2020 World Car Awards – top three finalists announced
The top three finalists for the 2020 World Car Awards have been announced despite the cancellation of this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and it appears that a few carmakers have the upper …
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UMW Toyota Motor announces recall for 13,500 units of Toyota, Lexus models – potentially faulty fuel pump
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced a recall to replace the fuel pump on certain units of Toyota and Lexus models in Malaysia. The company says that affected vehicles equipped with a …
GM announces new Ultium batteries and EV platform
General Motors is stepping up its electrification initiative by introducing its third-generation electric vehicle architecture, which can accommodate modular propulsion systems and the company’s newly-developed Ultium batteries. For now, the carmaker has …
MSF-TOC Apprenticeship Programme for 2020 introduces new Project Saga Cup Race Car initiative
The Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) Racing Series’ partnership with TOC Automotive College was first established in 2018, and since then, around 200 students have been given an opportunity to be involved in …
2020 Genesis G80 – second-gen exec sedan revealed
Genesis, the luxury sub-brand of Hyundai, has announced that the second-generation G80 will make its debut in Korea later this month and is giving us our first look at the mid-size, executive …
Aston Martin V12 Speedster revealed – 5.2L twin-turbo V12 with 700 hp; limited to 88 units; from RM4 million
The list of reveals in the absence of this year’s Geneva Motor Show continues, with Aston Martin lifting the veils off of the new V12 Speedster at its headquarters in Gaydon. Created …
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut debuts – 1,600 hp 0.278 Cd
When Christian von Koenigsegg presented the Jesko (named after his father) at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, he promised that an even faster version will debut later on. Well, the time has …
Koenigsegg Gemera – four-seater with 2L 3-cylinder Freevalve engine, three e-motors, 1,700 PS, 3,500 Nm
Koenigsegg has built a new car with four seats, a three-cylinder engine, plug-in hybrid technology and a rather luxurious cabin, which sounds perfect as a family car. It is called the Gemera, …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift debuts – new styling, 48V mild hybrid engines, MBUX, AMG models
At long last, the W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift has finally made its global debut after much teasing by the German carmaker. The changes are rather comprehensive to say the least, with a …
2020 Mazda CX-9 launched in Malaysia – new brake auto hold, i-Stop, larger touchscreen; from RM320k
The Mazda CX-9 has been updated again, this time for the 2020 model year. The seven-seat SUV was previously given some new features back in October 2018, which included Apple CarPlay and …
2020 Mazda 2 facelift launched in Malaysia – now with GVC Plus, Android Auto, Apple Carplay; from RM104k
Bermaz Motor has officially launched the 2020 Mazda 2 facelift in Malaysia, which is available in sedan and hatchback body styles, both with identical specifications. The pricing is the same for both …
Mercedes-Benz unveils PHEV versions of the CLA, CLA Shooting Brake and GLA – as low as 1.4 l/100 km
The Mercedes-Benz range of compact cars with plug-in hybrid technology grows even larger with the debut of the new C118 CLA 250 e, X118 CLA 250 e Shooting Brake and H247 GLA …
Maserati MC20 announced – super sports car named
https://youtu.be/0jHBVhvlhl4 Maserati’s resurgence plan involves the launch of a new super sports car, which was previously teased to debut in May. The Italian carmaker has now confirmed that the mid-engined model that …
Proton sold 9,974 cars in February 2020 – over 80% year-on-year growth; 23.8% market share estimated
Proton has announced its sales performance for the month of February 2020, where it managed to deliver a total 9,974 cars to customers. The figure represents a 17.3% increase from the 8,506 …
McLaren hints at new Longtail model debut – 750LT?
McLaren is set to unveil a new addition to its Longtail at its Technology Centre in Woking on March 3, following the cancellation of this year’s Geneva Motor Show. In an official …
Mercedes-Benz teases plug-in hybrid versions of the GLA, CLA and CLA Shooting Brake – March debut
Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce three new plug-in hybrid models this month, all of which will be part of the carmaker’s compact car line-up. In a teaser video posted on Facebook, the …
Alfa Romeo teases new Giulia GTA ahead of debut?
https://youtu.be/U9rcCEc9cgo Even though the 2020 Geneva Motor Show has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus, many carmakers will still debut new models that were originally planned for the event. Among …
Citroen Ami revealed – cutesy fully-electric microcar with 8 hp electric motor, 5.5 kWh battery; from RM28k
Earlier this month, Citroen dropped teasers for a new electric vehicle and we now know exactly what they cooked up. This is the new Ami, and it is the production version of …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift teased again
With the 2020 Geneva Motor Show just a few days away, Mercedes-Benz has released a new teaser for the W213 E-Class facelift which is set to make its debut at the event. …
F44 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe launched in Thailand – 218i M Sport; 1.5L turbo three-cylinder; RM315,567
The F44 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe first made its global debut in October 2019, serving as Munich’s answer to the C118 Mercedes-Benz CLA. Fast forward a few months, and the four-door …
