Geely considering multi-brand subscription service
As many of you will know by now, Geely has an enviable corral of brands that includes Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co, smart, Lotus and, yes, Proton. Now, the company is looking …
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2018-2019 Toyota Hilux, Fortuner recalled in Malaysia over brake booster issue – 12,997 vehicles involved
Toyota's official Malaysian distributor UMW Toyota Motor has issued a recall for the 2018 and 2019 Hilux pick-up truck and Fortuner SUV over an issue with their brake boosters. The "special service …
G01 BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport updated: AEB, RM324k
2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport shown The G01 BMW X3 xDrive30i has quietly been updated in Malaysia with a new M Sport model that replaces the 2019 version. It costs an …
Jaguar F-Pace SVR shown – quicker with more torque
With the regular Jaguar F-Pace SUV already having received its facelift a couple of months ago, it's now time for the hot SVR model to get its nip and tuck. This time, …
Berjaya, Bermaz take over Peugeot distributorship in Malaysia from Naza – Citroën and DS sales to end
This just in – Groupe PSA has announced that it has awarded sole distributorship of its Peugeot brand in Malaysia to Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (BAASB). The latter is a joint …
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV launched in Thailand – 55 km all-electric range, 52.6 km per litre, from RM221k
Amazingly, despite the unveiling of the new Mitsubishi Outlander on the horizon, there's clearly still life left in the current model. The third generation was launched in Thailand in PHEV plug-in hybrid …
Volkswagen to weigh options for CEO Diess’ future
Having steered the company through the infamous "Dieselgate" scandal, Volkswagen Group chief executive officer Herbert Diess is now looking to extend his contract with Wolfsburg past 2023, and its executive committee will …
Audi to enter Dakar in 2022 with range-extended electric racer, return to Le Mans, pull out of Formula E
The Dakar Rally is arguably the world's most gruelling race, spanning tens of thousands of kilometres across harsh desert environments. The event has attracted several top brands in the past and is …
Toyota C-HR GR Sport lands in Australia – JDM bodykit, 122 PS 1.8L hybrid powertrain, RM113,200
A B-segment crossover isn't typically a suitable candidate for a sportier variant. But the Toyota C-HR isn't like most other B-segment crossovers, sporting an extroverted "coupé-like" style that has won it many …
SPYSHOTS: BMW X7 facelift shows radical new look
Traditionalists, be warned – BMW is continuing to upend decades of time-honoured design philosophy with its forthcoming range of models. Having already (re)introduced the full-height double kidney grille on the new 4 …
2021 Nissan Navara facelift Thai specs – 2.3L single- and twin-turbo diesels debut in ASEAN; AEB available
Weeks after unveiling the facelifted Navara, Nissan has released full specifications for the Thai market. The big news is that the refreshed pick-up truck has finally received the more advanced 2.3 litre …
Audi SQ5 Sportback TDI – same engine, new wrapper
Just a couple of weeks after it pulled the wraps off the facelifted SQ5 TDI, Audi has now revealed the coupé-style Sportback version. This mid-range performance SUV pairs the upgraded engine with …
1999 Honda Accord, 2000 CR-V recalled in Malaysia over Takata driver airbag – 2,784 vehicles involved
Honda Malaysia has announced that it has recalled the 1999 Accord (sixth-generation) and 2000 CR-V (first-generation) to replace their Takata driver's side airbags. A total of 2,784 vehicles are affected, consisting of …
Toyota GR Supra tuned by SARD – 500 PS, 686 Nm!
As far as Japanese tuners go, SARD doesn't quite have the cachet of other Toyota-affiliated companies like TRD and Tom's. But this Aichi-based outfit has a long 48-year history of domestic and …
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X gets rugged accessories
Throwing a whole Brothers catalogue of accessories onto a pick-up truck isn't just a national pastime – it's also a trend in Australia, where the kangaroo bar got its name. Kitted-up utes …
2021 Nissan X-Terra revealed: is this the Terra facelift?
Nissan has just revealed an updated version of its Navara-based Terra SUV for the Middle East. Badged as the X-Terra there, it receives a comprehensive redesign that should make its way to …
992 Porsche 911 GT3 first details – 510 PS, naturally aspirated, PDK or manual, better aero, no weight gain
We're likely still weeks away from the unveiling of the new Porsche 911 GT3, but a few select European media have already been invited for a ride in a prototype. These publications, …
2021 Audi TTS now with 320 PS, competition plus trim
While the future of the Audi TT still hangs in the balance, Ingolstadt has updated the more potent TTS just in time for the new year. The mid-range performance variant of the …
Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE revealed – RM799.90
Having created a slew of production-based car models over the past few years, Lego has turned its attention to the world of endurance racing for its next Technic creation. This time, the …
Honda City e:HEV RS launched in Thailand – first in ASEAN, 27.3 km/l, new Obsidian Blue Pearl, RM113,100
While the Malaysian reveal of the hybrid version of the Honda City, the e:HEV, was billed as a "world premiere", our neighbours to the north are actually getting the car first. The …
