Mazda 2 Sedan – first photos out, full reveal next week
Here it is, the upcoming Mazda 2 Sedan! Set to make its world debut at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2014 next week with a 1.5 litre SkyActiv-D diesel engine, Mazda has …
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2015 Toyota Prius c facelift – upgraded inside and out
No, that’s not a Proton Iriz. It’s the 2015 Toyota Prius c facelift that has just been unveiled at the ongoing 2014 Los Angeles Motor Show. Toyota’s most affordable hybrid in the …
SURVEY: Fuel-related myths or facts? Ask The Experts
You’ve probably heard or seen it all before – homemade, unscientific tests to compare different fuel brands (such as filling them in plastic bottles, seeing how long they burn), the long-standing rumour …
2015 Mitsubishi Triton unveiled, gets new 2.4L engine
Lo and behold, this is the 2015 Mitsubishi Triton. The completely redesigned next-generation pick-up truck has just been unveiled in Thailand, a full nine years after the original popped up in 2005. …
Oil companies can start selling Euro 4 and Euro 5 fuels in Malaysia earlier than the gazetted dates – MITI
While the updated timeline for the introduction of upgraded fuels in Malaysia was revealed in parliament recently – Euro 4 RON 97 in September 2015, Euro 4 RON 95 in October 2018, …
VIDEO: Gymkhana 7 – Ken Block monsters a Mustang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs It’s out and about! Ken Block’s highly anticipated Gymkhana 7 has been released in full, featuring the Hoonicorn RTR – a custom-built 845 hp four-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang. This time …
Malaysia to get Euro 4 petrol next year, while Euro 5 diesel is delayed to 2020 – Mustapa Mohamed
After seemingly endless rounds of postponements, we finally have an updated schedule for the introduction of Euro 4 and Euro 5 fuels in Malaysia. Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri …
Zero-star Datsun GO is ‘sub-standard’ and should be pulled from the market, urges Global NCAP
Global NCAP chairman Max Mosley (yes, the infamous ex-FIA president) has called upon Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to issue an urgent withdrawal of the Datsun GO from the Indian and related markets. …
RON 95 price could be reduced, says Ahmad Maslan
As global crude oil prices continue to fall – now down to less than USD80 (RM268) per barrel, a four-year low – Malaysians may see a drop in our RON 95 fuel …
Mercedes-Benz announces new naming convention – ML to GLE, SLK to SLC, plus simpler variant suffixes
Mercedes-Benz has a grand plan for the near future, with no less than 11 all-new models in the pipeline, all of which has no existing predecessor such as the C-Class Cabriolet and …
New Volkswagen models to adopt five-year life cycles
Staying still is moving backwards, some say. Volkswagen seems to agree with this, as it moves to implement a shorter five-year life cycle policy for its future core models, as opposed to …
Ford Fiesta ST to arrive in showrooms this month; 2014 sales set to be Ford’s all-time high in Malaysia
Already previewed at the end of October, the Ford Fiesta ST will arrive in Malaysian showrooms later this month. To recap, the B-segment hot-hatch offers a 1.6 litre turbocharged engine with 182 …
UMW Toyota year-end sales campaign – up to RM3,000 cash rebate on Vios, Altis, Camry, Hilux and others
UMW Toyota is now offering an additional cash rebate of up to RM3,000 on its popular models, including the latest Vios, Corolla Altis, Camry sedans and the Hilux pick-up truck, among others. …
2015 Toyota Prius to use fuel-saving components tested on the TS040 Hybrid LMP1 endurance racer
The replacement for the current Toyota Prius (which has had its price increased from RM140k to RM216k in Malaysia) is set to be introduced next year. We already know that it will …
GALLERY: Volvo V60 Polestar meets the 855 T-5R
Considered by many enthusiasts to be the original super estate/wagon, the 1994 Volvo 850/855 T-5R turns 20 this year. Official tuning house Polestar decided to mark the occasion by sanctioning a special …
GALLERY: W205 Merc C-Class vs F30 BMW 3 Series
It’s an often-asked question, Mercedes-Benz C-Class or BMW 3 Series? Brand preference usually takes precedence in influencing the answer, but to those on the fence between the two premium German marques, this …
Audi Q3 facelift unveiled, RS Q3 boosted to 340 hp
Just as buyers in Malaysia get to buy the cut-price Q3 1.4 TFSI, Audi AG unveiled an updated version of the compact SUV. There’s little that we didn’t yet know, of course, …
Honda City Hybrid unveiled in Japan as Honda Grace
The highly anticipated Honda City Hybrid has been unveiled in Japan, where it will be badged as the Honda Grace – a hybrid-only model. This is the same hybrid sedan model announced …
2014 Honda Jazz and City to race in Sepang 1,000 km
Meet Honda Malaysia Racing Team’s new race-prepped duo, based on the 2014 Honda Jazz and City. They replace HMRT’s winning pair of previous-generation Jazz racers, and will compete in the 2014 Sepang …
New Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology – industry-leading motor oil made from natural gas
Engine lubricants, i.e. motor oils, are made to deliver reliability and protection for a wide variety of engine types. The general objectives are clear: to combat engine wear, minimise power loss, clean …
