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 …
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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 …
Toyota Hilux to get another facelift, more powerful 2.8L
Having already been facelifted once in 2017, the Toyota Hilux is gearing up for another nip and tuck, which should provide the pick-up with a more rugged look and an updated engine. …
Singapore extends VEP period for M’sians to June 30
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) is catering to Malaysians choosing to remain in the island during the movement control order here by extending the validity of their Vehicle Entry Permits (VEP). …
Proton Iriz R5 livery competition – stay home, colour!
While some car companies are releasing colouring images to take people's minds off the coronavirus outbreak, others are turning it into a competitive sport. One of those doing the latter is Mellors …
Mercedes-Benz, Audi colouring images to pass time
Everywhere around the world, governments are practicing drastic social distancing measures in an attempt to flatten the curve of new coronavirus disease cases, including here in Malaysia. The enforcement of lockdowns and …
SPIED: 2021 Audi RS3 Sedan – 4 doors, over 400 hp
Having unveiled the new A3 earlier this month, Audi is now hard at work delivering performance versions of its compact car. The middling S3 should come pretty soon, but the one we're …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for February 2020 by brand
With the government's movement control order now in its second week, the days of being able to go to showrooms seem like eons ago. Still, data from the last full month of …
SPIED: 2020 Fiat 500 hardtop – more conventional EV
The new, adorable and achingly fashionable Fiat 500 has already been revealed since the start of the month, so why is this development prototype – caught by our spy photographers – still …
Ford suspends production in India, Vietnam, Thailand and South Africa due to coronavirus disease outbreak
Having shut down its factories in the Americas and Europe, Ford is now temporarily suspending production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites, including those in India, Vietnam, Thailand and South …
Shell practicing extra sanitary measures during MCO
Shell Malaysia has announced that it is taking additional sanitary measures at all of its petrol stations as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus disease. The fuel retailer said the …
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo to be unveiled in late 2020, all-electric new Macan set to debut in 2022
At its annual press conference, Porsche confirmed that the Taycan Cross Turismo will be coming soon – the jacked-up wagon version of Zuffenhausen's first ever electric vehicle will be unveiled at the …
New Audi A3 Sedan to debut in US in late 2020 – report
The first Audi A3 Sedan, introduced in 2013, was a fairly successful new entry point for Ingolstadt, generating a significant amount of conquest sales from traditional sedan buyers. With the unveiling of …
MCO: Workshops allowed open but at limited hours
The movement control order, issued by the government to control the spread of the coronavirus disease, was enacted so quickly that some people are still unclear about the restrictions imposed. While car …
Daihatsu Sirion receives Myvi bodykit in Indonesia
In addition to launching the facelifted Ayla, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor also updated the Sirion in Indonesia with a new bodykit. The car is essentially a rebadged version of our Perodua Myvi, …
Formula 1 postpones new technical rules to 2022
With the recent announcement of the postponement of the Dutch and Spanish Grands Prix and the cancellation of the Monaco race, it's looking to be a very short 2020 season for Formula …
