William Mohd Ali
Senior Editor
John’s father was an auto mechanic. John started his automotive career in college, where he interned at a car magazine and later became an automotive editor. He loves all types of cars, but his favorite is sports cars. He believes that sports cars are the essence of the automotive industry because they represent the highest level of speed, performance, and technology.
Recent Articles
It's been a year - why hasn't Nissan collapsed yet?
A year ago, Nissan internally determined that if its operational conditions didn't improve, it had only about a year's worth of cash flow left. Now, entering 2026, Nissan hasn’t seen any recovery. Talks of a partnership with Honda have fallen through, global sales keep declining, and profitability remains elusive. By late 2025, Nissan was even forced to sell its global headquarters building in Yokohama just to shore up some liquidity.
Industry trendsJan 12, 2026
Red Bull RB17 Ultimate Form Released: 1000-Horsepower V10 Engine, Aiming for Track Records
Recently, Red Bull Technology officially unveiled the final design of its ultimate racing weapon, the RB17 supercar. This model, which has been in the spotlight since its debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, finally showcases its most extreme engineering form after being freed from all road regulations.
Industry trendsJan 12, 2026
Honda’s three factories in China to remain shut for another two weeks due to chip shortages
Affected by the global semiconductor supply shortage, the reopening of Honda's GAC Honda factory in China has been further delayed to January 19. The production halt involves popular fuel models such as CR-V, Civic, and Accord, and the delivery cycle for some popular configurations has been extended.
Industry trendsJan 12, 2026
Volvo ES90 will be officially launched in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2026
Following its initial launch in the Thailand region, the Volvo ES90 is set to hit the Malaysian market in the first quarter of 2026. This pure electric sedan, built on the SPA2 platform, will showcase the luxury brand's new understanding of electric vehicles in terms of design and technology.
New car updatesJan 5, 2026
Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 debuted, featuring Xpeng intelligent technology for the first time
Volkswagen has launched a unique new electric vehicle in China, the ID.UNYX 08. The most special feature of this car is that it was built in collaboration with a Chinese technology company, XPeng Motors, to develop the core intelligent system and infrastructure.
Industry trendsDec 24, 2025
Toyota and Porsche are about to support Apple Car Key, no longer needing to carry car keys while driving
As Apple Car Key rapidly expands its ecosystem, the latest news shows that Toyota and Porsche will join the support lineup, allowing users to unlock and start vehicles keylessly via iPhone or Apple Watch.
Industry trendsDec 24, 2025
Jaecoo J5 is planned to be launched in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2026
Chery's premium sub-brand Jaecoo is accelerating its expansion into the Southeast Asian market. Following the establishment of J7 and J7 PHEV in Malaysia, the B-segment SUV Jaecoo J5 is scheduled to officially launch in 2026.
Industry trendsDec 19, 2025
Why hasn't Perodua launched the Traz equipped with e-Smart Hybrid?
Traz, although it is an SUV long awaited by the market, unlike its twin brother on the DNGA platform, the Toyota Yaris Cross, Traz does not offer a hybrid version and is only available with pure fuel power.
Industry trendsDec 18, 2025
Xpeng cooperates with EPMB, the third overseas factory established in Malaysia
Xpeng reached a cooperation agreement with Malaysian auto parts manufacturer EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) on December 15 to launch a localized production project in Malaysia, with plans for mass production by 2026.
Industry trendsDec 17, 2025
BYD discloses four patents for variable flux permanent magnet synchronous motors, addressing the efficiency conflict of motors at high and low speeds in automobiles
Traditional permanent magnet synchronous motors can provide strong torque at low speeds, but on highways, the fixed rotor magnetic flux leads to increased back electromotive force, causing a sharp drop in efficiency. This long-standing contradiction in the industry has now found a new solution with the announcement of BYD's latest technology patent.
Industry trendsDec 15, 2025
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