Daniel Golson/Jalopnik I just spent the weekend with a Lamborghini Temerario, the replacement for the Huracán that features a new twin-turbo V8 and a 10,000-rpm redline, and a three-motor plug-in hybrid system for good measure. It really is a great powertrain in every sense of the word, […]
According to the seller, the current Nice Price or No Dice 308 GTS is “an honest, mechanically minded driver rather than a cosmetic showpiece.” Does the idea of a Ferrari driver appeal more than that of a garage queen? More importantly, how much would you pay to get behind […]
The new RS5 models combine a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 with an electric motor. Total system power: 630 hp and 825 Nm. The 25.9 kWh battery pack provides a significant weight loss compared to previous models. Electric range: 54 miles. Mercedes-AMG and BMW M already offer plug-in hybrids, and now it’s Audi Sport’s turn to launch […]
A lot of fuss was made last week about extraordinary traffic jams in the run-up to Chinese New Year and Ramadan, which are next to each other this year. Naturally, this has given rise to many views and opinions online about the state of our transportation infrastructure, both public and private. Some brought up the […]
One of the critical components of a vehicle’s electrical system is the alternator. In a car, for example, the energy that powers things like the audio system, climate control and headlights is taken from the alternator while driving. The alternator also ensures that the battery remains charged, allowing you […]
The hybrid car market is experiencing a steady increase in demand in the US, especially compared to the EV segment. With the tax credit for clean vehicles gone, manufacturers are predicting a drastic drop in demand, prompting them to focus on their gasoline-electric hybrid models. In the premium segment, Lexus has already cornered the market […]
Typically, foreigners caught by authorities committing driving-related offenses are arrested for driving without a valid driver’s license or road tax and insurance, as well as for technical violations such as unauthorized vehicle modifications, but the Road Transport Department (JPJ) says it has detected cases of foreign drivers using local driver’s licenses. According to the department’s […]
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has said that there will no longer be a daily limit on the queue numbers issued at all its offices across the country. The move to grant unlimited queue numbers during operating hours, which started on January 13, comes after feedback from customers, who complained about queue numbers running out […]
PLUS’s JustGo app, which was launched last October to allow users to pay tolls on the North-South Motorway via automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, is approaching 200,000 downloads, reports The star. “The PLUS ANPR Open Payment System through JustGo Malaysia enables lane freedom, allowing registered vehicles to enter and exit through any toll lane […]
Richard Newstead/Getty Images One thing the pandemic chip shortage has made clear is how much the auto industry depends on microchips. We (mostly) narrowly avoided one last year, but now an 800-pound gorilla is threatening the global supply of memory chips: AI data centers. Like the Borg […]