Cupra Formentor by ABT Sportsline – 370 PS, 450 Nm!
ABT Sportsline was quick with this one, getting to work with the all-new Cupra Formentor which made its debut in March 2020. This particular variant was based on the range-topping VZ 2.0 …
VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz EQS teased yet again – new Eco-Assist, torque shifting functions demonstrated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhUTVtUAml8 Mercedes-Benz is continuing the slow tease of the new EQS ahead of its world premiere this year. In the first instalment of what appears to be a multi-part video series, Stuttgart …
2021 DS7 Crossback Louvre in the UK – from RM258k
DS Automobiles has introduced the limited edition DS 7 Crossback Louvre in the UK, one conceived in collaboration with Le Louvre museum in Paris. Priced from £46,530 (RM258k), the stylish crossover will …
S.Korea giving up to RM70k subsidy for EV purchase
It really pays to go green in South Korea. The home country of Hyundai and Kia will offer up to 19 million won in subsidies to those who buy an electric car …
2021 Abarth 595 revealed with subtle styling tweaks
Abarth has given the Fiat 500-based 595 an update for the 2021 model year, with four trim levels of the hot hatch being offered to customers. These include a base option that …
Hurtan Grand Albaycin unveiled – Mazda MX-5-based roadster, 2.0L and 1.5L engines; limited to 30 units
Following the release of spy images of both soft-top and hard top versions, Spanish coachbuilder Hurtan has officially revealed the Grand Albaycin, a Mazda MX-5-based roadster that has been given a retro …
Lotus will debut a new sports car in mid-2021 – report
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Lotus will unveil a new sports car this summer (mid-2021), which it hopes will widen the brand’s appeal globally. In an interview with the …
BMW to simplify vehicle portfolio as it focuses on EVs
Variety may be the spice of life, but not when the bottom line has to be considered. The days of a multitude of body-style variations spawning from a model type as well …
VW Group 2020 operating profit halved to RM49.3 bil
The Volkswagen Group revealed in a statement that its operating profit for 2020 before special items (related to the Dieselgate scandal) was about 10 billion euros (RM49.3 billion), which is nearly half …
Sony Vision-S won’t be built for consumers – report
Electronics stalwart Sony has no plans to put its Vision-S electric vehicle concept on sale or even into mass-production, it has told Car and Driver, despite the car appearing to be very …
Subaru’s UK sales fell 68% in 2020, sold below 1k cars – new boss describes performance as ’embarrassing’
With just 951 cars sold, Subaru's sales in the UK fell by 68% year-on-year in 2020, a performance its country boss described as 'ridiculous' and 'embarrassing'. The brand did just below 3,000 …
MINI Yours Customised service has been discontinued
Back in December 2017, MINI introduced its Yours Customised service, which allowed customers to select, design and order selected parts to personalise their cars. By using 3D printing and laser lettering, bespoke …
BMW i4 teaser takes jab at Tesla, saying “simply accelerating fast in a straight line is not enough”
The BMW i4 is set to be revealed in just "a few months," according to Munich. The company has released yet another teaser of its electric four-door coupé, this time announcing a …
Tesla’s Autopilot won’t reach fully autonomy – Waymo
In an interview with Germany’s Manager Magazin, Waymo CEO John Krafcik has said that Tesla’s approach with its Autopilot system is not the right approach to achieve a fully autonomous vehicle. “It …
2021 Peugeot 508 PSE launched in Germany – priced from RM328k, costs almost as much as the BMW 545e
The 2021 Peugeot 508 PSE has officially been launched in Germany. Pricing for the sedan model starts from €66,640 (RM328k), whereas the wagon version starts from €67,940 (RM334.5k). That means the Peugeot …
VinFast VF31, VF32, VF33 revealed – Vietnamese electric SUVs with Level 4 autonomous driving
Just three years after it made its debut, Vietnamese carmaker VinFast is pushing forward with the unveiling of three new electric SUV models. The VF31, VF32 and VF33 are designed to compete …
Ford to recall 3m cars worldwide for Takata airbags
After the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ordered Ford to issue a recall for Takata driver-side airbag inflators on Tuesday, rejecting the carmaker's 2017 petition to avoid the inconvenience, Ford …
Audi e-tron GT to make its official debut on February 9
Audi has officially confirmed that the e-tron GT will finally make its global debut on February 9, 2020, with Marc Lichte, head of Audi Design, confirming the matter in an interview. We’ve …
2021 Lexus LS 500 facelift in Australia – from RM613k
The 2021 Lexus LS facelift range has just been launched in Australia. Four variants form the line-up - the LS 500 F Sport and LS 500h F Sport both go for AUD$195,953 …
Italdesign teases gullwing concept; full-EV DeLorean?
There are few movie cars more recognisable than this one, possibly - the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 that starred in Back To The Future could have passed for a spaceship at the time, …
