The Isuzu D-Max recently sipped its way into the record books when all three units drove an astonishing 2,000 km without refuelling their 76-litre tank! Isuzu Malaysia’s Dura Miles Challenge tested the capabilities of three units – the 1.9-litre 4x2 Auto Plus, the best-selling 1.9-litre 4x4 Auto Premium and the sophisticated top-of-the-line 3.0-litre 4x4 X-Terrain by driving them from the central Thai town of Phitsanulok, approximately 300 km north of Bangkok to Klang, Selangor. This was the fir

CY Foong

Oct 10, 2024

The B-segment SUV category is one of the most hotly contested, with options from virtually every manufacturer today. Delivering a combination of style, comfort, performance, and practicality within a relatively compact footprint, it’s easy to see why so many buyers are drawn to this segment. The Kia Sportage has been a longstanding player, competing alongside rivals like the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, and its sibling, the Hyundai Tucson. Though it’s somewhat less common on the roads, the QL Sportag

Arvind

Oct 10, 2024

Leapmotor International has shipped the first batch of its Leapmotor C10 SUVs from Shanghai to several key markets in the Asia Pacific region. This marks a milestone for the Stellantis-led joint venture, which aims to transform the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) landscape in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia. With plans to establish over 40 sales points across the region by the end of 2024, Leapmotor is positioning itself as a major player in sustainable mobility. The company h

Shaun

Oct 10, 2024

As far as routes are concerned, our 120-odd km journey in the areas surrounding chilly Milan is a rather nice snapshot of what Italy has to offer. By snapshot, we mean tight alleys, winding backroads, and the sweeping autostrada. Overview: Leapmotor C10 (EU-specs, as tested) Price € 36,400 (~RM 167k) Segment D-segment SUV Powertrain Single-motor RWD Battery capacity 69.9 kWh Charging 6.6 kW AC, 84 kW DC, CCS2 Range Up to 420 km (WLTP) Power 218 PS Torque 320 Nm 0-100 Km/h 7.5 seconds (claimed) O

Sanjay

Oct 10, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has entered a three-year research collaboration with Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The partnership, formalised on 8-October 2024, at the Singapore-Korea Business Forum, will focus on hydrogen energy and advanced energy systems. This venture will explore the commercial viability of hydrogen-based solutions, tapping into technologies like Hyundai’s Plastic-to-Hydrogen (P2H) and Waste-to-Hydrogen (W2H) systems. Singapore, heavily reliant on natural ga

Shaun

Oct 10, 2024