Today’s launch of the Volvo ES90 was also the unveiling of ‘Selamat’. Volvo Car Malaysia’s teaser campaign for the all-new electric sedan focused on a ‘new car brand’ called Selamat. We saw that word appear on a camouflaged mule walking through KL last week, and Selamat was also featured in cryptic outdoor ads and an […]
Sean Gallup/Getty Images China’s auto industry has committed to producing electric vehicles ahead of its established Western counterparts, with the encouragement of government subsidies. Now the country’s biggest players are opening battery factories abroad and steadily positioning themselves as the linchpin of the global lithium economy. As […]
The Hyundai Elexio will go on sale in Australia priced from AUD 59,990 (RM 164,793), in a single Elite variant. This will have a single motor with 160 kW (218 hp) and 310 Nm driving the front wheels, based on an 88.1 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which offers a range of 546 km […]
Honda has announced its decision to cease production of the current model fuel cell system now produced by Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) in the US before the end of 2026. FCSM is a joint venture between the Japanese automaker and General Motors (GM). After the shutdown, Honda will continue with its proprietary next-generation fuel […]
Volvo Car Malaysia has been teasing this car for a while (I’m sure you’ve seen the spy shots and the ads for a new one Cheerful car), but the time has finally come. The Volvo ES90 has been officially launched, the signature electric crossover sedan that arrives in locally assembled CKD form from the start […]
SSKH Photos/Shutterstock It’s not uncommon for cars (and the engines that power them) to be given nicknames by their fans (and haters). General Motors’ V8s are not immune to this phenomenon, with fan-approved examples like the 327 small-block Chevy Mighty Mouse and the big-block V8 Chevy Rat […]
Fotovs/Getty Images Car window tinting is a popular aftermarket upgrade. It is an affordable modification that changes the appearance of a vehicle while offering several practical benefits. Tints block glare, reduce heat, aid in privacy and protect the skin and internal components from harmful UV rays. But […]
Electric vehicles struggled in 2025. With the elimination of federal tax incentives for new and used electric vehicles, sales have suffered. When you add in the massive depreciation that EVs are experiencing, some used cars don’t sell for much. This is reported by the credit information agency Experian, the […]
Touring motorcycles are made for a specific purpose (the clue is in their name). But they may be too big and heavy for everyday work. Or in the search for maximum comfort, manufacturers tend to put fun aside. After all, who doesn’t want a motorcycle that likes to be ridden hard when the opportunity arises? […]
Have a pre-purchase inspection performed The best thing you can do before purchasing a used vehicle is to have a pre-purchase inspection (or PPI) carried out. It’s a simple process: find and pay a local mechanic to have the vehicle you’re considering inspected to ensure there are no hidden problems. It’s a small price to […]