US-market Toyota Yaris dropped after 2020 – report
The United States market Toyota Yaris will no longer be produced beyond 2020, according to a report by Tire Meets Road, citing a leaked memo on Reddit that has since been removed. …
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Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia introduces Mitsubishi Connect mobile app for Android, iOS – free of charge
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has introduced the Mitsubishi Connect mobile app for Mitsubishi vehicle owners in Malaysia, available in Android and Apple iOS versions from the Google Play Store and the Apple …
Volkswagen Group in talks to buy Europcar – report
The Volkswagen Group is in talks with Europcar Mobility Group for an acquisition deal that will enable the German automaker to better capitalise on its fleet, Automotive News Europe reported. This would …
L551 Range Rover Evoque – Malaysia debut June 26
The second-generation Range Rover Evoque will be making its official Malaysian debut asa virtual launch via the Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia Facebook page next week on June 26, following its first local …
G11/12 BMW 7 Series LCI – mild-hybrid diesels up to 340 hp/700 Nm, Integral Active Steering on all variants
The G11/12-generation BMW 7 Series LCI (facelift) has been updated with a pair of new inline-six turbodiesel engines, now featuring 48-volt mild-hybrid technology along with a new exhaust after-treatment system which results …
Next Ford F-150 to gain OTA updates, sleeper seat
The next-generation Ford F-150 is due to make its debut next week on June 25, and the Blue Oval has released a shadowy teaser of the pick-up truck's front end that is …
Honda Civic Type R Suzuka teaser – record attempt?
The Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition arrived as part of the Japanese hot hatch model's facelifted range, which is also comprised of the standard GT and Sport Line variants. The Limited …
Toyota Harrier goes on sale in Japan – Dynamic Force 2.0 litre NA and 2.5 litre hybrid; starts from RM119,638
Following its global debut in April, the fourth-generation Toyota Harrier has now gone on sale in Japan in 2.0 litre naturally aspirated and 2.5 litre hybrid versions. Both the 2.0 litre naturally …
Volkswagen ID 4 leaked in Chinese gov’t filing – report
Images of the Volkswagen ID 4 undisguised have surfaced on the VW ID Talk forum, where the German automaker's forthcoming electric SUV can be seen in full production form from various angles, …
RMCO: Road tax, driver licences expired after March 18 remain valid; counters to also open weekends – JPJ
Although counters at road transport department (JPJ) offices have resumed services in full, transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong has exempted the requirement to renew road tax and driver licences that …
Toyota offers free access to Total Human Model for Safety software to help vehicle safety development
An instrument for safety research is being shared for the greater good. Toyota will be making its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) software freely available from January 2021, the Japanese manufacturer …
2021 Lexus IS – design, engineering details explored
With the debut of the 2021 Lexus IS sedan earlier today, the Japanese luxury marque placed emphasis on the improvements made towards a sharper driving experience, with mention of an enhanced bodyshell, …
Ford Transit gains Trail, Active variants – added off-road ruggedness for the Euro-market van range
Ford has announced the addition of the Trail and Active variants to the Transit van range for Europe, bringing added ruggedness to the venerable commercial load-lugger. Trail variants of the Transit receive …
2021 Lexus IS debuts – three engines, RWD and AWD, uprated body rigidity, enhanced Lexus Safety System+
Lexus has unveiled the 2021 IS sedan, which debuts with comprehensive revisions to the current platform in order to provide a sharper driving experience, along with a redesigned exterior that brings the …
2020 SST exemption: New Kia price list revealed – up to RM14,767 or 3.85% cheaper until December 31
Kia distributor Naza Automotive group has released it revised price list for Korean brand in light of the sales tax exemption for cars sold in Malaysia announced by prime minister Tan Sri …
2020 SST exemption: new Nissan price list revealed – up to RM7,625 or 4.04% cheaper until December 31
Distributor for Nissan vehicles in Malaysia, Edaran Tan Chong Motor has released its revised price list to reflect the sales tax exemption for cars by the Malaysian government announced by prime minister …
2020 SST exemption: MINI Malaysia releases new prices – up to RM13,997 cheaper until December 31
MINI Malaysia has updated its price list in line with the Malaysian government's announcement for the reduction of sales tax (SST) for cars through the 100% sales tax exemption for locally-assembled (CKD) …
Buses for factory workers, tourists allowed full loads
Operators of buses for factory workers as well as those for tourists are allowed to transport the full capacity of passengers for a given vehicle, senior minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob …
2020 Ford Ranger receives Carlex Design treatment
Carlex Design has produced some attention-grabbing kit for a number of pick-up trucks, such as the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and the pre-facelift Toyota Hilux to name two. Now, the firm has turned its …
Renault nationalisation ‘isn’t on the table’: chairman
Additional investment by the French government into Renault would not be the ideal use of state resources, and nationalisation of the French automaker has not been considered, Automotive News Europe reported. "It …
