All-new MINI Cooper, Countryman to debut on Sept 1
The upcoming MINI Cooper and the MINI Countryman have been teased in an image on the BMW Group Facebook page, which has listed an online event dated September 1, Friday for the …
2024 Lotus Emeya teased – Type 133 EV sedan gets a name; Sept 7 debut; Taycan and Audi e-tron GT rival
Lotus has announced that its upcoming Type 133 will be called the Emeya, which is being teased ahead of a full reveal scheduled to take place on September 7, 2023. When it …
Fiat 500e Gelateria Edition EV – ice-cream van concept
Hot weather is synonymous with ice cream for many, and Fiat United Kingdom has created a one-off concept called the 500e Gelateria Edition, based on the Fiat 500e Convertible, as the UK …
2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid debuts – PHEV with 739 PS, 950 Nm; 0-100 in 3.7s; 90 km EV range
This is the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe, which are the latest additions to the facelifted line-up that was first revealed back in April this year. Dubbed “the most …
2024 BMW X5 Protection VR6 – based on facelifted X5 M60i xDrive; resists AK-47 fire, grenades, 15 kg of TNT
Following the global debut of the fourth-generation BMW X5 facelift in February this year, the German carmaker is now presenting a version of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that will appeal to …
Vietnam’s VinFast is the world’s third most valuable automaker in terms of market value after Tesla, Toyota
The price of VinFast shares climbed 21% on Monday (August 28, 2023), continuing the upward momentum from last week and quadrupling the Vietnamese carmaker’s market value to USD160 billion (around RM743.8 billion). …
Dongfeng Nammi 01 – new EV brand brings compact hatchback model with solid-state battery
Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng has launched Nammi, a new brand to compete in the compact electric vehicle segment with vehicles featuring the likes of the Wuling Air EV. The Nammi brand is an …
2023 Toyota GR Corolla gets minor tweaks in Japan – new bolts, air ducts, exclusive Cyan Metallic colour
Toyota has announced some minor updates for the GR Corolla, which will be sold in limited numbers in Japan via a lottery application process that is currently ongoing until September 11, 2023. …
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB facelift debuts – styling, kit tweaks; 5 or 7 seats; up to 292 PS, 536 km EV range
The Mercedes-Benz EQB joins the EQA in receiving an update before it arrives in European dealerships next year. Changes to the SUV with available three-row seating are similar to its smaller sibling, …
Chery Omoda 5 EV will be assembled in Indonesia in 2024 – launching in Malaysia next year too, as a CBU
At the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2023, Chery displayed the two SUVs that were recently launched in Malaysia - the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro - although the …
Toyota C-HR discontinued in Thailand – second-generation crossover not confirmed for this market
2019 Toyota C-HR with GT bodykit, BIMS 2019 The Toyota C-HR has been discontinued in Thailand as the TNGA-C platform-based crossover has been taken off sale in the kingdom, Headlight Magazine has …
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA facelift debuts – new front end; updated MBUX; up to 228 PS, 560 km EV range
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has been given a slight facelift just a little over two years after its initial debut in January 2021. Apart from some visual changes, the all-electric crossover also receives …
BYD’s electronics division set to acquire US firm Jabil’s mobility business in China for USD2.2 billion
Chinese electric carmaker BYD has announced that its electronics subsidiary has entered into a deal to acquire US-based electronics manufacturer Jabil's electronics manufacturing business in China for USD2.2 billion (RM10.24 billion). Specific …
Polestar to work with Mobileye autonomous driving tech in Polestar 4 EV; China deliveries by end of 2023
Polestar will be working with Mobileye for the Polestar 4 to become the first production vehicle to feature Mobileye Chauffeur autonomous driving technology, which will be integrated with ECarX and will also …
Volkswagen California Concept previews new PHEV campervan due in 2024 – based on latest T7 Multivan
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VCV) chose this year’s Caravan Salon trade fair in Düsseldorf to present the California Concept, which previews a production version that will be sold in 2024. The California name …
Kia EV5 unveiled – compact SUV is a scaled-down EV9
Kia has taken the wraps off its latest all-electric model, the Kia EV5, with the SUV making its debut at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The EV5, which was previewed by …
GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser – electric pick-up truck with carbon-fibre pop-up camper, bed and kitchen
Overlanding is pretty popular in the United States, with companies providing overland upfit solutions for a variety of vehicles. The one you see here is for the GMC Hummer EV and will …
2023 Proton X90 launched in South Africa – 1.5 TGDi mild hybrid; four variants; 6 or 7 seats; from RM138k
Just a few months after the local launch of the Proton X90 in May, the three-row SUV has now made its way to South Africa. Like in Malaysia, four variants are offered, …
Xiaomi receives approval in China to produce EVs, aims to manufacture 100,000 units from Beijing in 2024
Xiaomi has received approval from China for the manufacture of electric vehicles in the country, Reuters has reported, as the American EV maker gained the approval of the National Development and Reform …
Next-gen MINI Cooper and Countryman EVs to make official world debut at IAA Mobility 2023 in September
2024 MINI Cooper This year’s IAA Mobility event in Munich is where we’ll witness two world premieres from MINI, both electric vehicles (EVs). The two models set to be presented are the …
