Audi Activesphere concept Chinese carmaker SAIC has confirmed its partnership with Audi for upcoming EV projects, Car Expert has reported. “All stakeholders agree that the Chinese auto market is in the midst of the biggest transformation in its history, therefore we will jointly work on a strategic approach that guarantees our future success,” SAIC told […]
Koenigsegg Gemera – production spec gets new LSTT, Dark Matter motor, V8 option; up to 2,300 PS, 2750 Nm
Three years ago, Koenigsegg unveiled the Gemera, its first four-seater “megacar” that is perfect as a family car, albeit with more power than most parents would need. Fast forward to the present, the Swedish carmaker has now presented the production version (client specification) of the Gemera, and they have made some changes. The original Gemera […]
Toyota issues sustainability bonds to fund EV push
Toyota has sold ESG (environmental, social and governance)-labeled debt in dollar-denominated sums for the first time in two years as it aims to increase its production of electric vehicles and compete with American EV maker Tesla, Japan Times has reported. The manufacturer has priced US$1.5 billion (RM6.8 billion) in sustainability bonds in three parts, the […]
Aston Martin Valour – 715 PS/753 Nm 5.2 litre biturbo V12 with six-speed manual, LSD; limited to 110 units
Aston Martin has unveiled the Valour, a limited-run model made for the British marque’s 110th anniversary, packing a 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine that is mated to a bespoke six-speed manual transmission in this model, which makes the Valour the only front-engined V12 sports car available with a manual gearbox, says Aston Martin. The Valour […]
2023 Hyundai Exter launched in India – sub-4m SUV; 1.2L engines, including CNG; 5MT, 5AMT; from RM33k
Following its debut in May this year, the Hyundai Exter has now been launched in India as the brand’s cheapest SUV. Available in five variants – EX, S, SX, SX (O) and SX (O) Connect – the sub-4m SUV starts from 599,900 Indian rupees (about RM33k) and peaks at INR999,990 (abour RM55k). Given the segment […]
Caterham Project V concept EV debuts – 272 PS single motor RWD, 55 kWh battery, 400 km range WLTP
British lightweight sports car specialist Caterham has unveiled its latest concept, the Project V at this year’s edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Project V is a fully electric two-seater coupé concept car penned by chief designer Anthony Janarelly, and is built by Italdesign. The Project V is a radical departure from the […]
2024 Volkswagen Passat Variant to debut in August – 9th-gen is wagon-only; PHEV offers 100 km EV range
The ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat will make its world debut this August before it goes on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2024. Ahead of its premiere, the German carmaker has provided some early details (and photos) of the upcoming model that will only be available as an estate called the Variant. The previous […]
Tamiya Wild One Max by The Little Car Company is the radio control car of your childhood brought to life
If you remember the Tamiya Wild One 1/10 scale radio control (RC) car from 1985, The Little Car Company in the UK is building a life size replica. Built under licence from Tamiya, the Tamiya Wild One Max is full scale and has a launch price of 35,000 pounds sterling (RM210,082). More surprisingly, the Wild […]
Renault and Geely form new JV company to develop engines, hybrid systems for Proton, Mitsubishi, Nissan
Geely and Renault have signed a joint venture agreement that will see each entity hold a 50% stake in a new powertrain technology company. According to an official release, the new company “aims to become the global leader in developing, manufacturing, and supplying best-in-class hybrid powertrains and highly efficient ICE powertrains.” This comes several months […]
China carmakers to invest RM6.7 billion to produce EVs in Thailand – over 31k EVs sold in first half of 2023
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have committed to invest USD1.44 billion (around RM6.7 billion) to set up production facilities in Thailand, Reuters reports. This influx of foreign investment is spurred on by incentives provided by the Thailand government to bolster the local EV industry – the country is aiming for EVs to make up 30% […]