BMW iNEXT – flat-bottomed steering wheel revealed
To date, BMW has been one of the few holdouts against the pervasive flat-bottomed steering wheel trend initiated by the likes of Volkswagen and Audi. But they all fall down eventually, and …
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Volvo to cut costs due to tariffs from trade war – report
Volvo may have prospered under Geely ownership, but the Swedish premium carmaker has now become a victim of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. According to Reuters, the …
C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray goes mid-engined with 495 hp 6.2 litre NA V8, DCT, 0-100 km/h under 3 secs
The wait is finally over, and Chevrolet's worst-kept secret is finally out of the bag. The C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has just been revealed, and the rumours and reports were true – …
2019 Honda N-WGN: cleaner looks, greater practicality
Honda has revealed the second generation of its bijou N-WGN, which will go on sale in its home market of Japan on August 9. While the original was more of a cookie …
June 2019 Malaysia vehicle sales down 30% from May, 34% lower year-on-year; YTD TIV up 2.3% from 2018
It looks like the automotive industry in Malaysia has hit a slump, hungover from the car buying frenzy brought on by the Raya promos – after a strong showing in May, sales …
Mazda 2 facelift unveiled – new looks and driver aids
Well, it looks like the leaks we showed yesterday were the real deal, as the covers have just been pulled off the facelifted Mazda 2. This is technically the second update for …
Proton X70 can enter Bahrain, East Europe: Redzuan
Proton may currently be focused on rebuilding its domestic presence, but the government is already pushing for the national carmaker to resume exports, with Bahrain apparently expressing interest in the X70 SUV. …
GALLERY: B9 Audi A4 facelift – coming to M’sia 2020
As reported previously, we were invited to the Italian Alps last week for the international media drive of the facelifted B9 Audi A4. While our impressions will have to wait a little …
Perodua sold 121,800 vehicles in first half of 2019, 41.1% market share; raises full-year target to 235,000
Another record six months for Perodua, with the national carmaker announcing that it has sold a whopping 121,800 vehicles in the first half of 2019. That figure represents a four percent increase …
Electric vehicles not for us, hybrids first – Perodua
During the presentation of its sales performance for the first half of 2019, Perodua let slip a little more about its future plans than usual. Asked about the national carmaker's plans for …
Litter from vehicle and face RM300 fine, police reminds
We didn't think drive-by littering would still be an issue in this day and age, but clearly it is. So much so that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has decided to remind …
SPIED: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé seen, July 24 debut
The expansion of BMW's front-wheel drive offerings (I know, it still feels weird writing that) is continuing at a rapid pace, and right on the heels the recent unveiling of the F40 …
Mazda CX-30 SUV – European specifications detailed
The Mazda CX-30 is slated to be launched in Europe very soon, with test drives having already been conducted for the local media. To go with the press drive, the company released …
Lexus to show electric concept at Tokyo Motor Show
The biennial Tokyo Motor Show returns this year, and Lexus apparently has something big in store for the event. According to Motor1, the Japanese premium brand will unveil an electric vehicle concept …
GALLERY: 2019 Audi Q3, A1 – what to expect for M’sia
Last week, we were on hand to test drive the new, facelifted B9 Audi A4 in the Italian Alps, which you will read about sometime in the near future. However, a representative …
Porsche 911 RSR revised for 2019 – mid-engined GTE race car to defend WEC titles, debuts at Goodwood
Porsche is at the top of its game at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the moment, fresh from securing a clean sweep of the manufacturers', drivers' and teams' titles in …
New Proton Savvy renders with Geely bits: yay or nay?
With all that's happening at Proton right now, in the midst of what is looking to be a successful partnership with Geely, it's easy to forget the national carmaker's early struggles in …
Lexus LC Convertible confirmed for production, camouflaged prototype makes Goodwood FOS debut
Remember the Lexus LC Convertible concept from the Detroit Auto Show in January? Well, apparently Lexus (and the public, it seems) liked it so much that it is putting the droptop version …
Mitsubishi Triton with 0.88% interest rate for Merdeka
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is offering special deals for the Triton pick-up truck in conjunction with the Independence Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The company is trumpeting interest rates as low as …
Ride-hailing fares expected to increase from July 12
Regulars of ride-hailing services like Grab are in for a bit of a shock this weekend, as fares and wait times are set to increase considerably come July 12, according to a …
