With petrol prices shooting up again due to the intensifying and unpredictable conflicts in the Middle East affecting global oil prices, the running costs for motorists owning ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles are getting higher because fuel costs more.
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Specifically developed for the weather conditions of ASEAN, the Wet Mode improves grip and stability on wet roads.
More advanced than standard traction control, Wet Mode also adjusts steering feel to give the drive more confidence.
One of...
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Originally designed as a digital-only Vision Gran Turismo car for the PlayStation videogames, Volkswagen also built a functional, one-off physical version.
There's no mention of any plans to go further with a production model so the re-appearance...
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The era of 'safe, neutral colours is ending as more vibrant colours return to help brands stand out in a crowded market.
With the era of electric cars dawning, the focus is shifting from engine specs to...
Over the weekend, our friend Theottle had a dream about a ‘cross’ version of the latest Proton Saga. Feeling it would be a good variant to add to the range of the popular model, he came up with this...
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The ZEEKR 7X, driven like a rallycar over a rough trail, shows that modern EVs are tough and safe - without engine noise and exhaust emissions.
Even on the road, the 7X has good driving dynamics with...
Malaysia’s automotive industry is over 50 years old, having started in the 1960s when the government saw the industry as a catalyst for industrialisation, just as it was in Japan and Germany in the post-war years. As the country...
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The Shell station in Johol (Negeri Sembilan) is the oldest operating station in the country and still has a simple layout by the roadside.
Shell Penang Road, which is around 100 years old, retains its original architecture...
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Technology for portfolio-wide implementation of circular economy and decarbonization principles.
Using recyclable mono-materials for parts is one innovation.
Low-carbon aluminium, already in use, has 70% lower CO₂ emissions than the European average.
Concept cars are 3-dimensional representations of...
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Successor to the Chiron, limited to 250 units, with production scheduled to start in 2026
Hybrid electric powertrain with 8.3-litre V16 engine and 3 motors, generating up to 1,800 ps.
Uses brand heritage as core design DNA...
For over 100 years, the auto industry has used the internal combustion engine (ICE) for its vehicles. In the 21st century, there is a major shift away from ICE towards electrified powertrains. This change has been brought on not...
Although it may seem that the drivetrain in fully electric vehicles is essentially one or two electric motors powered by a rechargeable battery pack, there are varying configurations which have been developed by different automakers. These give different levels...
