The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has been previewed at the 2024 Singapore Motor Show. As this is just a preview, prices and specifications have yet to be announced, and this left-hand drive example remains locked. According to the global specifications, the Ioniq 5 N, equipped with the N Grin Boost, boasts dual electric motors delivering 650 PS and 770 Nm of torque. This power propels the car from 0-100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. The 84-kWh lithium-ion battery powers the motor. Visually, the Ioniq 5 N showc

Alongside the Mercedes-AMG EQE, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has also just recently launched the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ at Zepp KL in association with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kuala Lumpur. The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ is fully imported (CBU) from Germany and is priced from RM 798,888. Comparitively, the regular locally-assembled (CKD) Mercedes-Benz EQS 500 4Matic starts from RM 648,888. On the surface, the EQS 53 looks like a normal jellybean but the gentlemen and ladies of Affalterba

A Tesla whistleblower leaked a massive collection of data amounting to 100 GB to German newspaper Handelsblatt. The data reveals over 2,400 reports of self-acceleration issues, more than 1,500 braking problems, 139 instances of "unintentional emergency braking" and 383 cases of "phantom stops," wherein false collision warnings prompted unnecessary braking actions. The files document instances of Tesla vehicles autonomously manoeuvring around obstacles in parking lots, with some resulting in mino

GoCar Malaysia, a leading on-demand mobility-as-a-service platform, has expanded its GoCar Subs Electric fleet with some of the latest EV models. The new fleet includes the Nissan Leaf, the new Renault Zoe, Hyundai Kona EV (Plus variant), Hyundai Ioniq 5, Great Wall Motors’ Ora Good Cat and even the MINI Electric and Tesla Model Y. The Tesla Model Y is a Long Range variant, with CCS2 DC fast charging port. In addition to the expanded fleet, GoCar Malaysia is also offering new weekly and monthly

SAE Level 3 automated driving First to obtain approval in Germany Available in the S-Class and EQS Mercedes-Benz has launched the Drive Pilot conditional automated driving assistance system (SAE Level 3) in Germany. The system can be ordered as an optional extra for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz EQS for 5,000 euros (around RM 22k) and 7,430 euros (around RM 34k). Drive Pilot enables customers to hand the driving task over to the system under certain conditions in heavy traffic or c

Kia EV6 to launch in Malaysia in Q3 / Q4 2022 Supports 800V ultra-fast DC charging, with V2L Likely to be offered in two variants Bermaz Auto, the parent of Kia distributor in Malaysia, Dinamikjaya Motors has confirmed that it will be launching the fully electric, dedicated E-GMP platform Kia EV6 in Malaysia in 2022. In a recent meeting with its shareholders and partner banks, Bermaz Auto said Dinamikjaya will be launching the Kia EV6 sometime around Q3 or Q4 2022. Sources familiar with the matt