The latest EV Index from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) unveils a notable shift in Australians' vehicle preferences, which despite showing a decline in traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) models, sees a continued increase in hybrid vehicle (HEV) sales, reports news portal Go Auto. In the first quarter of 2024, both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and HEV new vehicle sales surged, achieving record market shares. Petrol-electric HEV models notably retained their popularity amo

Sanjay

Apr 26, 2024

Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand (TGRT) has announced that several cars powered by synthetic e-fuels will be racing domestically this year, in a bid to promote carbon neutrality through motorsports. The models are the Toyota Yaris, Toyota Yaris Ativ (Vios for Malaysia), and the Toyota Corolla Altis – all of which will run on synthetic fuel. While the latter two models will take part in their respective One Make Races, the Yaris and Altis will go on to compete in the Thailand Super Series and Idemits

Sanjay

Apr 26, 2024

In Malaysia, the gap between the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 is filled by the Mazda CX-30. Why isn’t there a Mazda CX-4? There exists a Mazda CX-4, but it’s a China-only model. The Mazda CX-4 was first introduced in 2016 but it was discontinued late last year. The Mazda CX-30 is also sold in China but it’s uncompetitive the salvo of Chinese battery EV (BEV) models coming onto the market. This Mazda Arata concept is developed in partnership with Mazda’s local partner Changan, and if its sloping roo

Hans

Apr 25, 2024

The facelifted 2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G24) and i4 Gran Coupe (G26) have been unveiled. Roughly 3 years after their initial introduction in 2021, both models now get a range of aesthetic and technology updates as well as a new i4 BEV variant to top things off. Starting with the commonplace updates, both models now feature a newly designed grille, with the i4 having a half-enclosed surface whilst the 4 Series Gran Coupe sports a mesh structure. Both models also feature a new headlight desig

Arvind

Apr 25, 2024

Freshly unveiled at the ongoing 2024 Beijing International Auto Show, this is the all-new Mazda EZ-6, a product of the Mazda-Changan joint venture to take on the deluge of rivals within the Chinese market. Unmistakeably Mazda in its styling, the EZ-6 is scheduled for launch in the Middle Kingdom by the end of this year. At point of publication specification and prices are not disclosed just yet, though Mazda says it will come with a battery-electric or a plug-in hybrid (BEV, PHEV) powertrain. It

Sanjay

Apr 25, 2024