2019 Mazda CX-5 – turbo for Australia from RM143k
The updated Mazda CX-5 was introduced in Japan last month, and now it has made its way to Australia. The refreshed SUV arrives Down Under with slew of subtle changes, as well …
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KLIMS18: Nissan Note e-Power on display – petrol-powered range extender EV testing the waters
Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is looking to the future by bringing two electric cars to the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS). While the new Leaf is being previewed …
KLIMS18: Lexus UX crossover previewed in Malaysia
Another debutant at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) is the Lexus UX, the Japanese luxury carmaker's smallest crossover. This left-hand drive unit serves as a preview ahead of a proper …
KLIMS18: Ford Ranger Raptor launched – RM199,888
At long last, the Ford Ranger Raptor has been launched in Malaysia, just under a month after the standard Ranger range was introduced. The high-performance pick-up truck comes with an uprated Baja-ready …
KLIMS18: New Lexus ES 250 previewed in Malaysia
Lexus has a strong presence at the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS), showcasing two new models that will go on sale in the near future. While the UX crossover is …
Proton X70 SUV – launch date set for December 12
By now, you've known almost everything you need to know about the new Proton X70 SUV, including the powertrain, infotainment system, safety and preliminary specifications – we've even provided you with a …
KLIMS18: Proton X70 SUV full preview, inside and out
Still no launch yet, but Proton has finally revealed the X70 SUV in full at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) today. This means we can now give you a …
KLIMS18: New Toyota Vios previewed, from RM77k est
Alongside the new Toyota Camry, distributor UMW Toyota Motor is also previewing the new Toyota Vios at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur Intenational Motor Show (KLIMS), with the order books opening today. The …
Proton to use Geely’s iNTEC tech in the future; X70 is EEV-certified, Tanjung Malim plant to be revamped
The partnership between Proton and Geely is starting to bear fruit, with the launch of the X70 SUV imminent – and it won't stop there. The national carmaker will also benefit from …
NAP review to incorporate EVs, autonomous driving
The review of the National Automotive Policy (NAP) is on course to be revealed at the end of the year, and deputy minister of international trade and industry Dr Ong Kian Ming …
Toyota Camry, Avalon TRD: 301 hp V6, chassis tweaks
The new Toyota Camry and Avalon are already pretty aggressive-looking sedans – seemingly hellbent on shedding their anodyne image – but clearly there are a number of people who believe that's not …
New national car to drive other sectors, says Mahathir
The new national car project (NNCP) has been a big talking point since prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad mooted it in June, and Astro Awani reports that the he is standing …
PLUS RFID opens for public pilot in Penang and Kedah on December 15 – uses credit and debit cards
It appears that Touch 'n Go isn't the only one in the RFID toll payment game, as PLUS has announced that it too is introducing such a system. The highway concessionaire will …
G20 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid detailed – 252 hp, 41 hp XtraBoost feature, 1.7 l/100 km, 60 km electric range
Just over a month after the unveiling of the new G20 BMW 3 Series, Munich has released details on the plug-in hybrid version, the 330e. The new petrol-electric variant gets various improvements …
DRIVEN: 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 – high-rise athlete
We are terrorising the south of France. On the sinewy tarmac snaking through the prized vineyards, this two-and-a-half-tonne behemoth is lapping up everything I'm throwing at it. My co-driver and I are …
Next Mitsubishi Mirage, Lancer being planned, could share platforms with Renault, Nissan – report
It's a trying time for sedans and hatchbacks, as SUVs continue to rule the roost and conquest sales. Ford has already made the decision to axe its passenger cars in the United …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe caught again
The expansion of BMW's model lineup continues with the upcoming 2 Series Gran Coupé, which has just been spotted again by our spy photographers. Wearing a little less camouflage than before and …
AEB systems halve rear-end accidents, study shows
We know that autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems are capable of preventing accidents, but what we don't know is if they actually do so in real life. Now, the Insurance Institute for …
2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 launched in M’sia – RM1.5mil
Nearly 40 years on, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has finally been given a thorough makeover, the legendary off-roader getting some substantial updates under the same old, same old skin. Now, the latest version …
Super GT set to return to Sepang in 2020 as night race
Fans of the Japanese Super GT championship, your ears will be pricked at the sound of this – the popular touring car race series is set to return to the Sepang International …
