Volkswagen to overhaul entire EV line-up in 2026
Volkswagen will be heavily updating its ID range of electric vehicles in 2026 with a significant upgrade of its MEB architecture the models are based on, Autocar reported. The revision to the …
Ferrari F80 makes ASEAN debut at Universo Ferrari Bangkok – 1,200 PS hypercar on display till Nov 25
Fresh from its reveal last month, the new Ferrari F80 has made its Southeast Asian debut at the ongoing Universo Ferrari Bangkok at UOB Live, Emsphere. The hybrid hypercar, the replacement for …
Hyundai Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV debuts – 800V E-GMP platform, 110 kWh battery; up to 620 km range
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has made its debut, joining the brand's range of battery-electric vehicles in the form of a three-row SUV built on the manufacturer's E-GMP platform for electric vehicles. Externally, …
Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift gets Acceleration Boost in certain markets, 0-100 down from 4.4s to 3.8s
Owners of the Long Range AWD variant of the Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift in Australia and China can now get Acceleration Boost, which brings the 0-100 km/h time down from 4.4 …
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro facelift sold as Tiggo Cross in SA
The Chery Tiggo Cross has been launched in South Africa, among Chery's strongest markets. It's basically the latest Tiggo 4 Pro facelift we saw in China back in April. Bigger grille, vertical …
Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe by end-2027 due to huge losses, disruptive EV shift, rising competition
It’s dire times for Ford in Europe as the automaker has announced it will reduce its European workforce by 4,000 positions by the end of 2027. According to the company, the planned …
Jaguar Design Vision Concept teased, Dec 2 reveal
Having detailed its radical rebranding recently, Jaguar has posted a teaser image of its Design Vision Concept that is set to be revealed at the Miami Art Week on December 2. They …
Stellantis unveils STLA Large – EV-first platform that also supports ICE, hybrid, hydrogen and REEV tech
Stellantis has unveiled the SLTA Frame, which is one of several platforms announced by the company that will underpin future models. As stated in a release, the STLA Frame platform is versatile …
Jaguar rebrands itself for EV-only era, focusing on ‘Exuberant Modernism’ – new logo, visual language
Jaguar has announced an overhaul of its brand image as it marks the start of a new era as an EV-only carmaker, which was heralded by its Reimagine strategy announced way back …
China and EU reach “technical consensus” in reducing or reversing tariffs on China-made EVs, says CCTV
China and the European Union (EU) have reached “technical consensus” following talks aimed at scaling back or reversing tariffs applied to made-in-China electric vehicles (EVs), Bloomberg reports. Citing a posting on a …
Jetour Dashing, 7-seat SUV launched in Indonesia, from RM115k – duo coming to Malaysia in early 2025
The Jetour Dashing and a 7-seat SUV have been officially launched in Indonesia, marking the start of sales for the Chery Group brand in the ASEAN country. This comes after the Jetour …
Ford Ranger Super Duty announced – launching in 2026; developed in Australia, to be built in Thailand
Ford has officially confirmed that it will launch the Ranger Super Duty in 2026, marking the first time the ‘Super Duty’ moniker is used on a model outside the F-Series line-up of …
Acura ADX – posh Honda ZR-V for US with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, CVT standard, optional AWD, from RM156k
Building on the success of the Integra, Acura has revealed the new ADX SUV, another compact premium model based on the 11th-generation Honda Civic – with pricing set to start in the …
Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV to debut at the LA show on Nov 21 – large electric three-row SUV will be made in USA
Click to enlarge The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will make its debut at AutoMobility LA – Los Angeles Auto Show on November 21. The three-row electric SUV will be unveiled by Jose Munoz, …
Hycan in trouble – former Nio EV JV reportedly in dire financial situation, production suspended, staff laid off
Hycan V09 MPV. The ultra-competitive landscape that is the Chinese car market has already seen many start-up players fall by the wayside, and the natural cull isn't far from over. Another player …
Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition unveiled – adjustable carbon swan neck spoiler, 19′ forged rims, Dec launch
Click to enlarge Race on Sunday, sell on Monday, they say. This is the best example of it, the new Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition, which looks a like a road version …
CATL unveils 2nd-generation sodium-ion EV battery
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced its second-generation sodium-ion battery, which it plans to launch in 2025 and is expected to be mass produced by 2027. This comes over three years after …
BYD has produced its ten millionth NEV – Denza Z9 for Feng Ji, creator of Black Myth: Wukong video game
BYD recently held an event in China to celebrate its 30th anniversary as well as the production of its ten millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). The latter comes just a few months …
Isuzu to debut 2.2L MaxForce engine in D-Max, MU-X
Isuzu has teased a new turbodiesel engine dubbed the MaxForce, a 2.2 litre unit that has been tipped to enter service with the D-Max pick-up truck and the MU-X three-row SUV. The …
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA – brand’s first EV with 800V system; up to 85 kWh; available as 48V hybrid too
Mercedes-Benz has provided early details of the powertrains that will be offered for the third-generation CLA, which is set to be the first model to be built on the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture …
