Tesla to pay China RM1.33 billion a year for factory site
Tesla has agreed to pay China 2.23 billion yuan (RM1.33 billion) in annual tax as part of a deal with local authorities to build its Gigafactory on the outskirts of Shanghai, Automotive …
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Proton X70 launched in Brunei – pricing from RM98k
The Proton X70 has been launched in Brunei, with distribution of the SUV model handled by PAD Motors. Our Borneo neighbour is the first export market for the X70, and customers there …
Kia Stinger GT420 is a one-off 428 hp, 560 Nm beast
Sometimes, Kia takes its 'Power to Surprise' tagline a tad too seriously. Not that it's a bad thing, because once in a while, you get a one-off car like this. Meet the …
Tesla pick-up to be unveiled in three months – Musk
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has taken to his favourite medium, Twitter, to reveal that the brand's all-electric pick-up truck will be making its global reveal in two to three months' time. …
European customers to get China-made Volvo XC60
It may be 'Made by Sweden', but the Volvo XC60 will be made in China for European consumption. Volvo has announced the start of exports of the SUV from China to Europe, …
All-electric Porsche Taycan tipped to outsell iconic 911
The iconic Porsche 911, which has shaped the brand's luxury appeal for decades, could soon be eclipsed by the all-electric Taycan in terms of deliveries, Automotive News reports. Currently, Porsche has amassed …
992 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera Cabriolet debut
The 992 Porsche 911 range has been expanded with the introduction of the base Carrera model, which is offered as a coupe and cabriolet. For now, both are offered with rear-wheel drive …
Tan Chong Motor inks MoU with Chinese automaker SAIC to explore business cooperation in Vietnam
Tan Chong Motor Holdings has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China automaker SAIC Motor to explore cooperation in the assembly, sales, import and distribution of motor vehicles in Vietnam, The …
Pagani Huayra BC Roadster teased ahead of unveiling
Pagani has teased a roadster version of the Huayra BC, which has been seen testing as early as last year. The photo posted on its social media page doesn’t reveal much of …
Audi A1 citycarver shown: SUV look, raised ride height
Audi has among the broadest of lineups when it comes to premium SUVS, ranging from the petite Q2 to the massive coupé-style Q8. But even Ingolstadt believes those crossovers aren't enough to …
New Mercedes-AMG C63 to get AWD with Drift mode?
The next-generation W206 Mercedes-AMG C 63 is tipped to get an all-wheel drive system system as standard, marking the end of the high-performance, rear-wheel drive compact executive sedan model. However, Top Gear …
Lamborghini Aventador replacement set for Frankfurt
Lamborghini is among the last of the supercar manufacturers to have held on to using naturally aspirated V12 engines, namely in the Aventador. The Italian firm's mid-engined flagship is due for a …
Porsche sales up for 1H 2019 – Macan is best-seller
Porsche’s sales have been on the rise this year, delivering 133,484 vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2019 - a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. The Macan …
Bentley won’t add another SUV to its line-up, for now
Despite the huge success of the Bentley Bentayga, the 100-year-old British automaker will not be adding another SUV to its line-up anytime soon, CarSales reports. There will not be a Bentayga coupe, …
Toyota GR Supra to get 4 years’ free Apple CarPlay
With all this talk of BMW moving to a subscription plan for Apple CarPlay, there were bound to be people who would wonder if the Toyota GR Supra, which is based on …
Sumitomo unveils electricity harvester tech concept
Here's a different take on electrification. Sumitomo Rubber Industries has teamed up with Kansai University to develop a method of harvesting electricity from the rotation of a tyre. The harvester gets its …
Blaupunkt introduces retro radio with Bluetooth, DAB
If you're as fastidious as I am, you'll find that sourcing a decent head unit for an older vehicle is quite a pain in the proverbial. The original radio won't last forever, …
Hyundai, Kia to create new pick-up truck to rival Hilux?
It appears that Kia has commenced development of a brand new range of light pick-up trucks to rival the likes of the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton, CarAdvice reports. The …
Next BMW M3, M4 to be available as manuals – report
BMW M, the German automaker's division responsible for the marque's high-performance models has revealed that it will continue to make manual transmissions available for its forthcoming M3 and M4, BMW Blog reported. …
Toyota invests RM2.47 bil in China’s e-hailing firm DiDi
Toyota has announced that it will invest US$600 million (RM2.47 billion) in China's ride-hailing giant DiDi Chuxing. The two companies will also use part of the cash injection to form a joint …
