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 …
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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 …
Lexus RC F facelift revealed with new Track Edition
Some five months after the introduction of the facelifted Lexus RC coupé, Toyota's luxury offshoot has finally unveiled the updated version of the go-faster RC F. Aside from adding the styling updates …
Reckless drivers the cause of congestion, accidents during festive season, not toll discounts – Baru Bian
If you get stuck in an hours-long traffic jam – invariably caused by a car crash – this coming festive season, don't blame it on the toll discounts being doled out by …
Kia XCeed crossover to debut at Geneva show – report
The upcoming crossover version of the Kia Ceed hatchback gets a name, XCeed (we see what you did there, Kia), and it will apparently make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor …
McLaren 600LT previewed in Malaysia – 600 PS 3.8L biturbo V8, 0-100 km/h in 2.9 secs, RM998k before tax
McLaren Kuala Lumpur has been dormant for some time, but under new management (and no longer under Sime Darby) the company has been flying under the radar, quietly selling new models to …
SPIED: BMW i4 electric sedan seen for the first time
Last year, BMW confirmed that it was going to put its all-electric four-door coupé concept, the i Vision Dynamics, into production as a follow up to the upcoming iX3 SUV. Our spy …
Polestar 2 electric sedan teased in app before launch
Remember yesterday's news about the Android-based infotainment system onboard the upcoming Polestar 2 electric sedan? Well, it turns out that in a web app previewing the system, Volvo's performance electric vehicle offshoot …
2019 Maserati Ghibli now in Malaysia with subtle improvements, added kit – from RM619k to RM769k
A year on after the facelifted Maserati Ghibli was introduced in Malaysia, Naza Italia has announced that the gorgeous four-door executive express has received another round of updates for the 2019 model …
2019 Toyota Vios launched in Malaysia: RM77k-RM87k
It's the stalwart of the B-segment sedan market, and now, there's a new one. Yes, the 2019 Toyota Vios has just been launched in Malaysia – having been previewed at the Kuala …
Kia Picanto GT Line now in Malaysia – RM57,888 OTR
We've been waiting for the Kia Picanto GT Line, the top-of-the-line variant of the competent, likeable city car, ever since a purported brochure for the car showed up in June last year. …
2019 Renault Twingo facelift – new look, added power
Renault's cute, cheeky-looking city car, the Twingo, has been given a modest facelift for 2019, giving this kissing cousin of the smart forfour a revised look, some added kit and revised engines. …
Renault CNY promo – up to RM10,000 rebate, RM8,888 cash prize, five-year/100,000 km free service package
More promotions inbound as the Chinese New Year draws near, and this latest one comes from Renault distributor TC Euro Cars. The company says it is giving customers more this festive season, …
TAS 2019: Toyota Century GRMN – Akio’s company car
The exceedingly regal Toyota Century isn't the sort of car you'd give to your in-house tuning company, but when your name is Akio Toyoda and you're looking for a new company car, …
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 caught almost undisguised!
The new Mk8 Volkswagen Golf won't be revealed until the third quarter of this year, but we didn't have to wait that long to see it – photos of the undisguised hatchback …
Cycle & Carriage Star Galleria mobile showroom brings Mercedes-Benz brand to remote areas
Cycle & Carriage has launched a new mobile showroom concept as part of its 120th anniversary celebrations. Called Star Galleria, it is aimed at bringing the Mercedes-Benz brand to remote and "unexpected" …
Malaysian vehicle sales data for Dec 2018 by brand
With the start of a new year comes the end of an old one, and the automotive industry rounded off 2018 with a whimper than a bang, sales wise. According to data …
