GALLERY: 2021 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 VRZ – RM203,183
UMW Toyota Motor has launched the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift, approximately a month after the order books were opened. Three variants are offered for the Malaysian market - the 2.8L VRZ AT …
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Volkswagen CEO Diess dismisses tie-up notion – “We want to get close to Tesla, and then overtake them”
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess has dismissed the notion of tying up with Tesla for the manufacture of electric vehicles, CNBC reported. "No, we haven't considered that, we are going our own …
JPJ, JAS to conduct joint ops for illegal motorcycle exhausts; offenders given seven days to comply
The road transport department (JPJ) will be conducting joint operations with the department of environment (JAS) in weeding out motorcycles with illegally modified exhausts, the road transport department said in a statement. …
Bentley Continental GT Speed to debut March 23
The third-generation Bentley Continental GT Speed is set for its debut on March 23, the Crewe-based luxury automaker has stated in a teaser claiming it will be "the most capable, performance-focused Bentley …
SPIED: Volkswagen ID.5 seen on cold-weather test
Previously seen undergoing road trials in October, the Volkswagen ID.5 - the sleeker-roofed version of the ID.4 electric SUV - has been sighted running cold-weather testing this time around. As we've reported …
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 …
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 …
