Toyota RAV4 Adventure Gear concept to debut at TAS
With the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon coming up real soon, Toyota Industries Corporation has previewed a concept version of the Toyota RAV4 that will be on display at the event. Dubbed the …
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Petrol subsidy programme won’t begin in January 2020 – RON 95 to remain at RM2.08 per litre for now
The ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDHNEP) has announced that the implementation of the petrol subsidy programme (PSP), which was originally planned to take place in January 2020, will be …
Mitsubishi announces 7-car line-up for upcoming TAS
Mitsubishi has announced a seven-car line-up for Tokyo Auto Salon 2020, which are based on five different production models, including the eK Cross, Delica D:5, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross and the upcoming …
Suzuki Swift Sport Katana Edition coming to TAS 2020
Suzuki has announced its exhibits for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in early January 2020, which includes a modified version of the Swift Sport inspired by its returning and iconic motorcycle that …
Rivian R1T EV truck shows off its “tank turn” feature
https://youtu.be/yzwM8KE2L3I It’s not normal to see a pick-up truck perform a “tank turn” given their lack of continuous tracks, but that’s exactly what Rivian is showcasing in a recent holiday video featuring …
Lamborghini surprises father-son team who 3D-printed an Aventador with the real thing for the holiday season
https://youtu.be/c58s1mYmkKw We love a feel good story, and a recent one from Lamborghini is certainly nothing short of heartwarming. In its 2019 Christmas video, the Italian carmaker wanted to showcase “real Lamborghini …
Volkswagen develops mobile robot to charge your EV
With electric vehicles being more common in our world today, ensuring the charging infrastructure is up to par can be quite a challenge. While some parking lots have charging stations put in …
BMW i6 reportedly on the way – planned debut in 2024
BMW has a few electric vehicles set to be launched in the near future, including the iX3 in 2020 as well as the iNEXT and i4 by 2021. It appears the list …
All-new Peugeot 308 to get plug-in hybrid powertrain
The second-generation Peugeot 308 was first introduced in 2013, and competes against other models in its class like the Volkswagen Golf, Renault Megane and Ford Focus. However, while those competitors were given …
2019 year in review and what’s to come in 2020 – Ford, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Volkswagen in Malaysia
After reporting on how the premium brands fared in 2019, we continue with the fourth edition of our year-end recap, where we now shift our focus to other carmakers that are also …
Toyota GR Supra laps the Nurburgring in just 7:52.17 – three seconds faster than the G29 BMW Z4 M40i!
https://youtu.be/aIflu3L5Cd8 As we all know, the Toyota GR Supra and G29 BMW Z4 were developed as part of a sports car collaboration involving both companies, with both sharing similar mechanicals but with …
Subaru Levorg Prototype STI Sport teased ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon debut – 1.8L turbo boxer engine
At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru wheeled out the new Levorg Prototype that serves to preview the second generation of the station wagon model. The Japanese carmaker is following up on …
BMW i3 Urban Suite officially revealed for CES 2020
At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2020, BMW will display the i3 Urban Suite, which it says provides a “a mobility experience tailored entirely to the passenger’s individual needs.” …
SPYSHOTS: 2020 B8 Volkswagen Passat facelift seen in Malaysia – LED matrix headlights, 18-inch wheels
It looks like we’ll be welcoming the facelifted B8 Volkswagen Passat to Malaysia in the near future, as an uncovered example was recently spotted on a transporter by paultan.org reader S. Kumaran. …
2020 Volkswagen Caddy teased before February debut
Volkswagen has previewed the next-generation of the Caddy in a number of sketches ahead of an official debut set to take place in February next year. The light van will be offered …
REVIEW: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB – from RM269k
https://youtu.be/HH5OTvie3JQ Mercedes-Benz first revealed its seven-seat SUV, the GLB, in June this year. A member of the automaker’s compact car range, the GLB rides on the MFA2 architecture, which is also used …
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Limited Edition revealed for China – limited to just 15 units
China’s appetite for luxury cars is an insatiable one, and Bentley is looking to capitalise on that by launching the new Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Limited Edition. Only 15 units will be offered, …
Mercedes-AMG line-up could be hugely scaled back
As European emission standards become stricter in the future, Mercedes-AMG may have to take extreme measures to ensure compliance. This goes beyond just electrifying its entire line-up, as it may involve cutting …
2020 Honda Jazz, Freed Modulo X concepts for TAS
The 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon is set to take place in January, and Honda has announced its line-up for the event, which is separate from the one set up by is Access …
Car of the year award winners over the past decade – Volkswagen, Volvo and Mazda are the biggest winners
Next year marks the start of a new decade – we’re on team January 1, 2020 – and in the past ten years, we’ve seen a good number of cars celebrating their …
