As part of its 2023 production plan, Toyota has set a production volume ceiling of 10.6 million units. However, due to the uncertainty of parts supply shortages, the company has also set a baseline production volume with a downward risk fluctuation range of approximately 10%. This value serves as a reference for planning personnel structures and facility capacities for suppliers. Toyota, a leading automaker, regrets … Continue reading Toyota plans maximum production of 10.6 million in 2023.

BMW is set to debut its new M Hybrid V8 at the 24 Hours of Daytona this weekend. The car is the first BMW M Motorsport prototype race car with a hybrid drive system, and it marks the first time a BMW M Motorsport car will race with a hybrid drive system. The BMW M Team RLL will run two BMW M Hybrid V8 cars … Continue reading BMW M Hybrid V8 breaks cover for Daytona

At the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team achieved a remarkable one-two finish on Rallye Monte-Carlo with Sébastien Ogier obtaining a record ninth victory and Kalle Rovanperä following closely behind. This year’s mostly dry weather made it a contest of power instead of the traditional navigation, with Ogier dominating from the beginning with five consecutive stage wins, leading by 30 … Continue reading Sebastian Ogier clinch record 9 Rallye Monte Carlo with Toyota 1-2 finish

Petron Malaysia is giving away concert tickets worth over RM45,000 to the highly-anticipated BlackPink World Tour [Born Pink] Kuala Lumpur Concert happening this 4th of March with its “Collect and Win Contest”. The event is open to all registered Petron Miles (P-Miles) members, who will be eligible to win a pair of tickets once they accumulate a minimum of 300 P-Miles points from petrol purchases. … Continue reading Win RM45K worth of Blackpink tickets with Petron

Proton Global Services, a subsidiary of Proton Edar, has appointed Industrial Laboratories as a supplier of solar photovoltaic systems. This move is aimed at expanding the use of solar power among Proton’s network of dealers and vendors. Industial Laboratories is Proton’s second solar panel supplier. The appointment is in line with Proton’s efforts to increase energy sustainability and lower carbon emissions, in order to improve … Continue reading Proton moves closer to carbon neutrality, appoints Industrial Labs as Solar Panel supplier

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia is bringing modern luxury to Malaysians. The all-new fifth-generation luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Range Rover L460, is set to debut in the country in mid-February 2023. “The Range Rover L460 is a best-in-class luxury performance SUV that is primed to be a game-changer in the segment,” said Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia Managing Director, Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz. “With … Continue reading Range Rover L460 to launch mid February – bookings open

Would you buy a Peugeot pickup truck? The last Peugeot pickup truck I can remember was the 505 but I haven’t spotted any in Malaysia. Introducing a Peugeot brand of pickup will be quite a challenge for Bermaz Auto as this is a brand that is typically associated with French style and idiosyncracy rather than butch practicality. Besides I wouldn’t have thought that the Malaysian … Continue reading Pickup fans looking for something different can now book the Peugeot Landtrek

Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Kia brand vehicles in Malaysia recently told the media that they are in the final stages of introducing the fourth-generation Kia Sorento. The Sorento, which has had decent market success in Malaysia since the first generation was introduced in the early 2000s has been further refined and bold SUV that boasts sharper lines and uninterrupted surfaces for … Continue reading Locally assembled 2023 Kia Sorento open for booking, price range from RM 220,000 to RM 255,000.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin rejected an investment by Ford Motor Co. for a battery assembly plant, which would have created 2,500 jobs, due to concerns over the involvement of CATL, a Chinese-controlled supplier. A spokesperson for Youngkin stated that the proposal would serve as a front for the Chinese Communist Party and could compromise economic security and personal privacy. The governor also said that companies … Continue reading Virginia Governor cries wolf over CATL battery plans

At the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their new showroom in Alor Setar, Lee Motors will also give Kedah a boost by introducing three BMW i Charging spots – two super-fast chargers and one regular charger – powered by RExharge. Lee Motors is building a new Auto Care showroom in Alor Setar, Kedah. It should be ready to open in the first part of 2024. The showroom … Continue reading Lee Motors Launches New BMW i Charging Facilities, Breaks Ground for Alor Setar Showroom