Ferrari Portofino M debuts – 620 PS, eight-speed DCT
Ferrari has unveiled the Portofino M, which rolls in as a mid-life replacement for the three-year old Portofino. The F164 facelift - introduced via a digital launch - brings about a subtle …
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2021 Hyundai Tucson – fourth-gen SUV breaks cover
Hyundai has taken the wraps off its all-new Tucson, which will go on sale in Korea starting from this month. As intimated by teaser shots earlier this month, the design of the …
Daimler loses technology patent case against Sharp
Daimler has lost a patent case in Germany against Japanese electronics firm Sharp, the second such case it has lost in the past month. Ruling that the automaker used Sharp's technology without …
September 2020 week three fuel – all prices down; RON 95 to RM1.66, RON 97 to RM1.96, diesel to RM1.72
It’s Friday, which means it's time for the weekly fuel price update. Good news for motorists, because both petrol and diesel will be cheaper in the coming September 12 to 18 week. …
2020 Porsche Macan – new standard equipment worth RM39k added, including PASM; priced from RM439k
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced that the Premium Package for the Porsche Macan facelift has been enhanced with new kit worth RM39,000. The update adds Comfort Access, Park Assist with …
EV Innovations MyKar – city EV prototype designed and built in Malaysia, 32 hp and 295 Nm, 150 km range
Malaysian start-up company EV Innovations is hoping that its electric vehicle tech will eventually form the basis of a locally-made EV. The firm, which is a subsidiary of System Consultancy Services (SCS), …
Next Nissan March to be designed and built by Renault
When it eventually appears, the next Nissan March (or Micra, as it is known in some markets) will not be a creation from the Japanese automaker. Instead, the sixth-gen will be a …
OPINION: “1.0cc only?” – Malaysians really need to move on from looking solely at engine displacement
What’s with the obsession over size? While the fixation is kind of inescapable, especially so when dealing with parts of the human anatomy, to have that mindset applied seemingly to just about …
Thailand plans to implement trade-in coupon system to stimulate new car sales – RM13k rebate value
At the end of August, Thailand announced that it was looking to stimulate car sales in the country, which had fallen significantly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The plan will …
2020 Mitsubishi Xpander previewed in Malaysia – CKD, facelift, 360-degree cam, Apple CarPlay, black interior
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that its upcoming Mitsubishi Xpander will be locally-assembled and not arrive as an import from Indonesia. The seven-seater crossover is set to for CKD assembly in …
Think the 2020 Nissan Almera looks good? Check out the new Sentra/Sylphy that will rival the Honda Civic
The 2020 Nissan Almera represents a significant change in direction for the brand in the country, both from the N18's styling and equipment viewpoint. As highlighted in our preview story, the level …
2020 Nissan Almera Turbo – Malaysian model has the highest specification levels in ASEAN, says ETCM
During the product presentation at the 2020 Nissan Almera Turbo preview earlier today, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) took the opportunity to highlight the high level of equipment and features on the …
2020 Nissan Almera Turbo in Malaysia – 1.0 litre turbo CVT, AEB on all three variants, from RM8xk to RM9xk
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially revealed full specifications of the 2020 Nissan Almera, doing so at a special preview of the car earlier today. Although an official launch date has …
Hyundai Sonata – eighth-gen spotted in Kona teaser shot, hinting at Malaysian introduction after the SUV
The Hyundai Kona, which will be making its Malaysian market debut in the next couple of months, has again been teased on a post on the Hyundai Malaysia Facebook page, but the …
Kia Seltos – GT-Line variant arrives in KL showroom
It looks like the Kia Seltos is getting ever closer to its official introduction in the country. The SUV was initially teased last year, and a sneak preview for Kia dealers in …
Porsche looking for partners to develop synthetic fuels, says combustion engines will remain in line-up
Electrification may be the big ticket and the way forward, but Porsche isn't abandoning the combustion engine despite the move towards better sustainability. Rather, it's looking at the development of synthetic fuels, …
Vehicles where road tax has lapsed no more than 36 months can now renew without Puspakom inspection
Private cars and motorcycles for which the road tax has lapsed for a period of no more than 36 months or three years will be able to have their road tax renewed …
W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to debut later today – stay tuned for full details on the seventh-gen flagship
Not long to go before the W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class makes its official debut - the automaker's new flagship sedan will have its global premiere later this evening, and we'll have all the …
Upcoming 2020 Nissan Almera introduction will also see the debut of new Nissan brand logo in Malaysia
In July, Nissan unveiled its new logo, the emblem making its official debut alongside the automaker’s Ariya all-electric crossover. Aside from vehicles, the new logo is se to begin appearing both in …
Thailand aiming to build 750,000 EVs a year by 2030
Thailand is looking to increase electric vehicle (EV) production to 30% of the country's total industry volume (TiV) over the next 10 years, the National News Bureau of Thailand reports. The plan …
