Borgward BX5 SUV launching in Malaysia on Sept 30
It looks like the Borgward BX5 will make its official launch debut in Malaysia on September 30, based on a countdown timer found on Borgward Malaysia’s official website. We first go up …
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Top 50 best-selling cars in the world during 1H 2018
What are the best-selling cars in the world? If that is a question that has been on your mind recently, JATO Dynamics has the answers you seek. The market analyst recently published …
VIDEO: Lexus LC 500 – delightful V8 treat for the ears
https://youtu.be/Pw8aAHStBo0 First things first, turn up the volume or your speakers, headphones or earphones because Lexus is about to treat your ears to some music. With the LC 500 being the “virtuoso” …
New BMW i8 launched in Malaysia – RM1.31 million
BMW Malaysia has officially launched the new BMW i8 Coupe, several months after the updated petrol-electric hybrid sports car made its global debut in November 2017 alongside its roadster sibling. The biggest …
FIRST DRIVE: 2019 Subaru Forester sampled in Taiwan
Anything essential is often out of sight, which is the case with the latest iteration of the Subaru Forester. First revealed in New York earlier this year, a quick glance at the …
Investor says 99% of Chinese EV firms won’t survive
While there are many electric vehicle startups in China, many (99%) of them will not make it in the long run, according to NIO Capital. In an interview with Bloomberg, company managing …
VIDEO: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sets lap records at six different circuits around the world
https://youtu.be/9aJRQTd5Hq8 Setting lap time records seem to be all the rage these days as automakers unleash their most exciting machinery on circuits around the world. Porsche are among those that have done …
Tesla looking to go private with backing of Saudi fund
Elon Musk has confirmed plans to take Tesla private with the backing of a Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund. In a statement published on the company’s official website, the Tesla CEO also …
2018 Proton Ertiga Xtra revealed for Malaysia – three variants offered, updated kit list, price from RM57k
During the prize presentation ceremony of the final round of the Proton 1-Tank Adventure, the first national carmaker also revealed an updated version of its six-seat Ertiga MPV called the Ertiga Xtra. …
SPYSHOTS: G20 BMW 3 Series – all-electric version
Our spy photographers have provided more photos of the upcoming G20 BMW 3 Series, this time giving us our first look at an all-electric variant. The battery-powered 3 Series will be part …
Honda Malaysia announces list of winners for ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign – 5D4N trip to Japan
Honda Malaysia has announced the winners of the the ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign which was first launched back in April. The campaign was held to reward 10 lucky Honda customers …
JPJ issues a total of 346 notices to foreign drivers
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued a total of 346 notices for various offences to foreign drivers in Kuala Lumpur recently as part of an operation (Ops PeWA) to nab foreigners driving …
Ferrari profits around 69,000 euros for each car it sells; Tesla and Bentley lose up to 17,000 euros instead
It is assumed that automakers in the premium segment make a boatload of money with each car they sell but according to a study by German economics professor Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, this isn’t …
Proton expects up to RM3,000 price increase with SST
Proton expects the prices of its cars to increase by between RM1,500 to RM3,000 when the sales and services tax (SST) makes its return in September. Currently, consumers are enjoying a “tax …
Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha found to have conducted improper emissions testing in Japan – report
According to a report by Nikkei Asian Review, three Japanese automakers have been discovered to conduct improper fuel economy and emissions tests on their vehicles in the country. Japan’s Ministry of Land, …
New Subaru Forester coming to Malaysia in mid-2019 with EyeSight; XV to get active safety suite in 2020
During an official press conference following the launch of the all-new Subaru Forester in Taiwan, we were told that the fifth-generation (SK) model would arrive in Malaysia by the middle of next …
2019 Subaru Forester officially launched in Taiwan – four variants offered, 2.0L CVT, EyeSight system
The 2019 Subaru Forester first made its global debut at this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), and now, Motor Image has launched the all-new SUV in Taiwan. Visually, the fifth-generation …
Ferrari introduces new low-bake paint technology
Ferrari has introduced a new low temperature paint system which was developed in collaboration with PPG. The Italian carmaker is the first to adopt the Low Cure clear coats technology, helping it …
Tesla posts record revenue of USD4 billion in Q2 2018 – deliveries of Model 3 up, USD742.7 million loss
Tesla has released its financial results for the second quarter of the year (Q2 2018), and it appears the company’s efforts to keep its books in check have yielded results. While it …
Gov’t needs to pay RM400 billion to abolish tolls in one go, operation model still under review – works minister
The government is currently reviewing the operation model for tolls in Malaysia and expects to reveal its findings by the end of the year. This is according to works minister Baru Bian, …
