Mopar reveals the Hellephant – 1,000 hp crate engine
To simplify our pursuit for horsepower, Mopar has released a new crate engine that it lovingly calls the ‘Hellephant’ at this year’s SEMA Show. The motor is essentially a HEMI 7.0 litre …
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Subaru WRX STI TC 380 teased – 50 units, HKS parts
Subaru has announced a new limited-edition model for the Japanese market, with the WRX STI TC 380 being another addition a long line of special WRX models sold there. Only 50 units …
Volkswagen Tarok pick-up concept unveiled in Brazil
Volkswagen has unveiled the Tarok pick-up truck concept at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show, which previews a new model set to be offered in Brazil. If you like what you see …
UMW Toyota Motor transfers operations of 3S outlets in Prai and Penang to Japan-based Netz Toyota Tama
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that its two 3S outlets in Penang and Prai have been transferred to a foreign partner, Netz Toyota Tama, effective from today (November 1). The move …
Subaru issues global recall for potentially faulty valve springs and multi-info display – Malaysia affected
Subaru has officially issued two global recalls for vehicles which may be fitted with defective valve springs or multi-info instrument cluster displays. Motor Image confirms it will notify affected customers in Malaysia …
Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer now in M’sia – RM150k
Naza Euro Motors has launched the new Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer in Malaysia, which is priced at RM149,888 on-the-road without insurance. Previously known with the ‘Picasso’ suffix, the refreshed seven-seater MPV gets …
2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor V8 – 758 hp, 4.1 seconds
The latest Ford F-150 Raptor is quite nice on its own, but some will point out an obvious flaw – the lack of a V8 engine option. See, the F-150 Raptor comes …
Jaguar Land Rover reveals anti-motion sickness tech
Over 70% of people suffer from motion sickness in a moving car, but Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is aiming to make journeys more comfortable for them with a complex algorithm. According to …
RON 97 petrol price up two sen for Nov 2018 – RM2.81
For the month of November 2018, the ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) has set the price of RON 97 petrol at RM2.81 per litre. This represents a two sen …
Kia, Hyundai announce solar charging roofs for future models – three system types, available after 2019
Kia and Hyundai have announced plans to implement solar charging technology on the roofs or hoods of selected vehicles. These include those powered by conventional internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid, and battery …
2019 Kia Optima GT facelift in Malaysia – RM169,888
Kia Malaysia has officially launched the facelifted Kia Optima GT in Malaysia, which is priced at RM169,888 on-the-road without insurance. The refreshed D-segment sedan gets a revised equipment list as well as …
Jaguar I-Pace wins 2019 German Car of the Year award
The Jaguar I-Pace has won the inaugural German Car of the Year award, beating out other finalists like the Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg, Peugeot 508 and Hyundai Nexo. The I-Pace beat out …
2019 Ford GT Carbon Series revealed – 18 kg lighter
Following Ford’s announcement that it would make an additional 350 units of the GT, the Blue Oval has now released another iteration of the sportscar called the GT Carbon Series. This special …
Child seat use to be mandatory from 2020, says gov’t
The transport ministry has come to a consensus on the mandatory use of child seats, with the ruling set to come into effect by 2020. This is according to its minister Anthony …
Volvo S90 T5 Momentum now in Malaysia – RM338,888
The Volvo S90 gains a new T5 Momentum variant in Malaysia, which sits below the existing T8 Twin Engine Inscription and T8 Twin Engine Inscription Plus. If you can make do without …
Ford Series 1 Mustang RTR makes its debut at SEMA
Well, the 2018 SEMA Show is in full swing, and Ford has revealed another one of its creations for the event with the Series 1 Mustang RTR conversion package. Developed by Ford …
2018 Toyota Camry launched in Thailand – four variants, including hybrids; priced from 1.445 mil baht
The all-new Toyota Camry has been launched in Thailand, where it is available in a choice of four variants – 2.0G AT, 2.5G AT, 2.5 HV AT and 2.5 HV Premium AT. …
paultan.org PACE 2018 – find the best deals on BMW Premium Selection cars, prices start from RM65,000
The first ever paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), powered by Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M, takes place this weekend, and Wheelcorp Premium is offering you a chance to capitalise on attractive …
paultan.org PACE 2018 – special premiere of the Volkswagen Arteon at Setia City Convention Centre
This coming weekend marks the start of the first ever paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), powered by Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M, and if you’ve been waiting to see the Volkswagen …
2019 Kia Optima facelift arrives in Malaysia – NA and turbo engines listed; GT variant; from RM169,888
The facelifted Kia Optima has appeared on Kia Malaysia’s official website, with two engine options being listed, including a turbocharged unit for the GT variant (spotted in Red Cube PJ). Full pricing …