2021 Maserati F Tributo special edition Ghibli, Levante
Maserati has once again released another special edition variant of the Ghibli and Levante. Unveiled at the Auto Shanghai 2021, the new F Tributo Special Edition pair was created as a tribute …
Honda targets zero road fatalities involving its vehicles by 2050 – all new cars to get standard ADAS by 2030
During a recent press conference, Honda president and representative director Toshihiro Mibe revealed that the Japanese carmaker will strive for zero traffic-related fatalities involving its motorcycles and cars globally by 2050. This …
New Honda HR-V announced for Europe – e:HEV hybrid is the sole option, launching there in late 2021
With the second-generation Honda Vezel (or third-generation HR-V if you're counting with that name) now on sale in its home market of Japan, the HR-V has also been announced for the European …
Cycle & Carriage Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in JB upgraded: new CI, only B&P centre in southern region
Cycle & Carriage has opened the doors to its upgraded Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Johor Bahru. Featuring the latest Mercedes-Benz Brand Presence corporate identity, the showroom gets revamped sales and service areas to …
McLaren Group headquarters sold to property firm for RM968 million, continues operations on 20-year lease
In a bid to secure more short-term funding, the McLaren Group has sold its headquarters in Woking, Surrey in England to property firm Global Net Lease for GBP170 million (RM968 million). This …
Tesla Autopilot continues to operate without anyone in the driver’s seat, Consumer Reports demonstrates
Tesla fell under renewed scrutiny again when a 2019 Model S struck a tree in Texas on April 17, killing the vehicle’s two occupants. According to authorities, neither of the men were …
Theon Design HK002 – restomodded 964 Porsche 911
Theon Design, a UK-based firm that specialises in reimagining the 964 Porsche 911, has revealed its latest bespoke commission. This HK002 is only the company's third project since it was founded in …
Toyota Crown Kluger debuts at Auto Shanghai 2021 – 2.5L hybrid powertrain with E-Four all-wheel-drive
Following its appearance in homologation documents for China, the 2021 Toyota Crown Kluger has officially made its debut at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show. The Crown Kluger features a 2.5 litre hybrid …
Hongqi S9 PHEV hypercar – 1,400 hp, 0-100 in 1.9 secs
Remember the Silk-FAW tie-up that was announced earlier this year? Well, the fledgling firm has just released the Hongqi S9, an ultra-luxury hypercar designed by the famous Walter De Silva. The S9 …
Thailand plans to ban petrol, diesel car sales by 2035
Over the past year, there has been no shortage of activity regarding electrification coming from Thailand and Indonesia, with both countries highlighting their intent to embrace that path in strong fashion. That …
2021 Toyota GR Yaris in Mexico – sold out in 24 hours!
It looks like the Toyota GR Yaris is flying off the shelf in every market it is introduced. On April 15, Toyota Mexico announced that it will be taking pre-orders for the …
2022 Honda HR-V gets Mugen accessories in Japan
Now that the third-generation Honda HR-V has been launched in Japan (it’s known as the Vezel there), Mugen has released its own range of accessories for the B-segment SUV as an alternative …
2022 Honda HR-V launched in Japan – 131 PS/253 Nm e:HEV, 118 PS/142 Nm 1.5L NA i-VTEC, from RM87k
Revealed to the world in February, the new third-generation Honda HR-V has just been launched in its home market in Japan, where it retains the Vezel name. Sales kick off tomorrow, with …
Ex-Core releases revolutionary low-waste carbon-fibre manufacturing process, to be used in F1 cars soon?
Ex-Core Technologies, an offshoot high-tech manufacturing specialists from Dutch family sportscar maker Donkervoort, has attracted the interest of at least two Formula One teams. The F1 teams are particularly interested in the …
Volkswagen Talagon SUV debuts in China as the brand’s largest SUV – over 5.1 metres long; 2.5T V6
For some reason, Volkswagen believes it doesn’t have enough SUV offerings in China, so say hello to the new Talagon. A product of the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture, the new model was first …
Proton announces new RM200 million stamping facility in Tanjung Malim for current, future models; due 2022
Expansion works for Proton's production plant in Tanjung Malim have officially begun, following an official groundbreaking ceremony to mark the addition of a new stamping facility. The expansion will house a new …
Toyota developing hydrogen engine technology via motorsports – just like ICE, but with H and zero CO2
https://youtu.be/O0yM5RlD7Zo Toyota has always been one of the biggest proponents of hydrogen power in the car industry. While the electric source for EVs is often derived from non-renewable energy sources such as …
Malaysian vehicle sales data for March 2021 by brand – Perodua widens the gap, Honda sales go up by 103%
Things continued to pick up for the auto industry in March, with car sales in the country climbing by 49% from the month before. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) reported that a …
2021 Volvo S90 facelift launched in Malaysia – two variants; Recharge T8 Inscription Plus from RM339k
After some teasing, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has officially launched the new S90 facelift, which continues to be locally assembled (CKD) in Shah Alam. The refreshed executive sedan is being offered in …
