Audi PB18 e-tron concept to debut at Pebble Beach
While Audi may or may not be shelving plans for a next-generation R8, that doesn't mean it has given up on the whole supercar lark just yet. Debuting at Pebble Beach, California …
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Suzuki Vitara facelift gets new 1.0 litre Boosterjet turbo
Suzuki's cute and cuddly Vitara SUV is getting a facelift, bringing with it a pair of new engines and a number of new safety features underneath its mildly revised exterior. It's just …
Proton Saga – next gen rendered, based on BMA?
With Proton soon debuting its first model developed in partnership with Geely - an SUV based on the Boyue - our attention to other fruits that will undoubtedly come from the pair's …
Gov’t may impose new conditions on imports to restrict “tin Milo” cars, promote local brands – Tun M
Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said that the government could impose new conditions on imported vehicles in order to prioritise local brands, multiple news sources including The Sun and Malay …
Hot Wheels SEA 50th Anniversary Tour kicks off
Hot Wheels is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, the iconic die-cast carmaker is embarking on a tour of Southeast Asia. The kick-off was held here in Malaysia at …
Geely BMA modular platform – more details released
Geely has released more details of its B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA), its first modular platform designed fully in-house. The Chinese conglomerate says that BMA shares the flexibility and scalability of the larger …
Petron M’sia extends partnership with Formula 4 SEA
Petron Malaysia has announced that it has renewed its commitment with Formula 4 Southeast Asia (F4 SEA), returning as the official fuel and engine oil partner for the 2018 season. The oil …
Isuzu D-Max X-Series – limited edition, from RM120k
Isuzu Malaysia has launched the new D-Max X-Series, a limited edition model that adds a sportier look and extra kit for the long-serving pick-up truck, and brings back a name last used …
VIDEO: We take on the Proton 1-Tank Adventure – Ipoh and back, 600 km, 18.3 km per litre in a Saga 1.3 CVT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCt_HDkqO7g We've all heard people say this before – Proton cars are not fuel efficient. But is that really a fact, or just a misplaced myth? The national carmaker is seeking to …
VIDEO: Ford offering savings of up to RM113,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bufe64jGR5A The zero rating of the goods and services tax (GST) has brought substantial savings for car buyers during this tax holiday period, and the latest company to join the fray is …
V177 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan finally unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed the standard V177 A-Class Sedan, three months after the company debuted the long-wheelbase Z177 for China. As you'd expect, it's exactly like the W177 hatchback, albeit with a …
Former FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66
Former chief executive officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Sergio Marchionne, has died. The Italian-Canadian executive's passing was confirmed today by Exor, the holding company of Fiat's founding Agnelli family. He was …
Perak gov’t ready to give Proton more land in Tg Malim
The Perak state government is said to be willing to provide Proton more land around the national carmaker's Tanjung Malim plant in order for it to expand its business. According to Bernama, …
SPYSHOTS: 2020 Subaru Legacy now with less camo
The current sixth-generation Subaru Legacy has been around since 2014, and four years on it seems it's time for a new one. That's because our spy photographers have already caught the next …
DFSK Glory 580 launched in Indonesia, RM69k-RM86k
Another Chinese carmaker makes an assault on the Southeast Asia market, and this time it's Dongfeng. Under the Dongfeng Sokon (DFSK) brand, the company has introduced the Glory 580, a seven-seater SUV …
Mitsubishi Mirage to be sportier, next gen due in 2019
Mitsubishi may be going all out to cash in on the crossover craze, but it appears there's still a bit of a racy streak left in it. The company reimagined its beloved …
Sabah wants to build Toyota, Nissan plants – report
The Sabah state government aims to forge a collaboration with investors to build automotive production and assembly plants there, according to a Bernama report. Assistant finance minister for Sabah Sarifuddin Hata said …
Marchionne out of FCA and Ferrari due to ailing health
The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) group has announced that due to his deteriorating health, Sergio Marchionne has resigned from his post as chief executive officer. The Italian-Canadian executive was due to retire …
Lynk & Co 03 sedan – first official “spyshots” revealed
Aspiring upstart brand Lynk & Co has released the first official "spyshots" of the 03 sedan, the company's third model after the 01 and 02 crossovers, as seen on Autocar. The car …
Geely BMA B-segment platform revealed, first SUV coming 2H 2018 – architecture for Proton models?
Geely has released details of a new platform for its entry-level models. Imaginatively called the B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA), it's the Chinese conglomerate's first independently developed modular platform, and follows the Compact …
