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 …
Suzuki aiming to launch a minicar EV in Japan by 2025
Suzuki says it plans to introduce an electric minicar in Japan by 2025, and is looking to get it priced within the one million yen (RM37,000) range after government subsidies. This was …
Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport launched in Thailand – sportier looks, hybrid engine, chassis tweaks, RM155k
Launched in Taiwan in September, the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport has now made its way to Thailand, adding a sportier design to the popular SUV. A total of 27,794 units of …
Toyota to focus on affordability for its EVs, not range
The Toyota bZ4X is the brand’s first mass-produced electric vehicle set to go on sale in various markets next year, which will then be followed by six more bZ (beyond Zero) models …
Volvo Q3 sales profit slumps due to chips shortage – production down by 50k cars, crisis to go into 2022
Sales for Volvo Cars in the third quarter of 2021 fell 17% compared to the same period last year, a result largely caused by the sector-wide semiconductor shortage. The crisis is related …
Opel Corsa-e, Mokka-e get improved range from HVAC mods, new transmission reducer, tyres – up to 359 km
The driving range per charge figure is a main selling point for EVs, even if not everyone absolutely needs the max amount in their daily routine. It's one of those "the more …
2022 Subaru XV facelift previewed in Thailand – 2.0i-P EyeSight and GT, 2022 launch; Malaysia next?
Subaru is showcasing the facelifted XV at the Thai Motor Expo tomorrow, and ahead of the event, Headlight Magazine has details the initial specifications of the all-wheel-drive crossover. As previously reported, the …
Toyota launches T-Mate – new name for brand’s safety and ADAS features, including Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota has launched T-Mate, which is a new umbrella name that groups all of its safety and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to the Japanese carmaker, T-Mate combines the current Toyota …
NanoMalaysia Autonomous Vehicle (NAVi) and NAVi-D for food delivery launched by MOSTI – testing at TPM
Minister of science, technology and innovation Datuk Seri Adham Baba today launched the NanoMalaysia Autonomous Vehicle (NAVi) and NAVi-D (Delivery). Developing Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Malaysia is an initiative under MOSTI …
2022 Peugeot 2008 launched in Thailand – CBU Malaysia, 130 PS 1.2L turbo 3-cyl, AEB, RM149k
Thais have been waiting for the new Peugeot 2008 ever since it made an appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) last year. Fourteen months later, the B-segment crossover has finally …
2022 European Car of the Year – 7 finalists revealed
The 2022 European Car of the Year (ECOTY) award has moved on to its next stage, with the initial list of 39 vehicles announced earlier this month now whittled down to just …
BMW Concept XM – 750 hp/1,000 Nm plug-in hybrid previews producton model set for debut end of 2022
BMW has officially unveiled the Concept XM, a plug-in hybrid model that prefaces the series production SUV that is set to enter production from the end of 2022 at the manufacturer's plant …
