Proton Gen2 GTi rendered as a four-door hot hatch!
A little over three years ago, former Proton CEO Tengku Tan Sri Mahaleel Tengku Ariff revealed that there were plans for the national automaker to explore a wagon-bodied version of the Gen2, …
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Toyota says it’s too early to focus only on EVs – keeps powertrain options open for customers to choose
Electric is the future of cars, right? Most would say so, and almost every carmaker (plus some tech companies and device makers) is putting full resources into EVs, because to not do …
Takata falsified seatbelt test data at its plants – report
Joyson Safety Systems’ (JSS) division in Japan revealed that it has discovered evidence of 1,000 cases of falsified data in seatbelt tests at two plants that were acquired from airbag maker Takata …
1994 Toyota Supra Mk4 driven by Paul Walker in The Fast and the Furious sold for a record RM2.28 million
Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction recently concluded over the weekend, and one of the most hyped cars to go under the hammer at the event was a 1994 A80 Toyota Supra movie car …
Brabus 900 Rocket Edition: a mad Mercedes-AMG G63 with 900 PS, 1,250 Nm of torque – 0-100 in 3.7 seconds
Brabus has rolled out a fair share of modified G Wagons over the course of its existence, including a few that are based on the latest W463 generation Geländewagen. It most recently …
May 2021 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 19.4%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales date for the month of May 2021. It announced earlier today that a total of 46,663 vehicles were delivered last month, which is …
2022 Honda Civic goes on sale in US, from RM93,800
Revealed in full in April, the 2022 Honda Civic has gone on sale in the United States, with the 11th-generation sedan arriving in dealerships yesterday. Honda has revealed pricing and EPA fuel …
Mazda still produces parts for its 13B rotary engine
Mazda has long been associated with rotary engines, but even though the Japanese carmaker has no immediate plans to develop a new sports car powered by such an engine, it still intends …
Hyundai’s HTWO fuel cell generator to power world’s first ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing) category
Hyundai has announced that its dedicated hydrogen fuel cell system brand, HTWO, will make its motorsports debut by providing its fuel cell generator to the new ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing) category. …
New tyre labelling format for European Union to highlight fuel efficiency, safety, noise performance
The European Commission (EC) has brought into effect a new set of rules for the labelling of road tyres, which aims to highlight their fuel efficiency, safety and noise performance of new …
Porsche Communication Management 6.0 revealed – new user interface design, improved functionality
The sixth generation of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system has been revealed, and it will launch in the 911, Cayenne and Panamera beginning this summer. Compared to the previous system, …
Geely SEA EV architecture detailed – 5 versions to cover all sizes, including sports cars and pick-ups
Geely is going all in when it comes to electrification with its Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), which will underpin a whole range of new electric models. To give us more details about …
Geely to stick to integrated battery tech for EVs based on SEA platform – battery swapping still a long way off
Like many other electric vehicle platforms, the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) has its battery pack integrated into a skateboard chassis. This is preferred because it …
Volkswagen, Volvo only carmakers on track to electrify European lineups on schedule, Toyota placed last
Volkswagen and Volvo are the only European carmakers on track to electrify their model lineup on time to meet the Continent's net zero climate target, a study has revealed. Others have an …
2021 Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior to make Australian debut soon – can it take on the Ford Ranger Raptor?
Nissan has just released a set of images of the Navara Pro-4X Warrior, a special high-performance version of the pick-up truck bound for the Australian market. The Pro-4X Warrior is created in …
Audi to halt new internal combustion models in 2026?
Audi will no longer introduce new models with internal combustion engines from 2026, its CEO Markus Duesmann was quoted as saying by German news site Sueddeutsche Zeitung. This would not just the …
2022 Acura MDX Type S makes debut as Pikes Peak race team tow car – 355 hp V6 turbo, SH-AWD, Brembo
Besides the 2021 TLX Type S pace car, Acura will also be bringing along the yet-to-be-launched 2022 Acura MDX Type S to this year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which will start …
Geely SEA EV battery – 2 mil km lifespan, no range degradation for 200k km in Malaysia’s warm climate
When Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) unveiled its Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) last year, one of the key innovations touted is the longevity of the battery that will be used in …
Rimac to go public in 2022, may take over Bugatti too
Rimac is exploring several options for its future, including eyeing an initial public offering at a valuation of 5 billion euros (RM24.68 billion) in 2022. A spokesperson confirmed that the Croatian electric …
Mazda aims to launch 13 electrified models by 2025 – new scalable SkyActiv platform to debut next year
Mazda is set for a major electrification push in the next five years, announcing plans to introduce 13 electrified models by 2025, including hybrids and mild-hybrids. New modular platforms are also on …
