Month: January 2024

Many individuals rushed to criticize Toyota for being late to the EV sport, anticipating the Japanese automotive large would find yourself trailing behind the competitors. Nevertheless, gross sales figures inform a unique story. Not solely did Toyota handle to maintain its gross sales crown for the fourth yr in a row, however whole deliveries reached an all-time excessive.

Out of a complete of 11,233,039 automobiles offered by Toyota and its subsidiaries, few of them did away with the inner combustion engine. Deliveries of battery electrical automobiles amounted to 104,018 items. Sure, it was a 325.2 % progress year-over-year however whenever you’re evaluating to a low baseline quantity, percentages might be deceiving.

The fact is EVs accounted for simply 0.926 % of whole shipments throughout a record-breaking yr for Toyota and co. There are a bunch of electrical automobiles on the way in which for the “Past Zero” (bZ) lineup, however the firm estimates battery powered EVs will at all times stay a minority. Even after Toyota could have diversified its electrical lineup, battery EVs are estimated to account for simply 30 % of gross sales. In an interview for the Toyota Occasions journal, chairman Akio Toyoda mentioned:

“Irrespective of how a lot BEVs progress, I feel they may have a market share of 30%. That leaves the remaining 70% as HEVs, FCEVs, or hydrogen engines. I’ve little question that engine automobiles will survive.”

Toyota is adamant the combustion engine can survive whilst automakers are striving to eradicate CO₂ emissions. Experimental prototypes of the GR Yaris and GR Corolla have been examined with the turbocharged 1.6-liter, three-cylinder engine modified to run on hydrogen as a substitute of gasoline. As well as, the corporate believes artificial gas may be the ICE’s savior. Concomitantly, it is not giving up on hydrogen tech since an all-new Nexo with a next-gen gas cell has been confirmed for a 2025 launch.

The meteoric rise of Tesla should have Toyota involved, particularly for the reason that Mannequin Y was the world’s best-selling car in 2023. Nevertheless, there’s nonetheless time for Toyota to get its act collectively and develop EVs that attraction to prospects. There are already mumblings the European Union’s ban on automobiles that generate emissions may be delayed past 2035. If that occurs, that ought to relieve a number of the strain Toyota is dealing with. In the meantime, it is doing what it is aware of greatest – which is to promote a gazillion automobiles with various kinds of hybrid propulsion.

Some would possibly argue that Toyota is thrashing a useless horse with hydrogen automobiles. Certainly, which may find yourself being a cash pit. Nevertheless, the automotive juggernaut has the finances to afford to throw issues on the wall and see what sticks. The objective is to succeed in carbon neutrality throughout a automobile’s whole life cycle by 2050. Meaning web zero carbon emissions throughout operations, manufacturing, logistics, use, and recycling of a car.

 

The Volkswagen Group, Toyota’s essential rival, as soon as once more needed to accept second place in 2023 when whole deliveries rose by 12 % to 9.24 million. Nevertheless, the German automotive conglomerate offered way more EVs within the final 12 months than Toyota as shipments of zero-emission automobiles reached roughly 770,000 items, up by 35 % YoY. The share of electrical automobiles climbed to eight.Three %, a rise of 1.four % from the yr earlier than.

The ministry of transport has introduced a particular car registration plate collection, this being a GOLD collection to commemorate the golden jubilee celebration of the 50th Federal Territories Day. The provision of the plate collection was introduced by transport minister Anthony Loke earlier at this time.

The particular collection, which runs from 1 to 9,999, will likely be obtainable for on-line bidding by way of the JPJeBid system from 12am on February 1 till 10pm on February 5, with the bidding outcomes set to be introduced on February 6. The bidding methodology for the collection will observe the present phrases and situations which have been set by way of the JPJeBid system.

A minimal bidding worth has been set for classes within the collection. The minimal bid for operating numbers is RM300, whereas that for fashionable numbers is RM800. As for ‘engaging’ numbers, RM3,000 is the beginning worth for one. In the meantime, bids for golden GOLD (double the happiness, double the enjoyment, little question) numbers begin from RM20,000, however you may guess that fairly a couple of of those will find yourself being value their weight in gold.

As it’s with normal plates, any registration quantity within the GOLD collection that’s efficiently bid have to be registered on a car inside 12 months from the date the official bid determination letter is issued.

So, which one will find yourself costing extra, GOLD 888 or GOLD 999, you assume? For particulars on make a web based bid on the JPJeBid system, learn our characteristic story on it.

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Somewhat below every week for the reason that facelifted, eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf made its debut, the range-topping R variant for this technology has additionally been partially unveiled on the Zell am See ice racing occasion in Austria, sporting a ’50 Years of Golf’ commemorative livery.

When it makes its official debut in mid-2024, the range-topper will be part of the R-Line, GTI and GTE variants, which had been proven on the debut of the facelifted vary, generally dubbed the Mk8.5.

