Formula 4 SEA – Malaysians win two races in India
The second leg of the Indian double header of the 2018 Formula 4 Southeast Asia (F4 SEA) championship took place last weekend at the Madras Motor Race Track. The event saw Malaysians …
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VinFast to unveil sedan and SUV at Paris Motor Show
Fledgling Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has its sights set on the global stage with its near-production sedan and SUV concepts, set to debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. The company is …
Proton X70 – design head Azlan Othman explains the Malaysian influences in the design of the SUV
We've just been given a peek at the new Proton X70, and one of the officials on hand to give a presentation on the car was none other than head of design …
Mercedes-Benz GLC updated with Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist – RM294k to RM334k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced that it has updated the GLC SUV with a couple of new safety features, as it revamps its lineup in conjunction with the introduction of the sales and …
Hyundai i30 gets mild facelift, new Smartstream diesel
It's been exactly two years since the current third-generation Hyundai i30 hatchback was introduced, and while the gradual introduction of the subsequent Tourer wagon, Fastback sedan and high-performance N variants means that …
Volvo 360c autonomous concept – a rival to air travel
Usually when car companies talk about autonomous driving, it's usually around the context of urban areas as a means to reduce congestion and accidents. Volvo, however, has decided to take on the …
Petronas Global R&T Centre part of PLI expansion – greater synergies with OEMs on lubricants and fluids
The launch of the Petronas Global Research and Technology Centre in Turin, Italy earlier in the year was indicative of the national oil and gas company's ambitions for its Petronas Lubricants International …
Infiniti Prototype 10 presages electric future from 2021
Infiniti unveiled a stunning sports car concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance over the weekend, the Prototype 10. Unlike last year's Prototype 9, which was a hodgepodge of the German Silver …
G29 BMW Z4 revealed – first details of M40i variant
It's been six years since BMW inked an agreement to develop a sports car with Toyota, and after countless spyshots, a concept car and several leaked photos and patent images, it's finally …
BMW 8 Series Convertible, Gran Coupe – more patents
In June, we showed you the first patent images of the BMW 8 Series Convertible and Gran Coupé models, which were leaked onto the Internet. Now, Dutch portal Autovisie has gotten hold …
Proton opens 3S centre in Section 13, Petaling Jaya
The revamp of Proton's sales and service network continues with the launch of a new 3S centre in Section 13, Petaling Jaya. The outlet, situated on Jalan Bersatu 13/4 next to the …
Unwise to drop tolls in current financial climate: Daim
While members of the government continue to debate the proposed abolishment of highway toll collection, the Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) has advised against doing so as part of its recommendations to …
Suzuki Ciaz facelift gets new 1.5L petrol Smart Hybrid
Three years after the Suzuki Ciaz was introduced in India, the handsome sedan has been given a facelift, bringing with it a thoroughly revised look and a new mild petrol-electric hybrid powertrain …
MSF celebrates Merdeka with night endurance race
It's fast coming up to the 61st year of Malaysia's independence, and the Malaysian Speed Festival (MSF) is gearing up to the occasion with 14 non-stop hours of fierce car and motorcycle …
Nissan Terra launched in Thailand, 2.3L biturbo diesel
After making an appearance at the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), the Nissan Terra has now been launched in Thailand, making the Land of Smiles the third market to receive …
Electric third national car will benefit from early entry to industry, lower resistance – ex-Proton chairman, MD
The debate over the third national car project may rage on, but an industry heavyweight has weighed in on the situation, calling for Malaysia to act early and squabble less to take …
Toyota Camry Sports on sale in Japan – from RM136k
It's been over a year since the Toyota Camry was launched in Japan, and to keep the D-segment sedan fresh in everyone's minds, Toyota has introduced the Camry Sports variant. The sportier …
Volvo AWD models with Polestar optimisation receive more rear-wheel bias through software update
Polestar may have been spun off from Volvo as a performance electric vehicle brand, but it's still involved in fettling Gothenburg's various models. The basic tuning kit offered to customers comes in …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-Benz GLB strips some camo off
Our spy photographers have caught the Mercedes-Benz GLB yet again, with the mules wearing less camouflage this time. The all new model is essentially a more practical version of the GLA, similar …
Fernando Alonso to leave Formula 1 after 2018 season
McLaren has announced that Fernando Alonso will leave Formula 1 after the 2018 season, stopping short of confirming a full retirement from the sport. The Spaniard has spent 17 years racing in …
