GALLERY: New and old Mitsubishi Triton, side-by-side
The new Mitsubishi Triton is finally here – launched last week, it supplants the original Triton pick-up truck that has existed in one form or another since 2005. To give you a …
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Purer Porsche 911 GT planned: less speed, more feel?
A simpler, more driver-focused Porsche 911 GT model is said to be on the cards to cater to purists that have been alienated by the new track-oriented GT3 and GT3 RS models, …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz A 250 art car in Bangsar
Spotted around the Telawi area in Bangsar was this Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport – one that stood out against the stark urban surroundings with brightly-coloured artwork enveloping the exterior. Designed by Malaysian …
KL City Grand Prix – V8 Supercars, Audi R8 LMS Cup, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia announced
Not long now until the inaugural KL City Grand Prix, which will take place on August 7-9 – the organiser, GT Global Race, has revealed a number of developments that have taken …
VW top in China; strong growth from domestic brands
A report from Automotive World detailed the sales performance of the top 20 automotive brands in China, sourced from LMC Automotive, in the first quarter of 2015. It shows that while foreign …
Opel/Vauxhall Astra K unveiled – up to 200 kg lighter
The 2016 Opel/Vauxhall Astra K has been officially unveiled ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show debut in September – GM's challenger in the cutthroat European family hatchback sector marches into its 11th …
VIDEO: Renault Kwid – why the crossover is so cheap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VsoBT0KlY Last week saw the introduction of the Renault Kwid, a compact, inexpensive A-segment crossover, targeted at the hyper-competitive Indian market but will also be sold as a global car. Now, the …
G11 BMW 7 Series teased – to be unveiled June 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hnYf-Xvmss The arrival of Munich's latest flagship, the G11 BMW 7 Series, is clearly nigh – spied, detailed, even leaked; we know a lot about the big Bavarian bruiser even before its …
SPIED: 2016 Toyota Prius caught testing in Thailand!
It appears that the new 2016 Toyota Prius is being tested in Thailand! These pictures cropped up through the Thai Headlight Magazine forum, showing the upcoming fourth-gen hybrid wearing quite a bit …
Hyundai Santa Cruz pick-up to be based on Tucson?
Remember the Hyundai Santa Cruz pick-up truck concept from the Detroit Auto Show at the beginning of the year? American automotive portal Edmunds is now reporting that should it get a green …
COMOS EV car-sharing service launched: 10 locations in Klang Valley, 1st year membership promo at RM50
After months of delays, the Cohesive Mobility Solution (COMOS) electric vehicle car-sharing programme has finally been launched today at Menara UOA Bangsar, officiated by Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal. With …
VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz demos Apple Watch app
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auF4kV53ToU About a week ago, Mercedes-Benz introduced an app for the much-hyped Apple Watch, joining the ranks of BMW and Volkswagen. Called the MB Companion App, it provides door-to-door navigation right to …
VIDEO: Porsche showcases GTS lineup in new ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzppCbWyI7I Porsche's more focused GTS models have been around for a while now – the badge first appeared on the Cayenne to denote a purer, naturally-aspirated alternative to the hotted-up Turbo. The …
Toyota M’sian sales target revised lower to 90k units in 2015, Perodua to go up; UMW to diversify business
UMW Holdings is expecting sales of Toyota vehicles to be lower this year amid strong competition, while Perodua – of which it owns 38% – will see an uptick in sales in …
2016 Chevrolet Cruze interior teased, debuts June 24
The interior of the new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has been sneakily teased through an official press release detailing Chevrolet's support of both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (14 models will be compatible …
DRIVEN: Isuzu MU-X up Cameron Highlands and back
Before the advent of the soft-roader/crossover, SUVs were seen as tough, macho beasts that swilled fuel as they powered through dense, inhospitable climes. Sure, there were families and less rugged individuals who …
2016 Chevrolet Camaro – no right-hand drive for now
Local Chevrolet Camaro fans eager for the all-new 2016 model to arrive in right-hand drive form, Ford Mustang-style, will be disappointed to find that the sixth-gen pony car will once again be …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class – former GL caught
Spotted by our spy photographers is the full-size Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Essentially a facelifted and rebadged GL, this skimpily-camouflaged leviathan SUV makes these pages mere days after its smaller GLC sibling was also …
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage – tribute to racing legend
Making its debut at this year's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa de'Este is the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage – as its name suggests, it celebrates the original Coupé Sport Leichtbau introduced in 1972, in …
Takata admits 265 airbags ruptured in testing – report
Japanese parts maker Takata Corp has admitted to United States regulators that 265 units of its airbag inflators – source of a series of massive global recalls – ruptured during company testing …
