Well, not in those exact words but Mercedes-Benz did launch a ChatGPT project within its Mercedes-Benz Cars Operations 360 (MO360) digital ecosystem that aims to maximise efficiency for global vehicle production, starting with the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) platform that will underpin the next Mercedes-Benz CLA Class. It’s not surprising that carmakers are turning to AI to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency to maximise profits. On the Mercedes-Benz end, the ChatGPT project wil

Tesla is gearing up for its official introduction in Malaysia on 20-July 2023, as announced by a teaser on social media. This positions Malaysia as the third market in Southeast Asia, following Singapore and Thailand, to offer the poster child of EVs. No details on the upcoming models were shared but we can rule out the Model S and Model X as both were discontinued for right-hand drive markets. For reference, Thailand sells the Model 3 and Model Y, with prices for the Model 3 starting from: THB

Porsche and Austrian boat builder Frauscher have collaborated to develop an electric yacht, but the highlight here is that the yacht will be using the same underpinnings as the upcoming all-electric 2024 Porsche Macan. We’ve seen the test mules of the 2024 Porsche Macan EV, but this sketch provides new design insights such as the Porsche Taycan-like profile with a full-width light bar at the rear. Porsche has previously announced that the next-generation 2024 Porsche Macan EV will be powered by

Another day, another delay in vehicle production. The only difference this time around is that the carmaker can’t place the blame on the global parts shortage or supply chain hiccups as the onus falls squarely on the programmers. Volvo and sister brand Polestar just announced that production of their flagship EX90 SUV will be delayed due to software problems. Originally due to enter production in the last quarter of 2023, the announcement stated that the EV will now do so in the first half of 20

Earlier this week, Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance, announced that for the first time ever, the Porsche Cayenne will be produced outside of Europe, with local assembly (CKD) to start in Kulim. Prices start from RM 550,000, and deliveries will begin by March 2022. Not only that, buyers of the CKD Porsche Cayenne can also opt for the Exclusive Manufaktur Package, Porsche’s own customization programme. Also read: Customisable Porsche Cayenne is the first CKD model for M

Following a report by The Edge Weekly, it seems that Porsche is seeking to locally-assemble (CKD) some of its models at Sime Darby Motor’s Inokom plant in Kulim. Some of the models planned include the Porsche Cayenne and the Porsche Taycan. However, some media sites have also said that the Macan is also planned to be one of those models. This is based on an article published by Maybank Investment Bank Research. Given how popular the Macan and the Cayenne are, it makes sense for the German premiu