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 …
Tesla to release Full Self Driving in Europe, China from Q1 2025; in RHD markets from late Q1, early Q2 2025
Tesla has announced via its Tesla AI X/Twitter account that its Full Self Driving driving assistance suite is set for release in Europe and China in the first quarter of next year …
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade – ASEAN one-off will make Malaysian appearance before auction
Southeast Asia has received some Porsche love in the form of the Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade, developed by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and Porsche Asia Pacific (PAP). The one-off special, revealed in …
Lynk & Co Phone Pro teased – new device developed with Meizu, promising deeper in-car integration
Meizu 21 Pro As bizarre as it seems, the practice of carmakers selling phones isn't entirely unheard of these days – at least, in China. The Middle Kingdom has seen a number …
Mercedes-Benz to invest RM8.67 billion with local partners in China for MPV, long-wheelbase CLA, GLE
Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA The Mercedes-Benz Group announced its plans to invest over US$2 billion (RM8.67 billion) with local Chinese partners for the expansion of its product line-up in China, reported Car News …
Volvo’s new electrification goals – 90-100% PHEV, EV sales by 2030; ICE mild hybrids to continue if needed
Now that Volvo has backtracked on its pledge to sell only electric cars by 2030 - as declared in 2021 - what's the new goal to replace the old one? The Geely-owned …
Volvo backtracks on EV-only 2030 pledge – we provide products that our customers want, says CEO Rowan
Volvo's pledge to go fully-electric by 2030 was bold when it was made in 2021, but the EV momentum was very strong back then. Electric vehicle growth has slowed down of late, …
Tesla Model Y six-seater version planned; production to start from late-2025 in Shanghai, China
2024 Tesla Model Y Performance in Malaysia Tesla has plans to produce a six-seater version of the Model Y electric crossover, Reuters has reported, citing sources who said that the electric vehicle …
Livan 9 in Indonesia – battery EV version of Proton X90
Geely group brand Livan appears set to offer the Indonesian market a new battery-electric seven-seater SUV entry to the market with the Livan 9, as shared by Anastasya Mukti on the paultan.org …
Volvo to update 2.5 million vehicles with Google built-in with EX90, EX30 interface – from as early as 2020!
It's a big day for new Volvo announcements, but existing owners are finding out they are able to join in the fun as well. That's because Gothenburg has announced it is taking …
