SPYSHOT: 2019 Toyota Camry spotted in Thailand
With the new Toyota Camry slowly rolling out across the globe, it's only a matter of time before the eighth-generation D-segment sedan makes its way to our region. That may come sooner …
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RON 97 petrol price up one sen to RM2.59 per litre
Another increase in store for users of RON 97 petrol this week, as the price for the higher-octane fuel has jumped again, albeit only by one sen to RM2.59 per litre. This …
MG3 gets 2 stars in ASEAN NCAP, Renault Kwid 0-star
Click to enlarge The New Car Assessment Programme for South East Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has released the latest results for the third quarter of 2018, and the cars tested are the …
Tesla to build new global plant in Shanghai, China
You can credit Tesla for many things, but building enough cars to support the massive demand for them isn't one of them. Happily, however, the electric vehicle maker is taking a big …
KLIMS 2018 – accessory makers join the exhibitor list
The Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) is making its return in 2018 after a five-year hiatus, and organiser Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has announced that apart from the cars themselves that …
Kia Stinger launched in Malaysia – 251 hp 2.0 GT Line and 365 hp 3.3 V6 GT, CBU, RWD, RM240k to RM310k
We've been waiting with bated breath for the Kia Stinger to arrive in Malaysia, and that day has finally arrived with its official launch today. The high-performance fastback sedan is a big …
Michelin Primacy 4 launched, claimed to provide safety even when worn – 15- to 18-inch, fr RM444 per piece
Michelin recently held a regional launch of its Primacy 4 in Pattaya, marking the official start of availability of the touring tyre in South East Asia, including Malaysia. The French tyre company …
Proton 1-Tank Adventure contest touts fuel efficiency – prizes worth more than RM100,000 to be won
Proton is touting the fuel efficiency of its cars with the 1-Tank Adventure, a competition to see how far owners can travel in a single tank. The national carmaker is holding five …
Peugeot 308 GTi in M’sia – 270 hp, 6MT, RM200k est
Remember all those moons ago when we told you that the Peugeot 308 GTi wouldn't be coming to Malaysia? Well, it's been a long time coming but the Gallic hot hatch (in …
No Pan Borneo Highway review yet, focus on Sabah, Sarawak, Perlis, Kelantan, Terengganu: works minister
New works minister Baru Bian has said that the government has yet to make a decision on whether to review the Pan Borneo Highway, according to The Star. In his first press …
Hyundai rubbishes rumours of FCA takeover – report
Rumours have long linked Hyundai Motor Group with a potential takeover of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) – as early as September last year, in fact. Those rumours intensified recently as an Asia …
Toyota 86 GR Sport gets racy looks, no extra power
It's safe to say that with the Toyota 86, the general consensus is that it needs more power. Ask any car enthusiast worth his salt at car meets, messaging boards and the …
Honda halts Asimo development, tech finds other uses
It's time to bid goodbye to Honda's quirky humanoid robot, Asimo. According to Nikkei Asian Review, the company has suspended development of its pioneering research project, dubbed the Advanced Step in Innovative …
Aston Martin close to backing out of F1 engine project
It's been known for some time that Formula 1 is highly interested in bringing in new engine suppliers to the sport, but it is already close to losing a potential candidate in …
FIRST DRIVE: F56 MINI Cooper S Amplified Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I6_0P5aeyE The MINI Hatch is getting a facelift soon, and to say goodbye to the current F55 and F56 models, BMW Group Malaysia has released not one, but two special edition models. …
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign revealed – an Italian GT-R
The Nissan GT-R – and its Skyline-based predecessors – has always been an unashamedly Japanese sports car, but for nameplate's 50th anniversary Nissan has decided to look to Italy to mark the …
SPYSHOTS: Kia Proceed GT will be one fast wagon
A couple of months ago, we showed you spyshots of the Kia Ceed GT – a hotter version of the standard five-door hatch – and wondered out loud if other Ceed variants …
Ops Selamat 13 – 235 fatalities recorded, 8.6% drop; careless, reckless driving main cause
A total of 235 fatalities were recorded during the recent Ops Selamat 13, carried out over the Raya festive period, according to a report by The Sun. The good news is that …
SPIED: C118 Mercedes-Benz CLA drops more camo
Mercedes-Benz may soon be introducing its first ever A-Class Sedan, but the sleeker CLA isn't dead. Our spy photographers have once again caught the small, swoopy four-door "coupé" on the Nürburgring, now …
Ride-hailing not banned, but must be fair to taxis: Loke
Despite pleas from certain groups such as taxi driver organisations, transport minister Anthony Loke said that the government will not be banning ride-hailing services like Grab, but they will have to be …
