Next Mazda 2 based on Toyota Yaris Hybrid – report
A version of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid could serve as the basis for the next-generation Mazda 2, reports Autocar. The forthcoming hatchback could be part of Mazda's plan to offer an "OEM-supplied …
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Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series – behind the scenes video of new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record
https://youtu.be/LBrB7rZq9wk Earlier in November, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series secured the title of the fastest production car to lap the Nürburgring after setting an impressive time of 6:43.616. With the record secured, …
Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid plug-in hybrid launched
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon facelift that surfaced in June now has a plug-in hybrid variant. The Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid, also available in Shooting Brake form, has been launched in its home market. …
VW to work on MEB-Lite platform for affordable EVs?
Volkswagen CEO Ralf Brandstätter has announced that the company is committed to producing a small ID-branded electric vehicle for the masses, with an attractive starting price of £17,800 (RM97k). Brandstätter told Autocar …
2021 Nissan Navara facelift Thai specs – 2.3L single- and twin-turbo diesels debut in ASEAN; AEB available
Weeks after unveiling the facelifted Navara, Nissan has released full specifications for the Thai market. The big news is that the refreshed pick-up truck has finally received the more advanced 2.3 litre …
Toyota GR Yaris Rallye set for Australia, from RM168k
Australia is definitely shaping up to be a significant hub of activity for the Toyota GR Yaris. In September, Toyota Australia announced that the first 1,000 units of the standard model were …
DS9 sedan goes on sale in Europe – from RM231,641
DS Automobiles' flagship sedan, the DS9 has now gone on sale in Europe, following its debut early this year in February. The DS9 is built upon the company's EMP2 V2.3 platform, making …
Suzuki Jimny with G-Class conversion kit takes on the Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4² – look at the size difference!
https://youtu.be/vjIqa0fzvlg Since its debut, the Suzuki Jimny has received its fair share of styling kits that transform the pint-sized off-roader into something that sort of resembles the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. We’ve seen plenty …
2021 Dakar Rally races round the Arabian Peninsula
In a 14-day epic, the 2021 Dakar Rally will be making a giant loop around Saudi Arabia, covering a total racing distance of 7,646 kilometres with 4,767 of that mileage being a …
Geely has sold 10 million cars, reaches milestone in 23 years – Emgrand range, Boyue SUV big contributors
Geely passed the 10 million cars sold mark earlier this year, achieving the milestone in just 23 years. Of course, having doorstep access to the world's largest car market and the world's …
2021 Hyundai Elantra open for booking in Malaysia – 1.6L Smartstream engine, IVT; AEB, LKA, BSM, ACC
The seventh-generation CN7 Hyundai Elantra will be launched in Malaysia before the end of 2020, with an estimated price of RM1XX,888. This was revealed by Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM), and interested customers …
Genesis GV70 SUV to be equipped with fingerprint scanner, radar sensor to detect baby’s breathing
Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai, has showcased some of the technologies that will be available on the all-new GV70, which is set to go on sale in Korea next month. The …
2021 Honda City Hatchback with Modulo accessories
The Honda City Hatchback recently made its launch debut in Thailand, where it is available in three variants (S+, SV and RS) priced from 599,000 baht to 749,000 baht (RM80,536 to RM100,703). …
European car sales down by 27% into October 2020, but electrified vehicles gain, courtesy of mild-hybrids
As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, European vehicle registrations into October have dropped by 27% to 9.7 million units compared to the same period last year, and October's 1.13 million …
Audi SQ5 Sportback TDI – same engine, new wrapper
Just a couple of weeks after it pulled the wraps off the facelifted SQ5 TDI, Audi has now revealed the coupé-style Sportback version. This mid-range performance SUV pairs the upgraded engine with …
Daihatsu Rocky gets Modellista bodykit, accessories – will the parts fit our upcoming Perodua D55L SUV?
Modellista is no stranger to those who follow Japanese cars and their mod scene, being Toyota's in-house bodykit and accessories brand. Virtually every new Toyota and Lexus model will come with its …
Lexus UX 300e EV makes first ASEAN launch in Indonesia – up to 300 km range; priced from RM359k
Indonesia has become the first country in the ASEAN region to launch the Lexus UX 300e, which is being priced at 1.245 billion rupiah (RM358,767). The model made its global debut back …
Toyota GR Supra tuned by SARD – 500 PS, 686 Nm!
As far as Japanese tuners go, SARD doesn't quite have the cachet of other Toyota-affiliated companies like TRD and Tom's. But this Aichi-based outfit has a long 48-year history of domestic and …
Toyota GR Yaris AP4 unveiled – to contest 2021 ARC season with TGR Australia, Neal Bates Motorsport
Toyota has unveiled the AP4 rally-specification GR Yaris competition car that will contest the 2021 Australian Rally Championship under Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia, in collaboration with Neal Bates Motorsport (NBM), which is …
Toyota Harrier with Craftech body kit – Urus clone
Earlier this year, we brought you the Albermo XR51 body kit, which allowed Toyota RAV4 owners to make their SUV sort of resemble the mighty Lamborghini Urus. For owners of the Harrier …
