2019 Lotus Evija Type 130 Engine Specs

In a rather unfortunate turn of events, the USD 2.3 million Lotus Evija X, a one-off track version of the already fast Lotus Evija BEV, crashed on its dynamic debut at the ongoing Goodwood Festival of Speed. Though it is unknown if it was due to driver or technical error, the Evija X veered off into the haybales shortly after leaving the start line on the Goodwood Hillclimb course in a dramatic fashion. Watch the video below: The Lotus Evija X represents the pinnacle of Lotus’ BEV technology, bu

Following the announcement of four new EV models from Lotus, the company has also hired Peter Horbury as senior vice president of design to lead the development plan, reports Autocar UK. Horbury has guided all divisions under Geely Auto Group that includes building brands like Lynk & Co whilst maintaining mainstay marques such as Lotus and Volvo while balancing production of trucks, private cars and taxis all at the same time. Last year, Horbury won the Autocar’s Lifetime Achievement award. His

An SUV wearing Lotus badges might be a fever dream for most (if not all) enthusiasts, but it's happening, and it's coming in 2022. It's not going to be compact, as Lotus says the Type 132 (codename, actual name yet to be announced) will be an E-segment SUV. The Type 133 four-door coupe will follow in 2023, fitting in the same E-segment as populated by the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Also read: Who said you can’t compare a Mercedes-Benz C-Class with a Toyota Camry? 2025 will see the i

With a heritage of lightweight racing cars, sources from Auto Express say the Norfolk-based car maker will no longer produce Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars by 2022. A final ICE production car is set to launch in 2021 and that will be the end of it. Famous for the small racing cars with excellent handling, Lotus has even injected some of its DNA in certain Proton cars. With the Geely Holding Group owning a 51% controlling stake, and Syed Mokhtar’s Etika Automotive owning 49%, Lotus now has

When Lotus—who makes one of the most focused driver’s cars—says that they will be moving on from internal combustion engine, it’s clear where the automotive industry is headed. In an interview with Automotive News Europe, CEO Phil Popham said that the new model is destined to be the company’s last combustion engine model. He adds that it will be priced between £55,000 (≈RM 296k) and £100,000 (≈RM 539k) in the UK. It is also said that the new model will have enough interior space to be compatible

The Kia Optima has been a long-standing alternative to established Japanese D-Segment sedans such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. The third-generation Kia Optima (TF) - the first to take on the K5 nameplate - marked a significant leap forward in design, build quality as well as premium features for its time. Today, with prices starting at just RM 30k as advertised on the WapCar’s Cars for Sale page – the Optima K5 remains a great value bargain that has aged gracefully and also has a good t

While other car makers are concerned about slowing sales amidst geopolitical tensions and rising inflation, Toyota is actively working towards selling fewer cars this year and next. The reason? Its record-breaking pace is taking a toll on Toyota employees and suppliers, and the company now wants to slow down, take a zen moment to observe its surroundings, before thinking about its next steps. In the last financial year ending March 2024, Toyota Motor doubled its profit to 2.73 trillion Yen (~RM

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is extending their support for Malaysia’s ‘Push for Net Zero’ goal by presenting four fully electric EQ models to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Elaborating on the objective of providing these electric Mercedes-Benzes for use by MITI representatives, MBM said, “This initiative provides the Ministry and its agencies an opportunity to experience the luxury and electric technology of Mercedes-Benz, as a conduit to achieve its "Push for Net Zero"

Porsche announced that its upcoming all-new fourth-gen Porsche Cayenne will only be available with a fully electric (BEV) powertrain but the current third-gen will not be discontinued. Instead, the Stuttgart outfit announced plans that its hybrid- and petrol-powered variants will continue being on sale up to and beyond 2030. “The Cayenne has always defined the sports car in its segment. In the middle of the decade, the fourth generation will set standards in the segment as an electric SUV,” says

SpeedFest 2024, held on the 13th and 14th of July at KL Base, Sungai Besi, concluded with an outstanding showcase of over 1,000 cars and over 50,000 visitors over the 2-day long weekend event. The highlight of the Speedfest 2024 was undoubtedly the thrilling drift taxi rides, with 30 exhilarating rides offered to attendees. The Petronas' sponsored drift class, coached by the skilled drivers from Team Syntium, also saw significant participation, with 40 visitors signing up for the exciting drift

Imagine a convoy of media folks, a fleet of Proton X90s, and a road trip for a durian feast. That’s how Proton rolled out the red carpet. The day was kicked off early with a breakfast. After fuelling up, we gathered for a briefing on the Proton X90 and the day’s driving plan. Each car was loaded with four media reps, ensuring everyone had ample time behind the wheel. Planned driver swaps at checkpoints meant we could all experience the Proton X90. From the moment the Proton X90 rolled, it showed

While China remained the world’s largest car consumer last year, sales of new vehicles in the country have slowed down in recent years. To boost sales of new passenger vehicles, particularly plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the Chinese government began introducing subsidies under a scrappage program in late April. Still, retail sales of new passenger vehicles which include sedans, crossovers, SUVs, and MPVs dropped for the third straight month in June. According to t

Proton recently performed a groundbreaking ceremony for new additions to its stamping facilities in Tanjung Malim. Known as stamping E- and F-Line, the new lines will expand the volume of parts stamping at Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant as it prepares to relocate production of the Proton Saga from Shah Alam by 2026. The Shah Alam plant currently only produces the Proton Saga following the discontinuation of the Proton Exora last year. The other Proton models are built at the Tanjung Malim facility

Following Puspakom's recent announcement that it will have to comply with the Inland Revenue Board's (LHDN) move to adopt e-invoicing, many car companies and dealers are bracing for a slowdown in sales of imported cars (CBU), especially battery EVs (BEVs), pick-up trucks, and reconditioned (recon) cars. As with any change in processes, a temporary slowdown in sales is expected in the near term due to the period of adjustment required for phasing in a new system. This should improve in the coming

The recent Puspakom ruling change requiring owners and companies to provide their Tax Identification Number (TIN) before conducting any service transactions has resulted in an abrupt influx of appointments, already causing delays in vehicle deliveries – particularly fully imported (CBU) BEVs, pick-up trucks, and recon cars. Earlier this week, Puspakom announced that starting 25 July 2024, all customers must provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for all service transactions via the MyPuspakom