SPYSHOTS: Lynk & Co 01 SUV “coupé” caught testing
It's no secret that SUVs are big, big business, and "coupé" ones even bigger still – especially in China, where even no-frills Skoda sells one. So it's no surprise that the fledgling …
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BMW to trim lineup – convertibles, coupés to be cut
BMW will reportedly drop the 8 Series after the G15 generation It looks like the age of exploring an infinite number of niches may well be over for BMW, as the company …
Hyundai Rear Occupant Alert to be standard by 2022
Last year, Hyundai debuted its Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) on the Santa Fe SUV, which reminds drivers of occupants – such as children – that have been left in the rear seat …
Pagani Huayra Roadster BC drops top, gains 791 hp
With the introduction of the Pagani Huayra Roadster and BC in recent years, it was only a matter of time before the Modenese put the two together. The Huayra Roadster BC, then, …
Mimco Alif – sketches of Giugiaro-designed EV SUV
You may remember on Monday we ran the news that the Alam Perkasa Consortium (APC) was apparently one of the bidders for the New National Car Project (NNCP), with its planned carmaker, …
Elenvi bids for new national car project to build EVs
On Monday, we brought you news of what was reportedly one of the bidders for the new national car project (NNCP), and now here's another one. Bernama reports that a company called …
Alam Perkasa’s new national car proposal – Mimco Alif EV SUV, Giugiaro design, 60k units/year, 80% exports
The government is due to reveal its partner for its new national car project (NNCP), and we've just learnt the identity of one of the bidders. According to The Edge, Alam Perkasa …
Proton targets over 100k sales in 2020, aims to be #1
During the prize presentation for Proton's marketing challenge for its X70 SUV, its CEO Dr Li Chunrong outlined his bold plans for 2020 and beyond. On the back of strong sales this …
Audi A1 citycarver shown: SUV look, raised ride height
Audi has among the broadest of lineups when it comes to premium SUVS, ranging from the petite Q2 to the massive coupé-style Q8. But even Ingolstadt believes those crossovers aren't enough to …
Art of Speed 2019: Petronas custom Hot Wheels models – Shelby GT500, Reventón, RX-7, Civic Type R
There was plenty to see and do at Art of Speed 2019 over the weekend, and a lot of the focus centred around Petronas. The national oil and gas conglomerate was the …
Toyota GR Supra to get 4 years’ free Apple CarPlay
With all this talk of BMW moving to a subscription plan for Apple CarPlay, there were bound to be people who would wonder if the Toyota GR Supra, which is based on …
S’wak customs, MACC nab 18 cars with unpaid duties
The smuggling of cars from Brunei into neighbouring Sarawak without paying duties is apparently a big problem. So big, in fact, that the customs department in the state, together with the Malaysian …
Blaupunkt introduces retro radio with Bluetooth, DAB
If you're as fastidious as I am, you'll find that sourcing a decent head unit for an older vehicle is quite a pain in the proverbial. The original radio won't last forever, …
SPYSHOTS: 2020 Audi Q5 facelift caught with new face
Audi's entire range is getting a wholesale revamp, as you can tell by the barrage of reveals and spyshots. Yesterday, we showed you photos of the facelifted A5 Sportback, and now our …
Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, 1H 2019 versus 1H 2018 – find out which brand improved or declined
Just like that, a full six months have passed, and it's now time for a report card on the automotive industry for the first half of 2019. With the Malaysian Automotive Association …
Honda, Acura to offer Amazon in-car delivery in US
Are you always too busy to collect your online purchases because you're hardly at home or the office? Well, in the United States at least, Honda and its luxury offshoot Acura have …
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV launched in Malaysia – new UHP tyre for SUVs, 17- to 23-inch sizes, from RM700
There's a new ultra high performance tyre for SUVs in town, and it's the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV. Completing the Pilot Sport range in Malaysia, it is the French tyre maker's …
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 beats own Nürburgring record as production ends – seven minutes 18.361 seconds
If there's one thing everyone can agree on about the Jaguar XE SV Project 8, it's that it's blindingly quick. The hardcore track-focused sedan has set race circuits alive with its performance …
Nissan designs are changing due to self-driving tech
Nissan rolled out its ProPilot 2.0 autonomous driving technology in Japan this month with the introduction of the facelifted Skyline. The rebadged Infiniti Q50 sports a striking GT-R-esque proboscis which, according to …
Audi Q3 Sportback unveiled – another SUV “coupé”
Didn't think the Germans could build yet another coupé-style SUV, did you? Of course they could, because Audi has thrown its hat into the ring already occupied by the BMW X4 and …