The Golf R Mk8.5 will be part of the remainder of the facelifted Golf vary in that includes the new-generation LED matrix headlamps (non-obligatory on different variants) in addition to the illuminated Volkswagen emblem.

Inside, the Golf R facelift can be anticipated to take after its stablemates, which have been up to date to as soon as once more characteristic bodily steering wheel buttons as an alternative of the touch-surface controls on the pre-facelift. The fourth-generation modular infotainment system that’s now a part of the Golf characteristic set can be anticipated within the Golf R Mk8.5.

Technical specs of the facelifted Mk8 Golf R have but to be revealed, although it may be anticipated to take after the Golf GTI in that includes an uprated model of its 2.zero litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine, which now produces 261 hp within the GTI, up from 245 hp and 370 Nm in its Mk8 pre-facelift.

The Mk8.5 Golf R can be anticipated to characteristic engine output positive factors, up from the 320 PS and 420 Nm of the Mk8 Golf R (400 Nm for Malaysia), and driveline will proceed to characteristic the Volkswagen R-badge signature that’s all-wheel-drive, and most certainly the DSG dual-clutch automated transmission as effectively.

By way of particular editions produced formally by the carmaker, the Golf R 20 Years outputs 333 PS, with the identical 420 Nm of peak torque from the engine codenamed EA888.

Whereas the upcoming mannequin has been proven as a five-door hatchback, earlier sightings of an property point out there may even be Golf R Variant for this iteration, in accordance with Autocar. This vary will comprise the ultimate petrol-powered model of the Volkswagen Golf R, earlier than the producer transitions into a completely electrical line of R-branded fashions by 2030, the carmaker stated.

GALLERY: 2023 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R in Malaysia

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There’s 2,000 automobiles on the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Public sale and it’s doubtless most of them have a narrative. This 1960 Buick definitely could have had a storied previous that we don’t learn about, and this week it will probably add one other entry to its diary.

Nineteen sixty Buicks are reasonably well-liked within the passion, primarily collected by Buick of us and scorching rodders, if I’m appropriate. After all, many favor the same 1959 model with its taller fins and canted headlamps, however the ’60 appears extra good-looking up entrance and has some good contours coming from the headlights in the direction of the entrance door.

The LeSabre was the bottom-of-the-line mannequin beginning in 1959, changing the Particular and turning into Buick’s bread-and-butter collection. Customary energy was a 364cid “Nailhead” V8 with 10.25:1 compression, which put out 250 horsepower with a two-barrel carburetor. A no-cost possibility was a low-compression (9.0:1) model with 235 horsepower. Add a four-barrel to the usual engine and also you’d have 300 horses. All had been normal with a three-speed handbook, with Turbine Drive computerized a well-liked possibility.

The four-door hardtops had been maybe essentially the most distinctive, what with their flattop roofline with rear overhang, however the four-door sedan appeared to fulfill the wants of most People because it was the top-selling Buick for 1960 with 54,033 items constructed.

In keeping with the write-up on this automobile, it was initially bought new in Texas and spent most of its life in a city referred to as Hereford. The outline doesn’t say which model of the “Wildcat 364” it has, nevertheless it does say this Buick is supplied with Turbine Drive, energy steering and brakes, Sonomatic AM radio, rear-window defroster, and electrical clock — simply the fundamentals.

This prime specimen of a finned car from Flint managed to attain a prime bid of $14,300 (together with charges) on the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Public sale. Will there we a greater purchase to be discovered this week at Westworld?

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After all Brad Pitt is on the Rolex 24 at Daytona, probably the most prestigious endurance race in america.

The actor is just not at Daytona Worldwide Speedway as a fan although. He is truly on observe filming scenes for his yet-to-be-titled Formulation One film, and the storyline comprises an arc through which Pitt, an growing older driver, has returned to sports activities automotive racing.

His presence has been a little bit of a headache to lots of the different drivers within the discipline, primarily due to the heavy safety on the driver motorhome lot, the place Pitt has a spot for his downtime throughout filming. IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin complained he was denied entry to his motorhome as a result of he wasn’t carrying his credential for entry — an uncommon rejection for an athlete clearly in uniform coming instantly from the racecar.

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, a daily within the Daytona infield lot, stated he is been bumped to an overflow lot, similar for lots of the prime drivers within the race. Amongst them? Former F1 champion Jenson Button and IndyCar driver Colton Herta, who questioned if he ought to ask Pitt for recommendation on the best way to make it into F1.

They’ve all complained that the filming scenes have saved them awake at night time as capturing begins lengthy after the observe has been cleared of the particular Rolex 24 practices. A filming session requires no less than six automobiles on observe at a time.

