2020 Mazda CX-30 launched in Thailand, from RM131k
Mazda has launched the CX-30 in Thailand. Our neighbouring market gets the crossover with the sole engine option of a naturally aspirated 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G engine with 165 PS/213 Nm and a …
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Toyota GR Yaris gets C-seg hot hatch price in Europe
Click to enlarge The 2020 Toyota GR Yaris is now open for pre-orders in Europe, and the rally homologation special hot hatch isn't cheap, far from it. That's entirely expected, given how …
Honda WR-V facelift revealed, India launch next month
The Honda WR-V, a previous generation Jazz-based "SUV" that was launched in India in March 2017, has received a facelift. The refreshed crossover-inspired B-segment hatchback has appeared on Honda India's website and …
2022 Ford Transit cargo van will be electric, US made
Now here's a vehicle that we never quite expected to go the EV route so soon. The Ford Transit - the best-selling cargo van in the world – will have an all-electric …
Renault Morphoz Concept previews an electric future
Here's a concept car that Renault says represents its vision of personal, shareable electric mobility in the years beyond 2025. Called the Renault Morphoz, it uses the Renault Nissan Alliance’s new modular …
Honda ‘3onus’ March Special, up to RM10k of rebates
Time for a change? Shopping for a new car? This month, Honda Malaysia is having the '3onus' March Special promo combining a "Thank You Bonus" with March rebates and a RM500 petrol …
Skoda Octavia RS iV revealed – 245 PS plug-in hybrid
The fourth-generation Skoda Octavia has gained an RS version, or vRS in the UK. The sports flagship of the range is now a plug-in hybrid to comply with the new, stricter EU6d …
BMW Concept i4 revealed – previews electric Gran Coupe with 530 hp, 600 km range; debut in 2021
There may be no Geneva Motor Show this year, but the unveiling of the BMW Concept i4 has gone ahead. This Gran Coupe (BMW's term for four-door coupe) takes electric drive to …
2020 Mazda MX-5 RF – more safety kit, from RM266k
Bermaz Motor has officially announced the 2020 Mazda range, and the Mazda MX-5 RF maintains its place in local showrooms as the sole sports car in the Zoom-Zoom range. There are minor …
Malaysian vehicle sales data, January 2020 by brand
After a slight delay, here are the vehicle sales figures for January 2020, released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). The first set of monthly figures for the new year saw a …
Indian carmakers Tata, Mahindra face parts supply disruption from China due to coronavirus outbreak
Carmakers are facing issues from multiple fronts due to the coronavirus outbreak. While it started in China, recent developments in Italy, Iran and South Korea are worrying, and even the US is …
X213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain facelift teased
The launch of the W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift would have been at the Geneva Motor Show, but the event has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. The show must go on though, …
No planned price hike for CKD Toyota models – UMWT
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that there are no planned price increase for CKD locally assembled Toyota models "at this time". UMWT's CKD line-up consists of the Toyota Yaris, Vios, Rush, …
Suzuki Jimny production to start in India in May 2020, mostly for exports – could be a new 5-door version
The fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny is a car that's high in demand from markets across the world, and the sole Japanese factory producing the small off-roader is at full stretch. Help is on …
Vietnam’s VinFast enters Australia, eyes Holden assets
VinFast has its sights set on Australia, and is eyeing assets of the just wound down Holden. According to carsales.com.au, the young Vietnamese carmaker - which set up shop in Melbourne last …
Volkswagen Golf GTD, GTE Mk8 – diesel, PHEV GTIs
You've seen the Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI, now here's the famous hot hatch's two less famous siblings - the Golf GTD and Golf GTE. They essentially are the diesel and plug-in hybrid …
Proton X70 caught testing in Pakistan – to get 1.5L Turbo 7DCT combo there instead of 1.8L, 2021 launch
The Proton X70 has been caught testing in Karachi, Pakistan. According to CarSpiritPK.com, Proton's Pakistani partner Al-Haj Automotive is in the process of introducing a range of Proton vehicles, and is already …
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Honda Accord 1.5L VTEC Turbo
https://youtu.be/6F9mMKa-7as Yesterday saw the launch of the all-new 2020 Honda Accord. The tenth-generation D-segment sedan is locally assembled at Honda Malaysia’s Melaka plant and is priced at RM185,900 on-the-road without insurance for …
Grab and Gojek discussing merger? Gojek says no
There's a rather shocking news going around that ASEAN ride hailing giants Grab and Gojek are discussing a possible merger. It came from The Information via Tech In Asia and cites sources …
Mercedes Thailand to start EQC EV production in 2021
Mercedes-Benz will start to make electric vehicles in Thailand next year. The model in question is the EQC electric SUV, and this comes after the German carmaker agreed with Thailand's Board of …
