McLaren GT by MSO to be presented at Pebble Beach
Personalisation is an important aspect when it comes to purchasing an exotic car, which is why McLaren is showing off just what its MSO (McLaren Special Operations) division is capable of with …
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2019 Proton Saga: 4AT, CVT servicing costs compared
When Proton launched the newly facelifted Saga last week, one of the biggest changes was the use of a Hyundai-sourced four-speed torque converter automatic (also used in the Kia Picanto), which replaces …
Mazda Malaysia presents new Mazda 2, CX-5 to RHB Investment Bank ‘Trade & Win 3.0’ campaign winners
Mazda Malaysia, together with RHB Investment Bank, has presented two lucky winners of the “Trade & Win 3.0 2018/19” campaign with grand prizes worth more than RM200,000. Tan Poh Cheok from Kuala …
ETCM extends Takata airbag recall for Nissan Grand Livina, X-Gear, Navara D40 – 11,971 units affected
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) and Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Centre (TCEAS) have announced an extension to the recall campaign for potentially defective Takata passenger airbag inflator modules. Following an investigation …
2019 Proton Saga vs Perodua Bezza: we compare the service costs of both over five years/100,000 km
Last week, Proton introduced the newly facelifted Saga, which competes directly against the Perodua Bezza. With pricing starting from RM32,800 (OTR without insurance) for the base variant, it is certainly an attractive …
Tan Chong launches DriveOn mobile app for owners of Nissan, Renault and Infiniti vehicles in Malaysia
Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS) has launched the new “DriveOn by Tan Chong” mobile app for owners of Nissan, Renault and Infiniti vehicles, providing them with a convenient means of managing …
Lotus unveils new logo design as part of brand revamp
With Lotus entering a new era spearheaded by the Evija all-electric hypercar, the British carmaker has unveiled a new logo to mark this major global transformation. The logo was revealed as part …
F45 BMW 225xe Active Tourer receives 10 kWh battery
The F45 BMW 225xe Active Tourer has been updated with a new battery, which increases the efficiency and all-electric driving range of the MPV. According to the German carmaker, these improvements are …
Government vehicle fleet tender attracts big players
The government’s open tender to companies to manage its fleet of vehicles has attracted the attention of Malaysia’s most prominent automotive groups, The Star reports. This is after the end of Spanco’s …
August 2019 week one fuel price – RON97 down 2 sen
It’s time yet again for the usual weekly fuel price update, where it’s good news for users of RON 97 petrol, as the fuel is now cheaper this week. From August 3, …
2019 Volvo S90, XC60, XC90 gain leather dashboard in Malaysia – only for T8 variants; no change in pricing
Volvo Cars Malaysia (VCM) has given the XC60, XC90 and S90 a minor update, with all three models now benefitting from a full leather dashboard with contrast stitching (referred to as the …
GALLERY: Volvo XC60 T8 with optional accessories
If you want to spruce up your Volvo XC60, there are a range of optional accessories available for the SUV model being offered by Volvo Cars Malaysia. Here’s one such example of …
Mazda announces Q1 results for fiscal year 2020 – net income down 74.5%, global sales down 12.5% YoY
Mazda has released its first quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2020, which revealed a revenue of 848.9 billion yen for the first three months ended June 30, 2019. …
Maserati reveals its new four-year product roadmap
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recently released its Q2 2019 results, which included a revised four-year roadmap for Maserati that is significantly different from earlier plans revealed in June last year. In 2020, …
BMW M2 Competition race car teased ahead of debut
BMW has teased a new entry-level race car dedicated to grassroots motorsport and club racing, which is based on the road-going M2 Competiion. The upcoming model replaces the M240i Racing, and is …
Honda e shows off its dual 12.3-inch touchscreens
https://youtu.be/XLOWXr1limQ Ahead of the launch of the Honda e later this year, the Japanese carmaker has released a short video showcasing how the car’s dual touchscreens will enhance the driving experience for …
Tata Motors eyes partnerships for Jaguar Land Rover
Tata Motors is looking to establish partnerships for its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) subsidiary, in light of the British outfit’s volume slowdown and increasing losses. This was revealed by Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman …
Proton X70 launched in Brunei – pricing from RM98k
The Proton X70 has been launched in Brunei, with distribution of the SUV model handled by PAD Motors. Our Borneo neighbour is the first export market for the X70, and customers there …
Proton Satria GTi – M’sian hot hatch with Lotus tuning
For some of us growing up, the Proton Satria was an appealing three-door hatchback, and the version that was most lusted over was the one that bore the badge ‘GTi’. Thankfully, one …
992 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera Cabriolet debut
The 992 Porsche 911 range has been expanded with the introduction of the base Carrera model, which is offered as a coupe and cabriolet. For now, both are offered with rear-wheel drive …