Amongst them are three identically ready Porsche 911 GT3’s painted because the precise film automotive. The automobiles are additionally equivalent to the Wright Motorsports entry that may truly race within the twice-round-the-clock occasion that begins Saturday.

The opposite automobiles on observe are a Mercedes and a BMW which were described as “non-descript automobiles trying like they’re racing,” in addition to a 1999 Lola V8 that’s the official “digital camera car” and rumbles loud sufficient to sound like a inventory automotive and hold the drivers awake.

Herta and Button each complained the filming has woken them up this week. Button had a sensible view in regards to the disruptions.

“This race goes to be tremendous cool and the dearth of sleep is the one subject, however I am within the low cost seats,” Button stated. “I feel we’re doing OK. We have a giant race developing and Brad Pitt is taking part in a component within the occasion.”

Jerry Bruckheimer, who additionally produced “Days of Thunder,” is producing this F1 film. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is each a producer and technical adviser, and the director is Joseph Kosinski, who directed “High Gun: Maverick.”

It’s due for launch in summer time 2025.

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AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

The federal authorities and Specific Rail Hyperlink (ERL) have signed a brand new supplementary concession settlement. The 30-year concession settlement will run from 2029 to 2059 and can enable the operator of the KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit city-to-airport providers to implement a ‘market-driven’ fare construction.

In accordance with The Edge, beneath the brand new settlement, the federal government will cease paying ERL a reduce from airport passenger service prices (PSC) from 2029. PSC collected from outbound airline passengers at KLIA Terminal 1 (RM5) and Terminal 2 (RM1) are shared between Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and the federal government – at present, ERL will get a share of the federal government’s portion.

Transport minister Anthony Loke mentioned the supplementary concession settlement is a win-win scenario between ERL and customers, the place the perfect service could be supplied with out burdening the operation when it comes to prices. “The federal government stays dedicated to enhancing various providers to KLIA that can create wholesome competitors when it comes to aggressive fare choices,” he mentioned.

The Seremban MP mentioned that he hopes the supplementary concession settlement will pave the way in which for ERL to be self-sustaining. The service is loss-making – within the monetary 12 months that ended June 30, 2022, ERL incurred a internet lack of RM156.34 million, down from RM209.95 million in FY2021, in accordance Corporations Fee of Malaysia (CCM) submitting. Income greater than doubled to RM43.35 million in FY2022, from RM18.17 million in FY2021.

Because the begin of operations in 2022, ERL fares had been maintained at RM35 earlier than a rise to RM55 in late 2015. In accordance with the report, ERL’s authentic fare schedule ought to have been elevated to RM41 in 2004, RM56 in 2009 and RM74 in 2014. This 12 months, the fare for a single journey could be RM126.

ERL’s majority proprietor is YTL Corp with a 45% stake. Lembaga Tabung Haji owns 36% of the corporate, SIPP Rail 10% and the remaining 9% curiosity is owned by Trisilco Fairness.

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Individuals steal issues from vehicles on a regular basis. Whether or not it is the wheels, the catalytic converters, the radio, or simply stuff from the inside, it occurs on a regular basis. Within the case of this Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, the thieves determined to steal the headlights. Reddit consumer No_Supermarket9751 posted pictures of the weird crime that occurred to his good friend, and the top result’s oddly disturbing.

The incident occurred on Monday evening in Düsseldorf, Germany, No_Supermarket9751 informed Motor1. The Porsche was parked on the street, and the thieves used tin snips to chop into the fenders for entry to disconnect the lamps. The poor Taycan seems prefer it simply received completed fist-fighting a can opener.

 

No_Supermarket9751 stated his good friend alerted the police, and the crime is below investigation.

This Taycan is clearly out of fee till the headlights are changed the physique injury is mounted. Relying on which lighting choices have been geared up from the manufacturing facility, the headlight assemblies can price between $2,829.43 and $3,602.11, and the management modules are $373.49 to $889.32. There’s additionally a $325.39 motor for every mild. The fenders are $652.96 every. Plus, they have to be painted and mounted. That is going to be an costly restore.

This is not the primary time thieves have focused the Taycan’s headlights. Whereas researching this story, we discovered a discussion board matter about thieves taking the headlights from a Taycan in 2021. It additionally occurred to a different Porsche in 2020, based on a Reddit submit. So when you park a Taycan on the road, hold a watch out. 

Volkswagen up to date the Golf on Tuesday, giving the enduring hatchback a refreshed exterior look and a revised cabin. The GTI variant additionally acquired a light styling makeover and elevated horsepower.

The GTI’s up to date 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EA888 engine will now make 261 horsepower (195 kilowatts) in Europe, a rise of 20 hp (15 kw). The hatch continues to energy its entrance wheels, however with the handbook gearbox possibility now useless, the one transmission obtainable is VW’s seven-speed DSG automated.

