Malaysia vehicle sales data for May 2019 by brand
It looks like the flurry of Raya deals did manage to spur car buyers to flock to dealers, and sales data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) for the month of May …
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2019 Peugeot 2008 revealed – based on new 208 with lots of tech, electric e-2008 variant with 310 km range
Remember the Peugeot 2008? It was one of the first of the current crop of B-segment SUVs, introduced back in 2013. Six years is a lifetime in the automotive world, so Peugeot …
2019 Renault Zoe: EV gets 135 PS, 390 km WLTP range
Seven years on from its unveiling back in 2012, the Renault Zoe has received its biggest overhaul yet, keeping abreast with the advancing electric opposition. But while the French carmaker insists it's …
Michelin Energy XM2+ launched in Malaysia – shorter wet braking distances even when worn, 14- to 16-inch
Michelin has launched a replacement for its popular Energy XM2 entry-level tyre, simply called the Energy XM2+. Again aimed at city car and compact family car owners, the new rubber is touted …
G16 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé revealed – four doors, same swish, new 840i variant with 340 hp straight-six
The new BMW 8 Series range is being steadily filled, with the introduction of the Convertible and M8 variants over the past year. Now, Munich has added one more body style to …
Proton Insurance Programme provides extra benefits
Proton is introducing a new insurance product that provides additional benefits to its consumers. Called the Proton Insurance Programme (PIP), the service is applicable for new car buyers as well as existing …
Kia Seltos teased again – SUV to be unveiled June 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr5ocjQCGAc Not long now until Kia's new B-segment SUV, the Seltos, is unveiled. In yet another teaser, the company's Indian arm confirmed that the car will make its world premiere just two …
VIDEO: Toyota GR Super Sport put through its paces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3s3cR2Jm2k Toyota has big plans to put its Le Mans-winning technology on the road, coinciding with the upcoming introduction of the new top "hypercar" category in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). …
BMW Choose Your World roadshow from June 21 to 23 – check out the new G02 X4, F39 X2 M35i and G05 X5
Recently, BMW Group Malaysia introduced a range of new models in its X family of SUVs – the G02 X4, F39 X2 M35i and G05 X5 – and now the company is …
2019 Proton Saga facelift rendered based on…FLX?
It's no secret that Proton is preparing a facelift for the Saga as part of a wholesale rejuvenation of its entire lineup. The national carmaker was caught trialling the car on the …
Aston Martin Valkyrie to race in WEC “hypercar” class
Aston Martin may have had a race to forget at Le Mans, with its GTE Pro polesitter retiring and another car finishing well down the order in 13th – but it wasn't …
Le Mans 2019: Toyota wins again, secures WEC titles
It was a fairytale ending for the crew that, 12 months ago, picked up the silverware at the Circuit de la Sarthe. The #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing team of Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki …
New Renault Captur leaked, shows Megane-like face
The Renault Captur is six years old now and in need of a replacement, and while the company is still putting the finishing touches on the new one, a photo of the …
2019 Proton Iriz Razer Edition up for grabs in contest
Razer Pay is celebrating its partnership with the Malaysia Tech Week 2019 conference by tying up with Proton in a new contest. The cashless mobile payment service is offering customers a chance …
Mercedes-Benz EQC EV previewed in Malaysia – 402 hp, 765 Nm, 417 km range, coming 2020 fr RM600k est
Even though Malaysia is proportionally one of the biggest markets for plug-in hybrid vehicles, the future of purely electric motoring still seems like some ways away. But it really isn't – the …
Mazda EV coming in 2020, PHEVs in 2021/2022 – report
Mazda's SkyActiv range of powertrains have won it big fans, but the company is now at a crossroads. It had a fleet average carbon dioxide emissions figure of 135.2 grams per kilometre …
Proton X70 – CKD trials kick off, production in 2nd half
Proton has announced that it has kicked off local assembly trials for the X70 SUV. The CKD version of the car is slated to be built at the national carmaker's new RM1.2 …
Mercedes-Benz GLB shown: compact SUV with 7 seats
Previously an unloved subsection of the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the compact car range has grown to become a significant and vital part of the company's revival as a more youthful brand. With four …
2019 Mazda 3 2.0L SkyActiv-X details revealed: 180 PS, 224 Nm, 5.4 litres per 100 km, standard mild hybrid
We've been waiting with bated breath for finalised details of Mazda's novel SkyActiv-X engine, and Hiroshima has finally given us the lowdown. The Spark Plug Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) mill, which is …
F92 BMW M8 Coupé, F91 Convertible debut – 625 hp!
The existence of a new BMW M8 has been teased long before the latest G15 8 Series even made its debut, ever since BMW announced the car would go racing in the …
