Tesla robotaxi unveiling delayed to October 2024
Electric carmaker Tesla has delayed the launch of its robotaxi to October due to instructions for the design team to rework certain elements of the vehicle, reported Bloomberg as cited by Reuters. …
Goodyear names Prashant Lal as MD of new ASEANZ business – combines Australia/New Zealand, ASEAN
Goodyear has announced the formation of a new market structure that combines its Australia/New Zealand (ANZ) and ASEAN businesses into a single cluster, effective July 1, 2024. In an official release, the …
Honda to close Thai plant as Chinese competition mounts – remaining factory to be retooled for hybrids
It's not just Subaru that has been forced to cease vehicle production in Southeast Asia – Honda has also reportedly made its decision to close one of its two factories in Thailand, …
2024 Suzuki Swift gets three-star Euro NCAP rating
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has released its latest round of safety ratings, which saw the new Suzuki Swift receive a three-star rating. First revealed as a concept last …
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid launched in the US – same 2.5L NA hybrid system as Toyota RAV4 with 219 hp
The Mazda CX-50 gains a hybrid powertrain for the 2025 model year in the United States, which will retail from USD33,970 to USD40,050 (about RM159k to RM188k) across three variants. The hybrid …
Subaru WRX “Project Midnight” – 670 hp monster to tackle Goodwood with ex-F1 driver Scott Speed
Ever wondered what a new Subaru WRX taken to its logical extreme will look like? Subaru Motorsport USA has decided to scratch that itch, teaming up with longtime partner Vermont SportsCar to …
2024 Ford Capri revealed by Eric Cantona – classic coupe now reborn as an electric SUV, based on a VW
An icon was born in 1966, and his name was Eric Cantona. The Manchester United legend and French international is one the most decorated footballers in the 1990s, winning multiple trophies and …
Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift spied – new design, slimmer headlights, coming out this year?
We've been on the unfortunate receiving end of fake "spyshots" of the facelifted Tesla Model Y – codenamed Project Juniper – for what seems like months now, as unscrupulous individuals use their …
2025 Geely Emgrand facelift – 1.5L NA, 5MT/CVT, 540-degree cameras; Proton S70 twin from RM45k in China
Following the release of images for the 2025 Geely Emgrand facelift towards the end of last month, the sedan has gone on sale in China in four variants, with pricing from 69,900 …
Honda Prelude confirmed for the UK – two-door hybrid sports coupe to be launched as soon as next year
Honda has confirmed the sixth-generation Prelude will be sold in the United Kingdom, with Autocar reporting the model could go on sale there as soon as next year. Before that happens, the …
Geely Galaxy E5 EV pre-sales begin – RM80k-102k in China; five variants, 440 km-530 km range CLTC
Pre-sales for the Geely Galaxy E5 electric vehicle have started in China, with pricing revealed to be between 123,000 yuan and 157,000 yuan (RM79,725 to RM101,763) in the country across five variants, …
BYD dealers in Thailand being probed by authorities after consumer complaints over unfair discounting
According to a report by Reuters, authorities in Thailand are investigating BYD’s dealers after a consumer complaint over aggressive discounting deemed to be unfair. In a statement by the office of the …
Zeekr CX1E/Ark teased – new EV SUV based on PMA2+ with 800V architecture; Tesla Model Y rival
Zeekr has released teaser images of its upcoming electric SUV that will look to take on the Tesla Model Y. According to media reports, the new is rumoured to be called the …
2025 MINI John Cooper Works E prototype EV shown
The MINI John Cooper Works E has been shown in prototype form ahead of its public debut at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the production version that will premiere later …
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross updated in Europe – new 130 PS hybrid powertrain added, improved safety kit
The European-market Toyota Yaris Cross (not to be confused with the one specific to ASEAN markets) has received a series of updates that are similar to those made to the Yaris hatchback …
Singapore’s EV adoption rate nearly doubles in 2024, with one out of 3 cars sold from Jan-May being electric
Over in Singapore, electric vehicle (EV) take-up is on the rise, accounting for nearly one of every three new cars registered the republic in the first five months of this year. That's …
BYD opens EV production plant in Thailand, brand’s first in Southeast Asia; annual output 150,000 units
BYD has opened its electric vehicle assembly plant in Rayong, Thailand, where the Chinese manufacturer will be producing vehicles as part of its expansion outside its native China, reported Reuters. "Thailand has …
Radar RD6 rebranded as Riddara RD6 for global markets – EV pick-up coming to Thailand in November
Having made its Chinese debut all the way back in 2022, the Radar RD6 is finally going global, with its first ASEAN appearance earmarked for Thailand this November. But there's a difference …
Land Rover Defender Octa debuts – 635 PS/750 Nm 4.4L biturbo V8, 6D suspension; ROI open in Malaysia
The Land Rover Defender Octa has made its debut, presenting as the most capable version of the L663-generation Defender yet. The Octa name was derived from the octahedral shape that gives diamonds …
Insurance provider in Thailand to hike premium rates for EVs – spare parts up to 60% more expensive
Over in Thailand, Tokio Marine Safety Insurance said that it has halted its current insurance premiums for new EV customers, including those who own transferred cars, and would now consider new premium …
