Toyota remains committed to sedans as others pull out
In a market overrun by SUVs, carmakers are finding fewer and fewer reasons to stay in traditional segments. In the United States, Ford and Buick have already stopped production of sedans, with …
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Lexus UX 300e open for booking in UK, from RM241k
Lexus has opened the order books for its first full-electric vehicle, the UX 300e, in the United Kingdom. The company is revealing estimated prices of the zero-emissions SUV, as well as the …
Kia Sonet – production A-segment SUV revealed with six-speed iMT, air purifier with virus protection
Kia is making a big splash in the Indian market – having only made its debut in the country with the Seltos last year, it is fast filling out its lineup with …
Toyota Corolla Cross launched in Indonesia – 1.8L petrol and hybrid variants, RM131,200 to RM142,700
Less than a month after the Toyota Corolla Cross was revealed in Thailand, the C-segment SUV has now made its way to Indonesia. The car arrives there in just two variants – …
2020 Lexus ES in Japan – lithium-ion battery for hybrid, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, improved safety
Alongside the updated C-HR and the Camry Black Edition, Toyota has also given its luxury offshoot's executive sedan, the Lexus ES, a few choice upgrades in Japan. The revisions are relatively minor, …
Mitsubishi Xpander MPV – 5 things to be excited about
https://youtu.be/bjT_yD9i5Hg Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is looking to stir up the local MPV market by finally introducing the Xpander here later this year. Despite the rise of SUVs, the people carrier segment …
2020 Toyota C-HR gets improved safety, kit in Japan
Facelifted just last year, the Toyota C-HR is being updated again for the Japanese market. The B-segment crossover retains the same revised look but gains a new version of the Toyota Safety …
2020 Mercedes-Benz Actros launched in Malaysia – AEB, adaptive cruise control, touchscreen on lorry
Daimler Trucks distributor Hap Seng Trucks Distribution (HSTD) has just launched the new Mercedes-Benz Actros in Malaysia. The fifth-generation prime mover introduces several new features that owners of Stuttgart's passenger cars will …
Proton sells 13,216 vehicles in July, highest in 8 years
It appears that the automotive market is steadily rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, the total industry volume (TIV) reaching a 13-month high in July thanks to the sales and service tax exemptions. …
Nissan Pavilion – pay parking with your EV’s electricity
Nissan has just opened a new brand showcase space, Nissan Pavilion, a stone's throw away from its headquarters in Yokohama. Among the novel technologies being presented at the exhibition is the ability …
Mitsubishi Xpander vs Honda BR-V – spec-by-spec comparison of 7-seat MPVs ahead of Xpander launch
At long last, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has confirmed that the Xpander is finally, finally coming to Malaysia. The seven-seat MPV-cum-SUV will be launched later this year with its eyes firmly set …
W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class further details – rear airbag, increased rear steering, improved self-parking
Mercedes-Benz is continuing the slow tease of the forthcoming W223 S-Class ahead of its September unveiling, this time revealing plenty of new suspension and safety technologies. The self-proclaimed "best car in the …
Proton to expand trade-in used car management network to 36 outlets in 2020, to manage resale values
Like it or not, a car's resale value plays a big role in the purchasing decisions of most Malaysians, and Proton is looking to improve the standing of its vehicles in the …
2020 Toyota Yaris detailed for Europe – 125 PS petrol and 116 PS hybrid with 1.5 litre NA three-cylinder
Toyota has finally released full details of the new Yaris for the European market. The B-segment hatchback has yet to go on sale on the Continent more than nine months after it …
Mercedes-Benz CLE to replace C- and E-Class Coupé?
The global recession, hastened by the coronavirus pandemic, has forced cutbacks and a general tightening of belts across the automotive industry. That fate has also befallen Mercedes-Benz and, having proliferated its coupé …
Sarawak to restrict movement within state Aug 1 to 14
At today's press conference, senior minister for defence Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that in light of the rising coronavirus cases in Sarawak, the local government will restrict movement between green …
New Mitsubishi Outlander, Eclipse Cross facelift in 2021, Outlander PHEV getting new powertrain this year
Mitsubishi has outlined its product pipeline for the North American market for the next 12 months, including some major updates for long-in-the-tooth models. The biggest news in this announcement is confirmation of …
35 years of Proton – we talk to Azlan Othman about the evolution of design, and what to expect for the future
Earlier this month, Proton celebrated the 35th anniversary of its first car, the Saga. It had already been a long journey since Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed mooted the idea of a national …
2020 Toyota Vios unveiled in Philippines with new face
After teasing the car earlier in the week, Toyota has pulled the covers off the facelifted Vios in the Philippines. This time, facelift really means facelift, with everything except the front fascia …
