Before the 5 red lights go out, signalling the start of the 2024 Monaco Formula One Grand Prix race, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed concept. The radical open two-seater performance car concept without a roof or a windscreen offers a preview of the first model in the highly limited Mercedes-Benz Mythos series. The production version of the PureSpeed concept will be strictly limited to 250 units for the most dedicated Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts and collectors. Inspired by legendar

CY Foong

May 31, 2024

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has confirmed that its next-generation range of models will be electrified, focusing on mild-hybrids (MHEVs) first. Speaking on the matter at a recent media event in Kuantan, Denyu Bostandzhiev, Managing Director VPCM said: "No doubt the next-generation cars will be definitely mild-hybrids. Generally the technology in the group will be mildly electrified; this direction of course we will follow. I can assure you electrification is coming, we are now unde

Sanjay

May 31, 2024

For over 40 years, the Austrian lake of Worthersee has played host to the world’s biggest gathering of Volkswagen Golf GTIs. However, following the pandemic and as part of the lakeside council’s push for “environmental sustainability”, the annual gathering has been cancelled since 2023. Though the mecca for Golf owners no longer sees its annual pilgrimage, the love for Volkswagen’s legendary hot hatch name spreads beyond the Austrian waters with numerous clubs and gatherings popping up all over

CY Foong

May 31, 2024

At a recent event in Kuantan, Pahang, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has confirmed that the company is keen to introduce a new SUV positioned between the VW Touareg and the VW Tiguan Allspace R-Line. The Touareg goes for RM 470k, while the Tiguan Allspace starts from RM 177k for the base Life variant. The RM 258k Tiguan Allspace R-Line closes the gap a bit, but there's still quite a price difference. Answering whether VPCM plans to fill this gap, Denyu Bostandzhiev, Managing Director

Sanjay

May 31, 2024

Polestar, the spinoff brand from Volvo focusing only on battery EVs (BEVs), is now trading on NASDAQ at just USD 76 cents. That’s 95% down from its high of USD 13 in 24-June 2022, the company first went public. The company has also missed its deadline for filing its financial report for Q1 2024 and 2023 (full year). The company has been served a deficiency notice from NASDAQ, and has 60 days (from 17-May) to comply. Polestar is latest BEV-only brand to run into financial troubles, as demand for

Hans

May 31, 2024