Subaru Forester receives minor updates in Japan
The Subaru Forester has been given a minor update in Japan, with sales of the “new” SUV set to begin in the country later in mid-July. As far as changes go, they …
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G21 BMW 3 Series Touring debuts – better practicality
Estate cars remain a popular choice among car buyers in Europe, which is why BMW has rolled out the new G21 3 Series Touring for customers who require more practicality than what …
Ultima RS revealed – 1,200 hp, 400 km/h, road-legal
Many carmakers talk about building “race cars for the road,” and one of the oldest of the bunch is Ultima Sports, a company based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. You may or may …
Porsche Macan facelift bookings open – from RM455k
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced that the facelifted Porsche Macan will make its local debut on June 21, 2019, and interested customers can begin placing their bookings now. For now, …
Toyota details the new e-TNGA platform – 10 BEV models to be available worldwide from 2020 onwards
https://youtu.be/alBEnqviois Following Toyota’s announcement that it would develop a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with Subaru, the carmaker presented its vision on how it plans to popularise BEVs, particularly its …
Mercedes-AMG builds the world’s most powerful turbo 4-cylinder engine for the new A45 – 416 hp, 500 Nm
https://youtu.be/MdMQ4OjbYng Mercedes-AMG prides itself on its “one man, one engine” principle, and this continues with the newly introduced M139 engine, which will go into the upcoming W177-based A 45. Touted as the …
Mercedes-Benz GLB teased ahead of official debut
It’s been a long time coming, but Mercedes-Benz will soon introduce the new GLB in the United States, specifically in the state of Utah. Billed as the “first compact SUV that can …
Toyota and Subaru to jointly develop a BEV platform
Toyota and Subaru have announced that it will reinforce its partnership by jointly developing a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) of multiple vehicle sizes, including C- and D-segment sedans and …
Nissan appoints Delta Electronics as electric vehicle charging systems provider – AC and DC solutions
Nissan Thailand has announced the official appointment of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL as the primary provider of electric vehicle charging systems to complement the introduction of the Leaf in the Kingdom. "Nissan …
Apple CarPlay gets a design refresh at WWDC 2019
During the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, the company unveiled its new operating system for the iPhone – iOS 13 – which includes what Apple calls the “biggest update ever” for CarPlay. …
Brabus gives its double take on the Mercedes-AMG G63 – Black Ops 800 and Shadow 800; only 10 each
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 is a vehicle with a commanding presence, but Brabus believes it can make the latest iteration of the Gelandewagen even more of a statement. With a proven track …
Touch ‘n Go PayDirect coming to closed-system tolls – PLUS Highway, Elite Highway, NKVE, LEKAS Highway
Currently, there are 16 highways in Malaysia that support Touch ‘n Go’s PayDirect feature, which provides road users with the convenience of paying for toll charges with their eWallet via their existing …
MINI Cooper SE gets teased towing a Boeing 777F
Although a completely undisguised example of the upcoming MINI Cooper SE has already been spotted just a few days ago, the British carmaker isn’t stopping its teaser rollout of the all-electric model. …
BMW Malaysia teams up with Childline Foundation for ‘From Day One’ campaign – child car seat advocacy
https://youtu.be/m_9RM2eH2sg BMW Malaysia has partnered with Childline Foundation for the fifth edition of the BMW Safety 360° Programme to promote ‘From Day One’, a safety campaign that is aimed at educating the …
A90 Toyota Supra launch would have been pushed back to 2021 without BMW partnership – Tetsuya Tada
The new Toyota Supra has been launched in a few markets now, and depending on which part of the internet you direct your browser to, you’ll either get immensely positive reviews or …
June 2019 week 1 & 2 fuel price – RON 97 down 13 sen
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s time for another weekly fuel price update, and it’s good news if you’re a RON 97 user, as the price of the fuel is going down for the …
Novitec unveils the new Ferrari 812 Superfast N-Largo – 829 hp and 751 Nm; zero to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds
Novitec is no stranger when it comes to modifying Ferraris, and the company’s N-Largo package is one of its more comprehensive offerings. Previously offered for the F12berlinetta, the German tuning company has …
Subaru Malaysia revises its five-year/100k km warranty
Subaru Malaysia (Motor Image Malaysia) has announced that it now offers a more comprehensive five-year/100,000 km warranty for new Subaru cars sold in the country, applicable to all vehicles registered from April …
2019 Proton Exora RC vs Perodua Alza: we compare the service costs of both over five years/100,000 km
During the launch of the 2019 Proton Exora RC, the national carmaker highlighted the service costs of its new MPV over five-year period, which is lower compared to cars dubbed “Model X” …
Toyota to establish new production plant in Myanmar
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it will establish a new vehicle production plant in Myanmar, which will be operated by local company Toyota Myanmar Co Ltd (TMY). The decision to set …
