Nissan GT-R axed in Australia due to side impact regs
We may have been in awe over the new special editions of the Nissan GT-R yesterday, but those Down Under might have shed a fair few tears. That's because the Godzilla is …
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2022 Toyota RAV4 revealed – new headlights, wheels and USB-C ports; Adventure now offered in Europe
Toyota has released the first images of the 2022 RAV4, which benefits from a number of cosmetic and functional updates. The changes were detailed by the carmaker's Australian arm back in June, …
KJ reminds those in Klang Valley to not be lax in SOPs
Now that Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya now moving into Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), residents living in those areas have been coming out of the woodwork. The more …
2022 Nissan GT-R T-spec limited editions mark return of iconic Midnight Purple and Millennium Jade colours
Despite entering its 14th year on the market – equivalent to two whole lifecycles in automotive circles – the R35 Nissan GT-R shows no signs of slowing down. While a replacement for …
Toyota Corolla Cross launched in Japan – new looks, 1.8L petrol with Valvematic, 1.8L hybrid, from RM79k
Having already gone on sale in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and the Americas, the Toyota Corolla Cross has now made its way to its home market of Japan, where the crossover again slots …
Bermaz nets 11% higher Q1 profit despite revenue drop – lower losses from Mazda, cost-saving measures
Bermaz Auto, the distributor of Mazda, Peugeot and Kia vehicles in Malaysia, has announced higher profits for the first quarter (ending July 31) of the financial year 2022. This was despite lower …
Mitsubishi to discontinue platforms, sell only Nissan-based models in Japan; 2 ASEAN platforms to remain
Stung by continuing losses, Mitsubishi is discontinuing the development of its passenger car platforms and is planning to transition to a full Nissan-based lineup in Japan starting in 2026, according to Nikkei. …
Geely Emgrand L teased – Emgrand GL with new face
Having stuck with its "Expanding Cosmos" design language for more than half a decade, Geely has decided to dramatically overhaul its lineup with a radical new face, which debuted on the Vision …
Mercedes-Benz has ended plug-in hybrid development, focus now on producing electric vehicles – report
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance was the sole PHEV to debut in Munich Plug-in hybrids are often seen as a stopgap between internal combustion engines and full electric vehicles, combining …
Gran Turismo 7 zooms onto PS4, PS5 March 4 – return to Campaign mode, tuning, time and weather change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eeznj47iZGg Fans of the Gran Turismo series have been waiting for a better look at the next instalment, Gran Turismo 7, ever since the racing simulator was announced last year. Their prayers …
Aston Martin F1 to race with 007 livery in Italian GP – celebrates end-September release of No Time to Die
Ever since a Silver Birch DB5 shot to international fame in Goldfinger in 1964, Aston Martin has been inextricably linked to the James Bond series of films. Now, with several of Gaydon's …
2022 Ford Ranger teased – new truck coming this year
It's finally happening – Ford has released official teasers of the all-new Ranger ahead of a reveal later this year, with global sales due to kick off next year. The fourth-generation pick-up …
2022 Honda Integra in China is a Civic with a new face
When Acura announced that it would be reviving the storied Integra name, this is not what we had in mind. It turns out that Honda has other ideas in China, as images …
It’s 2021, but we have the 2022 Proton Iriz and 2023 Nissan Z? The “model year” confusion explained
It really seems that the concept of time has been broken for the past year and a half, as annual events have been cancelled as a result of the pandemic and we've …
Obrist HyperHybrid – range-extended electric vehicle powertrain shown with engine “smoother than V12”
We all know that the future is very much electric. With ever larger batteries and faster charging technologies, range anxiety is becoming less and less of an issue. But long-range electric vehicles …
Porsche Gran Turismo Cup Asia Pacific on Gran Turismo Sport open to Malaysians: win a trip to Tokyo!
With the coronavirus pandemic causing us to spend more time at home, competitive sim racing has come to the fore as a place for gamers to showcase their skills to the world. …
2022 Proton Iriz, Persona facelift – why still no AEB?
One of the big questions on people's minds during the launch of the facelifted 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona was why did they still not come with autonomous emergency braking. After all, …
GALLERY: 2021 BMW 430i M Sport in Malaysia – G22 with massive nostrils; RM390,033 with SST rebate
Despite the various lockdowns over the past year, we've seen several launches from BMW on our shores, but none are more controversial than the new G22 4 Series. We were present for …
BMW i Vision Circular revealed in Munich – fully recycled and recyclable electric city car for 2040
While Mercedes-Benz was busy revealing five production and near-production electric vehicles at the ongoing Munich Motor Show, BMW's attention at its home expo was placed firmly in the far future. The company …
Mercedes-Benz EQE in Malaysia – Taycan-sized EV a good replacement for E350e, take on BMW iX?
Mercedes-Benz is embarking on a mission to electrify its entire lineup, as it plans to go all-electric by the end of the decade (at least where market conditions permit). It's an ambitious …
