DRIVEN: F60 MINI Cooper S Countryman in the UK
The MINI Countryman is one of those vehicles that invite polarising opinions from the general public. Some condemn it as not being a “true MINI,” in that it is too big and …
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Audi Q4 and Q8 confirmed – new SUV models soon
Audi has officially confirmed its Q model line-up will be expanded to include two new introductions – the Q8 premium SUV and Q4 compact SUV. Currently, the range includes the Q2, Q3, …
Audi, Porsche to collaborate on new vehicle platform
The last time Audi and Porsche joined forces, the result was the RS2 Avant, the first RS vehicle for the four-ring carmaker. Now, both companies have been given the green light to …
Grab, MDEC launch OpenTraffic platform in Malaysia
Grab and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, together with the World Bank Group, have launched the Open Traffic smart data platform in Malaysia today. The initiative supplies traffic data from Grab’s GPS data …
All-new MINI Countryman teased for Malaysian debut
MINI Malaysia has teased the arrival of the all-new F60 Countryman with this post on its official Facebook page. The second-generation Countryman first made its global debut back in October 2016, which …
Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan – industry first
Ford has been supplying police vehicles for a good number of years now, as you’ve probably seen in numerous movies over time. With more emphasis on improving fuel efficiency and emissions, the …
Next-gen Focus ST could get 1.5L EcoBoost – 279 hp
The third-generation Ford Focus has been around for more than half a decade now, and is most certainly due for a replacement. As is the case with the current model, a range …
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Carbon 65 Edition – only 650
The Chevrolet Corvette celebrates its 65th anniversary this year and to commemorate the milestone, the American carmaker is launching the new Corvette Carbon 65 Edition. Available in Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 …
2017 Toyota Agya and Daihatsu Ayla facelift launched in Indonesia – new 1.2L 3NR-FE four-cylinder engine
After being leaked in advance, the 2017 Toyota Agya facelift finally makes its launch debut in Indonesia. On offer are five variants – 1.0 G MT, 1.2 G MT, 1.2 G AT, …
Hennessey unveils The Exorcist – casting out Demons with a 6.2L V8; 1,014 divine hp, 1,310 Nm of torque
https://youtu.be/YOrSFVnABDU If you need to cast out demons, you probably need an exorcist. Well, that’s exactly what Hennessey Performance (HPE) has done to deal with the threat posed by the upcoming Dodge …
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon gets high-octane mode
https://youtu.be/dm_W3ZYyMM8 As the 2017 New York International Auto Show draws closer, Dodge is releasing the final few teasers of its upcoming Challenger SRT Demon. The latest video treat – Fuel - reveals …
Chevrolet FNR-X teased ahead of Shanghai debut
Back in 2015, Chevrolet unveiled the radical FNR concept at the Shanghai Motor Show, an autonomous concept that had some “out of this world” styling. This year, the American carmaker is introducing …
B9 Audi A4 in Malaysia – new variants now available; 1.4 TFSI at RM219k; 252hp 2.0 TFSI quattro at RM315k
When the B9 Audi A4 was launched last year in Malaysia, customers were offered three different variants to choose from - 1.4 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI quattro. However, at the …
Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition – only five units
To further demonstrate the prowess off its in-house personalisation department, Lotus Exclusive, the British carmaker has unveiled a special version of the Evora 410 for the United States market. Called the Evora …
Infiniti QX80 Monograph shown ahead of NY debut
Infiniti has finally given us a first look at the QX80 Monograph, its concept that will be put on display at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. Said to preview the …
Skoda Vision E concept – interior sketches revealed
Skoda has released more sketches of its upcoming Vision E concept, which is set to debut at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show. The carmaker had previously provided a first look at the …
Malaysia to stop hosting Formula 1 from 2018 – Najib
It’s finally official – 2017 will be the final year of the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix, and no further F1 races will be held from 2018 onwards. This was confirmed by …
2018 Range Rover Sport set to receive 2.0L Ingenium petrol engines and new plug-in hybrid variant
The 2018 Range Rover Sport will be offered with a 2.0 litre Ingenium four-cylinder petrol engine (codenamed AJ200) as well as a plug-in hybrid variant that uses the all-aluminium powerplant as well …
2017 Mitsubishi Triton receives ESP, seven airbags and five-year/200,000 km warranty – RM77k-RM131k
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has officially launched the updated 2017 Triton today, which introduces several enhancements to the fully-imported pick-up truck range involving not just safety but equipment as well. We start with …
W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift set to receive improved Intelligent Drive driver assistance systems
While Mercedes-Benz isn’t ready to reveal the W222 S-Class facelift just yet, the German brand is willing to share some details about what’s new on its flagship sedan. Here, the company is …
