen SUV going on sale in the Kingdom in two grade forms, a …
2022 Ford Ranger Thai price – Sport and Wildtrak, 2.0L Turbo 6MT/AT and Bi-Turbo 10AT, RM116k to RM163k
The fourth-generation Ford Ranger was on show at the 2022 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), with Ford releasing official pricing for its latest pick-up. Only double-cab models are available for now, consisting …
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor on sale in Thailand; 3.0L EcoBoost V6 petrol with 397 PS/583 Nm – RM234k
The latest gen Ford Ranger Raptor has gone on sale in Thailand, where the performance flagship of the Ranger pick-up range is produced, and priced at 1,869,000 baht (RM233,804). Headlining the specifications …
2022 Subaru BRZ launched in Thailand – 2.4L boxer-four with 237 PS; 6MT from RM338k; 6AT from RM357k
The second-generation Subaru BRZ has been launched in Thailand during the ongoing Bangkok Motor Show, more than a year after the sports car made its global debut in the United States back …
2023 Toyota GR Corolla teased ahead of April 1 debut
After several cryptic teasers, Toyota has announced that the GR Corolla will make its official debut on April 1, 10:30am JST, or March 31, 9:30pm EDT for those who live in the …
