2023 Cadillac Escalade-V set to make its debut soon
The Cadillac Escalade has been synonymous with luxury for quite a while now, but the latest generation of the model will see the brand enter the performance SUV segment. Recently, the American …
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 introduced – Dual Sport Tread Design, better long-lasting performance; 17-20″ sizes
Michelin has apparently introduced the Pilot Sport 5, which succeeds the well-known and popular Pilot Sport 4. According to the French tyre manufacturer, the fifth generation of its Pilot Sport Series offers …
Geely, Renault pair up for new vehicles based on CMA platform – production starts in 2024 for local, exports
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) and Renault Group have signed an agreement to launch an all-new vehicle line-up for the South Korean market. As part of the deal, Geely will license architecture …
2022 Peugeot 2008 launched in Malaysia – CKD; 1.2L turbo with 130 hp and 230 Nm; AEB; from RM127k
The second-generation Peugeot 2008 has been launched in Malaysia, with official distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAASB) offering the B-segment SUV in a sole Allure variant. The 2008 is the third SUV to …
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 now has a four-year wait list
Introduced in June last year, the latest Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series has proven to be incredibly popular among car buyers, with demand outweighing supply considerably. With orders pouring in at likely …
Malaysia ranked 3rd in 2021 ASEAN car sales – how we compared against Thailand, Indonesia, SG, Vietnam
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released ASEAN sales data for 2021 from the month of January until November. As with the July update last year, the data is for seven of …
Proton launches new range of R3 merchandise and premium engine oils – available at COE, dealerships
Proton has launched a new range of R3 official merchandise and premium engine oils, which are marketed by Proton Global Services (PGS), a fully owned subsidiary of Proton Edar that serves to …
Toyota cuts February 2022 production by 150,000 units
The semiconductor chip shortage continues to be an issue affecting carmakers, as Toyota has recently announced it will reduce its global production plan in February 2022 by around 150,000 units. The carmaker …
Honda signs joint development deal with EV battery R&D firm SES – focus on lithium-metal batteries
Honda has announced that it signed a joint development agreement in December last year with SES Holdings, a Boston-based electric vehicle battery research and development company. The deal will see both companies …
Proton to gain experience from selling, charging EVs in Malaysia with smart deal – Proton EV soon after?
Proton recently announced it had signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to sell electric vehicles by smart Automobile (a global joint venture involving Geely Holding and Mercedes-Benz) in Malaysia and Thailand through …
MG ZS EV set to go on sale in Malaysia in 2022?
SAIC Motor-CP, the manufacturer and distributor of MG cars in Thailand, is planning to export vehicles to ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia as well as Malaysia, according to a report by Manager …
Indian government proposes six airbags be made mandatory for all new cars sold from October 2022
India's minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has proposed that six airbags be made compulsory for private vehicles carrying up to eight passengers (M1 category) from October this year, The …
GALLERY: 2022 Volkswagen Passat R-Line in Malaysia – 220 PS/350 Nm, 6DCT, Harman Kardon; fr RM213k
The Volkswagen Passat R-Line was updated for the 2022 model year recently and we’re bringing you a gallery of the range-topping variant that sits above the Elegance. Still locally assembled in Malaysia, …
BBS Japan named official wheel provider to Formula 1
BBS Japan has been named as the “official wheel rim provider” to Formula 1, and as part of a four-year deal, will supply all ten teams with wheels from the 2022 season …
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse from 2001’s The Fast and the Furious is going up for auction – RM522k estimated
Before Brian O’Conner (portrayed by the late Paul Walker) drove the legendary orange A80 Toyota Supra in The Fast and the Furious, his first love was a green Mitsubishi Eclipse that he …
Honda HR-V e:HEV Modulo X Concept debuts at TAS
Honda has unveiled the HR-V e:HEV Modulo X Concept at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, which serves as a preview for a factory-tuned model (the crossover is called the Vezel in Japan) …
Subaru STI E-RA debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon – 1,088 PS time attack EV; STI Performance Concepts shown
Subaru and its motorsport subsidiary, Subaru Tecnica International (STI), have unveiled its line-up at the ongoing Tokyo Motor Show (TAS), with no less than six vehicles being presented on stage. The star …
2022 Toyota GRMN Yaris debuts – limited to 500 units; improved chassis, 20 kg lighter; priced from RM269k
This is the new Toyota GRMN Yaris, which is described as a fully tuned version of the much beloved GR Yaris. Making its debut at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, the hot …
2022 Volkswagen Passat R-Line in Malaysia – 2.0L TSI now with 220 PS/350 Nm, 6-speed wet DSG; fr RM213k
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has given the Passat R-Line an update for the 2022 model year. The locally-assembled (CKD) range-topper, which sits above the Elegance, now retails at RM212,939 (on-the-road without …
2022 BMW iX EV now with tax-free price, from RM361k – up to RM65,200 cheaper than 2021 launch pricing
The BMW iX has received new pricing in line with the government’s decision to exempt electric vehicles (EVs) from import and excise duties this year. Based on BMW Malaysia’s latest price list, …
