Rotary Reborn: Iconic SP Heads for Production
html [PCauto] Mazda's Chief Technical Officer, Ryoji Mezawa, recently stated in an interview with the media that the Iconic SP concept car, unveiled at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, is the successor to the legendary RX-7 sports car. This sports car, equipped with a rotary range-extender hybrid system, is expected to potentially enter mass production in the future, forming a dual sports car lineup together with the next-generation MX-5.Mazda Iconic SPThe rotary engine will be used as a range exte
WilliamJun 26, 2025
Europe Exclusive: Land Cruiser with Toyota Hybrid 48V Coming Soon
html [PCauto] Toyota has recently confirmed that the Land Cruiser, designed for the European market, will be equipped with a new 2.8L diesel mild-hybrid system. This powertrain, which incorporates 48V technology, retains the off-road DNA while improving daily driving performance. The Land Cruiser equipped with Toyota’s Hybrid 48V system is expected to start delivery by the end of 2025.Although both are 48V mild-hybrid systems, Toyota's 48V mild-hybrid system fundamentally differs from the mainst
AshleyJun 25, 2025
Tesla's Rising Stock vs Robotaxi's Traffic Violations
html [PCauto] On June 22, 2025, Tesla officially launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. The initial deployment involves 10 to 35 modified Model Y self-driving taxis, operating from 6 a.m. to midnight, with a per-ride fee of $4.2 (approximately 137 Thai Baht/RM20).The Model Y Robotaxi is equipped with a vision-only FSD (Full Self-Driving) system, with a safety officer positioned in the passenger seat, but the steering wheel and brake pedal have been removed. Elon Musk declared on social
MichaelJun 24, 2025
Success! Honda Type R Rocket Test Paves Way for 2029 Space Mission
html [PCauto] Not long ago, the prototype rocket "Type R Rocket" developed by Honda Automotive successfully passed its launch test. The rocket ascended to a height of 300 meters and, after a one-minute flight, precisely landed in the designated area with a deviation of only 37 centimeters. This brief test signifies that Honda, a traditional automobile manufacturer, has officially entered the aerospace sector.This test rocket, with a diameter of 85 centimeters, is designed for reuse, weighing 900
Kevin WongJun 24, 2025
SUBARU REX Hybrid vs Nissan e-POWER: Spot the Difference!
html [PCauto] Subaru officially unveils the all-new compact SUV model REX Hybrid. This vehicle is positioned as a multifunctional urban SUV, designed primarily for daily commuting and light outdoor use. The dimensions of the REX Hybrid are as follows:Length: 3995mmWidth: 1695mmHeight: 1620mmWheelbase: 2525mmThe new car is equipped with the "e-SMART HYBRID" series hybrid system provided by Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. Although its technological framework is similar to Nissan e-POWER, there are differ
WilliamJun 24, 2025
Only 55! Limited-Edition Jimny Coming to France
html [PCauto] European emission regulations are becoming increasingly strict, and the Suzuki Jimny is likely to withdraw from the French market due to its failure to meet emission standards. Currently, due to emission issues, the Jimny has already ceased sales in Germany and other EU countries.Therefore, Suzuki announced the launch of the Jimny 55th Anniversary Edition in France, limited to 55 units, priced at 1,080,000 THB/RM142,000, with deliveries planned for late June.55th Anniversary Editio
MichaelJun 20, 2025
Tesla HW5: 5X More Power, Coming 2026
html [PCauto] Tesla is preparing to produce the next-generation FSD hardware (HW5/AI5) and is already considering commissioning Samsung and TSMC for manufacturing.This new hardware system has a computational power target set between 2000 and 2500 TOPS (trillion operations per second), which is 4 to 5 times higher than the current HW4 system (approximately 500 TOPS) used in vehicles such as the Model Y, and over 17 times more powerful than the early HW3 platform (144 TOPS).This performance parame
JamesJun 19, 2025
Honda's Major Recall: Faulty Fuel Pumps Affect 90,000 Vehicles in Malaysia
html [PCauto] Honda Malaysia has announced a recall of 87,490 units currently on sale to replace high-pressure fuel pumps with potential safety hazards. This action is directly linked to Honda's global recall program for the same defective component, making it one of Malaysia's largest automotive recalls in 2024.Root cause: Substandard material used in supplier componentsThe core issue of the recall points to high-pressure fuel pumps (Fuel Pump) manufactured by Denso Japan. According to technica
RobertJun 18, 2025
GAC-Toyota Teams Up with Xiaomi to Launch Smart bZ7
html [PCauto] At the recent GAC-Toyota "2025 Technology Day," GAC-Toyota announced a strategic partnership with Xiaomi, making the bZ7 the first joint venture electric vehicle deeply integrated into Xiaomi's product ecosystem.Positioned as a mid-sized pure electric vehicle, the bZ7 is built on the e-TNGA platform and is expected to be priced at approximately 1.25-1.5 million Thai Baht / 160,000-190,000 Malaysian Ringgit.Through the partnership with Xiaomi, the bZ7 can control smart home devicesA
RobertJun 17, 2025
iOS 26 Upgrades CarPlay: Now Your Phone Is Your Car Key
html 【PCauto】The CarPlay upgrade in iOS 26 indeed brought changes worth examining. This update primarily focuses on two aspects: the deeper functionality of CarPlay and the practicality expansion of the CarKey, both aiming to redefine the way we interact with vehicles.CarPlay's evolution from screen mirroring to central vehicle controlPreviously, CarPlay was essentially an extension of the smartphone interface. CarPlay Ultra, for the first time, allows users to directly control basic vehicle fun
LienJun 11, 2025
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