Lexus LF-1 Limitless teased again, debuts January 15
Earlier in the month, Lexus announced that it would new bringing a new flagship crossover concept, the LF-1 Limitless, to the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. Initially, a teaser image provided a glimpse …
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November 2017 Malaysia vehicle sales up 4.6% from Oct, 0.2% up year-on-year; YTD is 1.3% up from 2016
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales data for November 2017, and it's been a good month for the automotive industry in general, building on the strong performance seen in October. …
Proton dealers visit Geely dealership, research centre
Next year, Proton is introducing a range of new models based on those of its new parent company Geely, and the national carmaker has recently urged its dealers and service centre operators …
JPJ road safety ops during holiday season – report
It's time for motorists to be more wary this holiday season, as the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is currently conducting a nationwide road safety operation, Ops Patuh 2, according to The Sun. …
Isuzu MU-X facelift set to gain new interior for China
The Isuzu MU-X was only recently facelifted, but it appears there are yet more changes incoming for the D-Max-based body-on-frame SUV. According to Chinese portal autohome.com.cn, the Japanese commercial vehicle maker has …
Formula 1’s use of grid girls under “strong review”
In a world that is seeing greater female participation in all forms of motorsport, Formula 1 is conducting a "strong review" on its use of female promotional models or grid girls, according …
RON 95 petrol cheaper since weekly fuel price changes
The government has said that the current weekly fuel price adjustment mechanism has resulted in lower prices for consumers and industries, according to a Bernama report. Deputy Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism …
Kia Ray facelift revealed – updated looks, engine
After teasing the car last week, Kia has finally pulled the wraps off the facelifted Ray. The Korea-only kei car-like box on wheels has been refreshed after six years on the market …
Perodua Kembara rendered: Daihatsu Terios-like SUV
Earlier this year, Perodua president and CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said that the national carmaker was "seriously considering" a compact SUV, admitting the segment's growing popularity in Malaysia. His statement all …
2018 Toyota Vios launched in Singapore, from RM272k
A new Toyota Vios has been launched in Singapore and predictably, it's identical to the Yaris Ativ sold in Thailand, albeit with a larger, more powerful engine. That means it gets the …
2018 Kia Picanto specs teased ahead of M’sian launch
Not very long until the launch of the new Kia Picanto, it seems – distributor Naza Kia has opened a new teaser website for the car, and while it doesn't specifically mention …
Porsche Macan SportDesign – 40 units only, RM545k
Porsche distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance has just unveiled the Porsche Macan SportDesign Series. Limited to just 40 units in Malaysia, the special edition model features a number of aesthetic tweaks and …
December 2017 week three fuel prices – down again
It's Wednesday again, and it's one that will be all that sweeter for motorists because for the second week in a row fuel prices are going down after reaching record levels in …
FIRST LOOK: Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtHp1K6CBM&rel=0 Recently, Porsche distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance previewed the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo in Malaysia ahead of its official launch sometime next year. We were on hand to deliver a walk-around …
2019 Volkswagen Jetta – more teaser images shown
Yesterday, Volkswagen gave us a glimpse at what the next-generation Jetta will look like with a sketch showing the side of the car, and now the world's largest carmaker has released a …
2019 Toyota Avalon teases aggressive front grille
The current fourth-generation Toyota Avalon has been around since 2012, and in that time the full-size sedan market in the United States has declined sharply even with newer rivals such as the …
MSIG E-Hail E-Zee insurance for Uber, Grab drivers
Insurance service provider MSIG Malaysia has introduced E-Hail E-Zee, a motor insurance add-on catered specifically for drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab. The new offering provides additional coverage on top …
McLaren Senna – 789 hp road-legal track monster
When a car is named after a late three-time Formula 1 world champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest racing drivers ever to have lived, it had better be a good …
2018 Perodua Myvi – orders hit 20,000, 4,500 delivered; 184,707 vehicles sold from Jan-Nov 2017, up 1.2%
Exactly a month after the order books were opened, Perodua has announced that its car of the moment, the new Myvi, has surpassed the 20,000 milestone in terms of bookings, with 4,500 …
G80 BMW M3 to spearhead 26-car BMW M offensive
In a bid to one-up its rivals, BMW M is launching a product offensive that will see as many as 26 new models go on sale by the end of 2020. This …
