Porsche Panamera range gets GTS variant – 460 hp V8
Porsche has introduced a new GTS variant for the Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo. Powered by a 4.0 litre biturbo V8 engine, the GTS comes with extra dynamic chassis systems and unique …
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Toyota C-HR x Adidas Japan collaboration for Thailand
Toyota Thailand has collaborated with Adidas Japan for a range of products with co-branding, including the Toyota C-HR and Adidas sportswear. The theme is "Disrupt to Create" and the crossover features "Adidas …
VPCM launches Volkswagen Cares loyalty programme
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the "Volkswagen Cares" customer loyalty programme. Key to this initiative is the Volkswagen Cares mobile app, an after-sales-led effort using a new platform to engage …
Gov’t to consider Melaka as base for new national car
As the new national car project (NNCP) rumbles on behind the scenes, various states will be vying to host prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's desired project. One such state is Melaka, …
Volkswagen Fest happens this weekend in Setia Alam
The Volkswagen Fest is back for 2018 and is happening from now till Sunday night at the Setia City Convention Centre. The main highlights this year are the unveiling of the JOIN …
Volkswagen unveils ‘JOIN’ special editions of Polo, Vento, Tiguan and Passat – sold only on Lazada
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today unveiled 'JOIN' special editions of the Polo hatchback, Vento B-segment sedan, Tiguan SUV and Passat D-segment sedan. JOIN is an accessory package that can be added …
Mitsuoka Rock Star – C2 Corvette Stingray looks with Mazda MX-5 ND mechanicals; what’s not to like?
Mitsuoka's creations appeal to a tiny niche of customers wanting retro looks on modern mechanicals. Scary Orochi and outrageous Le-Seyde aside, a typical Mitsuoka would be a humdrum Nissan saloon with front …
2018 Proton X70 SUV – four variants, specs detailed
The second round of media previews for the Proton X70 happened today in Petaling Jaya, where Proton released more details on its first SUV, along with fresh images. Order books for the …
SPYSHOTS: Renault Zoe EV – second-gen on the way?
Here are the first spyshots of the second-generation Renault Zoe. Debuting in 2012, the first (and current) Zoe was one of the pioneering production electric cars to hit the market, long before …
New national car to get ASEAN participation, doesn’t compete with Proton and Perodua – MITI minister
The new national car project (NNCP) pushed by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad could source parts from ASEAN neighbours, as the region forges stronger ties to weather out the US-China trade …
Proton gets AI company behind Merc’s MBUX to develop ‘Malaysian English’ voice recognition system
Nuance Communications, a Nasdaq listed specialist in artificial intelligence (AI), has announced that it is providing automotive-grade speech recognition for Geely. This comes as the Chinese carmaker embarks upon a joint venture …
Proton and MAI sign MoU to share resources in vendor development – 30 local companies to supply X70 parts
Proton and the Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further optimise shared resources to be used in developing Proton's parts and components suppliers to ensure the …
Hyundai Malaysia teases new SUV – Tucson facelift
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has posted up a teaser for a new model on its Facebook page. "We will be unveiling a heartthrob vehicle. It will be a trend-setter with its slick …
Lifetime driving ban for reckless drivers planned
Current penalties for reckless driving are too light, reckons transport minister Anthony Loke, who wants to introduce lifetime driving bans for offenders who cause fatalities through their actions, the Malay Mail reports. …
Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim test drives the Proton X70 SUV
It's known that Johor ruler - Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar - is fond of cars and vehicles in general, and has a lovely collection of wheels. Will the soon to be launched …
UMWT recalls XW30 Toyota Prius, 6,160 units involved
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced a special service campaign (a.k.a. recall) to update the hybrid software of the third-generation Toyota Prius. A total of 6,160 units of the Prius sold by …
All-new Volvo XC40 SUV launched in Malaysia – single T5 AWD R-Design spec, CKD for RM255,888
The Volvo XC40 was officially launched in Malaysia this morning, at an event in Genting Highlands. The much anticipated smaller sibling to the XC60 and XC90 SUVs was spotted undisguised in August, …
MITI invites proposals for new national car project
By now, there should be no doubting how serious the new government is with the third national car plan - they're pushing on, regardless of the rakyat's sentiment on the matter. A …
Ford Ranger facelift launching in Malaysia this month – new 2.0L bi-turbo, 500 Nm, 10-speed auto, no 3.2L
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has announced that the Ford Ranger facelift will be launched in Malaysia at the end of this month. The re-facelifted T6 (the first facelift was in 2015) …
Hyundai i30 N previews ‘N Option’ line of accessories
The Hyundai i30 N is already a desirable hot hatch, with 275 PS and being six-speed manual only, but there's more to come. Hyundai has revealed the i30 N 'N Option' show …
