Aston Martin intends to construct “ultra-luxury high-performance” electric vehicles (EVs) utilising Lucid’s electric motors, batteries, and other technology.
Similar to Rimac, which created batteries and other parts for Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, and other cars, this is Lucid’s first agreement to offer parts to other automakers. Lucid, an American electric vehicle company, recently released its own debut electric car, the Air.
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For its fourth iteration, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour will return to Malaysia with some fresh content. At the 12th Art of Speed 2023, Malaysian custom car fans will have their submissions judged live for the first time ever by Global Hot Wheels Lead Packaging Designer, Matt Gabe.
The Legends Tour is a global search for a custom car deserving of being transformed into a 1:64 scale Hot Wheels die-cast car sold in more than 150 countries worldwide. Malaysia is one of the event sites along the tour.
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When fully completed at the end of next year or early in 2025, the 275.8 km West Coast Coastal Highway and Malaysian Federal Route 5 (FR5) are anticipated to carry at least 300,000 vehicles per day.
The North-South Motorway (PLUS), which serves 1.8 million users, might potentially shift as little as 20% of the traffic flow, easing congestion there, particularly in the northern half during the holiday season.
Furthermore, since May 2019, the alignment involving Sections 5, 8, 9, and 10 has been open in Bandar Bukit Raja, Hutan Melintang, Lekir, and Changkat Chermin in Perak. This has resulted in a 60% increase in traffic flow this year.
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According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Terminal 1 at KL International Airport (KLIA) will undergo significant renovations over the next three years, including the modernisation of the aerotrain and baggage handling equipment.
These initiatives are anticipated to help KLIA Terminal 1 regain its ranking as one of the top airports in the world; it is now ranked 67th, down from 62nd in 2022.
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The BMW with its XM Label Red luxury SUV didn’t fare well in the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The 738 horsepower BMW XM crashed as it was trying to break the Pikes Peak record for the quickest production SUV. Fortunately, Matt Mullins, the driver, was unharmed.
However, because there was very little coverage of the on-track antics, we have no idea what happened. However, we do know that the XM returned on the back of a truck looking like a wreck a few minutes after it had left.
A BMW spokesperson said “unfortunately, our hopes for a record run with the BMW XM today ended with a race incident. Driver Matt Mullins is disappointed but unhurt. The focus now is on re-preparing the vehicle and planning for another record attempt later this year.”
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Growing up in the olden days was the best thing that happened to us car enthusiasts. Why? Because we actually got to enjoy the good old days when cars were made with engines and as little electronics as possible.
This writer remembers the days when he used to sit with his grandpa and watch him work on his 1960s Volkswagen Beetle. What a beauty it was. Then we got to witness the bug on-screen known as ‘Herbie’. So, it’s safe to say that the rear-engine bug had its golden days.
Later on, Volkswagen introduced the ‘New Beetle’ which was a more modernised model but still kept the original Beetle design language. Unlike the previous models, this one had its engine in the front. Overall, it felt like a failed attempt in recreating what was already perfect.
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After the E34 M5 Touring from the late 1980s/early 1990s and the E60 M5 Touring from the 2000s, BMW has revealed that a third M5 Touring is being developed.
Currently, test drives for the brand-new high-performance sedan from BMW M GmbH are being completed on public roads, BMW Group proving grounds, and racetracks all over the world.
The Touring model will include a completely new, largely electrified drive system, just like the upcoming BMW M5 Sedan. It will also feature a M-typical performance characteristics and finely tuned chassis technology enhanced by cutting-edge systems.
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The new Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel will embark on a national tour with the Ford Experience Hub at the end of this month thanks to Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia.
Ipoh Parade Mall’s Ground Floor Atrium will host the Ford Experience Hub’s first stop from June 27 to July 2, 2023.
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Toyota has been making the C-HR, a subcompact crossover SUV, since 2016. Hiroyuki Koba, Toyota’s head engineer, started the project’s initial stages of development in 2013 as a model that will slot between the Corolla Cross and the Yaris Cross.
With cutting-edge design, technologies, and a variety of electrified hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains with increased power, and extended all-electric driving capabilities, the all-new, next-generation Toyota C-HR raises the bar for the exceptional quality and status of its predecessor.
Exterior
The eye-catching design of the new Toyota C-HR is consistent with the aesthetic shown by the prologue model unveiled in late 2022. It has the appearance of “a concept car on the road” thanks to its unusual bodywork.
With its coupe-like lines, the original Toyota C-HR broke the norm for SUV design. The new model’s “super-coupe” profile gives these a sharper rendering. The all-electric bZ4X is also seen with the same frontal treatment, which shows the new face of Toyota SUVs.
The first official glimpse at the brand-new 2024 Nissan Z Nismo has been eagerly anticipated by fans of the famous Nissan Z sports car. A 45-second teaser video of the jacked-up Z burning some serious rubber was revealed by the Japanese automaker.
Its updated bodywork and interior were clearly visible. The teaser video’s lack of a clutch pedal and shifter would have alerted observant viewers. This is due to the fact that the Nismo looks like it will be automatic only.
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