Nissan to buy back 5% of own shares from Renault
Nissan will be buying back a 5% stake from Renault in a first stage of planned shareholding reduction, both companies have announced. This is comprised of 211,000,000 shares in total, at a …
Honda e:N1 EV production starts in Thailand – ‘electric HR-V’ is 1st CKD Japanese BEV there, on sale Q1 2024
Click to enlarge Big news from Thailand, where Honda has announced the start of production of the Honda e:N1 EV. The 'electric HR-V' gets a dedicated factory line at Honda's plant in …
Zeekr launches 800V ‘Golden Brick’ LFP battery – 500 km range in 15 minutes; withstands fire, cold, impact
Zeekr has unveiled a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery called the Golden Brick, which the brand launched during the Zeekr Power Day event. This battery has a claimed peak charging power of …
2024 Range Rover Electric teased – brand’s first EV to feature 800V architecture, V8 levels of performance
The first fully electric vehicle (EV) from Range Rover is coming, with the British carmaker announcing it has begun sending prototypes out for rigorous testing. Based on fifth-generation Range Rover that made …
Tesla issues Autopilot fix after recall of over 2 million vehicles in US, Canada – Model S, 3, X and Y affected
Tesla has issued a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix Autopilot features that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found too easy for owners to misuse and abuse. The issue …
Red Star Box1 van launched in China – 81 PS motor, 90 km/h top speed; coming to Malaysia Q3 2024
Red Star Box1 - LinkedIn image by Azli Nasim Is this a version of the Tesla Cybertruck? It isn't, despite its looks. This is the Red Star Box1 van from China, a …
Tesla working on low-cost, high-volume EV – Musk
Tesla Model 3 'Highland' facelift Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said in an interview that the American electric vehicle maker is currently working on a low-cost model "that will be made at …
2024 Ducati Diavel for Bentley – inspired by Bentley Batur, limited edition of only 500 + 50 units
Teaming up in an all-new collaboration, the Ducati Diavel for Bentley is the first ever product from Centro Stile Ducati in Borgo Panigale, Italy, working together with the Mulliner crew from Crewe, …
2024 Porsche Macan EV – new tech details, interior revealed; two variants at launch, Macan 4 and Turbo
Porsche has announced more technical details about the second-generation Macan, which will be making its debut next year. Electrification is of course the big news with this one, with the new iteration …
Changan to make Thailand its RHD export base – to include Deepal, Avatr, and Nevo EV brands
Avatr 12 Chinese manufacturer Changan has set up its first overseas manufacturing base in Thailand this year, reports GD Today. The automaker has invested 20 billion baht (RM2.65 billion) for the setting …
Honda set to debut new EV series of models for global markets at CES in January 2024 – concept teased
Honda has announced it will debut a new global EV series at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which takes place in Las Vegas from January 9-12. The Japanese carmaker isn’t providing …
2024 MINI Cooper SE EV gets John Cooper Works Trim package – sportier look but no performance gains
MINI recently unveiled a new John Cooper Works Trim package for the fully electric and all-new Cooper SE that made its global debut back in September this year. With the option, the …
Stellantis working on hydrogen combustion engines to cater for users who struggle with EV charging
Yamaha-developed hydrogen Toyota 5.0 litre V8 engine Automotive group Stellantis is working on hydrogen combustion engines as one of four alternative solutions to zero-emissions driving, said CEO Carlos Tavares as reported by …
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe debuts – 3.0L inline-six with electric turbo, ISG; 449 PS, 600 Nm
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the performance AMG version of the CLE Coupe, which is a model introduced by the carmaker in July this year to replace both the C-Class and E-Class coupes. The …
Toyota Sport Crossover Concept EV to be sold outside China – co-developed with BYD and FAW
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept EV that was shown at Toyota's Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium will enter the European market after all, the manufacturer confirms. A production version of the fastback …
Toyota is the most valuable automotive brand in 2023, says Interbrand – BMW overtakes Tesla; Mercedes 2nd
For another year running, Toyota has been named the world’s most valuable automotive brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2023 report. The Japanese carmaker ranked sixth overall in a list that includes …
Are “solid” older cars really safe in an accident?
How safe was the car you drove in the 1990s? That was the question posed by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), which celebrating its 30th anniversary by reflecting on the …
2024 Mitsubishi Triton gets 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The latest Mitsubishi Triton is the first pick-up truck to be tested under ASEAN NCAP’s (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries) 2021-2025 assessment protocol and has been awarded a five-star …
Toyota Sport Crossover Concept debuts in Europe – EV jointly developed with BYD; launch due in 2025
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept has made its European debut during the carmaker’s recent Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium. Serving to preview a new electric vehicle (EV) that will be launched in …
2024 Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V – 2.8L turbodiesel pick-up truck adds 16 PS/65 Nm mild-hybrid system
The venerable Toyota Hilux has been unveiled for the 2024 model year with a mild-hybrid powertrain, pairing its 2.8 litre turbodiesel engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that contributes 16 PS and …
