If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then one look at the brand spanking new 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 should tell you two things, it was inspired by one of the most prolific sportscars of all time (cue 911), and that it looks like no other Hyundai that has ever come before it. As far as looks go, the swoopy Ioniq 6 could make you weak at the knees, in which case, half the battle is won, or have you wonder what Hyundai was even thinking. In any case, there’s no denying it draws attention a

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the exclusive distributor for Ford in Malaysia, today announced its latest dealership, Ford Kota Kinabalu (Penampang), Rightpower Corporation Sdn Bhd. Located in the heart of Penampang, the latest dealership marks second Ford 3S Centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and its eighth facility in East Malaysia. It aims to serve one of Kota Kinabalu’s key town centres, complementing the existing dealership in Inanam. With an investment of RM1 million into renovations, the

Chery to launch CKD Tiggo 8 Pro and Omoda 5 by July 2023 Chery believes its products are superior to Japanese and Koreans Most pertinent question Malaysians want to know is – how long will Chery stay this time, and will its after-sales be better than Geely’s Proton? How do you tell if someone understands the inner workings of China’s automotive industry? It’s when they understand the Chinese lingo BBA, which is short for Benz, BMW, Audi – the hierarchy of the leading luxury brands in China. At l

At this point, you’ve probably heard or read about the BYD Atto 3 EV that’s about to be launched soon. It uses the company’s proprietary Blade battery, so what is it and what's the difference from others? First up, let’s talk briefly about its chemistry. The Blade battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) as the cathode material. LFP battery is a type of lithium-ion battery that’s currently not as widely used in EVs as ternary lithium batteries with nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) oxide or nickel

Many modern safety features owe it to the S-Class Can be traced as far back as the 1950s New features that debut in the S-Class may find their way into other cars Think vehicle safety and a certain Swedish make comes to mind, but Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of safety innovation. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has spearheaded many of the safety features we know today, like electronic ABS and brake assist. Let’s rewind back to the 1950s and 1960s, even before the S-Class was called a

Nearly two decades ago, at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision CLS concept car, and the automotive world was infatuated by its beauty. Mercedes-Benz was so proud of its concept that combined coupe and sedan into one, it declared that it had “created a milestone in automotive history” in its official press release. While the production CLS did eventually pave the way for rivals (and Volkswagen) to launch their own version of a 4-door coupe, Mercedes-Benz wasn’t the fi