Malaysian vehicle sales data for Jan 2019 by brand
The Malaysian automotive industry has kicked off the new year in a positive manner, according to sales data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). It will need to, if it is to …
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Toyota GR Supra aftermarket 2JZ swap “coming soon”
The ink may still be drying on news of the worst-kept secret in motordom, the Toyota GR Supra, and already we've been hearing lots of opinions regarding the car's close relation with …
2019 Proton Iriz and Persona facelift – exterior and interior designs compared, plus face swap
Click to enlarge This year will see the Proton Iriz and Persona siblings get their long-awaited facelifts, with the national carmaker already releasing the first images of the new models. Both receive …
2019 Peugeot 208 unveiled with 340 km electric model
It's going to be a busy year for the B-segment hatchback market, with several new models set to be revealed in 2019. The first of these is the Peugeot 208, which has …
SPIED: Proton Saga facelift – redesigned rear bumper?
It appears that Proton is in the midst of refreshing its lineup – we've already seen spyshots of the facelifted Persona, and earlier this month we got our first look at the …
DRIVEN: 2019 Toyota Vios – old hand learns new tricks
For as long as I could remember, the B-segment sedan market was the epicentre of the Malaysian automotive industry – it was the segment that commanded the most attention and one that …
2019 SsangYong Korando SUV – first images released
Oft-forgotten South Korean carmaker SsangYong has released the first photos of its new Korando ahead of its home market launch in March. The midsize SUV – which sits between the Tivoli and …
Mercedes-Benz SLC Final Edition shown – last hurrah?
The Mercedes-Benz SLK was a revolution when it was unveiled in 1996, debuting a folding metal hardtop design that was copied the world over. However, lacklustre sales in recent years have put …
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 …
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 …
