Seven-time F1 champ Lewis Hamilton gets knighted
The 2021 New Year Honours list has been announced, which will see Lewis Hamilton be awarded a knighthood by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second. According to Autocar UK, the Formula 1 …
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Perodua in 2021 – new D55L SUV, Myvi FL, D27A Alza?
From one national car brand, we now move on to another. This time, we’re focusing on Perodua and the new products that could potentially be introduced by the company in 2021. Unlike …
Volkswagen is expanding its charging infrastructure in Germany – 750 new charging points for next year
Volkswagen is committed to expanding the charging infrastructure at is German sites and plans to install 750 new charging points next year, including the first high power charging stations capable of 300 …
Ferrari Purosangue to be followed by 2 more EV SUVs
It’s no surprise that Ferrari has plans to launch its first-ever SUV model, which will be called the Purosangue and is known internally as the F175. However, it looks the company’s plans …
Tesla will officially start selling cars in India in 2021
Tesla will officially launch in India in 2021, according to the country’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari in a report by The Indian Express. This was also confirmed via Tesla CEO Elon Musk …
Government extends SST exemption period to June 30, 2021 – 100% on new CKD cars, 50% for CBU
In a new twist, the government has now announced via a memo issued to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) and Malaysian Association of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders (PEKEMA) that there will …
Renault plans to unveil new biz strategy on January 14
On January 14, 2020, Renault will present its new strategic plan for the future, which it is calling a “Renaulution.” According to a report by Automobilwoche, the plan is primarily focused on …
2021 Audi S3 gets ABT tuning – 370 PS and 450 Nm
German tuner ABT Sportsline has worked its magic on the latest Audi S3, blessing the hot hatch with even more power as you’d expect. The company is offering a number of upgrades …
Daihatsu reveals cute concepts for Tokyo Auto Salon – roadster Hijet Jumbo and Copen; modded Taft, Thor
Even though the 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon will be a virtual event due to the Covid-19 pandemic, that has not stopped automakers from showing off their custom creations. One such company is …
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 …
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 …
