It’s perhaps a lesser-known fact, but Volvo pioneered the 7-seater SUV concept with the original Volvo XC90, offering a superb blend of space, practicality, safety, and performance. The second-generation Volvo XC90 further built on this foundation, underpinned by Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). This flagship model introduced a new range of plug-in hybrid powertrains, a fresh design language, and safety technology to influence a new era of Volvo models. Delivering a sublime blend of

Arvind

Aug 25, 2024

When it comes to throwing a party, trust Porsche to set up a banger. Case in point: last week at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, where the company's Malaysian arm hosted the finals of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge – PESC in less verbose form – to coincide with the Malaysian leg of the world-touring Carrera Cup Asia. Just as any memorable soiree that'll get people thinking about it long after the curtains are drawn and confetti swept away, this one wasn't any different. Especially s

Sanjay

Aug 25, 2024

Thailand has launched the XPeng G6, offering two variants: Standard Range and Long Range, priced at THB 1,439,000 (around RM 183k) and THB 1,599,000 (around RM 204k) respectively. Both variants are powered by a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 296 PS and 440 Nm of torque. The Standard Range accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the Long Range takes 5.9 seconds. The G6 Standard Range is equipped with a 66-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, providing a range of up to 435 k

Shaun

Aug 23, 2024

What comes to mind when you hear the word “luxury”? Maybe it’s a sleek, tech-filled Mercedes-Benz S-Class or a BMW 7 Series, gliding down the highway with all the elegance in the world. But what if the future of luxury looked a bit different? What if it looked a lot more… boxy? Meet the 2024 Toyota Alphard. Overview: 2024 Toyota Alphard Price RM 538,000 Segment Large MPV Engine 2.4-litre turbo in-line 4 Transmission 8AT Power 278 PS Torque 430 Nm Top Speed 180 km/h (claimed) Origin CBU, Japan Wh

Shaun

Aug 23, 2024

Chinese automaker Dongfeng has launched the Nammi Box in Europe, the same model known as the Nammi 01 in China and as the Dongfeng Box, which was recently previewed in Malaysia. Currently, this B-segment BEV is on sale in Switzerland under the Nammi Box name, priced at CHF 21,990 (~RM 113k), and in Norway as the Dongfeng Box, priced at NOK 189,000 (~RM 79k). Also read: PEKEMA subsidiary to distribute Dongfeng Nammi BEVs, to be locally assembled by NexV, MoU signed In terms of specifications, the

Arvind

Aug 23, 2024