Volvo quits Euro lobby group due to clash over EVs
Volvo has announced that it will be leaving the ACEA lobbying group by the end of 2022 due to clashes between its zero emissions strategy and the ACEA's overall stance. According to …
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2023 Volkswagen Amarok debuts – five engines, single- and double-cab layouts; 20 new ADAS features
After 12 years and more than 830,000 units sold, Volkswagen's first-generation pick-up truck makes way for this - the second-generation Amarok pick-up truck, which debuts with two bodystyles - a two-door SingleCab …
2023 Toyota Hilux Rogue for Australia is now wider, taller and gets rear disc brakes – Malaysia next?
Toyota Australia has announced a host of changes for the Toyota Hilux for the 2023 model year, with the headliner being the enhanced Rogue variant. Still a double cab with four-wheel drive, …
Chery Omoda 5 SUV open for booking in China – 197 PS/290 Nm 1.6 litre TGDI petrol, 1.5 litre TCI engines
Chery has started taking orders for the Omoda 5 SUV in China, following the model's debut in the country last November. The B-segment SUV rival to the likes of the Proton X50 …
Geely Radar EV – additional images show unibody pick-up truck based on upcoming Proton X90 SUV
Following the release of initial teaser images of the Geely Radar battery-electric pick-up truck, the automaker has revealed more of its unibody-based dual-cab pick-up in a new set of teaser images. Its …
Lynk & Co details E-Motive hybrid, PHEV systems – up to 180 km EV range, 4.5 l/100 km; first debut in the 01
Lynk & Co, the automotive joint venture between Geely and Volvo, recently launched its new E-Motive electrified powertrains at a recent event that also saw the debut of The Next Day concept. …
BMW 3.0 CSL – coachbuilt successor to ’70s original based on G82 M4 CSL to get six-speed manual, RWD
With the 50th anniversary of the BMW M performance division celebrated this year, the German marque brought back the treasured CSL badge for the most performance-focused variant of the BMW M4 that …
2022 Kia Seltos facelift revealed – big redesign for Honda HR-V rival, coming to Malaysia CKD in Q4?
Almost three years to the day since it was revealed back in 2019, the Kia Seltos has received a well-timed facelift. The striking Honda HR-V-rivalling B-segment SUV gets revised front and rear …
Hungary combats fuel tourism by requiring foreign-licenced cars to pay up to 70% more when fuelling up
Hungary introduced a new policy last month which requires drivers of foreign-licenced cars to pay around 60-70% more when fuelling up in the country, according to a report by Reuters. The move …
2022 Subaru Forester STI Sport revealed for Japan – STI dampers, styling tweaks; 177 PS 1.8L turbo-four
The fifth-generation Subaru Forester will soon be available in a new STI Sport variant in Japan, several months after the SUV got its facelift last June. Based on the existing Sport grade, …
DS7 SUV facelifted, drops the Crossback name – new E-Tense 4×4 360 twin-motor PHEV range-topper, 5.6s
The DS7 Crossback - first revealed in 2017 and launched in Malaysia in 2019 - has received a facelift featuring updated design in and out, new lighting, fresh tech and a new …
Red Bull RB17 announced – F1-inspired hypercar with 1,100 hp, ground effect aero; 50 units; from RM26.8 mil
Red Bull’s Advanced Technologies division has announced details of its first hypercar project called the RB17. The upcoming two-seat model will be developed and manufactured entirely in-house under the supervision of legendary …
Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV – electric sedan gets smooth looks, 77.6 kWh battery, 482 km range, 0-100 km/h in 5.2 sec
Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 6, the latest in the brand's range of fully electric vehicles and which joins the Ioniq 5 that made its debut last February. The Ioniq 6 is …
MINI USA announces it will send out life-sized puzzles to its customers who are waiting for their new car
With supply chain issues impacting vehicle production in many parts of the world, car buyers have had to wait a considerable amount of time to receive their new cars. To help its …
BMW to start using Android Automotive OS in certain models starting next year – BMW OS 8 to remain
At this year’s Automobil-Elektronik Kongress, BMW announced plans to adopt Google’s Android Automotive OS (AAOS) beginning from March 2023. The German carmaker isn’t providing a lot of details for now, but it …
Tesla facing billions in losses; risk of bankruptcy?
Electric vehicle maker Tesla is facing billions of dollars in losses from its new production plants, supply chain issues and pandemic-related lockdowns, which has led CEO Elon Musk to mention the possibility …
Lynk & Co UK debut in 2024 with EV, made by Proton?
Lynk & Co's global expansion is set to continue in early 2024. Having already made its way to seven markets in Europe, the brand is set to enter its first right-hand-drive market …
Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV – more of exterior details shown
The official debut of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is just around the corner, and the manufacturer has released a batch of images which tease the upcoming electric vehicle's exterior in parts before …
Volkswagen ID. Aero concept – previews brand’s first global EV sedan; bigger than the Passat; 620 km range
As promised, Volkswagen has revealed a new concept car called the ID. Aero. This previews the brand’s first global all-electric sedan that will become the sixth member of the ID. family after …
smart #1 on sale in China – EV SUV with up to 560 km range, RM120k-RM149k price, Brabus version teased
Two months after the order books were opened, the smart #1 has officially gone on sale in China with the official announcement of prices. The car, which is both the company's first …
