G81 BMW M3 Touring partially revealed in new video
It's the enthusiast's fever dream made real – the unobtanium of the automotive world, a Touring version of the BMW M3, will finally exist this year. It's such a big deal that …
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Iran’s Oxygen car by KSJ Motors claims to be the ‘cheapest two-seat EV in the world’ – 220 km range
This is the Oxygen, a small battery-powered car by Iran's KSJ Motors (Khodro Sazan Jonoob). The country's first EV was unveiled last week in the southern city of Shiraz, in a ceremony …
Ford to launch 7 new EVs in Europe by 2024, from Puma to Transit – targets over 600k EV sales p.a.
Ford has made a big EV announcement for Europe, and the headlining point is a new generation of seven 'fully-connected' EVs including passenger vehicles and vans by 2024. This is a significant …
Toyota to reduce domestic production by as much as 20% from April to June – ease strain on suppliers
According to a report by Reuters, Toyota will reduce production in its domestic market by as much as 20% during the months of April, May and June. The Japanese carmaker said this …
Current-gen 2022 Subaru WRX won’t have STI version, next WRX STI won’t be pure ICE, likely to be a hybrid
Subaru WRX S4 STI Performance Concept at TAS 2022 The all-new 2022 Subaru WRX, which debut in September last year, will not have a higher performance STI version like its predecessors. This …
Geely Binrui Cool revealed for China – new sporty sedan with 181 PS and 7DCT; priced from RM53k
Geely has revealed the new Binrui Cool, which is a sporty-looking sedan built on the carmaker’s B-Segment Modular Architecture (BMA) platform also used by its more conservative sibling, the Binrui. Reportedly set …
2023 Volvo S60, V60 revealed – no more R-Design, tailpipes; PHEVs get bigger battery and 90 km range
Aside from the refreshed XC40, Volvo has also released photos of the updated S60 and V60 for the 2023 model year. Information on these two models is a little bit harder to …
Volvo XC40 facelift revealed with C40 face; C40 EV also gets new single-motor variant with 434 km range
At long last, the facelifted Volvo XC40 has been officially revealed, around a month after the refreshed compact SUV made its way to European websites. As previously reported, the car gets some …
BMW acquires Alpina from founding Bovensiepen family, current cooperation agreement till 2025 stays
The BMW Group has announced that Alpina is now part of the company, having acquired the storied Buchloe-based outfit (unlike other tuners, Alpina is actually classified as a car manufacturer) from the …
2023 Acura Integra debuts – upmarket Honda Civic fastback with 200 hp, CVT, 6-speed manual; fr RM126k
This is it, the all-new Acura Integra. The return of the iconic nameplate was first announced last August and was later followed by a prototype a few months later. Now, the luxury …
Lotus Type 132 SUV – exterior seen in patent images
Lotus has predominantly been known for its two-door sports cars, though this year marks a first for the British sports car maker as it will be launching its first-ever SUV, currently codenamed …
Volkswagen ID. Buzz debuts – Two versions, 204 PS, 77 kW battery; DC fast charging up to 170 kW
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has now officially made its debut - the present-day reincarnation of the Microbus has premiered in two versions. The first is a five-seater passenger model, while the second …
2022 Honda Civic e:HEV to be launched in Thailand soon with Accord Hybrid’s 2.0 litre powertrain
During the unveiling of the new Civic Hatchback in Japan last June, Honda announced that it would introduce the e:HEV hybrid version of the car this year. Although the global reveal hasn't …
Nickel prices surge in Ukraine war, thwarts EV growth
The price of nickel has doubled to over US$100,000 (RM418k) per tonne as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, CNBC reports. Russia is a key supplier of the rare earth metal, …
Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster debuts in GT7 – 0-96 km/h under 2 seconds, Vmax of over 320 km/h
Jaguar has just taken the veils off its third virtual gaming sports car – the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster. It's a single-seater race car that uses the original Vision Gran Turismo …
Renault Austral debuts – Kadjar succesor gets 1.2L full- and mild-hybrid, 1.3L mild-hybrid; Level 2 ADAS
Following its most recent teaser last month, Renault has unveiled the Austral, its C-segment SUV replacement for the Kadjar that was launched in 2015 and given a facelift four years ago. Built …
2022 Volkswagen Virtus facelift debuts in India – new styling; 1.0L and 1.5L TSI engines; 6MT, 6AT and 7DCT
The Volkswagen Virtus facelift has made its global debut in India, just over four years after the sedan was revealed in 2017. Replacing the aging Vento in the local line-up, the Virtus …
2022 Mazda CX-60 debuts – brand’s first PHEV with 327 PS, 63 km EV range; six-cylinder engines later
After the CX-50, Mazda is continuing its SUV onslaught by introducing the all-new CX-60 in Europe. This is an important model for the Japanese carmaker, as it represents plenty of firsts and …
MINI Cooper Pat Moss Edition debuts on International Women’s Day – celebrates iconic female racing driver
In conjunction with International Women's Day, MINI unveiled the Pat Moss Edition for the MINI 3-Door and 5-Door as a tribute to the late race car driver. Born Patricia Ann Moss-Carlsson, she …
Volkswagen ID. Buzz – vegan materials for interior
Volkswagen continues to tease the forthcoming ID. Buzz, which is set to make its debut just around the corner. The German manufacturer has revealed that the all-electric, modern-day version of the Microbus …
