Proton SUV will be under RM100k – Ong Ka Chuan
There has been a lot of hype surrounding the Geely Boyue, which has been confirmed to be a new Proton model following the signing of a definitive agreement between both parties. Many …
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Aston Martin RapidE – brand’s first all-electric model confirmed, limited production to begin in 2019
At long last, Aston Martin has confirmed production of the RapidE, its first all-electric model model, will begin in 2019. This comes less than two years after a concept was first introduced …
Jaguar XE, XF, F-Pace get 300 PS Ingenium 2.0L turbo
Just a few months ago, Jaguar announced a slew of updates for the 2018 model year XE, XF and F-Pace, including the adoption of Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) range of Ingenium petrol …
China’s elevated bus project now officially scrapped
Remember that ambitious elevated bus project in China? Called the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), the idea was to have a traffic-straddling bus/train cruise over the top of cars and help alleviate traffic …
2018 Renault Megane RS to come with 4Control four-wheel steering system, Sport and Cup chassis
Renault has revealed more information about its upcoming Megane RS, which will make its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. After telling us about the hot hatch’s two transmission options - …
Aston Martin DB11 – now with Mercedes-AMG V8
When it first made its debut, the Aston Martin DB11 came with the brand’s new 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, and it was always suggested a V8 variant will come soon after. …
Proton-Geely FSP deal in detail – what DRB-Hicom, Geely and the Malaysian government will be getting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-fcIgt4En0 Now that the definitive agreement for the Proton-Geely partnership has been signed, DRB-Hicom has revealed more details about Proton's turnaround plan. On hand to feed the information to the media was …
Proton to act like Skoda, Geely as Volkswagen – no conflict of interest despite similar brand positioning
During a press conference following the signing of the definitive agreement of the Proton-Geely partnership, a question was raised if there would be any conflict of interest between Proton and Geely, given …
Volvo clears the air on XC60 City Safety system “fail”
https://youtu.be/L6eCc3ggySs If you’ve been on the internet recently, you may (or may not) have seen a video of a Volvo XC60 where by it is claimed the SUV’s autonomous emergency braking system …
Perodua Myvi Active rendered – Toyota Prius c cues
Ever wondered what would happen if the Perodua Myvi adopted some of the styling cues from the newly-facelifted Toyota Prius c? Well, wonder no more, as such a curious-sounding thing now exists …
Volkswagen ‘Polo P’ project – new locations added
https://youtu.be/IyfJZREvwug Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is continuing its Polo P project with new locations in the Klang Valley as well as in the Northern and Southern region. The goal of the …
2018 Audi A8 to receive fully active suspension system
As we edge closer to the Audi Summit on July 11, the German carmaker has released more information about the upcoming 2018 A8 sedan that will make its debut then. After showcasing …
2017 Honda Jazz records over 1,300 bookings within two weeks of launch – exceeds one-month sales target
The new 2017 Honda Jazz is being well received by Malaysian consumers, recording over 1,300 bookings within two weeks of its official launch. According to Honda Malaysia, that number exceeds its one-month …
International Engine of the Year 2017 – Ferrari, again
One of the most important aspects of a car is the thing that gets it to move, the powertrain, but not all of them are made equal. To identify the best of …
Peugeot’s 1.2 litre turbo three-cylinder PureTech awarded 2017 Engine of the Year in 1-1.4L category
It was another successful outing for Groupe PSA at the 19th international Engine of the Year Awards in Stuttgart, with the company’s 1.2 litre turbocharged three-cylinder PureTech petrol engine snagging this year’s …
Honda Civic Type R – why does it have three tailpipes?
The new Honda Civic Type R isn’t exactly what you call subtle when it comes to its design, with plenty of areas that will attract the attention of your eyeballs. One of …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for May 2017 by brand
The month of May 2017 saw an increase in vehicle sales by 18% from April, amounting to 50,600 vehicles being registered, according to data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Now, it’s …
Polestar to develop electrified high performance cars
Volvo Cars has confirmed that Polestar, its wholly-owned subsidiary, will launch a range of electrified high performance cars. According to the company, the move to create a separately-branded company is the “latest …
FIRST LOOK: 2017 Volvo V40 in Malaysia – RM180,888
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9JMFd2eZBk The facelifted Volvo V40 has been launched in Malaysia, arriving in a sole T5 Inscription variant, and is the focus of our new walk-around video. Priced at RM180,888 on-the-road without insurance, …
JPJ wants the public to report reckless bus drivers
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) wants the public to report reckless bus drivers if they see them committing traffic offences this festive season, The Star reports. Travellers who witness bus drivers exceeding …
