2023 Honda Civic Type R FL5 launched in Vietnam
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R has been launched in Vietnam, making the country the first in the ASEAN region to receive the successor to the FK8 Civic Type R before Thailand …
Volvo EX90 EV to get Tesla-style vertical touchscreen
Volvo continues its gradual feed of information on its upcoming EX90, and the Swedish automaker now reveals the electric SUV's infotainment and driver instrumentation setup. The EX90 aims to simplify part of …
Honda WR-V world debut in Indonesia on Nov 2 – SUV RS Concept production car to rival Ativa, Rocky, Raize
Click to enlarge A mystery Honda SUV, expected to be called Honda WR-V, will be making its world debut in Indonesia on November 2, which is a few days away. A countdown …
Lotus Eletre EV – hyper SUV gets up to 905 hp, 0-100 km/h in 2.9s, 600 km range, 800V, priced from RM485k
Announced in March this year, Lotus has revealed the prices and more detailed specifications of its fully-electric Eletre hyper-SUV. Three variants will be available - the Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R. …
Toyota GR Corolla to enter ASEAN market soon; Thailand first, launch expected in December 2022
For fans of all-wheel-drive hot hatchbacks who missed out on the Toyota GR Yaris due to overwhelming demand for the AWD hot hatch, word has it that its big brother, the GR …
Mercedes-AMG C63S F1 Edition – 680 PS, 1020 Nm, limited-time model, F1-inspired trims, AMG aero pack
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance F1 Edition has been revealed, and will be a limited-time model. Offered in both saloon and estate body styles, the F1 Edition will be available for …
Toyota bZ4X leasing programme in Japan resumes – one-time application fee halved in a bid to spur interest
Toyota has announced it has resumed taking leasing orders in Japan for its bZ4X EV, now that production of the crossover has restarted. Build was halted following a safety recall for the …
Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid now on sale in Thailand, from RM212k – 201 km EV range PHEV slated for Malaysia
Announced last December, the Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid has finally gone on sale in Thailand, priced at 1.699 million baht (RM211,730). The PHEV features the same engine as seen on the H6 …
2023 BMW M2 M Performance kit revealed – titanium exhaust, adjustable suspension, large rear spoiler
BMW M has revealed a range of M Performance accessories for the newly launched BMW M2 with race-inspired character to further amplify the design of its compact high-performance sports car. The kit …
2023 Honda Accord teased – 11th-gen D-segment sedan debuts in November; new design; hybrid power
Honda has released the first official teasers of the 11th-generation Accord, which will make its full debut in November. Replacing the 10th-generation model that has been around since 2017 – a facelift …
2022 BMW X1 and 2022 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer score full five-star ratings in Euro NCAP crash tests
The 2022 BMW X1 and the 2022 2 Series Active Tourer have scored the full five-star rating in their respective Euro New Car Assessement Programme (Euro NCAP) crash tests. Both models brought …
2023 BMW XM Label Red previewed – most powerful road-legal production car with 748 PS, 1000 Nm
BMW M has given us a preview of what the new XM Label Red would look like on its Instagram page. The XM Label Red is set to make its debut in …
Aiways U6 debuts – EV SUV with coupe-like styling; 63 kWh battery, up to 400 km range; tuned by Prodrive
Aiways is a relatively new automaker that was founded in 2017 by Samuel Qiang, who was previously China sales chief of Volvo Cars. In the years since its foundation, Aiways has released …
Porsche 911 GT3 RS with “Tribute to Carrera RS” package celebrates an icon with Python Green accents
Porsche is paying tribute to the iconic 911 Carrera RS 2.7 with a "Tribute to Carrera RS" package for its track-focused sportscar, the recently unveiled 911 GT3 RS. The package is available …
Toyota said to be looking at rebooting its EV approach – e-TNGA could make way for a dedicated EV platform
Toyota is reportedly looking at rebooting its electric vehicle (EV) strategy in a bid to become more competitive in the new field. The Japanese automaker, which was slow to enter the segment, …
Tesla confirms plans for next-generation EV models – to be smaller, half the cost of Model 3 and Y platform
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the EV maker’s engineering team will focus on a next-generation electric vehicle (EV) platform that will be half the price of what’s currently used for …
2023 Toyota Innova Zenix teased – seven-seat MPV to use TNGA platform; Indonesian debut next month?
Toyota Indonesia has released the first teaser image of the third-generation Innova, which will reportedly make its debut next month. Reports also suggest the all-new seven-seat MPV will be called the Innova …
Volkswagen returning to push buttons on steering wheels – touch controls not popular with customers
Volkswagen is set to bring back the good old-fashioned yet practical physical buttons for the steering wheel in their vehicles, according to its CEO, Thomas Schafer. In his LinkedIn post, Schafer said, …
2023 Toyota bZ3 revealed in China – EV sedan with up to 600 km range and 245 PS; Tesla Model 3 fighter
Toyota has revealed the new bZ3, which is the second model in its bZ line-up of electric vehicles after the bZ4X. Developed for the Chinese market, the bZ3 is the result of …
2024 GMC Sierra EV debuts – all-electric pick-up truck with 644 km range, 754 hp, 1,064 Nm, CrabWalk feature
After revealing the GMC Hummer EV in October 2020, the division of General Motors (GM) has now followed up by introducing the first-ever Sierra EV. Built on GM’s Ultium platform that also …
