2020 Hyundai Sonata to get bold styling, coupe look
As more and more buyers continue to desert the humble sedan in favour of the crossover, carmakers have been left with a difficult choice to make – to ditch the three-box body …
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I will have failed if road fatalities go up in 5 years: Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said that he will have failed as a minister if road fatalities continue to increase at the end of his five-year mandate. Speaking to Astro Awani, he …
Volkswagen opens first Sabah 3S centre in Inanam
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) recently introduced its first authorised dealership in Sabah, a 3S centre in Inanam on the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu, operated by Kota Bumi. It serves customers within …
Skoda Vision iV previews electric crossover “coupe”
It's indicative of state of the automotive landscape today that the electric crossover-cum-coupé has become the latest industry trend. We've already seen vehicles like the Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron go on …
SPIED: MINI John Cooper Works GP gets racy styling
The new MINI John Cooper Works GP was teased earlier this week, but our spy photographers have caught the real deal out and about. While this extra racy hot hatch is still …
F1 return to M’sia needs to be studied thoroughly: SIC
There's been a lot of talk since prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed his desire to bring Formula 1 back to Malaysia, with mixed responses all around (yes, we've read your …
Mazda to introduce two new SUVs in the US – report
It's safe to say that Mazda's lineup is teeming with crossovers right now. Not only does it have three core models to suit every market – the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 – …
Citroën urban mobility concept to debut at Geneva
Citroën has announced that it will be unveiling an "urban mobility" concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show next month. The car was confirmed by CEO Linda Jackson in a video previewing …
F97 BMW X3 M, F98 X4 M revealed with up to 510 hp
The performance compact SUV market is clearly heating up, with plenty of players including the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, Porsche Macan Turbo and Jaguar F-Pace SVR already slugging it out in the segment. …
2019 Toyota Camry gets five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
Along with the launch of its new labelling system, ASEAN NCAP has also announced the crash test results for the 2019 Toyota Camry. The latest XV70 model, tested in Thai-spec 2.0G form, …
ASEAN NCAP and KPDNHEP launch safety labels for showroom vehicles – compulsory from March 1, 2020
A new labelling system will help Malaysian consumers determine the safety rating and equipment of their next vehicle. The initiative, launched by ASEAN NCAP and the ministry of domestic trade and consumer …
2019 Opel Corsa teased with matrix LED headlights
A resurgent Opel is putting the finishing touches on its next-generation Corsa, which could debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The German carmaker – now under the PSA group after …
VIDEO: Honda NSX celebrates its 30th anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6osDLJixHY It's been a good 30 years since a rear-midship sports prototype transformed Honda from a manufacturer of safe, dependable hatchbacks into a world-beater that could take on Ferrari at its own …
Skoda Kamiq – interior of B-segment crossover shown
The slow tease of Skoda's upcoming Kamiq continues with the reveal of the car's interior. As we previously reported, the nameplate – previously reserved for the Chinese market – makes its way …
2019 Audi TT RS facelift – new look, no extra power
Audi's hardened two-door stunner, the TT RS, has just received a facelift in line with the rest of the coupé/convertible lineup. To that end, it has been festooned with an even more …
New Toyota 86 confirmed, slots under Supra – report
Well, it looks like rumours of the demise of the Toyota 86 have been unfounded after all. Not only has Toyota confirmed that there were no plans to kill off the entry-level …
W447 Mercedes-Benz V-Class facelift gets new diesel
Mercedes-Benz's posh MPV, the V-Class, has been given a pretty subtle facelift for 2019, with minor aesthetic changes and increases in safety kit hiding a new diesel engine for the W447. On …
Petronas launches Coffee Break campaign for Chinese New Year, introduces National Safest Driver Challenge
With many starting to head home for their annual Chinese New Year celebrations, Petronas has launched its annual Coffee Break safety campaign, offering complimentary refreshments, vehicle inspections and a new competition to …
Toyota 86 not getting cancelled, says Toyota – report
This week, sports car purists woke up to sad news that the brilliant Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ twins, which are coming to the end of their respective lifespans, may not live …
No decision on ECRL yet, negotiations ongoing – PM
Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed said that the government has yet to make a decision regarding the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), and that negotiations between Malaysia and China are still …