VW designers turned the Golf’s restrained grin the wrong way up. The hatch encompasses a broad decrease grille opening with upward-slanted accents and reshaped headlights. The one design distinction on the again is the taillights, which have new inner graphics. Every unit has a thinner reverse mild, a daring C-shaped bracket, and 6 inner markers.

The GTI advantages from the Golf’s up to date cabin, including a brand new and improved infotainment touchscreen and rejiggering the steering wheel buttons. Volkswagen additionally developed illuminated contact sliders for the quantity management and air-con system whereas simplifying the infotainment system’s menu construction within the free-standing show.

For the primary time, the automaker will provide the GTI with real carbon trim for the cabin. The hatch will even have a contrasting black roof possibility and 15 exterior colours – 4 greater than earlier than.

The 2024 Golf GTI at the moment bought in the USA makes the identical 241 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque it has for the reason that Mk8’s launch in 2021. Whereas Volkswagen declined to share information on subsequent 12 months’s US-bound GTI, we count on the corporate to deliver the up to date mannequin stateside for 2025, full with the up to date styling and further energy. Meaning if you’d like a GTI with a stick shift, you will have to act quick. 

Untuk yang bakal mendapat kenderaan baharu, ini ada lagi dua pilihan siri nombor pendaftaran yang baru diumumkan oleh Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ). Seperti biasa, bidaan dilakukan menerusi platform dalam talian, JPJ eBid.

Siri nombor pendaftaran terkini Kedah, KFT, bakal dibuka bidaan mulai 25 Januari 2024 dan ia berlangsung selama lima hari iaitu sehingga jam 10 malam pada 29 Januari. Seperti biasa, keputusannya akan keluar pada keesokan harinya, 30 Januari. Keseluruhan proses kini secara dalam talian, dan pembida akan menerima berita baik (atau buruk) menerusi e-mel.

Manakala bagi siri nombor pendaftaran terkini dari Perlis pula, RAU, bidaannya akan dibuka pada 10 Februari. Ia berlangsung selama lima hari dan akan berakhir jam 10 malam pada 14 Februari. Keputusannya akan dikeluarkan sehari selepas bidaan ditutup iaitu pada 15 Februari 2024 ini.

Dah tak perlu nak dapatkan khidmat pihak ketiga termasuk runner yang adakalanya menetapkan kadar caj yang tidak masuk akal. Jadi, anda boleh lakukan sendiri bidaan ini. Untuk mengetahui cara-cara untuk membida menerusi JPJ eBid, anda boleh KLIK PAUTAN INI.

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For Method 1 followers who’ve been vacationing on Mars for the previous 12 months or so, a Rolling Stone piece on the Las Vegas Grand Prix could serve some objective, though they’ll should learn very deep into the very lengthy story to study who received the race.

At any fee, that data is one thing of an anti-climax, since Max Verstappen had clinched the F1 championship in October, almost two months earlier than Verstappen, as anticipated, took the Vegas occasion.

In reality, a lot of the report written by David Hill, entitled “Method 1 Guess Massive on Vegas. Did It Pay Off?” is Vegas Redux, regurgitated the mountain of printed tales that emerged earlier than, throughout and after the race as a part of the media overload. At this cut-off date, it’s not solely anti-climactic, its anti-interesting. And the Method 1 group, The Federation Internationale de l’Car (FIA), is now not trying backward, it’s trying forward: simply this week, it introduced that this 12 months’s Vegas race will likely be held on November 23.

So what’s left to replenish stories like this one are the reporter’s impressions, predictable quotes, steady mentions of cash spent and cash made, and the little little bit of drama—the unfastened drain cowl that broken Carlos Sainz’ Ferrari throughout follow—that got here out of race weekend. However for these followers now returning to Earth from outer house, maybe it’s helpful.

For newbies to F1, there’s numerous historical past right here, and the compulsory point out of how the “Drive to Survive” docuseries on Netflix has eventually ignited curiosity within the sport in america.

Hill describes the “herculean” activity of changing the Vegas Strip right into a race observe; it’s all previous information. And there’s loads of reactions from the attendees, corresponding to this fatuous get from David Woodley, recognized as “the chief income officer for BallIsLife, a basketball media firm, and an F1 watcher.” “I grew up a giant racing fan,” he says. “The blokes engaged on this are like rocket scientists. They could possibly be fixing the issues of the world, however they’re on the market looking for an additional 10th of a second,”

There’s some celeb recognizing. “Ryan Reynolds, Rihanna, and A$AP Rocky roam the paddock. Unhealthy Bunny makes a beeline for the hospitality suites.” And Hill stories on the public sale on the Wynn of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 automotive, bid as much as $17 million.

I could also be mistaken, however after studying a number of thousand phrases of this I may discover no point out of the Sphere by Hill.

He missed the lede.

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