2021 Lexus ES gains AWD, Black Line Special Edition
The Lexus ES enters the 2021 model year in the US, and there are two new variants of the sedan. The 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD introduces all-wheel-drive to the series for …
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Toyota India bets on leasing, short-term subscriptions
We are in the times of Covid-19, and demand for private vehicles is growing at the expense of public transport or ride sharing. Indeed, the Malaysian used car market has seen year-on-year …
MCO road tax, lesen renewal exemption ending Aug 31
Do you have an expired road tax or driving license that needs renewing? If yes, you better do so soon as the movement control order (MCO) renewal exemption is ending soon. The …
No more Holden, but RHD Corvette C8 will still be sold in Australia – GM Specialty Vehicles is the new arm
As Ford found out with the current Mustang, making a right-hand-drive version of a famous American car will pay for itself. Similarly, GM is going global with the Corvette, another legendary American …
CATL developing EV battery with no nickel and cobalt
If you follow auto industry news beyond new car models, you would have heard of everybody’s favourite EV battery-maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL). The Shenzhen-listed, Ningde-based company is in bed …
Porsche importer Sime Darby Auto Performance celebrates 10th anniversary – 36 launches in a decade
Has it been really 10 years? Time flies, and Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, having started business in Malaysia in 2010, taking over from Auto …
Volvo S90 T8 Special Edition – T8 Inscription with bodykit, 20-inch wheels worth RM35k, same price
Here's a special Merdeka month deal to sweeten the deal for a handsome executive saloon. The Volvo S90 T8 Special Edition is essentially a MY2020 T8 Inscription with RM35,000 worth of free …
Malaysia-Singapore border opens today under RGL, PCA schemes – Johor looking into free bus for walkers
It has been nearly half a year since Malaysia closed its southern border with Singapore, which forced many who work on the other side of the border to stay put, or go …
Petronas Setel-Mesra Bonanza Campaign – two RM50k grand prize, 10 weekly RM3k prizes, total 992 winners
Petronas recently launched the Petronas Setel-Mesra Bonanza Campaign to reward loyal customers with cash and fuel vouchers. Every week from August 15 to October 15, 10 first prize winners will receive RM3,000 …
Toyota GR Yaris slides around in Goodwood preview
https://youtu.be/ne-r2cgR2dk The Toyota GR Yaris is a WRC-inspired road car, with a special three-door body with a sloping roof created to boost the big T's chances in the World Rally Championship. It's …
Daimler agrees to nearly US$3b worth of settlements to close US diesel emissions cases with gov’t, owners
Yup, dieselgate isn't just Volkswagen and it isn't dead yet. But it soon might be, as Daimler has reached agreements that will cost it nearly US$3 billion (RM12.6 billion) to settle civil …
2020 Honda City open for booking in Malaysia – new 1.5L NA DOHC, world debut for RS i-MMD, Q4 launch
Now here's a genuine surprise. After some teasing, Honda Malaysia (HM) has opened order books for the new Honda City. As expected, the fifth-generation City does not come with the Thai-market's eco …
VIDEO: Perodua’s new normal SOP for service centres
By now, most of us should already be familiar with the habits of the new normal, forced upon us by Covid-19. Things like wearing a mask in public, scanning QR codes and …
Rolls-Royce Wraith Eagle VIII – LE marks first non-stop transatlantic flight, 1 of 50 sold for RM3.3m in Malaysia
Limited editions aren't very limited. LEs are a dime a dozen these days, but not many come with a nice backstory. Here's one with a compelling tale behind its creation - the …
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace launched in Malaysia – 1.4 TSI Highline, 2.0 TSI R-Line 4Motion, from RM165k
The Malaysian SUV market welcomes a new entry today. New but familiar, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is a larger, three-row version of the Tiguan that we've known since 2017. Think of it …
Perodua explains Myvi fuel pump recall issue, direct contact approach – Oct 2019 onwards cars unaffected
Some would have heard of the faulty fuel pump issue that involves the current Perodua Myvi. Some Myvi owners would have received a letter from the carmaker acknowledging the problem, in the …
AD: GoCar Subs revamped, expanded – convert your car to subscription for six months of zero payment!
This year has been an unusual one, to say the least. The Covid-19 pandemic and the economic impact of the coronavirus have led many to relook at their financial status, trim wherever …
Ford Puma ST teased again, Sept 24 debut confirmed
The sound of something exciting, from the people who helped make it. Coming September 24th.#PumaST pic.twitter.com/S3le5UQnMf— Ford Europe (@FordEu) August 5, 2020 Now this is a rather cute way to do a …
Mercedes-Benz and CATL announce enhanced EV battery partnership, including upcoming EQS supply
Mercedes-Benz and everybody's favourite EV battery-maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL), have announced the entering of the next stage of their strategic partnership. This next level will see them "create cutting-edge …
SEMA Show makes U-turn, cancels 2020 edition in Nov
It was only last month that the organisers of the SEMA Show were feeling bullish, pressing on with the 2020 edition of the famous tuning show despite Covid-19 wrecking havoc in the …
