Viper Tunnel Challenge – Sat night KL road closures
In conjunction with the Viper Tunnel Challenge 2018 event this weekend, several roads around the Smart Tunnel will be closed from 11pm on Saturday, with reopening expected to happen around 8am on …
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New Ford Focus Mk4 won’t be made, sold in Thailand
The just-revealed new Mk4 Ford Focus will not be made and sold in Thailand, unlike the outgoing Focus hatchback and sedan. This is according to the Bangkok Post, which says that low …
Daihatsu not in favour of UMW’s proposed Perodua takeover, improved offer for MBMR coming – report
UMW's bid to take control of Perodua has hit a snag. The Star reports that Perodua's "Japanese principals" are not in favour of UMW holding an overwhelming stake in the Malaysian auto …
Toyota to set up hybrid battery plant in Thailand, 2020
Toyota is planning to set up a hybrid battery plant in Thailand, in a bid to start operations in early 2020, according to the Kyodo news agency quoting sources close to the …
Lexus teases all-new model – ES to debut in Beijing?
Lexus has released a teaser image with the headline "Expect the Unexpected". The sole pic shows the front end of a car that is set to make its global debut at the …
2019 Audi A6 Avant – handsome wagon hauls 1,680L
The handsome new C8 Audi A6 has a new wagon sister. The 2019 Audi A6 Avant looks really classy and can swallow up to 1,680 litres of cargo, making it quite possibly …
Kia Ceed to get crossover, shooting brake variants
The new Kia Ceed range is set to get two new bodystyles. Autocar reports that the C-segment Euro model will spawn a shooting brake and a sporty-looking 'dynamic crossover', due late-2018 and …
KLIMS 18 gets good response, MAA urges automotive players to join Nov 23 to Dec 2 motor show at MITEC
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has reported strong interest for the returning 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS 18), which was announced in January. The show will be held from November …
2019 Lexus ES – leaked image shows LS-inspired face
What you see above is allegedly the all-new 2019 Lexus ES, which is set to debut this year. If so, the Lexus midsize exec is set to have styling inspired by the …
Jaguar planning flagship J-Pace SUV, 2021 debut
Jaguar kicked off its SUV game with the F-Pace in 2015, and followed up quickly with the smaller E-Pace and electric I-Pace. But the leaping cat isn't quite done yet - Autocar …
Perodua introduces GearUp Bluetooth tyre pressure monitoring system – check in-car and via app, RM385
Perodua has introduced a new item to its official GearUp accessories range. The Smart Bluetooth TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) lets motorists keep track of their vehicle’s tyre pressure in real time. …
BMW M2 Competition leaked – M3/M4 engine, 405 hp
What do we have here? Small upgrades on a small car but big news for car enthusiasts. A BMW M2 Competition has been rumoured for some time now, and the upgraded M2 …
Access by BMW car subscription service launched in the US – two tiers, unlimited swaps, from $2k monthly
To drive a car, you must buy one. That's the convention that we're used to, but there's a new trend in the West - car subscription. Just like how you subscribe to …
VW Tiguan Comfortline gets RM5,099 ‘Wild’ package
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced a 'Wild' styling package for the Tiguan Comfortline. The pack includes aluminium sports pedals, a chrome trunk garnish, a chrome load lip protector, chrome exhaust …
Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 celebrates famed F1 car
The Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 is a limited edition version of the Lotus Exige Cup 430. It references the famous Type 25, the Lotus race car that dominated the 1963 …
Honda Malaysia recalls additional 28,399 units of 2013 City, Jazz, Insight – Takata front passenger airbag
Honda Malaysia (HM) today announced that it is extending the Takata front passenger airbag inflator recall to include a further 28,399 units of model year 2013 cars. The models involved are the …
VIDEO: Proton SUV to get features such as voice command, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree 3D view
Proton has started an online poll inviting the public to vote for the name of the upcoming Geely Boyue-based SUV, and is dangling RM100,000 worth of gift vouchers as well as VIP …
Proton Wira OEM parts production ceases – report
Perhaps one of the reasons why there are still many Proton Wiras on the road today is because there are OEM replacement parts available for owners to keep their old faithful running. …
Bangkok 2018: Ladies of the motor show, Part Two
As with food, too much of a good thing can be rather jelak, which is why we've split the ladies of the 2018 Bangkok Motor Show gallery into two. If you liked …
Vote for your favourite Proton SUV name and win RM100k worth of prizes – X7, PX7, X70 or X700?
You can play a part in the naming of Proton's first SUV, as the carmaker has launched an online poll inviting the public to vote for the name of the Geely Boyue-based …
