Lotus Emira GT4 race car revealed – 2022 track debut
Lotus has revealed a new competition-spec GT4 challenger based on the Emira sports car, which debut in July. Almost all modern Lotus road cars have had race-ready siblings, so it was just …
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China carmakers excel in Euro NCAP crash safety test
Lynk & Co and Nio have proved that China-made cars are truly capable of competing at the world level. This follows the top ratings the Lynk & Co 01 and Nio ES8 …
Honda to start testing self-driving car service in Japan
Honda has just announced that it will be starting a trial programme for autonomous vehicles in Japan, which will take place in Utsunomiya City and Haga Town in the Tochigi Prefecture. The …
Continental Conti GreenConcept tyre debuts in Munich – uses over 50% sustainable materials, retreadable
Continental has unveiled the Conti GreenConcept at this year’s IAA Mobility (also known as the Munich Motor Show), which is a conceptual study that leverages both current and emerging technologies when it …
Computer chip shortage could extend through 2023
The semiconductor chip shortage that has put a pinch on the global automotive industry as well as others could stretch until 2023 before it is fully resolved, automaker executives said at the …
2022 Subaru BRZ 2.4L priced from RM119k in Australia
Subaru Australia has announced the pricing for the all-new BRZ ahead of its launch in the first quarter of 2022. Two variants will be available, starting with the BRZ at AUD$38,990 (RM119k) …
Mercedes-Benz EQC Sedan not coming until at least 2024 with MMA platform – no fully electric W206
The Mercedes-Benz EQ line-up of electric vehicles has grown to be a pretty comprehensive one, with the EQS leading the charge, joined by the EQE only recently. Both EVs are underpinned by …
Obrist HyperHybrid – range-extended electric vehicle powertrain shown with engine “smoother than V12”
We all know that the future is very much electric. With ever larger batteries and faster charging technologies, range anxiety is becoming less and less of an issue. But long-range electric vehicles …
Toyota to invest RM58b in electric vehicle battery tech
The 2021 Toyota Prius c/Aqua employs a new bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery Toyota has announced in a media briefing its plans for significant investment into the development of battery technologies before the …
Microlino 2.0 debuts in production form – BMW Isetta-inspired EV city car with up to 26 PS, 230 km range
Micro Mobility Systems has chosen this year’s IAA Mobility event (also known as the Munich Motor Show) to present the production version of the Microlino 2.0. This comes several months after the …
2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Modellista edition launched in Thailand – 250 units only, 1.8 Hybrid, from RM144k
Toyota has launched the new Corolla Cross Modellista edition in Thailand. The sporty kit is exclusively available for the 1.8 Hybrid Premium and 1.8 Hybrid Premium Safety models, with availability limited to …
Apple Car – Tech giant in talks with Toyota, Korean battery suppliers for production to commence 2024
It appears that the Apple Car is making headway, as Apple representatives have reportedly been in talks with Toyota in order to finally move forward towards production, according to Digi Times Asia. …
Italy seeks ICE lifeline for low-volume manufacturers
Amidst a looming ban across Europe on new vehicles with internal combustion engines, Italy hopes to stave off the blanket ruling as its government is in talks with the European Union in …
Porsche Mission R – 1,088 PS twin-motor concept with natural fibre bodywork hints at GT racing future
Here's a glimpse into the future of Porsche GT-class racing. Enter the Porsche Mission R, a dual-motor, fully electric race car concept that produces a peak output of 1,088 PS in qualifying …
BMW i Vision AMBY, no electric bicycle, it’s a pedalec
Wanting to take to concept of the electric bicycle (e-bike) into a high tech future, BMW i Vision presents the Amby, or "adaptive mobility". BMW says this is a high-speed pedelec designed …
Volkswagen ID. Life concept debuts – entry-level EV with video game console, mini projector; sub-RM100k!
Say hello to the Volkswagen ID. Life, a fully electric entry-level city car that was unveiled for the first time at the IAA Mobility 2021 show in Munich. Besides being a car, …
BMW i Vision Circular revealed in Munich – fully recycled and recyclable electric city car for 2040
While Mercedes-Benz was busy revealing five production and near-production electric vehicles at the ongoing Munich Motor Show, BMW's attention at its home expo was placed firmly in the far future. The company …
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric – up to 470 km range; Android Automotive OS, 26 driver assist functions
Launched at the start the Munich Motor Show this week, the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric debuts as the French automaker's second fully electric model after the Zoe. Here, the EV Megane is …
Ex-Bentley design director Stefan Sielaff appointed as Geely’s VP of global design, succeeds Peter Horbury
It's official. Stefan Sielaff has assumed the role of Geely Auto Group's vice president of global design. Sielaff succeeds Peter Horbury, who will go on to be the senior vice president of …
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQG debuts – previews an all-electric G-Class; 4 electric motors, 2-speed gearbox
Joining the many world premieres by Mercedes-Benz at IAA Mobility 2021 (aka the Munich Motor Show) is the Concept EQG, but before we proceed further, a little backstory. When the second-generation G-Class …
