Geely in talks to acquire smartphone maker Meizu
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) is reportedly planning to buy Chinese smartphone maker Meizu Technology in a bid to expand its footprint in mobile devices as well as accelerate the development of …
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 introduced – Dual Sport Tread Design, better long-lasting performance; 17-20″ sizes
Michelin has apparently introduced the Pilot Sport 5, which succeeds the well-known and popular Pilot Sport 4. According to the French tyre manufacturer, the fifth generation of its Pilot Sport Series offers …
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor spotted testing in Thailand!
A prototype of the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has just been sighted in Thailand, ahead of the market debut of the all-new pick-up truck. This Ford Performance version is obviously skinned with …
Maple Leaf 60S electric sedan to debut in February – 136 hp/230 Nm, 60-second battery swap, 415 km range
A joint venture between Geely and electric scooter maker Lifan has yielded the Maple Leaf 60S, an electric sedan that offers its users the option of swapping its battery for the fully …
Foxconn inks EV partnership with Indonesia – to develop battery manufacturing network and vehicles
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, is set to make another push into electrification in the ASEAN region, this time in Indonesia. The company announced that it …
Lamborghini bids farewell to pure combustion engine, to go hybrid or fully electric from 2023 – Winkelmann
Lamborghini, one of the most emotive automotive brands around, has announced that 2022 will be the final year it offers pure combustion-engined cars. In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said: …
Geely, Renault pair up for new vehicles based on CMA platform – production starts in 2024 for local, exports
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) and Renault Group have signed an agreement to launch an all-new vehicle line-up for the South Korean market. As part of the deal, Geely will license architecture …
Geely group sales exceed 2.2m units in 2021, up 5%
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has announced that aggregate sales across its automotive brands – Geely Auto, Geometry, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Volvo Cars, Proton, Lotus, LEVC and Farizon Commercial Vehicle – …
Toyota Corolla Altis GR Sport revised in Thailand – new look, hybrid variant, standard Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Motor Thailand has introduced a new version of the Corolla Altis GR Sport, which has been redesigned and now takes after the Taiwanese model – in a similar fashion to the …
2022 Toyota GR Corolla to get automatic option: report
The Toyota GR Corolla drip feed of information continues, after a string of teasers including an initial spot-the-clues image, a second, slightly closer view and a view into its driver's footwell just …
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 now has a four-year wait list
Introduced in June last year, the latest Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series has proven to be incredibly popular among car buyers, with demand outweighing supply considerably. With orders pouring in at likely …
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo – wagon model range expanded; from RWD base model to 761 PS Turbo S
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo range has grown, previously starting with the GTS that is also offered in fastback sedan guise, and now features five variants covering the gamut of powertrain choices …
Toyota cuts February 2022 production by 150,000 units
The semiconductor chip shortage continues to be an issue affecting carmakers, as Toyota has recently announced it will reduce its global production plan in February 2022 by around 150,000 units. The carmaker …
Honda signs joint development deal with EV battery R&D firm SES – focus on lithium-metal batteries
Honda has announced that it signed a joint development agreement in December last year with SES Holdings, a Boston-based electric vehicle battery research and development company. The deal will see both companies …
Proton X70 now CKD in Pakistan, costs RM2,375 less
Proton Pakistan, operated by Al-Haj Automotive, has just conducted a line-off ceremony to mark the rollout of the first locally-assembled Proton X70 from its plant in Karachi. The X70 is dubbed "the …
MG ZS EV facelift launching in Thailand in March: new look and up to 440 km range from 72.6 kWh battery
Launched in Thailand back in 2019, the MG ZS EV is set to receive a facelift in the Land of Smiles in March, according to Headlight Magazine. The electric B-segment SUV gets …
2022 Kia Niro – 1.6L hybrid with 141 PS, 4.8 l/100 km; Digital Key 2 Touch, Car to Home IoT device control
Kia has released more details on the 2022 Niro, its second-generation crossover that is offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. The Korean brand has now revealed that the hybrid …
Indian government proposes six airbags be made mandatory for all new cars sold from October 2022
India's minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has proposed that six airbags be made compulsory for private vehicles carrying up to eight passengers (M1 category) from October this year, The …
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Singapore – C180, C200 with 1.5L mild hybrid turbo, from RM794k
European-market W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class The W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been launched in Singapore, and the fifth-generation sedan arrives in the city-state in two variants - the C 180 AMG Line at S$255,888 …
Toyota Hilux wins 2022 Dakar Rally with Al-Attiyah
The Toyota Hilux is now a two-time Dakar Rally winner, with Nasser Al-Attiyah clinching overall victory in a GR DKR Hilux T1+ for the works Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa team. The …
