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 …
Lexus RZ 450e EV officially revealed – 71.4 kWh battery, twin-motor, up to 450 km range, yoke steering
Lexus has released official details and a huge gallery of the new Lexus RZ, the premium brand's first global fully-electric model. We've seen bits of the electric SUV before, and a few …
2023 BMW i7 – first all-electric 7 Series; xDrive60 with 544 PS, 745 Nm, 625 km EV range, 101.7-kWh battery
BMW has already announced its commitment to electric vehicles, as exemplified by the introduction of the iX, i4 and iX3. With the debut of the all-new, seventh-generation G70 7 Series, the German …
Fast X: Vin Diesel announces Fast & Furious 10 title – grand finale split into two parts, first one airs May 2023
Mark Sinclair, known professionally as Vin Diesel, has taken to his Instagram account to share the official title for the latest Fast instalment - Fast X. Production for the 11th Fast film …
2019 Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle recalled in United States for fuel leak, potential fire risk
Hyundai has recalled 54 units of the 2019 Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle for a possible fuel leak, with 54 affected vehicles from production dates ranging from August 10 to December 17, 2018, …
BMW says Tesla’s reign over the EV market is “over”
According to a report by Automotive News, BMW Group is confident that Tesla’s reign over the electric vehicle market is over. The German carmaker has invested heavily into electrification, and its latest …
Audi urbanspere concept – four-seater luxury electric MPV for China with 401 PS, 650 Nm, 750 km of range
Eight months after the debut of its skysphere concept, Audi has completed the "sphere" trifecta of electric show cars with the unveiling of the urbansphere concept. As with the previous two (which …
Go by City Energy EV charging network launched – Singapore-Malaysia connectivity from Johor to Penang
Singaporean energy firm City Energy has launched its cross-border EV charging network under its subsidiary, Go by City Energy in partnership with Malaysian company EV Connection (EVC) that will join the city-state …
Volvo invests in ‘extreme-fast charging’ EV battery company StoreDot – 160 km range from 5 mins charge
Volvo Cars has made an investment in StoreDot, a company developing 'extreme-fast charging battery technology' for EVs. The undisclosed sum investment in the Israeli company was made through the Volvo Cars Tech …
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV debuts – 3-row EV with up to 660 km range, 544 PS, 858 Nm; MBUX Hyperscreen
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the all-new EQS SUV, the third model to be based on its dedicated electric platform called EVA (Electric Vehicle Architecture) after the EQE and the EQS. Set to go …
2022 Aznom Palladium – Ram-based super limo now with 6.4L biturbo V8, 862 PS, 1,050 Nm, 0-100 in 4 sec!
Remember the Aznom Palladium from 2020? It's an Italian-made hyper luxury limousine that is built on the bones of the Ram 1500 Limited pick-up truck, but that's pretty much where the similarities …
Singapore expects to cut VEP waiting time to 3 weeks
Ever since the Malaysian-Singapore border reopened to road vehicles on April 1, there have been widespread reports of ballooning waiting times for Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) approvals for Malaysians to enter our …
Samsung Digital Key now supported by more Genesis, Kia and BMW models in South Korea – phone unlock
Samsung previously announced support for Digital Key when it launched the Galaxy S21 series last year, which relied on ultra-wideband (UWB) and near-field communication (NFC) chips to unlock a vehicle securely and …
Lexus RZ450e – TVC images show two-tone livery
First shown in full towards the end of last year, the Lexuz RZ 450e has now been sighted in a TV spot, wearing a two-tone exterior paintwork ahead of its debut that …
2022 Lexus LX flagship SUV launched in Australia – LX 500d, LX 600, ultra luxe 4-seater on offer; from RM466k
The big daddy Lexus LX, unveiled globally for the first time in October 2021, has officially gone on sale in Australia. The fourth-generation J310 model is available in five flavours, and can …
Germany plans to remove subsidies for PHEVs sooner – proposal includes reducing incentives for EV buyers
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Germany's economy ministry wants to end subsidies for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) earlier than planned at the end of this year and reduce a …
BMW: Don’t be too dependent on EVs, ICE still has life
Many automakers are currently aboard the hype train that is electric vehicles, but BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has warned against becoming too dependent on EVs in selected markets. He told Reuters there …
Genesis X Speedium Coupe – evolved electric concept makes New York debut, heralds new premium EVs
Remember that stunning Genesis X Concept from just over a year ago? You're looking at a new version of the car, the X Speedium Coupe, which was revealed at the ongoing New …
Chery Arrizo 8 revealed – Toyota Camry, Honda Accord rival; turbo 1.6L and 2.0L with up to 254 PS, 7DCT
Chery has released the first images of the new Arrizo 8, a D-segment sedan that will take on the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Kia K5. In China, the carmaker’s crossovers and …
Toyota bZ4x EV claimed to have world-leading battery capacity retention of 90% after 10 years of usage
Toyota's first ever mass-market electric vehicle, the bZ4X, is set to be launched in Japan on May 12, and as reported earlier, will only be available via leasing through the automaker's Kinto …
