Porsche Cayenne S Diesel to come to Malaysia?
The Porsche Malaysia website seems to suggest that the Cayenne S Diesel will be joining the local line-up, as evidenced by the screenshot above. If it is the case, it's interesting that …
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BMW X1 facelift introduced in Malaysia, turbocharged X1 sDrive20i variant debuts at RM238,800
BMW Malaysia has introduced the facelifted X1 here - the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is offered in sDrive20i guise as a CKD model, replacing the pre-facelift sDrive18i in our market. The new …
Renault Fluence facelift makes debut in Istanbul
Surfacing for the first time at this year's Istanbul motor show is the updated Renault Fluence sedan for the European market. Built in the Oyak-Renault factory in Bursa, Turkey, domestic sales are …
Nissan unveils steer-by-wire, on sale within a year
You know about autonomous braking and drive-by-wire; now Nissan has unveiled a 'steer-by-wire' of sorts - a system that gets rid of all mechanical connections between the wheel in your hand and …
MINI One is here – limited to 30 units, RM143,888
Last month, we reported that 30 units of the MINI One would be coming to our shores at the end of October, teased through the One Love online campaign and questionnaire. Now …
Nissan Almera officially launched: RM66.8k to 79.8k!
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially launched the Nissan Almera into our market at an event held at One World Hotel. With four variants competitively priced between RM64,887 and RM77,549 (OTR …
Hitz FM’s Ean is 10,000th Honda hybrid owner
Hitz FM radio announcer Tengku Mohd Ean Nasrun, better known as Ean, recently became the owner of the 10,000th Honda hybrid in Malaysia - a CR-Z. He was rewarded with a two-day, …
Hyundai announces new 1.0 and 1.2 turbo engines
The global downsizing trend looks East as Hyundai recently revealed its future powertrain strategy, including new Kappa 1.0 TCI (Turbocharger Intercooler) and 1.2 T-GDI (Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection) petrol engines, at this …
BMW C600 Sport, C650 GT maxi scooters launched
BMW Group Malaysia has launched the C600 Sport and C650 GT maxi scooters, priced at RM65,000 and RM68,800 (OTR without insurance) respectively. Both Motorrad models are powered by the same 647cc inline …
Renault Clio Collection: the third-gen soldiers on
The practice of continuing to sell previous-gen cars alongside their newer brethren is not an uncommon one, particularly with the bestsellers - Peugeot's 206+ being an example. Now Renault is letting the …
Kia Cadenza to be facelifted and upgraded for 2013
The Kia Cadenza (known as the K7 in Korea) will get a new look and some enhancements for the next model year - the wraps have come off the updated front-wheel drive …
Third-gen Mitsubishi Outlander launches in Japan
After going on sale in Russia and Europe, the third-gen Mitsubishi Outlander has been launched on its home ground, with four variants priced between ¥2.4 and 3.1 million (RM93-118k). The variants are …
KL MRT: Trial closure of slow lane on SPRINT stretch
If you're a regular SPRINT highway user, this may be of interest - to facilitate construction of the KL Mass Rapid Transit system, the leftmost lane on the highway, from the Bukit …
KL MRT: Night closure of right lanes on a stretch of Jalan Cheras to continue till the end of the year
To facilitate MRT construction works, the night closure of the rightmost lanes on both the Kajang-bound and Kuala Lumpur-bound directions of Jalan Cheras between Leisure Mall and Phoenix Plaza will be extended …
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale for Brazil
Given the way news has been coming from Brazil, you'd be forgiven for thinking the wheels in attendance at the Sao Paulo motor show were all of the small, practical and affordable …
Suzuki opens new showroom in Sungai Petani
Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd recently launched its Sungai Petani showroom along with its dealer, JM Motor Trading Sdn Bhd. The facility has a meeting room, discussion room and a customer lounge, …
AIMS 2012: shots of Sydney’s sassy show sheilas
Right, now that we've got the most important wheels from AIMS 2012 out of the way, we can present to you the all-important motor show staple: the girl gallery, which yes, does …
Volkswagen Beetle Remix launched in Germany
There have been Black Turbo and Fender editions; now here's another special - the Volkswagen Beetle Remix, which has been launched in Germany with a starting price of €20,250 (RM80,400). Two petrol …
BMW plans plant in Brazil, scheduled for 2014
BMW has confirmed plans to build a factory in southern Brazil. Subject to final approval by the Brazilian government, production should begin in 2014, giving rise to 1,000 new jobs at the …
FPV Pursuit Ute, GT RSPEC on Ford stand in Sydney
The Aussie brawn didn't stop at the Holden stand at AIMS 2012; outside the exhibition hall was Ford Australia, who displayed two very special vehicles from its Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) arm …
