GWM Ora Good Cat EV launching in Thailand in Oct
Great Wall Motors (GWM) will be launching the Ora Good Cat electric car in Thailand next month. According to Headlightmag, the cute EV will be a CBU import from China. By the …
Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport revealed for Taiwan – sporty design elements; petrol, hybrid; from RM131k
After releasing Gazoo Racing-branded vehicles in Thailand and Indonesia, Toyota is now doing the same in Taiwan with the new Corolla Cross GR Sport, which is essentially a kitted-up version of the …
Mitsubishi to discontinue platforms, sell only Nissan-based models in Japan; 2 ASEAN platforms to remain
Stung by continuing losses, Mitsubishi is discontinuing the development of its passenger car platforms and is planning to transition to a full Nissan-based lineup in Japan starting in 2026, according to Nikkei. …
EV chargers to be mandated for new homes in England
The British government is set to introduce legislation that will require all newly built homes in England to be installed with electric vehicle chargers, according to Electrek, making it the first country …
Future Mercedes-AMG performance EVs to get sci-fi sounds; more focus will be put on high-end models
Mercedes-Benz and AMG are already well into their electrification plan, recently announcing the AMG GT 63 S E Performance (AMG's first PHEV) and the EQS 53 4Matic+ (its first performance EV). Yes, …
Geely Emgrand L teased – Emgrand GL with new face
Having stuck with its "Expanding Cosmos" design language for more than half a decade, Geely has decided to dramatically overhaul its lineup with a radical new face, which debuted on the Vision …
Hyundai Motor Group presents vision to popularise hydrogen by 2040 – Vision FK, Trailer Drone concepts
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) recently announced its Hydrogen Vision 2040, which is a strategy to popularise hydrogen by 2040 through the introduction of new technologies and mobility solutions in transportation as well …
1994 Proton Saga Iswara found in United Kingdom barn; nearly new with just 17,259 km on the odometer
The early Proton Saga appears to be catching the attention of enthusiasts in the United Kingdom. A 1989 example collected the top prize for best classic at the Hagerty UK Festival of …
All-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV gets highest Top Safety Pick+ safety rating from IIHS in the US
Mitsubishi has announced that the petrol version of its all-new 2022 Outlander has earned the highest safety rating - Top Safety Pick+ - from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in …
Mercedes-Benz has ended plug-in hybrid development, focus now on producing electric vehicles – report
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance was the sole PHEV to debut in Munich Plug-in hybrids are often seen as a stopgap between internal combustion engines and full electric vehicles, combining …
Tesla Model S Plaid claims Nurburgring EV lap record
Tesla has claimed the electric vehicle lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife with the Model S Plaid, and has released footage of the car on its lap record run. "[The] Tesla Model …
REVIEW: 2021 Honda Civic 1.5TC-P facelift – RM135k
For a model that is as successful as the 10th-generation Honda Civic, it sure is surprising for a successor to come around so quickly. After nearly six seemingly short years, the Civic …
Japanese automakers cut production by over 1 million units due to lack of chip supply from Southeast Asia
According to a report by Nikkei Asia, several automakers in Japan have announced plans to reduce production by more than one million vehicles for the current fiscal year. This is due to …
Shelby Mustang GT500 in the Philippines – RM643k
The most powerful, street-legal pony car has just been launched in the Philippines. That's right, the Mustang Shelby GT500 is now available through official channels in the archipelagic country, retailing at a …
Dear Malaysian cyclists, vehicle drafting is dangerous
https://twitter.com/i/status/1436971625195323394 From a short video posted by Twitter user Norman @tuairumahkita, a pair of cyclists are seen on an unidentified dual carriageway somewhere in Malaysia, drafting behind a large lorry. Drafting is …
2022 Subaru WRX debuts – 2.4L turbo boxer with 271 hp and 350 Nm; 6MT and CVT; adaptive dampers
Here it is, the all-new 2022 Subaru WRX. Making its debut in its United States today, the fifth generation of the rally icon (second if you count from the WRX without "Impreza" …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia committed to an EV future – CKD EQ plans dependent on clearer gov’t policies
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has revealed that it remains committed to electric vehicles, with plans to introduce and even locally assemble (CKD) EQ models in the future, provided the conditions are right. This …
2021 Mazda CX-9 launched in Malaysia – new wireless Apple CarPlay, burgundy seats, Ignite Edition design
Bermaz Motor has updated the Mazda CX-9 for 2021, with notable changes to the three-row SUV’s styling and equipment. As before the fully-imported (CBU) model comes in two variants – 2WD and …
CaltexGO mobile app officially launched in Klang Valley; expanded availability by first half of 2022
Chevron Malaysia has now launched the CaltexGO mobile application for users in the Klang Valley region, following its initial introduction earlier in April this year. This offers motorists a quicker and easier …
WM Motor to enter Indonesia next year with EX5 SUV
Weltmeister EX5 Chinese electric vehicle company WM Motor will be making its entry into the Indonesia market next year, as it prepares to bring the Weltmeister brand of vehicles into the country. …
