F90 BMW M5 with all-wheel drive confirmed – report
A BMW rep has reportedly confirmed that the next-generation F90 BMW M5 will come with a long-rumoured all-wheel drive system to handle the massive power that will almost certainly come from its …
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Tesla to test Autopilot autonomous driving technology with coast-to-coast US road trip in 2017 – report
Tesla is nothing if not ambitious, and how much more ambitious could it be to demonstrate the prowess of its autonomous driving technology than to attempt a coast-to-coast road trip across the …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C200 Cabriolet up close
Last month, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the roofless variant of the C-Class, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet – but the base C 200 variant wasn't present at the event. Now, we're giving you a …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz GLC250 CKD in showroom
The locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 4Matic was launched in August, but this is the first time we're getting a closer look at the made-in-Pekan SUV. The car gets a slight price drop …
Toyota Land Cruiser 70, Prius get 5-star ANCAP rating
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W_9au0hkJg Usually when a car has been around for as long as the now 32-year-old Toyota Land Cruiser 70, there comes a point when its safety performance falls out of sync with …
Mercedes-Benz pick-up concept teased, debuts Oct 25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTnGHGvwJfE The Mercedes-Benz pick-up truck is only set to go on sale in 2018, but Stuttgart is getting the party started way early by teasing a concept version that will be unveiled …
DRIVEN: W213 Mercedes-Benz E200 – exec stakes
UPDATE: The W213 Mercedes-Benz E 200 has gained a series of running updates going into 2019, including a switch to the automaker's new M264 engine. Read the review of the updated E …
Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift coming to M’sia mid-2017
At the presentation of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's third quarter sales results, vice president of sales and marketing Mark Raine let slip that the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA will arrive in Malaysia in mid-2017. Surprising …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia sales hit 9,047 units in Jan-Sep 2016, 10% growth – C-Class sales grow 90%
It's been a challenging year for the automotive industry so far, but no one seems to have told Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. The company has just announced yet more impressive sales figures today, zooming …
Subaru BRZ GT announced for Japanese market – Sachs dampers, Brembo brakes, from RM134k
Subaru has announced a new range-topping trim level for the BRZ sports coupé, which will go on sale on November 7. Dubbed the Subaru BRZ GT, the new model adds several new …
Perodua Bezza deliveries hit 20,000 units; 151k total sales year-to-date, market share estimated at 36.1%
There's no letting up in Perodua's sales in 2016, it seems – the national carmaker has just announced that it has sold a total of 150,900 vehicles in the first nine months …
Downsizing to end due to real-world emissions tests
It seems as though the greater industry trend of building smaller, turbocharged engines may not have been such a good thing after all, if a Reuters report is to be believed. Real-world …
Malaysia to use rolling barriers to increase safety
The safety rolling barrier is set to be used on Malaysia's roads identified to have a high risk of accidents, according to The Sun. Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that …
Toyota Avanza gains VSC as standard in South Africa
Here's a surprise – Toyota South Africa has quietly updated the utilitarian Toyota Avanza MPV to include Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC) and brake assist. The electronic safety nets come …
MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid teased – Cooper S?
The new F60 MINI Countryman appears to be almost ready for its primetime premiere, and the British brand has teased its upcoming crossover ahead of its debut. But it's not just any …
VIDEO: 2016 Proton Perdana TVC – director’s cut
https://vimeo.com/187454116 Automotive television commercial director Telly Koay has released a director's cut version of the original 60-second spot for the 2016 Proton Perdana. Despite being the same length, it is rather different …
Taxi operator blocking Uber, Grab drivers from picking up at KLCC to “ensure passenger safety” – report
A taxi operator has been blocking drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab from picking up passengers at Suria KLCC under the guise of ensuring passenger safety, according to The Sun. …
Mokhzani Mahathir resigns as Sepang Circuit chief
Mokhzani (right) with SIC CEO Datuk Razlan Razali Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and the ministry of finance have announced that Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir has resigned from his post as chairman, with …
Mazda 2 and CX-3 updated with G-Vectoring Control
Mazda's sweeping revisions for its entire range continues – the company has announced that it has revamped the Mazda 2 and CX-3 in Japan (where the former is sold as the Demio) …
MSF Racing Series Saga Cup Enduro round to feature Malaysian racing legends, kicks off this Sunday 3pm
The original Proton Saga is robust and utilitarian, serving as basic, dependable transport for many Malaysians. So, as a basis of a one-make race series, the first national car wouldn't be the …
