GALLERY: Toyota Vios Sports Edition – lower, sportier
Race on Sunday sell on Monday, the old saying goes. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is attempting just that. Last month, it announced the Toyota Vios Sports Edition, which is inspired by the …
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VIDEO: New Nissan Leaf is more aerodynamic, sleek
https://youtu.be/1DdEq15sdFk The original Nissan Leaf was a groundbreaking car, one that pioneered the EV movement before it became the trend, as it is now. The world's first mass-market electric car wasn't much …
Geely and Volvo form JVs to develop Lynk & Co brand
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) has completed the formation of two new joint ventures with Volvo Cars to co-operate on automotive technologies, purchasing and the future development of the newly-launched Lynk & …
Toyota to take up small stake in Mazda; new JV to set up $1.6b factory in the US for Corolla, SUVs – reports
Toyota and rival Mazda are set to announce plans to build a $1.6 billion US factory as part of a new joint venture, according to a Reuters report quoting an anonymous source. …
‘RR’ plate series earns JPJ RM7.2 mil, more than ‘RM’
The recent 'RR' number plate series has unseated 'RM' as the most lucrative for JPJ Perlis. 'RR' - which is overflowing with sporty connotations and will look good on superbikes and luxury …
DRIVEN: 2017 FK8 Honda Civic Type R, paradigm shift
Has there been a more anticipated Japanese performance car? Not for the longest time. Sports cars from the Land of the Rising Sun were the stuff of dreams for many a teen …
VIDEO: 2017 Kia Rio 1.4L hatchback walk-around tour
https://youtu.be/vOtev1a0jI8 Naza Kia launched the 2017 Kia Rio last week, with the fourth-generation B-segment five-door hatchback available at RM79,888 on-the-road without insurance. That's nearly RM2,500 less than the list price of the …
Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special – ‘Ring record
The Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special has set a new lap record for a four-door saloon at the 20.6 km Nurburgring Nordschleife race track, achieving a time of 6:57.5. The …
2018 Jaguar XJR575 – 575 PS, 700 Nm, 0-100 in 4.4s
Jaguar has introduced the 2018 model year Jaguar XJ, and the luxury sedan range is now topped by a new model teased at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed - the Jaguar …
Malaysia auto sales – TIV 3% up at 2017 halfway point
Figures released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) show that a total of 50,275 vehicles were sold in Malaysia in June 2017. This is 0.6% or 325 units lower than the number …
GALLERY: 2017 Honda City Hybrid in Malaysia, RM89k
Announced by Honda Malaysia (HM) last week, here's the new 2017 Honda City Hybrid in the metal. The sedan sister to the Honda Jazz Hybrid will only reach dealerships by mid August …
2017 Kia Rio Sedan – booted Russian version revealed
The Kia Rio is an important model for the Korean brand, but some markets are more inclined to a booted car. Which is why Kia makes a sedan version of its B-segment …
Opel and Vauxhall Insignia GSi – 260 hp, 400 Nm, AWD
The hot version of the latest Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, revealed in December 2016, is out. The Opel Insignia GSi (or Vauxhall Insignia GSi in the UK) will make its motor show debut at …
BMW iPerformance plug-in hybrids – big in Malaysia
BMW's iPerformance range of plug-in hybrids have been quite a hit with Malaysians shopping in the premium segment. BMW Group Malaysia delivered over 2,300 units of the BMW 330e, BMW X5 xDrive40e …
Honda City Hybrid officially launched in Malaysia – RM89,200, slots under top-spec V in price and kit
The Honda City Hybrid has been officially announced by Honda Malaysia (HM), with a price of RM89,200 on-the-road without insurance. As speculated earlier today, that price point is between the RM84,600 mid-spec …
Honda City Hybrid Malaysian brochure leaked – same 1.5L i-DCD package as Jazz Hybrid, launching soon
It looks very much like the next big launch by Honda Malaysia will be for the new Honda City Hybrid. It will be the first time the City sedan gets a hybrid …
2018 Kia Sorento UM facelift revealed in South Korea
The Kia Sorento facelift has been revealed in its home market of South Korea. This is the mid-life refresh of the third-generation Sorento UM that has been around since 2014. The UM …
Factory matte wrap options for Euro Toyota C-HR, 86
The Toyota C-HR and 86 are now available in Europe with unique matte-finished foils, making it easy for those already set on a no-shine appearance. Exclusive for the C-HR's "Style Selection" equipment …
KTM Komuter to be integrated with MRT, LRT this year
At present, Klang Valley rail commuters can alight at any MRT, LRT or Monorail station under a single payment system. However, KTM Bhd's KTM Komuter service is not integrated with the three …
Road tax disc shortage due to printer failure – JPJ
Motorists who have recently attempted to renew their road tax might be aware of a shortage of road tax discs preventing them from getting the deed done. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) …
