Hyundai Kona N gets teased in a very festive manner
Hyundai has dropped a fresh set of teasers on Christmas Day, which appears to suggest the imminent debut of the Kona N. The hot B-segment SUV has been heavily rumoured for quite …
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No increase in Malaysian CKD car prices entering 2021 – excise duty regulations on OMV to remain the same
Earlier this year, it was reported that new excise duty regulations put forth by the customs department would result in the prices of locally-assembled (CKD) cars going up by as much as …
2020 Isuzu MU-X gets five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The third-generation Isuzu MU-X has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), a few months after the seven-seat SUV made its …
GALLERY: X247 Mercedes-AMG GLB35 4Matic – five-seat SUV with 302 hp; 0-100 km/h in 5.2s; RM363,137
The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4Matic first made its launch debut in Malaysia back in September as the range-topping variant in the GLB range, alongside the regular GLB 200 and GLB 250 4Matic. …
Tan Chong Motor signs MoU for potential sale and assembly of GAC vehicles in Malaysia and Vietnam
Tan Chong Motor Holdings (TCMH) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, TC Overseas Assets Holdings Labuan (TCOAHL), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GAC Motor International. According to a …
2021 Tokyo Auto Salon to go virtual due to Covid-19
The 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) will not be held as normal in January due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Japan, according to the organisers of the event. As …
Honda Malaysia launches new online car pre-booking service for greater convenience – RM99 minimum fee
Honda Malaysia has introduced a new online car pre-booking service, which provides customers with a more convenient way to pre-book their preferred Honda model with a minimum fee of just RM99. The …
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 …
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 …
