Understandably, Toyota is excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Toyota Corolla AE86 that was launched all the way back in 1983. To do so, it skipped the candles and heartfelt speeches but has instead done so in true petrolhead fashion by releasing a special version of the car’s modern successor, the GR86. Dubbed the GR86 40th Anniversary Limited, only 200 units will be made for Japan only and getting your hands on one will take quite a bit of luck. The reason being that interes

Dinesh

Sep 25, 2023

You’ll find the shelves at your local autoparts store or the automotive section of the hardware shop. Some swear by them while others detest their very existence. The question is, are fuel injector cleaners (FIC) the modern equivalent of snake oil or can this chemical concoction actually charm better performance out of your engine? Before moving forward, it’s best we get this out of the way. There’s no scientifically quantifiable method to determine if FICs work. The only way to determine that w

Dinesh

Sep 25, 2023

The Honda Accord entered its 11th iteration and is the nameplate’s most advanced in its nearly 50-year history. Though the outgoing 10th generation Accord has been discontinued in Japan, its story there hasn’t ended unlike its chief rival, the Toyota Camry. Honda Japan just announced details of the 11th-generation Honda Accord which will be launched there in Spring 2024. Available only with Honda’s e:HEV hybrid system, the upcoming Japanese-spec Accord looks largely similar to the one that’s cur

CY Foong

Sep 25, 2023

In line with the agency's main function as a national research institute for road safety in Malaysia, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has developed a prototype of a system to detect a child who is accidentally left behind in a locked vehicle, called 'MyCINTA' or MIROS Children in Vehicle Tracking and Alerting System. The system is developed with the ability to detect the presence of a child in a vehicle using motion and sound sensors when the engine is turned off, and aut

Sanjay

Sep 4, 2023

Yesterday, a BYD Atto 3 caught fire while plugged in to a DC fast charger outside a supermarket in Thailand. The car is still using its temporary red registration plate, which in Thailand, means that the car is less than 6 months old (owners of new cars have a 6-month grace period to register their car). The fire and rescue department came and put out the fire, which originated from the frontal part of the vehicle – where the inverter, coolant piping, 12V auxiliary batttery, and high voltage cab

Hans

Sep 4, 2023