A typical family has a fuel tank that carries around 40- to 60 litres of fuel, depending on vehicle size. Unless you are driving a little Perodua Axia or a fuel-sipping hybrid, you are likely to spend upwards of RM 80 to RM 120 on RON 95 petrol, probably on a weekly basis. With the rising living costs, it makes sense to spend wisely and stretch every dollar – even when it comes to fuelling up. To further value its customers, the BHPetrol eCard app is designed to help users maximize their savings ..read more

Stellantis has topped Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW to become Europe’s most profitable automaker in 2023. The holding company that owns Peugeot, Citroen, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, and more, recorded 24.34 billion Euros in operating profit in 2023. Data compiled by Automotive News Europe puts Stellantis’ operating profit well ahead of the Volkswagen Group (22.6 bil Euros), BMW (18.48 bil Euros), Mercedes-Benz (19.66 bil Euros). Of the quartet of European manufacturers mentioned ..read more

You can’t put a price on peace of mind. Amidst the myriad concerns that already occupy your mind, whether they pertain to your family, career, or general welfare, what you want is a car that functions as a reliable companion, unfaltering day in and day out. Reliability is a given, but more than that, you’d also want a car that can traverse through any terrain, offering reassurance in times of uncertainty. Picture a scenario where you embark on a brief excursion through unfamiliar routes. The roa ..read more

In a recent development revealed through court documents, Tesla has reached a settlement regarding a lawsuit stemming from a 2018 car accident that claimed the life of an Apple engineer, reports Reuters. The fatal incident occurred when the engineer's Tesla Model X, operating on Autopilot, veered off a highway near San Francisco. The settlement agreement was reached just before the trial. This settlement marks an important step for Tesla, which has been embroiled in a series of lawsuits concerni ..read more

Remember the Nissan Elgrand? Before the Toyota Alphard became popular, the Elgrand was the minivan to have. Early 2000s model had a lot of street credibility too. They were rear-wheel driven, powered by a VQ35DE engine shared with the 350Z. Japan's SuperGT drivers loved it. For a period of time, Max Orido travelled between circuits in his ‘JGTC special' Elgrand. The current generation front-wheel drive model was first launched in 2010. Between 2012 to 2016, Edaran Tan Chong Motor was selling the ..read more

One of the few markets where Perodua is being exported is Brunei and its distributor has recently teased the imminent arrivals of the Perodua Axia and Perodua Alza on social media. Perodua is distributed in the small oil-rich kingdom by GHK Motors which also distributes Mitsubishi, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, MG, and Maxus. In Brunei, only the Perodua Bezza is being offered with the single 1.0 G Auto variant priced at BND 19,000 (~RM 67k). It is still unknown which variant will be offered in Brunei but ba ..read more

Kia Corporation held its CEO Investor Day in Seoul, Korea, providing insights into its future strategies and financial targets. The company highlighted its commitment to electrification and PBV business during the event, updating its mid-to-long-term business strategy. Kia reaffirmed its ambitious 2030 annual sales target of 4.3 million units, including 1.6 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs), representing a 34.4 percent increase compared to the 2024 target. Kia plans to achieve a higher pr ..read more

The Xiaomi SU7 is the Beijing-based smartphone maker’s first foray into cars. For now, the Xiaomi SU7 is built by BAIC, but later models will be built at Xiaomi’s own plant in Beijing once it obtains the necessary regulatory approvals. Losing money in the early stages of a new car model is normal. Like all manufactured goods, it will take a while for a car manufacturer to recoup the investments made in stamping machines, tooling, and dies to produce one model. The concern with Xiaomi, however, i ..read more

Ralliart is a name synonymous with Mitsubishi Motors’ epic motorsports heritage. Its exploits on gravel, tarmac, snow, sand, and a trail mix of everything began in the 1970s and continues today. In its latest video, Mitsubishi interviewed engineers from its humble beginnings in the World Rally Championship (WRC) to the present team behind the successful Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) outfit. Mitsubishi’s rise in international rallies started 50 years ago when Kenyan Joginder Singh took part in ..read more

Sony Group has recently initiated operations at its new semiconductor fabrication facility in Thailand, aimed at ramping up the production of automotive image sensors which are in high demand due to the growth of driver-assistance systems in vehicles. The new semiconductor fabrication plant located in Pathum Thani province, central Thailand became operational in February, after construction commenced in late 2022 with an investment of approximately JPY 10 billion (RM 315 million) according to Ni ..read more