G05 BMW X5 xDrive45e coming to Malaysia soon?
Some news on the BMW plug-in hybrid front, as it appears that the G05 BMW X5 xDrive45e is indeed coming to Malaysia – and very soon at that. A sales advisor posted …
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Super GT postpones Malaysia, Thailand races to December or January; revised season to start in July
The devastating coronavirus pandemic continues to impact motorsports events around the world, with the Japanese Super GT series being the latest casualty. Organiser GT Association (GTA) has announced the postponement of the …
Polestar Precept concept – more photos and details
One of the expected stars of the now-cancelled Geneva Motor Show was the Polestar Precept concept, a sedan that bucked the trend of introducing more and more crossovers. Now, Volvo's electric performance …
SPYSHOTS: 2022 Porsche Macan petrol – first images
With the next-generation Porsche Macan set to go fully electric in 2022, buyers who want or require a conventional internal combustion engine will be left in the lurch. Happily for those people, …
2020 Toyota Harrier – fourth-generation model leaked!
The current Toyota Harrier may still be fairly new to the Malaysian market (unless you count the myriad of grey imports that existed before UMW Toyota Motor's offering), but the truth is …
Geely on track to hit sales target despite coronavirus
With all the doom and gloom surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, businesses are bound to find it difficult to attract customers, and the numerous social distancing measures put in place around the world …
Genesis GV70 SUV, G70 wagon teased in G80 video?
Following the unveiling of new Genesis G80 last week, Hyundai's luxury offshoot released a video highlighting the design of its executive sedan. It's packed with a few interesting details, not least the …
MCO: ERL suspends all KLIA Express, Transit services
The government's movement control order is continuing to affect businesses nationwide, as Express Rail Link (ERL) has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all KLIA Express and KLIA Transit services from …
Daihatsu Taft – bookings for kei SUV open in Japan
Daihatsu has announced it has opened bookings for the Taft in Japan – the SUV-style kei car will go on sale in June, having been previewed by a near-production concept at this …
BYD Toyota EV Company to develop electric vehicles
Five months after signing their joint venture, Toyota and China's BYD have announced the registration of the promised new company, imaginatively called the BYD Toyota EV Company, to conduct research and development …
Honda Jazz, HR-V updated in Australia with new 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
In its first product announcement since confirming a dramatic restructuring of its business, Honda's Australian arm has revealed an update for the Jazz and HR-V due to arrive in April, giving these …
2020 Ford Ranger Raptor launched in Malaysia – now with AEB; same 2.0L turbodiesel with 213 PS; RM209k
Teased earlier this month, the Ford Ranger Raptor has received a mild update in Malaysia for the 2020 model year. The performance pick-up truck is now RM9,000 dearer at RM208,888 on-the-road without …
MCO: Travels for necessities now restricted to 10 km
The government has imposed further restrictions on travel as part of its movement control order (MCO), gazetting a new rule that limits any sort of travel for food, medicine and other necessities …
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage facelift – standard AEB in AU
Mitsubishi may have moved to selling only SUVs and pick-up trucks in Malaysia, but its city car, the Mirage, continues to be sold elsewhere. Having made its debut in Thailand late last …
Honda Jazz Type R not planned, but still a possibility
Honda has resisted the urge to turn its Jazz into a Type R model for the past three generations, but while it still has no plans to do so with the new …
Daihatsu Sirion Cross leaked: SUV-style Perodua Myvi
An anonymous reader has sent us images of a brochure of a Daihatsu Sirion Cross, hinting of an impending launch. Now, I'm sure you readers already know that the regular Sirion is …
MBM Resources donates RM300k to coronavirus fight
Automotive group MBM Resources has announced it will donate RM300,000 to the nation's fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The company, which deals with distribution and parts manufacturing and is one …
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell details revealed – developed with Toyota, 374 PS, production in 2022
With the Toyota GR Supra still grabbing headlines all over the world, it's easy to forget that BMW and Toyota have other lesser-known collaborations that go beyond sports cars. One of those …
Buick GL8 Avenir production MPV revealed for China
Buick has finally pulled the covers off the GL8 Avenir, a China-only luxury MPV poised to take on the Toyota Alphard-based Lexus LM. Like its Japanese rival, it's available as a seven-seater …
BMW 630i Gran Turismo makes Thai debut: assembled in Malaysia, cheaper than CBU 630d at RM585k
It's not exactly selling like hotcakes, but the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo range in Thailand has been expanded with the introduction of the petrol-powered 630i. This is of particular interest to …
