Mazda patents new inline-six engine and 8-speed auto
In an investor report published last year, Mazda confirmed that it would develop six-cylinder engines that will be used in cars underpinned by a new and larger architecture. It appears that plan …
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Harman and Hyundai launch world’s first active road noise cancellation system – debuts on Genesis GV80
Harman has launched the world’s first active road noise cancellation system for a production vehicle in partnership with Hyundai, which will first debut on the Genesis GV80 SUV. The system – dubbed …
SPYSHOTS: W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class seen again
The next-generation W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been spotted undergoing cold-weather testing yet again. As we’ve seen in previous spyshots, these prototypes are wearing thinner disguises than before, allowing us to see some …
Toyota introduces Acceleration Suppression Function
Toyota has developed a new Acceleration Suppression Function that was designed to counter the misapplication of the accelerator pedal, which will be part of an upgrade to its Safety Sense suite. The …
SPYSHOTS: Hyundai Santa Cruz pick-up seen testing
Hyundai previously announced that its upcoming pick-up truck – called the Santa Cruz – will be built at its Montgomery plant in Alabama, United States from 2021. Now, we have the first …
Renault Megane IV updated – new E-Tech PHEV variant
Renault has updated its entire Megane IV range, which sees some subtle styling changes and a revised equipment list. The update also includes revisions for the performance-focused RS model as well as …
Lexus delivered a record 765,330 units globally in 2019
Lexus has announced its global sales results for 2019, with the Japanese premium carmaker delivering a new record high of 765,330 units. The figure represents a 10% increase from 2018 and is …
Toll reduction saves the gov’t and rakyat around RM42 billion, one step towards abolishment – Lim Guan Eng
Finance minister Lim Guan Eng has defended the 18% toll reduction on highways operated by PLUS Malaysia, saying that the move would save the government billions of ringgit in the long run, …
Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupe in Thailand drops 1.5L 48V for 2.0L turbo engine – Malaysia to follow soon?
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has revised the engine offerings of some of its two-door models for the 2020 model year, with the C205 C-Class Coupe as well as the C238 E-Class Coupe and A238 …
Nissan teases upcoming compact crossover for India
Nissan has released a teaser image of a new compact crossover that will be introduced in India, which the carmaker says will be built on its global SUV heritage and advanced technologies. …
Petronas offers customers a host of rewards this CNY
With Chinese New Year soon to be upon us, Petronas is offering a variety of rewards to customers to further enrich their festive experience. “This year, we want to reward our customers …
Maserati lets us listen to its new electric powertrain
https://youtu.be/AwT0OlMzRBI Maserati has previously announced its plans for the electrification of its vehicle line-up, and is now giving us a sample of what’s in store. The Italian carmaker has begun the testing …
Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e previews new EV crossover
Maruti Suzuki has teased a new all-electric crossover concept called the Futuro-e, which is set to be revealed at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020 in India in February. The concept serves as …
Geely Holding delivered 2.178 million vehicles in 2019 – Proton sales grew by 55.7%; Volvo breaks 700k mark
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) has announced its 2019 full-year sales results across its three automotive subsidiary units - Geely Auto Group, Volvo Car Group and Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle …
Subaru shows off an all-electric crossover concept
At a recent technology briefing, Subaru announced its commitment to electrification with a number of long-term targets, including ensuring at least 40% of its global sales will consist of electric or hybrid …
Malaysian 2019 vehicle sales performance compared to other ASEAN countries – Indonesia remains top
Now that we’ve seen how our local automotive market performed in 2019, let’s see how it compared to other ASEAN countries. Keep in mind that while the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has …
2020 Proton X50 SUV – better with a black roof or not?
2020 Proton X50 render with a black roof (left), without (right) Last year, rendering wiz Theophilus Chin imagined what the Proton X50 SUV could look like, and he’s now back with another …
Delayed vehicle pricing approval still an ongoing issue, says MAA – could take four months or longer
One of the issues that has been affecting car companies in Malaysia for the past few months is the delayed approval of vehicle pricing, particularly for CKD locally-assembled cars, which has led …
MAA forecasts 0.5% rise in TIV for 2020 – 607,000 units
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is forecasting a gradual increase in total industry volume (TIV) this year to 607,000 units, which is 2,703 units, or 0.5%, more than the 604,297 units delivered …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia delivered 10,020 cars in 2019 – remains the market leader in the premium segment
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced its 2019 full-year sales performance results, where it managed to deliver 10,020 cars last year. The figure was enough for the brand to retain its position as …
