Halim Saad & partner – leading bidders to win PLUS?
The takeover bid of highway operator PLUS Malaysia may fall into the hands of Tan Sri Halim Saad and his partner, Datuk Wong Gian Kui, after the pair upped their offer by …
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Bentley named as Britain’s most admired car company
Bentley Motors has been named Britain's most admired car company, and the automaker also bagged the coveted top spot in the category for Best Quality of Products. These feats were the results …
2020 Vauxhall Insignia facelift – better tech and safety
Vauxhall has revealed the first batch of photos for its facelifted flagship sedan, the Insignia. The full-sized premium car competes against the likes of the Volkswagen Passat and Peugeot 508, and the …
REVIEW: 2019 BMW 740Le LCI in Malaysia – RM595k
https://youtu.be/mTSvd_xCgjc The new G12 BMW 7 Series facelift is currently available in the sole 740Le xDrive Design Pure Excellence trim in Malaysia, with the plug-in hybrid priced at RM594,800. That figure is …
REVIEW: 2019 Mazda CX-8 CKD in Malaysia, fr RM180k
https://youtu.be/J6ItRwFzsFI The locally-assembled Mazda CX-8 was just recently launched in Malaysia, and it's available in four flavours. Kicking off the range is the 2.5G 2WD Mid (RM180k), followed by the 2.5G 2WD …
Porsche reveals new software-based torque control system for EVs – drive through snow as if on rails!
Porsche Engineering has developed and begun testing a new torque control system for an all-wheel drive electric SUV that will apparently provide maximum stability and safety when driving, all without using additional …
Global car sales to undergo steepest decline since ’08
Global car sales are expected to fall by roughly 3.1 million units in 2019, the steepest year-over-year decline since the 2008 financial crisis, CNBC reports. This is based on findings by Fitch …
VIDEO: MINI Cooper SE stars in “The E-talian Job”
https://youtu.be/LSb45ix_8zw MINI has gone quiet. Like literally. The new Cooper SE is the automaker's first ever full electric car, and to celebrate its upcoming market launch (it's set to go on sale …
GALLERY: 2020 Audi RS6 Avant – the beast in detail
The Audi RS6 Avant is in many ways an aspirational car for car guys. Some like its looks well enough to warrant wanting one, others for its blistering pace, or in most …
QUICK LOOK: 2020 Honda Accord 1.5L VTEC Turbo and 2.0L i-MMD Sport Hybrid in Thailand – fr RM216k
https://youtu.be/uVmcmOKlwf8 The 10th-generation Honda Accord, which was just launched in Australia last week, has actually been on sale in Thailand since May this year. The D-segment sedan features an all-new design, and …
GoCar, ERL launch new KLIA Ekspres + GoCar pack – convenient first- and last-mile solution for travellers
GoCar Malaysia and Express Rail Link (ERL) have jointly introduced the new KLIA Ekspres + GoCar Package, offering travellers a more convenient solution to their first- and last-mile needs. A quick check …
Custom Rolls-Royce RED Phantom made to fight AIDS
Rolls-Royce has just unveiled the new Bespoke RED Phantom, a special one-off commissioned to benefit (RED)'s fight to end AIDS. The global charity organisation was founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver in …
Bugatti Chiron Noire edition – 20 units only, fr RM14m!
Bugatti has introduced the Chiron Noire that's available in two exclusive finishes, Chiron Noire Sportive and Chiron Noire Elegance. The latter features an exposed carbon-fibre body that gives off a sinister matte …
QUICK LOOK: 2020 Nissan Almera – worthy City rival?
https://youtu.be/eEmGbbIoOPI The new 2020 Nissan Almera has just been launched in Thailand, featuring a much better overall design, impressive safety kit, as well as a new 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder DOHC engine …
FIRST RIDE: 2020 Triumph Street Triple 765RS, RM68k
https://youtu.be/P6VL_OCPHIc The all-new 2020 Triumph Street Triple 765RS, which was launched earlier this month at the 2019 Shell MotoGP at the Sepang International Circuit, is priced at RM67,900. That's literally the same …
Ford Ranger Raptor, Focus ST Wagon – UK’s cop cars
When baddies start upgrading their getaway cars, authorities must be able to keep up. Meet the UK's latest police patrol vehicles, the Ford Ranger Raptor and Ford Focus ST wagon. The two …
2020 Toyota Corolla launched in Australia – fr RM66k
The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla has finally gone on sale in Australia, and as you can tell, the version on sale is of the sportier-looking model that's sold in the United States and …
A90 Toyota GR Supra by AC Schnitzer – 3.0L straight-six tuned to 400 hp, 600 Nm; adjustable RS suspension
Famed BMW aftermarket tuner, AC Schnitzer, has finally tinkered with the A90 Toyota GR Supra. It's the first ever Toyota model the tuning company has ever laid its hands on (no prizes …
BMW i3 REx – range extender car to be axed for good?
The BMW i3 REx, one equipped with a 647 cc two-cylinder petrol engine which serves as a range extender (REx), will be phased out for good, according to Green Car Reports. BMW's …
Tesla’s forthcoming infotainment system to provide “the most amount of fun you can have in a car” – Musk
Tesla has just revealed that it plans to take a big swing at conventional in-car entertainment systems. On the company's most recent earnings call, billionaire founder Elon Musk told reporters that his …
