SPYSHOTS: Audi e-tron GT spotted road testing again
The Audi e-tron GT has been photographed once again as it runs road tests in Germany, following its cold-weather outing earlier in March. Here, the Audi e-tron GT development cars have been …
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Covid-19: IIMS 2020 cancelled, to run in 2021 instead
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another regional automotive event, this time seeing the cancellation of the 2020 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS 2020). Another motor show in the region was also …
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign enters production; customer deliveries of 50-unit run to begin late 2020
The Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign has started its 50-unit production run, and customer deliveries will begin later this year, priced from 990,000 euros (RM4.7 million) before options. First shown in 2018, the …
Toyota Yaris facelift IP filing for Argentina sighted; European TNGA-B model to follow in 2021 – report
The TNGA-B Toyota Yaris for the European market has recently been joined by a crossover sibling, the Yaris Cross, and now the Yaris facelift for the South American market has been sighted …
Coronavirus dies faster in higher temperatures: report
Here's an advantage to be had from parking your car under direct sunlight, and something that could be helped by our tropical climate. Heat is key to killing coronavirus, according to Travis …
Perodua Kancil – a modern take by Theophilus Chin
The Perodua Kancil turned 25 last August, and it arrived on the scene as Malaysia's most affordable new car when it was launched in 1994. It reached 500,000 units in its second …
Covid-19: Ford F-150, Bronco debuts to be delayed by two months; company priority to save cash – report
Launches of the Ford F-150 and Bronco appear to be delayed approximately by the amount of time the automaker's production plants have been idle, Bloomberg reported. Ford had initially planned for the …
GALLERY: MINI Countryman Blackheath Edition – darkened styling, 192 hp/280 Nm, RM254k on-the-road
The MINI Countryman Blackheath Edition brings the darkened aesthetic to the otherwise cheery exterior styling that is typical of the BMW-owned British brand, and like the name suggests, you can have it …
Proton applies new procedures for CMCO and beyond
With the progressive reopening of its sales and service outlets nationwide, Proton has taken several precautions to ensure the safety of its staff from the infection and spread of the Covid-19 virus. …
2020 Kia Grand Carnival with 11 seats now in M’sia – 2.2L turbodiesel, 200 PS, 440 Nm, 8-spd auto, RM180k
The Kia Grand Carnival 11-seater is now on sale here in Malaysia, in sole 2.2D guise and priced at RM179,888 on-the-road without insurance. The previous eight-seat KX (RM155,888) and SX (RM184,888) have …
Mitsubishi showrooms, aftersales resume operations; Test Drive 2U test drive booking service launched
Mitsusbishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that all authorised MMM showrooms and service centres have now resumed operations, with the requisite safety protocols in place. The company has also announced the launch …
Traffic summons discounted up to 50% until May 21; physical service counters open three days a week
The Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) has announced a 50% discount for selected summonses when paid between today and May 21, which can be paid for online through two …
CMCO: 1,248 motorists turned away from hometown travel; 14% of Covid-19 cases have inter-state history
The number of motorists turned away at police checkpoints in attempts to travel back to their hometowns on Saturday doubled from Friday's total, said defence minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. 1,248 …
Electric vehicles comprise 4% of total registrations in Europe for Q1 2020 despite 57% overall gain – report
Electric vehicle registrations in Europe gained 57.4% in the first quarter of this year, however these still only comprised just 4.3% of total vehicle registrations in the region, Reuters reported. The surge …
GALLERY: 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor – AEB, RM208,888
Following the announcement of the 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor for the Malaysian market, we now have a closer look at the Blue Oval's flagship mid-sized pick-up truck for this region. Priced at …
Toyota Yaris Cross to spawn Lexus version – report
UPDATE: The Lexus LBX has been unveiled. Lexus has been rumoured to introduce a small SUV to that will slot into its line-up beneath the UX, one that will be based on …
2020 Audi A8 L Security – VR9 protection rating, 571 PS/800 Nm 4.0 litre biturbo V8 powertrain; 3,875 kg
Well-heeled customers who are looking for an armoured luxury sedan now have one more entrant to choose from - the D5-generation Audi A8 L Security that has just been launched in Russia. …
Proton Satria Neo-X – two-door crossover rendered
The Proton Satria Neo has somewhat made a resurgence into public view with its cameo appearance in the hit Netflix action movie Extraction, where it was also joined in the movie by …
Touch ‘n Go RFID – selected fitment centres now open
Touch 'n Go has announced through its Facebook page that selected RFID fitment centres have been reopened from May 13, following their closure on March 18 in line with the movement control …
Smart future ‘more promising’ with Geely JV: Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz compact car brand smart is now far more promising that it was before thanks to a joint venture between parent company Daimler and Geely, said Mercedes-Benz R&D chief Markus Schäfer, who …
