Tag: Rival

Spotify is developing a remix feature to rival sped-up TikTok tunes

Spotify is working on some seemingly TikTok-inspired remixing features in its latest attempt to capitalize on the social media platform’s explosive popularity. According to the Wall Street Journal, Spotify is developing tools that would allow paid subscribers to “speed up, mash-up, and otherwise edit” tracks from their favorite artists, which could then be saved for [...]read moreSpotify is developing a remix feature to rival sped-up TikTok tunes

TikTok is getting closer to launching an Instagram rival

The notification says it will share “existing and future public TikTok photo posts” to TikTok Notes while also giving users the ability to opt out. A new photo.tiktok.com URL (archived version) spotted by TechCrunch also briefly appeared online with a prompt to open a post in the TikTok Notes app. Judging by the image included [...]read moreTikTok is getting closer to launching an Instagram rival

BYD pick-up truck teased – PHEV Toyota Hilux rival with 1.5L turbo, 687 PS, 760 Nm, 1,200 km total range

Having conquered the electric vehicle market with its range of SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans and even supercars, BYD is now turning its attention towards pick-up trucks. The company has released teaser images of its own offering, which has already been confirmed for global markets. Unsurprisingly, the as-yet-unnamed truck is tipped to be a competitor to the [...]read moreBYD pick-up truck teased – PHEV Toyota Hilux rival with 1.5L turbo, 687 PS, 760 Nm, 1,200 km total range

Databricks’ GPT rival and who’s investing in “underdog” founders

Hello, and welcome to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday episode, in which we dig through the most critical stories and themes from the week. As the week comes to a close, we’re also shutting the book on the trial [...]read moreDatabricks’ GPT rival and who’s investing in “underdog” founders

Bangkok 2024: Lotus Emeya EV – Taycan rival with 905 hp/985 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78 secs, priced fr. RM778k

Six months after its global debut in New York City, and just weeks after it completed its final validation testing, the Lotus Emeya has arrived in Southeast Asia, with the four-door grand tourer making its regional debut in Thailand at the ongoing 45th Bangkok International Motor Show. Two power output configurations of the Type 133, [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Lotus Emeya EV – Taycan rival with 905 hp/985 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.78 secs, priced fr. RM778k

2024 MG4 EV launched in Malaysia – BYD Dolphin rival with up to 435 PS, 520 km range, RM104k to RM159k

Previewed last month, the MG4 has now been officially launched in Malaysia, marking the formal arrival of new principal SAIC Motor Malaysia. The new electric hatchback has its sights set on dominating the lower end of the EV market, and to do that it will have to beat the BYD Dolphin at its own game. [...]read more2024 MG4 EV launched in Malaysia – BYD Dolphin rival with up to 435 PS, 520 km range, RM104k to RM159k

2024 MG ZS EV in Malaysia – bargain B-segment EV SUV to rival BYD Atto 3, 176 PS, 320 km range, RM126k

Aside from the MG4, SAIC Motor Malaysia has also launched the MG ZS EV, an electric B-segment SUV that’s poised to provide a bargain-priced competitor to the BYD Atto 3. It’s been a long time coming – the car was first spotted back in 2020, but it’s finally here, entering a hotly-contested market segment. The [...]read more2024 MG ZS EV in Malaysia – bargain B-segment EV SUV to rival BYD Atto 3, 176 PS, 320 km range, RM126k

Bangkok 2024: BYD Sea Lion 07 previewed – Tesla Model Y rival with Seal design, motors; coming soon?

We thought the sheer size of the BYD stand at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) was its only talking point, since the cars the company showed were already being sold in Malaysia. That turned out not to be the case – the Chinese electric vehicle expert rejigged its display today to include two [...]read moreBangkok 2024: BYD Sea Lion 07 previewed – Tesla Model Y rival with Seal design, motors; coming soon?

2025 Nissan Kicks revealed – Honda HR-V rival gains new style, more powerful 2.0L engine, available AWD

Eight years after the original Kicks was first shown, Nissan has pulled the covers off the new second-generation version ahead of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Roomier and more sophisticated than before, the B-segment crossover maintains its compact dimensions at a time where the US-market Honda HR-V is now a rebadged ZR-V. Still, [...]read more2025 Nissan Kicks revealed – Honda HR-V rival gains new style, more powerful 2.0L engine, available AWD

2025 Kia K4 – new Honda Civic rival revealed with polarising design, replaces Cerato/Forte sedan

Having had its K3 moniker usurped by a new B-segment sedan, the Kia Cerato and Forte will henceforth be known as the K4 globally. That much we already know, but the Korean carmaker has now revealed the first images of its C-segment sedan, and it’s nothing if not divisive. Long and low for a compact [...]read more2025 Kia K4 – new Honda Civic rival revealed with polarising design, replaces Cerato/Forte sedan