2025 BMW M5 Touring receives M Performance Parts
Shortly after the reveal of the all-new G99 BMW M5 Touring, the German carmaker is now showcasing the range of M Performance Parts available for its “super wagon” packing the M Hybrid …
2024 Xpeng G6 scores five-star Euro NCAP rating
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has released its findings for the Xpeng G6 electric SUV, which has scored the full five-star rating in its assessment. The Xpeng G6 was …
Geely EX5 debuts in Europe – Proton eMas 7 twin to be launched in Thailand, Indonesia, Australia soon
The Geely EX5 has made its debut in Frankfurt, Germany as the Chinese manufacturer's electric SUV model for global markets, which was launched in China last month as the Geely Galaxy E5, …
BMW Group issues global recall for over 1.5 million cars for potentially faulty integrated braking system
BMW Group has initiated a recall involving more than 1.5 million vehicles worldwide due to a potential fault with the integrated braking system (IBS) provided by a supplier. According to a report …
EU to cut tariffs on certain Chinese-built EVs – Tesla down from 20.8% to 7.8%; BYD 17%, Geely 18.8%
It appears the European Union is softening its stance against Chinese-built electric vehicles, lowering tariffs for certain brands, according to a Reuters source. The European Commission had slapped additional tariffs on EVs …
Singapore motorists can collect VEP RFID tag in Woodlands from September 12 – service costs SGD39
Singapore motorists will be able to collect their vehicle entry permit (VEP) RFID tag from the information counter located on the third floor of 186 Woodlands Industrial Park E5 from September 12, …
2025 Bentley Flying Spur facelift – 782 PS PHEV setup from Continental GT, plus upgraded chassis, tech
Three months after the reveal of the new Continental GT, Bentley has pulled the covers off its four-door sibling, the Flying Spur. But whereas the coupé is an all-new, clean-sheet design, this …
Linglong Tire announces new multi-year agreement to be the official tyre sponsor for Chelsea Football Club
Linglong Tire has announced it has signed a multi-year agreement to be the official tyre partner for Chelsea Football Club (CFC). In an official release, the Chinese tyre manufacturer said it would …
2025 Honda HR-V facelift to launch in Thailand on Nov 28 – e:HEV RS design revealed; 253 Nm, 25.6 km/l
Honda Thailand has announced it will launch the facelifted HR-V at this year’s Thailand International Motor Expo, specifically on November 28. Ahead of the launch, the company has provided a first look …
2025 Suzuki Swift Sport to get 1.4T four-cylinder mild-hybrid; 150 PS/240 Nm, 6sp manual and auto, 960 kg
2024 Suzuki Swift Concept With the Suzuki Swift now on sale in its native Japan after emerging in October last year
2024 BYD M6 in Thailand – electric MPV with up to 204 PS, 530 km range, from RM107k; Malaysia next?
Less than two months after the BYD M6 made its Southeast Asian debut in Indonesia, the electric MPV has now made its way to Thailand. Again, the facelifted e6 is being made …
Japan government to offer up to RM10.48 billion in EV battery subsidies to Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda
Japan has pledged up to US$2.4 billion (RM10.48 billion) in subsidies for electric vehicle battery production, reported Reuters. The financial support pledged will be for 12 projects for storage batteries or for …
Jaguar Land Rover to launch Tata platform-based models next year; built in India, likely to be pure-ICE
A new Jaguar Land Rover model is to be built on a new platform developed by the British brands' parent firm Tata, and this model will be launched next year, reported Autocar. …
Toyota Raize scores 1-star Latin NCAP safety rating – Perodua Ativa twin gets standard 2 airbags, no ADAS
It's not often that us Malaysians have it good, but that really is the case with the Perodua Ativa. That car comes as standard with six airbags and a range of driver …
MG EVs set to get solid state batteries in Q2 2025
Solid state batteries have often been looked upon as the panacea for making electric vehicles viable for mass adoption, except they've always seemed so far away. In recent years, however, the technology …
Scout brand to unveil new EV models next month
Returning brand Scout will be unveiling its new range of models next month, on October 24, Autocar has reported, and the upcoming vehicles will be battery-electric rivals to the likes of the …
Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer coming to Thailand 2025 – new XV mild hybrid priced at RM232k estimated
It's taken a good long while, but the latest Subaru Crosstrek is finally making its way to Thailand next year. According to Headlight Magazine, the car will enter the Land of Smiles …
BMW production fuel-cell EV to be launched in 2028; fuel-cell powertrain to be jointly developed with Toyota
BMW and Toyota have jointly announced that the two carmakers are cooperating for the German manufacturer to roll out a series-production hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle in 2028. "This is a milestone in automotive …
Volvo EX60 EV built on SPA3 platform confirmed
At Volvo’s recent 90/90 event, the company confirmed that its upcoming all-electric sedan – the ES90 – will make its debut in March next year. What comes next will be the EX60, …
Gojek e-hailing leaves Vietnam market after 6 years
After six years, motorcycle ride hailing and delivery service company Gojek is pulling out of the Vietnam market. Gojek's operations in Vietnam will cease September 16, according to a Retail News Asia …
