The 2024 Toyota GR86 has received another round of updates (previous update introduced ADAS for MT version) in Japan, including a limited edition "Ridge Green Limited" variant that is limited to 200 units. Drawing from motorsports experience, Toyota has refined the GR86’s driving dynamics. Both manual and automatic versions benefit from improved shock absorber damping for better road contact and steering feel. Electric power steering calibration has been adjusted for more intuitive handling and

Shaun

Jul 12, 2024

In a rather unfortunate turn of events, the USD 2.3 million Lotus Evija X, a one-off track version of the already fast Lotus Evija BEV, crashed on its dynamic debut at the ongoing Goodwood Festival of Speed. Though it is unknown if it was due to driver or technical error, the Evija X veered off into the haybales shortly after leaving the start line on the Goodwood Hillclimb course in a dramatic fashion. Watch the video below: The Lotus Evija X represents the pinnacle of Lotus’ BEV technology, bu

Arvind

Jul 12, 2024

The Zeekr X has been launched in Thailand with two variants on offer. Prices start from THB 1.19 million (around RM 153k) for the Standard variant and THB 1.349 million (around RM 174k) for the Flagship variant. The Zeekr X sits on Geely’s Scalable Electric Architecture (SEA) platform, which also underpins the Smart #1. The Standard variant gets a rear-mounted electric motor that makes 272 PS/343 Nm, while the range-topped features a dual-motor system producing 428 PS/543 Nm. Both variants featu

Shaun

Jul 12, 2024

Annoyingly, the rain wasn’t letting up an hour into my hour-and-fifteen minute drive to the interiors of Semenyih. This means two things: the drive to the rendezvous took longer than usual, but more pertinently, the place we're to meet at is going to be a mess. Not that we’re expecting to come out of it all shiny and clean anyway. We’re at M4TREC, a world-class 4x4 proving ground in Selangor, and we’re here to drive – for the first time in Malaysia – the much-talked about GWM Tank 300. On the me

Sanjay

Jul 12, 2024

After its initial Malaysia Autoshow preview, the GWM Tank 300 has finally launched in Malaysia. Offered in just one variant, the fully-imported (CBU China) SUV is priced from RM 250,000. There's also an exclusive offer for the first 300 customers: lifetime engine and transmission warranty for the first owner, (the whole car itself comes with a 6-year/unlimited mileage warranty), five years free service (labour & parts), GWM x Thule adventure kit worth RM 8,999, and a chance to win a trip to Chin

Sanjay

Jul 12, 2024