MINI to bring back Traveller name for new MPV model
According to a report by Autocar UK, MINI is looking to enter the small MPV market with a new model, which will apparently wear the Traveller name. The model is aimed at …
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Public charging station etiquette 101 – some pointers
With electrified vehicle (plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles) ownership now more common in our society, there have been significant changes to our local infrastructure to support the use of such vehicles. …
2019 Proton Iriz R5 featured in WRC 8 video game
https://youtu.be/HyLo5HSvBGw Racing video games are all good and fun, especially if the list of available cars includes something you really admire. Well, if you’re a fan of the World Rally Championship video …
Toyota announces new TNGA-B platform for small cars
The Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) is already being used for several models in the carmaker’s line-up, with the GA-C version of the platform underpinning the latest Prius, C-HR and Corolla, while …
2019 Isuzu D-Max 1.9L Ddi BluePower to be launched in Malaysia on September 18 – 150 PS and 350 Nm
Earlier this year, Isuzu Malaysia revealed that it would launch the 1.9 litre Ddi BluePower turbodiesel (codename RZ4E-TC) engine in the country, and the company has now confirmed that this will happen …
Volkswagen New Urban Coupe confirmed for 2020
Volkswagen’s Brazilian division (Volkswagen do Brasil) has announced that it will develop a new model based on the modular transverse toolkit MQB, which will premiere in spring 2020. The model, currently referred …
Honda e – final mass production form gets revealed
With the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show just around the corner, Honda has released the first official images of the Honda e in its final mass production form. At the same time, the …
BMW i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition and i3s Edition RoadStyle debut – i8 production to end in April 2020
BMW has released special editions of the i3s and i8, which benefit from unique styling touches, and are available in limited quantities. First up, there’s the i8 Ultimate Sophisto Edition, which BMW …
Mercedes-Benz teases EQ concept – EQS preview?
With the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show set to begin really soon, Mercedes-Benz has teased a new EQ concept that will make its debut at the event. For now, the German carmaker hasn’t …
2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5L Turbo previewed in Malaysia
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has been previewed in Malaysia, and as revealed earlier, will include a turbocharged variant called the 2.5L Turbo AWD you see here. There’s no word on official pricing …
BMW M4 Edition ///M Heritage revealed – only 750 units
With the 2019 German Touring Car Masters (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters or DTM) set to make its next stop at the Nürburgring, BMW has unveiled a new limited-edition model based on the M4, …
Transport Ministry to review JPJ’s decision to stop road tax renewals at post offices in East Malaysia
According to a report by Bernama, the Transport Ministry will review a recent order by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to discontinue road tax renewals for private vehicles with an engine capacity …
2019 Mazda CX-5 launching in Malaysia soon – 2.5L turbo variant confirmed; order books open tomorrow
For those who have been waiting for the Mazda CX-5 to be offered with a turbocharged petrol engine in Malaysia, good news! Bermaz has announced that the 2019 model will be launched …
Bugatti Chiron is the new speed king – 490.484 km/h
https://youtu.be/FuS_bXJNync It may have taken some time but Bugatti has finally performed a top speed run with the Chiron, and the results are nothing short of amazing. At the Ehra-Lessien test track, …
VIDEO: RON100 versus RON95 in Malaysia – can Petron Blaze100 fuel provide more hp and torque?
https://youtu.be/f-_jo_pUbL0 So, you’re gathered at the mamak with your friends when "expert number one" mentions that you should use a fuel with a higher RON rating for your car because it provides …
Jaguar Land Rover developing 3D head-up display
Most head-up displays in today’s cars are two-dimensional in nature, but Jaguar Land Rover is looking to take things a step further by announcing the development of a three-dimensional system that uses …
Thailand gov’t plans several initiatives to promote EVs
The Thailand government is ramping up its efforts to promote the take up of electric vehicles in the country, and has several measures planned, according to energy minister Sontirat Sontijirawong. In a …
G05 BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance plug-in hybrid market launch begins – 1.2 l/100 km, 87 km EV range
Almost a year after it was first unveiled, the G05 BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance is now celebrating its market launch in certain markets. Unlike its predecessor, the F15 X5 xDrive40e, the latest …
Transport Ministry seeking public opinion on Gojek
The Cabinet recently agreed in principle to the implemention of motorcycle-based ride-hailing service Gojek in Malaysia, and the Transport Ministry is now seeking the public’s opinion on the matter with a survey …
New Toyota Corolla Altis teased for Thailand – Sept 13
Toyota Motor Thailand has released a teaser video for the all-new Corolla Altis, which will be launched in the Kingdom on September 13 this year. The 12th-generation model was first unveiled globally …
