Perodua ‘Myvi Style’ rendition by Theophilus Chin
The latest model to emerge from Perodua is the Ativa, and in terms of size, it tends to draw comparison with the brand's perennial bestseller, the Myvi. In fact, we have drawn …
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Toyota reveals Hiace droplet shield – RM1,035 in Japan
With physical distancing among the practices for preventing the spread of infectious diseases, Toyota has revealed a droplet shield for installation in the Hiace, where it is to be installed between the …
Geely announces April debut for Geometry A Pro – uprated battery, 201 hp/310 Nm motor, 600 km range
Geometry, the brand for fully electric vehicles within the Geely group, has announced that the A Pro will join its line-up on April 1, 2021 with uprated specifications for its drive motor …
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk – most powerful SUV in M’sia with 707 hp 6.2L supercharged V8; RM869k
Joining the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT in Malaysia is its supercharged sibling, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, brought by local Jeep representative TAHB Automotive. Like the just-launched SRT variant, the Trackhawk enters …
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT launched in Malaysia – 6.4L Hemi V8 with 475 hp/644 Nm; RM719k with 50% SST
The Jeep line-up in Malaysia grows by another two models, now featuring the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk which join the Compass that was introduced to the …
Speeding more likely with adaptive cruise control: IIHS
Drivers who use the adaptive cruise control (ACC) function in their vehicles are more likely to set their vehicles to travel above the posted speed limit, according to a new study by …
Only 11% of Malaysian road users use rear seat belts
Rear seat belt usage among Malaysian road users is still very low at 11%, despite regulations having been in place since 2009 based on observations, said Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS) …
Mercedes-AMG SL undergoes final winter development for series-first 4Matic+ all-wheel drive, fabric roof
The next-generation Mercedes-AMG SL is undergoing the latter stages of its testing, and as the name indicates, the German manufacturer's high-performance arm is in charge of the forthcoming roadster's development, and which …
Honda introduces premium cabin air filter, traps >90% of viral aerosols to reduce SARS CoV-2 infection risk
Honda has announced the introduction of a premium cabin air filter in Europe, which is claimed to reliably capture viral aerosols, germs and allergens related to significant health problems, including those associated …
2021 Lexus LX570S on sale in Australia – from RM467k
The eight-seater Lexus LX 570 S has been updated for the Australian market for 2021, bringing revised styling for its exterior along with updated cabin equipment on the inside. Equipment on the …
Mercedes-AMG files trademark for E73 name – report
Mercedes-AMG has another electrified model in the works, which will be named the E 73, according to a trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as sighted by …
Polestar to enter Asia Pacific markets – South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, NZ within 2021
Polestar will continue to grow its market reach with planned growth to a total of 18 markets across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific by the end of this year, it said …
March 2021 week three fuel price – RON 97 up 5 sen
The ministry of finance has announced the latest fuel price adjustments for the week of March 11 until March 17, which sees RON 97 petrol gain five sen in price over last …
SPIED: Next-gen Peugeot 308 hatch seen undisguised
The next-generation Peugeot 308 has been sighted by our spy photographer source, and the hatchback seen here reveals nearly all of its production bodywork and a shade of green that will be …
BMW debuts new safety car fleet for 2021 MotoGP
BMW has provided the official MotoGP Safety Car fleet since 1999, and the German manufacturer has now shown its latest additions that will join the start of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship …
BMW kidney grilles – designs of the past and present
In addition to the 'propeller' logo, the kidney grille has been integral to the visual signature of BMW for nearly every car it has made for almost 90 years, developing along with …
Singer Vehicle Design removes All-terrain Competition Study from website amid Porsche naming dispute
What's in a name? Plenty that is important, if you ask Porsche. Singer Vehicle Design, the California-based purveyors of restored and customised 964-generation Porsche 911s has been asked by the German manufacturer …
SPYSHOTS: Next Citroen C5 becomes a crossover
The Citroen C5 will take the form of a fastback crossover, as depicted in these images by our spy photographer sources, leaving behind the three-box sedan shape from the last decade. Here, …
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX to arrive in first half of 2021; Golf, Tiguan, Passat, T-Roc model ranges to continue
In January, Volkswagen has announced that it will be unveiling the ID.4 GTX this year, though now we have a more definite timeline for its arrival; the higher performance variant of its …
Singapore to ban diesel cars, taxis from 2025: report
BYD electric taxi fleet in Singapore, 2017 Singapore will ban the registration of new diesel-powered cars and taxis from 2025, or five years sooner than previously scheduled, according to a Bloomberg report. …
