2021 European Car of the Year candidates – 29 cars
The candidates for the 2021 European Car of the Year (ECOTY) award have been announced, with 29 models vying for the coveted prize. All the candidates are new vehicles on sale now …
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2021 Proton Saga facelift launched in Egypt – LHD, no ESC but with extra AC controls, heater; RM43k-RM52k
The latest Proton Saga has made its launch debut in Egypt, where it will be offered in three variants – Standard MT, Standard AT and Premium AT – for the 2021 model …
Mazda adds the RX-7 to its heritage parts programme
Mazda has expanded its heritage parts programme to include the venerable RX-7, with selected parts being offered for the second (FC) and third generations (FD) of the two-door sports car. The RX-7 …
GALLERY: 2021 Toyota Vios facelift – 1.5G from RM88k
Following the official launch of the facelifted Toyota Vios, we now bring you a full gallery of the refreshed B-segment sedan in its range-topping G variant, which is priced at RM87,584 on-the-road …
Pagani Huayra Tricolore celebrates 60th anniversary of the Frecce Tricolori – only 3 units, RM27 million each
This is the Pagani Huayra Tricolore, which is yet another special edition of the Italian carmaker’s well-known supercar. Built to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Frecce Tricolori, only three examples will …
Penang ferry service to continue on with RM30 million allocation from the government, says finance minister
If you were upset by the news that Penang’s iconic ferry service will cease operations, don’t be, because the government has stepped in to ensure the service is continued, according to a …
Toyota to unveil solid-state battery prototype in 2021
Solid-state batteries are seen as the next big thing for electric vehicles, and Toyota will unveil a prototype equipped with such batteries in 2021, according to report by Nikkei Asia. The automaker …
2021 Toyota Vios facelift launched in Malaysia – now with AEB, LDA; 3 variants offered; priced from RM75k
The order books for the Toyota Vios facelift have been open since November 16, although we were only provided with estimated pricing at the time. That changes today, as the B-segment sedan …
LIVE: Watch UMW Toyota Motor make some big reveals today – show starts at 7.30pm on FB, YouTube
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has been hyping up some big reveals for December 17, and that day has finally arrived. If you’re just as curious as we are, check out the live …
Great Wall Motors commits to Thailand’s push for EVs
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has expressed its intention to make Thailand a hub for electric vehicles in the ASEAN region, following talks between the automaker’s top management with the country’s ministry of …
Lamborghini SC20 revealed – unique one-off speedster
Lamborghini has unveiled another derivative of the Aventador in the form of the SC20, which is the next one-off model engineered by its Squadra Corse racing division after the Essenza SCV12. According …
Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV launched in Indonesia – three diesel-powered variants; priced from RM223k
First introduced in November 2018, the Hyundai Palisade has since gone on sale in a few left-hand drive markets such as the brand’s home market of South Korea, as well as North …
UMW Toyota Motor teases new reveals for December 17 – could the GR Yaris be launching in Malaysia?
Since December 7, Toyota Malaysia’s social media pages have featured posts that carried the words “it can wait,” along with a reminder to tune in on December 17 at 7.30pm. These posts …
Proton X50 uses the same 1.5 three-cylinder TGDi and 7DCT as the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 PHEV – CEVT
During an interview with Håkan Sandquist, director of powertrain strategy at China Euro Vehicle Technology (CEVT), it was revealed that the base engine used in the Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 is the …
Proton X50’s use of a timing belt isn’t a concern and why RON 95 is fine over RON 97 – CEVT explains
When the Proton X50 was launched in October this year, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the SUV’s use of a timing belt instead of a timing chain for its 1.5 …
Mercedes-AMG Project One driven by Lewis Hamilton
https://youtu.be/5zsGgDNBqpk Mercedes-AMG has launched a new marketing campaign titled “After work,” which features Lewis Hamilton getting behind the wheel of the upcoming Project One. The campaign includes a short video that serves …
LIVE: Watch the virtual launch of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA in Malaysia – happening at 11am today
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA is set to be launched in Malaysia today, and you can watch the virtual launch of the second-generation model on Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Facebook page at 11am. UPDATE: The …
Berjaya Auto Alliance announces management team
Berjaya Auto Alliance (BAASB) has announced the management team that will lead the company following an announcement on its appointment as the sole distributor of Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia made on December …
Aston Martin to receive bespoke engines from AMG
Aston Martin’s partnership with Mercedes-Benz was strengthened by a new strategic technology agreement announced back in October, which will see the latter supply powertrains, components and systems, in exchange for an increased …
Volkswagen begins testing 22 kW DC wallbox chargers
Volkswagen has presented a new charging concept in the form of a DC wallbox, which is capable of providing a charging output of up to 22 kW. The new product is currently …
