Hyundai Casper SUV debuts – 1.0L turbo, NA engines
Hyundai has unveiled its smallest SUV yet, the Casper in an early batch of images ahead of its sales debut later this year. This is to be positioned below the Korean brand's …
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UMW Holdings – sales recovery expected from August as restrictions ease for showrooms, assembly plants
UMW Holdings announced that it expects automotive sales to recover gradually this month as car showrooms and assembly plants have been permitted to resume operations from August 16, following the implementation of …
Renault Kiger in Indonesia – two 1.0L petrols, fr RM64k
Following its debut in India in January this year, the Renault Kiger compact SUV has gone on sale in Indonesia starting from 220 million Indonesian rupiah (RM63,842), and two variants will be …
Proton Saga Knight concept – new interior pics, modern retro vibe with full-width digital dashboard
Last week, we got to have a look at modern digital rendition of the Proton Saga Aeroback Knight courtesy of former Proton designer and current head of industrial design at MIMOS, Saharudin …
Mercedes-Benz debuts pothole, bump detection system in expanded Car-to-X system capability
Having introduced car-to-X communication functionality to its cars in 2016, Mercedes-Benz has now expanded the information system's capability to include the detection of potholes and speed bumps ahead of time in order …
Petronas most valuable brand in Malaysia for 11 years running, ranked 2nd in brand strength: Brand Finance
Petronas continues to be the most valuable brand in Malaysia, once again topping the Brand Finance Malaysia 100 ranking for its 2021 edition. The national oil and gas company has held the …
Mazda holds 47.5% in restructured China joint venture
Mazda, Changan Automobile and China FAW Corporation (FAW) have released a joint statement announcing that the three companies have agreed to form a new joint venture. Through this joint venture, FAW will …
Toyota Fortuner GR Sport debuts in Thailand – 204 PS/500 Nm 2.8L turbodiesel with 4WD; RM240,279
Toyota has launched the Fortuner GR Sport in Thailand, which is the latest of the Japanese automaker's body-on-frame SUV to receive the motorsport-inspired makeover inside and out. As you may have noticed, …
Vietnam MoF proposes halved registration fee to encourage manufacture, uptake of electric vehicles
The ministry of finance of Vietnam has drafted a decree on the amendment of registration fees which will be halved for electric vehicles compared to conventional internal combustion engined vehicles, according to …
August 2021 week 5 fuel price – RON 97 down 2 sen
Time once again for the weekly fuel price update, as the ministry of finance has announced the latest fuel retail prices for the coming week of August 26 until September 1. Three …
Proton Tg Malim plant produced 1,677 cars in July, while Perodua, Toyota, Honda factories were closed
The gradual reopening of the manufacturing sector in the country under the different phases of the national recovery plan (NRP) has seen the resumption of vehicle production operations in certain states, though …
Electric vehicles – should they be built ground-up from dedicated EV architecture, or on existing platforms?
With the rapid tightening of emissions regulations in markets worldwide, the pure internal combustion engine as a mainstream method of propulsion is being backed into a corner. Hybrid electrification isn't off the …
Toyota scores fourth straight 24 Hours of Le Mans victory, first with GR010 Hybrid Le Mans Hypercar
Le Mans has been a happy hunting ground for Toyota in recent years of endurance racing, as the Japanese outfit has now scored yet another race win at the 89th running of …
2022 Infiniti QX80 gains new 12.3-inch InTouch display, wireless device charger, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
The Infiniti QX80 SUV has been updated for the 2022 model year with a new infotainment setup, which is made standard across all trim levels for the full-size SUV. The new touchscreen …
Proton Saga Knight concept – a modern Aeroback rendition by MIMOS design head Saharudin Busri
Former Proton designer and current head of industrial design at MIMOS Saharudin Busri has previously showcased his digital work, namely the Malaysian sports car concept from earlier this year as well as …
Electric Vehicle Jerry Can – Malaysian develops portable EV charger prototype, adds 15 km of range
Range anxiety remains a key concern among motorists who are on the fence with regard to adopting fully electric vehicles into their lives, and even for seasoned users of battery electric vehicles, …
Toyota production volume in North America to drop by 170k vehicles due to pandemic, supplier disruptions
The global semiconductor chip shortage will see Toyota cut its North American production volume by up to 170,000 vehicles through September as a result of ongoing supplier disruptions and the Covid-19 pandemic, …
Ford Explorer ST to showcase Ford Performance Racing School at Woodward Dream Cruise 2021
In a bid to draw attention to its driver training programmes, Ford will be showing a one-off, modified example of the Explorer ST at the 26th annual running of the Woodward Dream …
SPIED: Next Range Rover Sport SVR goes road-testing
With the upcoming, third-generation Range Rover Sport having been sighted running road trials, its performance flagship, the Range Rover Sport SVR now takes its turn. The next-generation Range Rover Sport that forms …
2021 Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix cancelled for second year in a row due to resurgence of Covid-19
The Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled for the 2021 season of Formula 1. This makes it the second year in succession that the race has been axed due to the Covid-19 …
