Honda BR-V seven-seater SUV previewed in Malaysia
It’s been more than a year since the Honda BR-V first made its debut, and it has since made its way to neighbouring markets like Indonesia and Thailand. Now, the seven-seater SUV …
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Proton Iriz Limited Edition launched – first entry in new Design Series; two 1.3L variants offered, from RM44k
Proton has officially launched its new Design Series at the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) today, with the Iriz Limited Edition being the first entry for the in-house customisation programme. …
VIDEO: Volkswagen Golf through the years, the Mk7
https://youtu.be/PHNA88hobdw We arrive at the current model in the Volkswagen Golf’s through the years journey with the Mk7, which is the first Volkswagen that employs the company’s modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform. …
Tesla signs deal to acquire Grohmann Engineering – aims to produce 500,000 cars yearly by 2018
Tesla has signed a deal to acquire German firm Grohmann Engineering as part of efforts to achieve its target output of 500,000 cars per year by 2018. The deal will allow the …
SPYSHOTS: Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV spotted again
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has been spotted undergoing testing again in these set of photos from our spy photographers. Similar to our earlier sighting of the SUV, the Stelvio’s various design cues …
Ferrari models to go hybrid from 2019 onwards – CEO
So far, the only road-going Ferraris that use hybrid power are the LaFerrari and the LaFerrari Aperta, but from 2019 onwards, new models will receive some form of electrifications to improve performance, …
Singaporean wins MediaCorp Subaru Car Challenge 2016 after clocking in 75 hours and 58 minutes
After a gruelling 75 hours and 58 minutes, 38-year-old Singaporean Sunawr Ali S/O Idris Ali has emerged as the champion of the MediaCorp Subaru Car Challenge 2016. Success came to Sunawr Ali …
VIDEO: Audi ad bids goodbye to endurance racing
https://youtu.be/9RBY8LKWXxM Audi’s departure from the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) marks the end of an era that spans 18 years, which is why the company has released this solemn farewell to one …
Volkswagen Gol GT Concept makes Brazilian debut
At the ongoing 2016 Sao Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen unveiled the Gol GT Concept, which represents the company’s sportier take on the compact car, which was Brazil’s best-selling car …
Honda WR-V – Jazz-based crossover officially debuts
After a series of teasers, the Honda WR-V makes its official debut at the 2016 Sao Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil. Essentially a crossover based on the company’s popular Jazz, the …
Police – 6,706 deaths on Malaysian roads last year
According to a report by The Sun, there were 6,706 deaths on Malaysian roads last year – an average of 18 deaths daily. This comes despite the numerous road safety campaigns such …
Volkswagen set to overtake Toyota as world’s largest automaker, backed by brand’s success in China
The ongoing “war of the numbers” between Toyota and the Volkswagen Group looks set for another switch of position, with the latter expected to overtake the former as the world’s largest automaker. …
Volvo Car Malaysia introduces Polestar Performance Optimisation programme for the V40, XC60, and S60
For Volvo owners who have been eagerly waiting for some Polestar goodies to come to Malaysia, good news! Volvo Car Malaysia has announced that it is offering the Polestar Performance Optimisation programme …
Why is the road tax cheaper in Sabah and Sarawak?
Many of you may have probably heard or already know that the road tax charged on vehicles in East Malaysia – Sabah and Sarawak – is less compared to vehicles in the …
SPYSHOTS: Honda Jade facelift leaked ahead of debut
Thanks to CarNewsChina, we now have our first look at the soon-to-be-introduced Honda Jade facelift. The MPV, which is based on the Stream platform, was first introduced in China in 2013, where …
VIDEO: Nissan X-Trail stars in new promotional ad campaign for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
https://youtu.be/-rJeSO4ZxMQ Nissan recently unveiled its facelifted Rogue, or better known as the X-Trail to us here, and it is the star in a new promotional campaign in support of one of the …
Volkswagen Atlas – MQB seven-seater SUV debuts
Volkswagen has officially revealed its brand-new, seven-seater SUV – the Atlas, an important model for the American market where a tenth of all new registrations in the United States in 2015 are …
Sunway Putra Mall – Uber and Grab drivers allowed to pick up passengers from mall; no exclusive “contract”
Sunway Putra Mall has dismissed a local taxi operator’s claim that it has the right to block Uber and Grab drivers from picking up passengers due to an exclusive “contract” between them. …
Honda Malaysia relocates northern service hub for Takata airbag inflator replacement to mainland Penang
Honda Malaysia has announced that it will relocate its northern service central hub (SCH) for Takata for airbag inflator replacement to mainland Penang to make it more accessible for affected customers. The …
VIDEO: 2017 Honda CR-V’s features get showcased
https://youtu.be/QnniTknmdHg Honda unveiled the 2017 CR-V earlier this month, which has been completely redesigned and re-engineered as it enters its fifth generation. Recently, Honda USA released two videos that highlight just some …
