Subaru BRZ drift stunt at petrol station – two arrested
Two men have been arrested after a 16-second video clip of a Subaru BRZ drifting at a petrol station in Jejawi, Perlis went viral on social media recently. The individuals, aged 34 …
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Proton Saga – best-selling car in Malaysia in May 2020
Proton has announced the Saga as the best-selling car in Malaysia for the month of May 2020. The sedan has been a consistent performer for the national carmaker, alongside the X70, and …
Geometry C debuts in China – brand’s second EV comes with 200 PS and 310 Nm, up to 550 km range
After being leaked back in January this year, the Geometry C has finally made its debut in China to take on the Nissan Leaf. This is the second vehicle from Geely’s electric …
Infiniti to adopt “Nissan-plus” strategy for its future
As Nissan embarks on revitalising itself for the future, what will become of its luxury division Infiniti? According to the Nissan’s chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta, who spoke to Automotive News, the …
2020 Toyota Corolla gets new 9-inch Display Audio – Android Auto, Apple CarPlay support; RM3,000 more
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has given the Toyota Corolla a slight update for 2020 by introducing a new Display Audio head unit only for the range-topping 1.8G variant. With this revision, the …
Ford to use BYD batteries to make electrified vehicles
According to a report by Reuters, BYD will supply batteries to Ford, as stated in a document found on the website of the ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) of the …
2020 Lexus LC500 launched in Malaysia – lighter and now with active safety systems; from RM1.25 million
Lexus Malaysia has launched the new 2020 LC 500, which comes fully imported from Japan with a price tag of RM1.25 million on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a five-year/unlimited-mileage warranty. That makes …
Proton appoints Roslan Abdullah as its new vice president of sales and marketing, Proton Edar CEO
Proton has announced the appointment of Roslan Abdullah as the company’s new vice president of sales and marketing, effective June 1, 2020. Aside from his new role as VP, Roslan will also …
W177 Mercedes-AMG A45S and C118 CLA45S arrives on Malaysian shores today – watch the launch, live!
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will be launching the new W177 Mercedes-AMG A 45 4Matic+ and C118 CLA 45 4Matic+ today, and you can catch the livestream of the event via the Facebook video posted …
Lexus RX, NX gain wild Goemon and Kotaro body kits
Owners of the Lexus RX or NX who want to make their vehicles stand out even more can now do so thanks to these body kits from Russia-based SCL Global Concept. Keep …
G22 BMW 4 Series gets revealed in leaked brochures
View this post on Instagram FILTRADO! #bmw4series #the4 A post shared by ???????????????????????????????? (@bmworldm) on May 31, 2020 at 11:36am PDT We’re only a few hours away from the reveal of the …
HSR project postponed again to December 31, 2020
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to extend the deferment of the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project for seven months to December 31, 2020, at the former's request. This was revealed by …
VinFast’s first EV seen testing – November 2020 debut
It was previously reported that VinFast has plans to export electric vehicles to the United States in 2021, and we’re finally getting our first look at one of those offering, as several …
Tesla Cybertruck stars in Jay Leno’s Garage episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25ZuKkbHdqM The Tesla Cybertruck certainly garnered a lot of attention when it was first revealed in November last year, thanks to its futuristic styling, “bulletproof construction” and range of electric powertrain options. …
Hyundai signs deal with Sony Pictures – carmaker’s models to feature in upcoming Spider-Man movies
Deals between carmakers and entertainment companies are not uncommon, as the exposure provided to the former can prove to be rather invaluable. For example, when Iron Man first appeared on the silver …
F90 BMW M5 facelift teased ahead of official debut
The G30 BMW 5 Series LCI (or facelift) only recently made its debut, and if you’re wondering why there’s no M5 variant in the line-up at the time of the model’s reveal, …
Swindon Powertrain’s crate electric motor now ready for purchase – 107 hp and 136 Nm; priced at RM34k
Last year, Swindon Powertrain revealed its plans to introduce a crate electric motor that would allow niche manufacturers, OEMs and hobbyists to electrify their vehicles using existing drivetrains. After a few months, …
Ken Block won’t star in 2020 Gymkhana 11 – Travis Pastrana to take over lead role with modified Subaru
The latest entry in the Gymkhana video series (Gymkhana 11) is set to arrive this year, but with a difference as Travis Pastrana will be in the leading role instead of Ken …
G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 will debut in September – up to 510 PS, automatic and manual, AWD and RWD
With every new generation of the BMW 3 Series, one question that is consistently posed is always, “when will the full-fat M version arrive?” Well, in the case of the current one, …
McLaren to lay off 1,200 employees due to Covid-19
According to a BBC report, McLaren is planning to slash around a quarter of its workforce due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has battered its sales and advertising revenue. The company currently …
