MINI has introduced the all-new fully electric 2024 MINI Cooper E, the entry-level variant of the fourth-generation (J01) MINI Cooper that was first introduced in September 2023. In terms of powertrain, the MINI Cooper E features a single electric motor driving the front wheels with an output of 184 PS and 290 Nm. Also read: All-new or facelift? 2024 MINI Cooper petrol debuts, up to 204 PS/300 Nm It's juiced by a 40.7 kWh battery, which propels it from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, and manages a WL

The naturally aspirated NR-VE engines have been a staple on the Perodua Myvi and Toyota Vios for years. The 1.3-litre 1NR-VE and 1.5-litre 2NR-VE are robust powerplants but despite their bulletproof reliability, they are due to be replaced especially in the new DNGA era. The Daihatsu New Generation Architecture platform is used on the all-new AC100 Toyota Vios and will underpin the next-generation Perodua Myvi. Though the fourth-generation Vios is powered by the venerable 2NR-VE, it may receive

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet, launched in February, recently completed rigorous hot-weather testing in the United Arab Emirates. BMW says the fuel cell drive system demonstrated impressive performance under extreme conditions, including 45-degree Celsius temperatures, sand, dust, varying gradients, and humidity fluctuations. The tests validated the efficiency of the fuel cell system, hydrogen tanks, electric motor, and power battery, all controlled by a central unit. The vehicles maintained

Peugeot's CEO, Linda Jackson, has reported a "healthy" order book and a strong commitment to expanding its electric vehicle (EV) offerings even amidst signs of slowing demand for cars globally, according to Automotive News Europe. The brand is introducing a pay-as-you-go program for the Peugeot e-208 in Europe, which is among the best-selling EVs there. Jackson, in an interview with Automotive News Europe, expressed confidence in Peugeot's ability to maintain solid EV sales despite competition f

'Xpand Your Music Adventure', this is the tagline for the special edition Mitsubishi Xpander Rockford Fosgate Black Edition. This treatment is also extended to the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross. Good news? In this guise, the Xpander gets decked out in gloss black trim throughout the car, and more importantly, a Rockford Fosgate Audio System. The bad news is, this special edition is sold in Indonesia (for now at least). Perhaps Malaysia can get such an edition if you picket hard enough (online please,

When the Proton Iriz was launched in 2014, it was set to go head to head against the Perodua Myvi. But things didn’t turn out the way Proton had hoped for as the Myvi outsold the Iriz multifold. Is the Myvi that much better than the Iriz? Myvi vs Iriz let’s find out. Perodua Myvi vs Proton Iriz Powertrain - You might be surprised which is quicker The Perodua Myvi gets a 1.5-litre Dual-VVTi engine with 103 PS and 137 Nm of torque. Transmission duty is handled by a good old fashioned, hassle-free