2023 Nissan Z on sale in Japan – priced from RM178k!
The all-new Nissan 'Fairlady Z', which made its big debut last August, has just gone on sale in Japan. There are five variants on offer, and nearly all of them are available …
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2023 BMW M2 production in Mexico from Q4 this year
The upcoming, G82-generation BMW M2 will be produced exclusively at the BMW Group manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico at the end of this year, BMW has revealed, where the high-performance …
Geometry E revealed: Geely-based small EV is revised EX3 Kungfu Cow with less powerful 82 PS motor
Geely's electric vehicle spinoff Geometry has revealed the first full photos of the E (previously named the X Thunder Tiger), a small zero-emission crossover based on the Geely Vision X3. If that's …
smart #1 launched in China – electric SUV with 66 kWh battery, up to 560 km range; in Malaysia fr RM150k?
Just a few weeks after its global debut, the smart #1 has now been launched in China, where it will be offered in two variants: Pro+ and Premium. The #1 is the …
Honda e:NS1 EV – electric HR-V goes on sale in China
Honda has announced that Dongfeng Honda, one of its joint ventures in China, will begin sales of the new Honda e:NS1 electric vehicle (EV) model today, April 26. GAC Honda, the Japanese …
Lewis Hamilton – 7-time F1 champ to buy Chelsea FC?
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is reportedly joining a bid to buy the Chelsea Football Club. The Brit is part of a consortium led by former Liverpool FC chairman Martin …
Toyota using more cameras, less sensors to reduce cost, speed up autonomous driving tech development
Toyota, through its subsidiary Woven Planet, is working to progress the development of autonomous vehicle technology by employing low-cost cameras for the collection of data, according to Reuters. According to Woven Planet, …
Nissan developing highly accurate automatic collision avoidance tech – next-gen LiDAR detects size, shape
What is essential for autonomous driving? It is the ability to avoid collision in any situation, Nissan says. To realise the future that is self-driving cars, Nissan has begun developing an improved …
India set to make 6 airbags minimum in passenger cars – should Malaysia do the same to improve safety?
India's road transport ministry is insistent on making six airbags the bare minimum for passenger vehicles despite the resistance from automakers, which claim that the move will drive up the cost of …
2022 Honda Brio RS Urbanite Edition for Indonesia – big wing, diffuser, fake exhausts, priced from RM68k
Honda has launched a new variant of the Brio RS in Indonesia called the Urbanite Edition, adding several cosmetic touches to the already sporty-looking small hatchback. This latest model is actually an …
Datsun is dead again – production of Nissan’s budget brand ends in India just a decade after relaunch
And just like that, the lights have been snuffed out over at Datsun, barely a decade after it was relaunched with much fanfare. Nissan has announced it has nixed its budget brand …
United Kingdom to allow drivers to watch television in self-driving cars; new rules may take effect this year
Legislation in the United Kingdom will soon be brought up to date with developments in technology for self-driving vehicles, the BBC reported. The proposed updates to the Highway Code in the UK …
BMW design boss Domagoj Dukec defends brand’s styling approach – some cars must be more irrational
If you haven’t heard, BMW recently unveiled the seventh-generation G70 7 Series, which will be available with a fully electric powertrain for the first time in the form of the i7. As …
Toyota GR86 fully snapped up in UK in 90 mins – no further allocation, ‘when they’re gone, they’re gone’
It was always going to be popular, but this is next level stuff, helped by unique circumstances. The Toyota GR86 went on sale last week in the UK, and was sold out …
2022 Mazda CX-60 mass production begins in Japan
Mazda has officially begun mass production of the CX-60, which first made its global debut in March this year. The CX-60 Is one of five SUVs being added to the Japanese carmaker’s …
BMW, McLaren to co-develop new fully electric sports car platform – both firms close to signing agreement
The BMW Group and McLaren are reportedly in talks to jointly develop a brand new platform for fully electric sports cars. According to Automobilwoche, the two companies have already signed a memorandum …
Hyundai Staria Lounge Camper – built-in fridge, sink, shower, beds and electricity; from RM171k in Korea
Fancy living the van life for a sense of a home on the road? Hyundai has unveiled the Staria Lounge Camper, packing a selection of mobile home appointments into the body of …
Ferrari 296 GTS – open-top version of the 830 PS PHEV
Ferrari has taken the wraps off its 296 GTS, the open top derivative of the 296 GTB plug-in hybrid. The mid-rear-engined two-seater berlinetta spider follows much of that seen mechanically on the …
2023 BMW 7 Series: G70 gets Swarovski lights, crystal interior, 31in 8K TV, auto doors with touchscreens!
The battle in the luxury car segment kicks into high gear with the unveiling of the new G70 BMW 7 Series, which aims to take the fight to the latest W223 Mercedes-Benz …
Toyota GR Yaris to get brand new 8-speed sports auto
Those who have been eyeing the Toyota GR Yaris but are put off by the fact that it's only available with a stick, fret not. Toyota is accelerating the development of a …
