Man who paid RM8.67 mil for first A90 Supra collects it
The first 2020 Toyota GR Supra to roll off the production line, "Global #1," has been delivered to its owner at Toyota USA's Plano headquarters last week. Toyota dealer John Staluppi paid …
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BMW M Performance wheels, exterior, interior trim for G21 3 Series Touring, 8 Series Gran Coupe, F48 X1
Fancy some of Munich's latest, but even more sportiness is desired? BMW has released a range of M Performance parts for not one, but three models - the G21 3 Series Touring, …
Perodua begins sales in the Seychelles with the Axia – four variants, priced from RM71,500 to RM88,300
Perodua has announced it has begun exports to another new market, the brand making its debut in the Seychelles with the official introduction of the Axia in the capital, Victoria, yesterday. The …
Apple acquires autonomous shuttle firm – report
Tech giant Apple confirmed to Reuters that it has acquired self-driving shuttle company, Drive.ai as the former continues to scoop up autonomous vehicle expertise for the development of its own self-driving vehicles. …
Proton Iriz R5 FIA-homologated for Goodwood 2019
British motorsport firm Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) will be showcasing the newly homologated Proton Iriz R5 rally car at the forthcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 4-7) in its first public appearance …
Evo coming back? Mitsubishi could revive Lancer Evolution with Renault Megane RS engine – report
Mitsubishi has plans to revive a nameplate that's feared, revered and loved by many - the Lancer Evolution - according to Autocar, citing Japanese-based sources. The plan, which will extend the legacy …
Hyundai to build pure EV SUV prototype – report
Hyundai Kona Electric pictured; the forthcoming full-electric SUV will be on an EV-specific platform. Hyundai has commenced production of a fully electric compact SUV prototype, Business Korea reports. This will be built …
Kia XCeed revealed, sporty compact C-SUV alternative
Kia has officially revealed the Kia XCeed, bits of which were teased previously. Part of the European C-segment Kia Ceed range that includes the Ceed five-door hatchback, Ceed Sportswagon and ProCeed five-door …
Nissan says no quick fix to improvement with Renault, states that inequality could derail the partnership
The fissures in the Renault and Nissan alliance brought about by the failed merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) may take a long while to heal, and it doesn't look like a …
Audi Q7 facelift – improved dynamics, Q8 dashboard
The Audi Q7, which has been around as the current Typ 4M since 2015, has received a fairly big facelift. This update brings the big SUV in line with the rest of …
Audi SQ8 unveiled – 435 hp; 900 Nm from 1,000 rpm
The Audi SQ8 has arrived, adding a performance variant to the mainstream Q8 line. This follows the SQ7 in employing a diesel powertrain for a higher-performance version, here featuring a 4.0 litre …
BMW plug-in hybrids to auto-switch to electric mode in emissions-free zones – feature will debut next year
Here's another tidbit from BMW's #NextGen showcase in Munich. The carmaker will launch a new function in its plug-in hybrid models that will automatically detect emissions-free zones switch and auto switch to …
BMW Power BEV – sub three-second, 710 hp all-electric experimental unit hidden under a 5 Series shell
The #NextGen showcase in Munich isn't all about tech placed under fresh, sharp profiles like the Vision M Next. There are also familiar shapes like this 5 Series, although this is no …
BMW Vision M Next previews M1 supercar’s successor – a dedicated 600 hp, carbon-bodied plug-in hybrid
In future, drivers will be able to choose whether they wish to be driven or do the driving themselves. The BMW Vision M Next is for the latter group, a foretaste of …
BMW speeds up its electromobility roadmap by two years – 25 model line-up to now be ready by 2023
In 2017, BMW revealed its electrification roadmap, in which it outlined plans to have 25 new electrified models out by 2025. This timeframe has been ramped up, with Munich now announcing that …
Geely Boyue Pro revealed – SUV gets a major styling update; new GKUI 19 infotainment system; 1.5L turbo
The Geely Boyue - the base for the Proton X70 - looks set to receive another facelift in China, albeit a more major one. Called the Geely Boyue Pro, the revisions involve …
Volkswagen tests Level 4 self-driving in Hamburg
A while ago, the research arm at Volkswagen Group began testing of its automated vehicles in urban traffic in Hamburg, the first time the automaker has conducted testing of Level 4 autonomous …
Next Land Rover Defender exterior leaked online
It appears that a digital rendition of the next-generation Land Rover Defender has been revealed within the forthcoming SUV's instrument display. Posted in various Land Rover discussion boards and picked up by …
Thai BMW PHEV battery production starts next month
BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles assembled in Thailand will soon get PHEV batteries from a local source. The premium carmaker's supplier Draexlmaier will start high-voltage battery production in July, in a Rayong factory …
Mercedes-Benz to recall ’12-’15 GLK 220 CDI – report
Daimler has been required by the German transport ministry to recall 60,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Germany following the the discovery of 'software aimed at distorting emissions tests', Automotive News Europe quoted Bild …
