The wait for the locally-assembled (CKD) 2024 VW Golf R may not be for too long more as the company resolves technical issues with the government during the homologation process, says Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Managing Director, Denyu Bostandzhiev. "We had certain issues with the government during homologation, technical stuff. Something to do with the axles' certifications, as the Golf R is 4x4 [all-wheel drive]. It'll be the first 4x4 Golf that is produced here," clarified Bostandzhie

This is the first-ever BMW iX2, an all-electric version of the second-generation (U10) BMW X2. Built on the same platform as the regular X2 (codenamed "U10"), the iX2 boasts superior aerodynamics. BMW engineers have achieved a lower drag coefficient of 0.25 Cd for the iX2 compared to the X2's 0.27 Cd. This enhanced aerodynamic performance is the result of exterior tweaks such as a closed-off kidney grille and a fully sealed underbody. The battery pack, situated under the floor contributes to the

The much-anticipated Ora Good Cat EV has just been previewed in Thailand. With just the official prices pending, we now detail the three variants that are rumoured to go on sale at prices starting just under THB 1million (RM 125k), imported from China. The Ora Good Cat is slated to be launched on 29-Oct 2021 and will be offered in three variants: 400 Tech 400 Pro 500 Ultra The 400 and 500 indicate their maximum range in km. The 400 Tech and Pro are supplied by a 47.8 kWh lithium-ion phosphate ba

In the 2021 Nissan Futures webinar, data was presented on the current state of EVs and electrification in the SEA region. Speaking during the webinar was Iseo Sekiguchi, Regional Vice President of Nissan ASEAN, Vivek Vaidya of Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific, Dusit Anantarak from the Thai Ministry of Industry, and Edmund Araga, president of the Asian federation of EV association. A data on EVs in the SEA region was presented by Vivek Vaidya of Frost & Sullivan. One interesting highlight of the res

At long last, Proton has confirmed the launch date of the highly-anticipated Proton X50. As seen on Proton’s Facebook page, they have confirmed that the X50 will be launched on 27-October at 10:50 am via Facebook livestream. So far, Proton has given the media two previews of the Proton X50 – the first at its Tanjung Malim plant and another round at the Sepang International Circuit. At the same time, Proton has also organized preview sessions for potential buyers across the country. To recap, the

The hot Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan has just landed in Malaysia, with prices starting from RM 348,888. Power is derived from a 2.0-litre M260 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that does 306 PS at 5,800 rpm and 400 Nm from 3,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm. Drive is transferred to all four wheels via the 7-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive system. The compact sports sedan completes the century sprint in just 4.8 seconds, before reaching an electronically-li