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  Nissan Ariya launching in Australia September, 5 years after debut – up to 504 km range, from RM154k

  1 August 2025 / 0 comments

  The Nissan Ariya was revealed back in 2020, yet even now it’s still finding new markets to enter. Nissan Australia has announced that the electric SUV will finally be launched Down Under in September, supplanting […]

   

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  2025 Hyundai Palisade on display at GIIAS – second-gen, seven-seat SUV with 2.5T hybrid; from RM286k

  1 August 2025 / 0 comments

  The second-generation Hyundai Palisade was launched in Indonesia in June 2025, just a little over six months after its initial reveal in December 2024. The seven-seater is currently on display at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia […]

   

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  Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell steps down

  1 August 2025 / 2 comments

  Jaguar Land Rover chief executive officer Adrian Mardell will be leaving the British carmaker, Autocar has reported. “Adrian Mardell has expressed his desire to retire from JLR after three years as CEO and 35 years […]

   

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  Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is the fastest American car at the Nürburgring, dethroning the Ford Mustang GTD

  1 August 2025 / 0 comments

  The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is officially the fastest American car to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife, setting a time of 6:49.275 minutes on the full 20.832-km layout of circuit (the one officially used for record attempts). […]

   

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  Yangwang U8L in China – BYD’s ultra-luxurious 6-seater REEV SUV rivals Rolls-Royce Cullinan; RM771k

  1 August 2025 / 2 comments

  Revealed at Auto Shanghai in April, the Yangwang U8L has finally gone on sale in China, priced from a cool 1,300,000 yuan (RM771,400) – a 202,000 yuan (RM119,900) premium over the U8. The ultra-luxurious version […]

   

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  2025 BMW M3 CS Touring is fastest wagon around the Nurburgring – 7:29.49, 550 PS, 650 Nm, 0-100 km/h 3.5s

  1 August 2025 / 1 comment

  The 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring is now the fastest wagon around the Nurburgring, posting a time of 7:29.49 to beat its non-CS sibling’s 7:35.06 set in 2022. It joins a string of impressive ‘Ring […]

   

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  Donald Trump reduces US tariffs on Malaysia to 19% – new rate in effect from August 7; previously 25%

  1 August 2025 / 7 comments

  Malaysia will now face a 19% tariff on exports to the United States, down from the previous 25%. This comes after US president Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 31, 2025 modifying the […]

   

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  2026 Honda Prelude launching in Japan in Sept – hybrid coupé shown in Indonesia, coming to Malaysia?

  31 July 2025 / 9 comments

  After years of teasing, Honda has finally confirmed that the new sixth-generation Prelude will be launched in Japan in September – nearly two years after it was revealed at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Returning […]

   

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  iCar V27 teased again – debut in Dubai on August 1

  31 July 2025 / 4 comments

  iCar (iCaur to us in Malaysia) has announced it will reveal the V27 on August 1, 2025 in Dubai. To go along with the announcement, the Chery sub-brand released more teaser images of its upcoming […]

   

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  Porsche profits fall 67% to RM4.9bil in 1H 2025 over slumping demand in China, impact from US tariffs

  31 July 2025 / 7 comments

  Porsche is well known for being one of the most profitable carmakers in the world, but even it can’t shake off global trade headwinds. The sports car maker posted a 6.7% decrease in sales revenue […]

   

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  François Provost named as new CEO of Renault Group

  31 July 2025 / 1 comment

  François Provost, 57, has been appointed CEO and director of Renault Group for a four-year term. He replaces Luca de Meo, who left in June to join luxury goods group Kering. Previously chief procurement, partnerships […]

   

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  Nissan posts operating loss of 79.1 billion yen in Q1 FY25 – 1.6 million vehicles delivered in 1H 2025

  31 July 2025 / 1 comment

  In May this year, Nissan announced its Re:Nissan recovery plan which is meant to return the company to profitability and positive free cash flow by fiscal 2026. In addition to aligning product offerings with market […]

   

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  Citroen Basalt launched in Indonesia – CBU India; 1.2T, 6AT; Kia Seltos/Hyundai Creta rival; priced from RM93k

  30 July 2025 / 3 comments

  While we wait for the Citroen Basalt to arrive in Malaysia – it has been a year – the coupe-styled SUV has already been launched in Indonesia. Making its debut at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia […]

   

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  Brabus 1000 debuts – uprated Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Performance with 1,000 PS, 1,820 Nm; 0-100 in 2.6s

  30 July 2025 / 4 comments

  Brabus has worked its magic on the Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Performance to create this, the Brabus 1000. While the name isn’t very imaginative, the enhanced coupe serves up some big numbers that you would expect […]

   

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  Electric version of Maserati MCPura sports car could still come to market if there is customer demand: CEO

  30 July 2025 / 2 comments

  2025 Maserati MCPura The previously cancelled battery-electric version of the Maserati MC20 – since facelifted to be the MCPura – could be revived and brought to market if there is sufficient customer demand for it, […]

   

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