SsangYong E100 SUV teased – brand’s first-ever EV
SsangYong has begun teasing its first-ever electric vehicle ahead of an official debut in its home market set for the first half of 2021. Currently known by the codename “E100,” the EV …
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PLUS will begin offering toll collection via RFID on the northern closed toll system beginning from July 22
PLUS Malaysia has announced that Touch ‘n Go RFID payments will be supported on the northern closed toll system beginning July 22, 2020. The move is part of the company’s plan to …
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago debuts – hexagon-themed limited-edition model; only 10 units planned
This is the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago, a special edition model that draws inspiration from the carmaker’s obsession with hexagons, which is also the shape of the clouds at the north …
Bermaz offering six years warranty, free maintenance until Dec 31 to celebrate Mazda’s 100th anniversary
With Mazda celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Bermaz has revealed that it will be temporarily offering a six-year/120,000-km warranty and free maintenance (including labour, parts and lubricants) package for new Mazdas …
Hyundai Kona Electric sales cross 100,000-unit mark
Just over two years after the Hyundai Kona Electric was first introduced to the world, the zero-emissions crossover has now reached a new milestone with over 100,000 units sold globally. According to …
Hennessey Venom F5 – production-spec version teased ahead of Nov debut; 1,817 hp twin-turbo V8
Hennessey Performance first announced the Venom F5 back in 2014, which was then followed by a mock-up that made its debut at the 2017 SEMA Show. We’ve yet to see the production-spec …
Renault Zoe Van – LCV with up to 394 km of range
Renault is expanding its Pro+ line of commercial vehicles with the introduction of the new Zoe Van, which joins the existing Kangoo ZE and Master ZE. Based on a regular Zoe but …
Ariel Nomad R debuts with supercharged Honda Civic Si engine – 335 hp and 330 Nm; limited to just 5 units
Ariel Motor Company has unveiled the new Nomad R, which is a limited-edition version of its barebones, speedy off-roader that will be sold in extremely small quantities – just five units will …
Bugatti details the Chiron’s air-conditioning system – powerful enough to cool a small apartment at 400 km/h
The Bugatti Chiron has been around for more than four years and in that time, we’ve already seen several variants of the Chiron, including the Sport, Super Sport 300+, Pur Sport, Noire, …
J.D. Power 2020 US Automotive Brand Loyalty Study – Lexus and Subaru have the most loyal customers
Retaining the loyalty of customers is something that is very important to automakers, but which brands are more successful at doing so? To find out, J.D. Power analysed transaction data on vehicles …
Maserati Ghibli Hybrid makes its official debut – 2.0L turbo four-cylinder with eBooster tech; 330 PS, 450 Nm
Electrification is a big part in Maserati’s future and we’re finally seeing the result of the company’s roadmap. This is the new Ghibli Hybrid, the first hybrid vehicle in Maserati’s history, which …
Jaguar F-Pace with 300 PS 2.0L Ingenium engine launched in Malaysia – three variants; 20 units only
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has launched a new “limited-edition” F-Pace, which features a more powerful 2.0 litre Ingenium turbo four-cylinder engine. Only 20 units will be offered to customers and they are …
2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition launched in the US – styling and suspension upgrades; only 6,000 units
This is the new 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition, which is a limited-edition model that will be sold in the United States as part of the Corolla’s 2021 model year update. Only …
PSA and FCA merger group to be called Stellantis
Last year in December, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the PSA Group announced that they would enter into a 50:50 merger deal to form one of the world’s largest automakers. Both companies …
2020 Honda City launched in India – 1.5L petrol and diesel engines; LaneWatch; priced from RM62k-RM83k
The fifth-generation Honda City has been officially launched in India, several months after the B-segment sedan first made its global debut in Thailand back in November 2019. For customers in India, the …
W464 Mercedes-Benz G-Class receives minor updates
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been given a number of updates, mainly involving the list of standard equipment that it comes with. These changes will be effective for vehicles manufactured from September 1 …
Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid teased in new video
While the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 concept was the primary figure in pulling the public’s attention away from the new Ford Bronco, the company also dropped a teaser for a plug-in hybrid …
Lotus launches Digital Instrument Pack for Elise and V6 Exige models built from 2008 onwards – RM7.9k
For Lotus owners who want an enhanced track day experience, the Hethel-based carmaker has launched the new Digital Instrument Pack, which is a digital dashboard upgrade available for selected Elise and V6 …
Mitsubishi Xpander facelift seen in Malaysia – 7-seater rival to Honda BR-V, Perodua Aruz launching soon?
The Mitsubishi Xpander first made its debut in Indonesia way back in 2017, and it was reported at the time that the seven-seater would make its way to Malaysia in 2018. Unfortunately, …
C190 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series debuts – 4L twin-turbo flat-plane V8; 730 PS, 800 Nm; crazy aero
This is the new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, which has finally made its global debut, bringing back the Black Series badge that has been absent since the SLS AMG was first unveiled …
