SPYSHOTS: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on test
With the W213-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift having made its debut in March 2020 - and in Malaysia last July - public road testing of the full-model change that is the forthcoming W214 …
Nissan Silvia to reportedly return as an EV in 2025
According to Japan’s Best Car Web, Nissan is reportedly looking bring back the Silvia nameplate in 2025 as part of a project called the “Pure EV Silvia Revival.” While Nissan has yet …
2022 Ford Ranger Raptor R rumoured to get V8 lump!
The newly unveiled 2022 Ford Ranger line-up is currently crowned by the Wildtrak, which is powered by a 3.0 litre V6 turbodiesel plucked from the F-150. It makes sense, then, for the …
2022 Citroën C5 Aircross facelift – five-seater SUV receives restyled exterior, updated infotainment
The Citroën C5 Aircross has received a facelift for 2022, almost five years on from the debut of the pre-facelift model, with styling and equipment updates. For this facelifted version, key changes …
Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV teased in fresh new sketches
Skoda first teased the Enyaq Coupe iV in December last year and is now following up with official sketches ahead of a planned debut at the end of this month. The upcoming …
2022 Mitsubishi Xpander – facelifted MPV launching in Thailand soon; new CVT, e-parking brake, 8″ display
The facelifted Mitsubishi Xpander will be making its debut in Thailand soon, a few months after the refreshed MPV was shown at the 2021 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). According to …
Honda Civic wins 2022 North American Car of the Year – Ford Bronco and Maverick also receive honours
The 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award winners were announced recently at a joint press conference in Detroit. This comes following three rounds of independently …
Mazda rotary hybrid powertrain seen in patent filing
Mazda has previously filed patents for a rear-wheel drive sports car chassis, and even though the natural choice of powertrain would be an inline-six internal combustion engine that has been reported to …
Mitsubishi Vision Ralliart Concept to debut at 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon alongside outdoor-themed concepts
Mitsubishi has announced its line-up for the upcoming 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon scheduled to take place this weekend from January 14. The Japanese carmaker will have no less than seven models on …
SsangYong sold to Korean consortium led by Edison Motors for RM1.07 billion – turnaround in 3-5 years
Troubled carmaker SsangYong Motor has been acquired by a South Korean consortium led by Edison Motors in deal reported by Yonhap to be worth 304.8 billion won (around RM1.07 billion or USD255 …
Toyota to refurbish customer cars in Japan with Kinto Factory – refinish and improve safety of older vehicles
Ever wished you had bought your car later whenever a facelift of that model rolled around? Do you love your car so much you want to keep it forever, but in a …
Rolls-Royce delivered 5,586 cars in 2021 – 49% on-year growth, best ever results; orders stacked till late 2022
Sales of luxury goods have reached unprecedented heights in the pandemic era, and what Rolls-Royce has achieved is indisputable proof. In 2021, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars delivered 5,586 vehicles, the highest ever annual …
2022 Mazda 2 in Thailand – 1.3L petrol, 1.5L diesel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; from RM68k
Pricing for the 2022 Mazda 2 sedan and hatchback has been revealed, with four petrol variants and one diesel variant on offer for this model year. Along with the release of prices, …
Maserati to compete in Formula E from 2023
Maserati has announced that it will compete in the FIA Formula E World Championship starting from 2023, making it the first Italian brand to do so. The automaker said the decision to …
Hyundai launches new “Continue” global CSV project
Hyundai Motor Company (HMG) has introduced the “Continue” project, which serves to demonstrate its commitment towards a sustainable future. This will encompass all of the company’s global CSV (creating shared value) activities, …
Volvo will retain sedans, wagons in its model line-up
In 2021, Volvo Cars’ global sales totalled 698,693 cars, which is 5.6% more than what it achieved a year prior. According to the Swedish carmaker, the XC60 continued to be its best-selling …
Volkswagen Passat sedan now discontinued in the UK
Volkswagen has ended the production of the B8.5 Passat sedan in the UK, choosing instead to focus on the more popular Passat Variant (estate version) and Arteon models, Autocar reports. Production of …
Lotus delivered 1,710 cars globally in 2021 – best result in a decade; Elise best-seller; US the top market
Lotus Cars has announced its best sales results since 2011, delivering 1,710 cars globally last year for an increase of 24% from the 1,378 units it sold in 2020. According to the …
2022 Honda StepWGN MPV revealed – no more Waku Waku Gate; petrol and e:HEV variants to be offered
We all know Japan is home to the weird and wonderful, and there's little weirder or more wonderful than Honda's quirky StepWGN MPV. For its sixth generation, however, the Step WGN (yes, …
Toyota is the world’s most searched car brand for the second year running – BMW 2nd place, Mercedes 3rd
It's a good time to be with Toyota. First, it overtook General Motors to be the bestselling automaker in the US in 90 years, then showed its total dominance in markets such …
