Lamborghini Countach set to return, possibly a hybrid
This year is a rather special one for the Lamborghini Countach, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the model’s introduction as the LP500 concept at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. When …
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2022 Toyota Yaris GR Sport in Indonesia – from RM79k
In case you missed the news, Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) has officially stopped offering TRD Sportivo models in Indonesia, rebranding it entirely to GR Sport. Models from the Agya and Fortuner have …
2022 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport launched in Indonesia; sporty kit for 2.7L petrol and 2.4L diesel – from RM160k
With the announcement of Toyota's new GR Sport line for Indonesia which replaces the TRD Sportivo branding given to sporty, flagship variants in the carmaker's product line-up, the Fortuner is one of …
Audi skysphere concept teased again, debuts Aug 11
Audi's trio of "sphere" concepts is set to be revealed soon, starting with the skysphere concept that will be shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Wednesday, August 11. Ahead of …
Toyota Avanza Veloz GR Limited debuts in Indonesia – only 3,700 units of sporty MPV planned; from RM65k
Toyota Avanza Veloz GR Limited Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) has revealed the new Avanza Veloz GR Limited in Indonesia, which is a new variant of the MPV that is being introduced following …
Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD gets tuned by Novitec
Last year, Novitec released a raft of upgrades and accessories for the Lamborghini Huracan Evo, and this time it is doing the same for the Huracan Evo RWD. These upgrades are said …
2022 Toyota Agya GR Sport in Indonesia, from RM45k
Toyota has officially announced the new GR Sport line-up in Indonesia, which essentially is a rebrand of TRD Sportivo. That means every TRD Sportivo model will henceforth be sold as GR Sport, …
Toyota replaces TRD Sportivo with GR Sport branding for sporty variants in Indonesia, from Agya to Fortuner
We in ASEAN are familiar with the TRD Sportivo name, traditionally given to sporty flagship variants of Toyota models. But with the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brand being phased out in favour …
Toyota GR Supra 35th Anniversary Edition revealed for Japan – two trim levels, 35 units each; lottery system
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Supra nameplate being launched in Japan, and to celebrate the occasion, Toyota has introduced the new GR Supra 35th Anniversary Edition. Before getting into …
Mazda sports coupé structure sighted in patent filings
Mazda appears to be forging ahead with the development of a standalone premium two-seater sports car, according to patent filings from Japan sighted as shown by IP Force Japan. The patent filing …
Volkswagen ID.5 GTX near-production concept to debut at Munich; dual-motor AWD, up to 497 km range
Volkswagen has announced that the all-electric ID.5 GTX coupé-SUV will be making its debut - albeit as a disguised "near-production concept" - at the coming Munich Motor Show this September. Its GTX …
Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt by Radford – boosted 3.5L V6, 500 PS; owners get track day with Jenson Button!
Coachbuilding firm Radford has officially announced its first project post revival - a two-seater sports car called the Type 62-2. Just so you know, Radford was formally founded in 1948, but it …
Geely and Renault sign JV deal – focus on hybrid vehicles; China, South Korea as initial core markets
Geely Holding Group and Renault Group have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a joint venture (JV) between both companies. The cooperation serves to accelerate the latter’s …
2022 Honda Civic launched in Thailand: 178 PS/240 Nm 1.5L VTEC Turbo, standard Sensing, RM122k-RM151k
Four months after the global reveal of the new Honda Civic, the 11th-generation C-segment sedan has been launched in Thailand today. As we've previously reported, there's an all-new design, some new convenience …
Tesla Model 3 in Singapore – vehicle demand outweighs supply; 1,200 orders to 500 available cars
Tesla has been steadily ramping up its market presence in Singapore, and it now appears to have some early numbers to show. According to a Tesla stock investor Sawyer Merritt, the American …
Porsche to auction design sketch as non-fungible token (NFT) in crypto art market pilot project
Have you heard of NFTs? Non-fungible tokens are assets in digital form, designed to show that someone has ownership of a virtual item that is unique and cannot be copied. Like an …
2022 Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 – racer gets updated again
Even though the Acura NSX (we know it as a Honda) will reach the end of its production run in 2022, the sports car will still remain a competitor on the track. …
2022 Honda Civic Hatchback detailed for Japanese market – September 3 launch, RM122k to RM136k
Having debuted in June, the Honda Civic Hatchback will be made available in its home market of Japan starting September 3. Ahead of its on-sale date, Honda has released full details on …
Lexus to launch three EVs through 2025; next-gen RX, GX and LX arriving on new global architecture – report
Lexus is planning a brand-wide refresh of its models that will include the addition of three electric vehicles to its range through 2025, according to Automotive News. In addition to the debuts …
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 debuts – limited-edition customer race car; 30 units only; RM2.6 million
This is the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25, which is a new limited-edition customer race car created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Manthey-Racing this year. Priced at 525,000 euros (around …
