SPIED: F48 BMW X1 – FWD SUV loses some camo
This is the best look so far at the next generation BMW X1 - it’s dropped some of that thick camo it was wearing earlier so we can have a better look …
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Toyota Aqua X-Urban – Prius c with crossover styling
Toyota has added a new X-Urban variant to the Aqua range in Japan. That's the JDM Prius c to you and me. This package basically gives the Aqua two-tone crossover styling with …
F16 BMW X6 gets BMW M Performance Parts range
For those who just can’t leave their cars stock standard the way it rolled out of the showroom, BMW has unveiled a range of BMW M Performance accessories for the new F16 …
Perodua Axia tops Trending Car Models list in Google’s “Year in Malaysian Search” 2014
We look forward to Google’s annual ‘Zeitgeist’ for Malaysia at the end of every year, as it usually includes a report of trending car searches by Malaysians as part of the customised …
Skoda Superb – third gen to debut at Geneva 2015
The Skoda Superb isn’t Skoda’s best seller, only making up 10% of its global sales volume, but it’s still an important car to act as a halo. Think of it as Skoda’s …
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues tests in Malaysia
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues to be driven around Malaysia on trade plates, though there hasn’t been much news on whether the car will be introduced here or not. Reader Dr Mohamed …
BMW 218i Coupe gets new 1.5L three-cylinder engine
BMW’s new 1.5 litre three-cylinder engine has been installed in a front-engined, rear-wheel drive configuration for the first time - the mill makes its way on to the new BMW 218i Coupe. …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz GLS – the GL gets a new name
Like the M-Class, the big GL-Class will also be renamed when it is facelifted next year. It will be called the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, to reinforce that it’s the “S-Class” of Mercedes-Benz’s SUV …
Volvo developing new three-cylinder turbo engine
The latest company to jump onto the three-cylinder engine bandwagon is Volvo, who’ve just announced that they have plans to produce a lightweight three-cylinder petrol engine as part of its Drive-E engine …
SPAD issues ‘gentle reminder’ on legality of Uber-Volkswagen Malaysia Charity Drive campaign
Remember that charity event by Uber and Volkswagen Malaysia on Friday? It involved about 50 local celebrities volunteering to drive Volkswagens on the Uber Kuala Lumpur platform. The celebrity drivers picked a …
Audi Q7 – second generation 7-seater SUV debuts
And here it is, the new Audi Q7. It’s transformed from one of the heaviest cars in the segment to one of the lightest, at just 1,995 kg for the 3.0 TDI …
Ford Focus RS Mk3 confirmed – 2.3L turbo?
Ford has confirmed that there will be a Ford Focus RS based on the current Mk3 Focus, and it will be a global car. Yes, that means it could possibly be launched …
VIDEO: Ford’s new SYNC 3 infotainment system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhjZf0i6qaU Ford has unveiled its latest in-car infotainment and it’s simply called SYNC 3. We’ve only had the non-touch screen SYNC in our Malaysian spec cars so far, but touchscreen versions available …
Audi RS3 Sportback now with 367 PS to beat A 45 AMG
The new Audi RS3 Sportback is here, based on the latest generation MQB platform Audi A3. The Audi RS3 Sportback is a ‘super hatch’ positioned against the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and …
BMW 6 Series LCI debuts with subtle changes
BMW has unveiled the mid-life LCI facelift for their entire 6 Series all at once today, down to the high performance M6 versions. The luxurious 6 Series range consists of a coupe, …
Hyundai i30 facelift debuts with new Turbo variant
If you want to buy a sporty turbocharged Hyundai hatchback, you won’t be limited to the Veloster Turbo any longer because Hyundai’s mid-life facelift for their i30 hatchback includes a new variant …
BMW names Harald Krueger as new CEO from May ’15
BMW will be getting a new CEO in May 2015, a year ahead of schedule, when current CEO Norbert Reithofer will step down to make way for the brand’s current production chief …
Perodua Myvi facelift rendered – launching in 2015?
It was reported that PT Astra Daihatsu Motor in Indonesia will be launching a facelift for the Daihatsu Sirion in the country next year. Indonesian motoring portal detikOto reported that the car …
New Audi Q7 to get plug-in diesel hybrid variant
The next generation Audi Q7 will be available as a diesel plug-in hybrid, which would make the world’s second plug-in hybrid to use a diesel engine after the Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid. …
SPYSHOTS: F20 BMW 1 Series LCI spotted again
BMW is preparing the mid-life “LCI” facelift for the last rear wheel drive 1-Series it will be building. There’s still lots of camo on parts of the body where the changes are, …
