PSA-FCA merged group Stellantis unveils new logo
Groupe PSA, the French maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have revealed the logo of Stellantis, the new group that will result from their 50:50 merger. The …
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2022 Hyundai Tucson – USA gets LWB, hybrid, PHEV
Hyundai has unveiled the 2022 Hyundai Tucson in the US, where it will go on sale from spring 2021. First seen in September, the fourth-generation SUV is quite an arresting sight in …
2020 Honda Odyssey facelift with Modulo accessories
Honda has just released the Odyssey facelift in Japan, and this second refresh for the fifth-generation MPV is a bigger one compared to the nip/tuck that surfaced in 2017. This RC generation …
2021 Ford EcoSport Active, the rugged version debuts
This is just-unveiled 2021 Ford EcoSport Active, a more rugged version of the EcoSport compact SUV, which by the way, is still very much alive and well. The Active series has been …
Proton X50 1.5 TGDi engine, 7DCT combo receives top award from China’s Society of Automotive Engineers
The 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox combo used in the Proton X50 1.5 TGDi Flagship has received a top award from China’s Society of Automotive Engineers. SAE-China awarded …
2020 Proton X50 1.5T Standard – first look at the entry-level RM79,200 variant, is the base spec SUV OK?
It's not common to be able to lay our eyes and point our camera lenses at base variants of newly-launched models. Usually, what we get to see - at the launch event …
Thailand approves tax incentives to lure EV production
Governments across ASEAN are battling it out for foreign investment, and even better if it's in sectors that are viewed as future. Electric cars are certainly in that category. Indonesia, which has …
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat – 710 hp, 875 Nm 3-row SUV will be available for only one model year
Unveiled in July, order books for the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat are now open in the US. Dodge says that it will build the world’s most powerful series production SUV exclusively …
2021 Ford Ranger – T6 gets another facelift in Thailand
Ford has refreshed its Ranger pick-up truck again in Thailand. We've lost count of the number of facelifts the T6 has had now - we were at the T6 Ranger's ASEAN debut …
VW Malaysia, Wei-Ling Gallery raises RM133k from Arteon auction, proceeds go to breast cancer efforts
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) and Wei-Ling Gallery have successfully raised RM133,200 from the recent charity auction of Arteon art cars. Proceeds from the auction will be channeled to the Breast Cancer …
Mitsubishi Xpander price confirmed – CKD, RM91,369
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced the price of the Mitsubishi Xpander seven-seater, which goes for RM91,369 on-the-road without insurance, with the 2020 sales tax exemption. The long-awaited Xpander was previewed two …
TC Euro Cars having Renault parts mega clearance sale – up to 90% discount, 50% off labour at PJ outlet
TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has announced a clearance campaign for genuine Renault parts, with discounts of up to 90%. Models included are the Kangoo, 2015 Captur, Scenic, 2014 Koleos, Fluence, Megane (2012 …
Renault Trafic van gets another facelift, debut in 2021
The third-generation Renault Trafic, a popular van in Europe that has been around since 2014, has been given another facelift following the refresh that surfaced in April 2019. There's a new and …
Lambo Huracan Evo Fluo Capsule – 5 striking colours
We've seen a couple of capsule collections for the Lamborghini Urus, and now here's one for the Lamborghini Huracan Evo. Called the Huracan Evo Fluo Capsule, it's a new collection of bright …
Aston Martin Vantage Dark Knight Edition for Malaysia
Here's another customised special from Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur. Called the Aston Martin Vantage Dark Knight Edition, it started life as a Vantage V8 before choice bits were specified for the coupe. …
Geely’s LEVC starts UK production of VN5 electric van
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company, previously known as the London Taxi Company), which is owned by Geely, has announced the start of production for its new electric van, the VN5. The new …
Perodua records highest ever monthly sales in Oct – 26,852 units beats previous record set last month
Anything you can do, I can do better? Now Perodua did not say that, but it feels a bit like that. Following Proton's quick release of October sales figures yesterday evening, P2 …
Proton X50 bookings reach 27,400, 447 units delivered
Proton has wasted no time in releasing its October 2020 sales figures - today is the first working day since October ended and we now have the press release. Proton announced that …
Lexus LC Aviation – a 70-unit limited edition for Japan
The pin-up car of my dreams is putting on a sportier outfit for a limited time. This is the Lexus LC Aviation limited edition for Japan, a limited run of 70 units …
2020 Toyota Yaris facelift open for booking – LED headlamps standard; AEB, LDA available; from RM72k
Teased over the weekend, the 2020 Toyota Yaris facelift has been officially announced by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), and order books for the refreshed B-segment hatchback are now open. The Yaris minor …
