Vauxhall announces new 2.0 litre CDTi diesel engine
Vauxhall will be bringing a new diesel engine to the Paris motor show next month. Set to see first duty under the bonnets of the Insignia and Zafira Tourer, the new Euro …
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Vespa Primavera launched in Malaysia – RM11,888
Official Vespa importer and distributor Naza Premira has introduced the Vespa Primavera scooter in Malaysia. Originally launched in Italy in 1968, the stylish icon makes a comeback with some welcome modern touches, …
Suzuki Grand Vitara and Alto to be axed – report
Auto Express has reported that the Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Splash (a rebadged Opel/Vauxhall Agila) are set to get the chop. The SUV roles will be played by the …
2015 Toyota Hilux spotted in Europe – clearer shots!
Sam Loo's favourite vehicle is due for a full model change, and here's the 2015 Toyota Hilux prototype spotted on test in southern Europe. Much clearer than the spyshots from Thailand we …
SPYSHOTS: Closer look at the W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, C 200 and C 250 spotted on trailer
We have new local spyshots of the yet-to-be-launched W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class on a trailer, thanks to reader Dickson T.S. These offer us a closer look at what could be on offer. On …
BMW 2 Series Convertible – details and mega gallery
There you go, folks - the infinite-headroom version of the BMW 2 Series. The successor to the 1 Series Convertible will be available in 220i, 228i, 220d and M235i variants in the …
Peugeot 508 facelift – full details on variants, engines
Peugeot has released full details on available variants and powertrains worldwide for the facelifted Peugeot 508 range, which includes the 508 SW estate, 508 RXH 'ruggedised' estate and 508 HYbrid4 sedan. We …
Proton Compact Car dimensions compared with rivals
Does size matter? For small cars, yes - every little bit helps. And if Proton has global aspirations for its new Compact Car, it'd better square up well against everyone else in …
Proton Compact Car – new 1.3 and 1.6 VVT engines, new platform can support hybrid, electric powertrains
Proton Compact Car coming out of your ears? Well… here's more! The spiritual successor to the Proton Savvy will be powered by new four-cylinder VVT engines - a 1.3 litre unit producing …
Proton Compact Car: stability control, traction control, hill hold assist, Isofix standard across the range
Among the raft of information we managed to gather today at the Proton Compact Car media preview event, one thing really stood out - safety. The Proton Compact Car will come with …
Proton Compact Car to be launched this month, top spec of “game changer” to match direct rival in price
Proton CEO Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah said today at a special media preview event that the much-awaited Proton Compact Car will be launched on September 25 at the Tanjung Malim plant, where …
SPYSHOTS: Trailer load of Renault Zoe, for COMOS?
A trailer load of Renault Zoes has been spotted in Malaysia by reader Ng Quan Joe - could this be the first batch of cars for the COMOS EV car-sharing scheme? Back …
Ops Strobe Light, non-reg number plates to begin Oct
Beginning October 1, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be carrying out a nationwide special operation on non-regulation number plates and the use of strobe lights on vehicles, Bernama reports. The operation …
Lexus RC Malaysian specifications, pricing revealed on website – RC 350 Luxury RM526k, RC F RM782k
Prices and specifications for the Lexus RC coupe have surfaced on Lexus Malaysia's website. The sexy coupe will be offered here in two variants - RC 350 Luxury and RC F. Order-taking …
Renault Espace successor to debut at Paris show
Renault has confirmed that the successor to the Renault Espace will be making its world premiere on October 2, at the Paris motor show. Previewed by the Initiale Paris concept (below), the …
Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept teased, Paris debut
This striking, swoopy silhouette belongs to the Infiniti Q80 Inspiration, a "four-passenger fastback" concept that the Japanese premium carmaker is bringing to October's Paris motor show. Infiniti says the concept previews "an …
GALLERY: Old and new Honda Jazz, side by side
When it comes to illustrating just how much a new model has changed, we know few methods can beat lining it up alongside its immediate predecessor. So we decided to give the …
Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 2,000 cars in Malaysia
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a "Field Fix Campaign" (read: recall) for 2,083 Mitsubishi vehicles sold in Malaysia - specifically, older Mitsus. The campaign covers models ranging from the Airtrek, Colt, …
2015 Toyota Camry facelift to feature new 2.0 litre engine with VVT-iW technology, 6-speed automatic
Following its unveiling at the Moscow motor show recently, we now have more details of the global-market Toyota Camry XV50 facelift and in particular, its new 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine. Seems there's …
Thailand set to approve Volkswagen factory – report
Reuters has reported, citing German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, that Thailand is set to approve the construction of a Volkswagen factory near the port of Bangkok, and that a decision from the …
