Toyota GR Yaris – three variants to go on sale in Japan
The Toyota GR Yaris made its debut at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon at the start of the year, and after its European sales debut comes the rally homologation hatchback's price announcement …
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2020 Toyota RAV4 teased for Malaysia – launch soon?
The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 appears to be set for entry into the Malaysian market, as indicated by a teaser on the Toyota Malaysia website. Clicking the link leads to a 'page not …
Toyota Hilux, Fortuner facelift to launch June 4; 2.8L turbodiesel updated to get 204 PS/500 Nm – report
The Toyota Hilux pick-up truck and Fortuner SUV facelifts are set for their simultaneous debuts this week on June 4, reports Headlight Magazine. As indicated within a teaser video released by Toyota …
Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition – 992 units, part of four-model heritage line-up to come
Less than a month after the debut of the 992-generation Porsche 911 Targa, from the German manufacturer's Exclusive Manufaktur division emerges the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition, which as its name …
2021 Toyota Hilux facelift – more powerful 2.8L diesel
The Toyota Hilux is about to be unveiled in its updated form not long from now, suggests this teaser video posted on the Toyota UK Facebook page. The short clip featuring Dakar …
2020 Subaru Forester GT Edition launched in Malaysia – 156 PS/196 Nm 2.0L, EyeSight driver assist; RM178k
The Subaru Forester GT Edition has now been launched in Malaysia at RM177,788, or RM8,000 more than the 2.0i-S EyeSight. This follows its launch in neighbouring Singapore in January. This makes it …
Transport ministry survey on stricter DUI enforcement
The ministry of transport has released a survey on the enforcement of stricter laws on drink-driving offences, following a spate of highly publicised road incidents involving suspected drunk drivers. Key questions here …
Porsche 718 four-cylinder models helped Boxster, Cayman survive, may become electric – Walliser
When Porsche launched the 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 models earlier this year, many saw the return of the six-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine to the mainstream mid-engined model lines as a …
Jaguar Land Rover predicts RM2.7 billion in parts import tariffs p.a. in event of no-deal Brexit – report
British automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) would have to fork out an additional £500 million (RM2.7 billion) in parts import tariffs alone, should the United Kingdom leave the European Union with no …
Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept racer joins GT Sport in Time Trial Challenge and Livery Design Contest
The Sony PlayStation-based driving simulator, Gran Turismo Sport has now welcomed the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept to its virtual fleet. Mazda is the official partner in Gran Turismo Sport, and the Japanese …
Porsche offers new car tracking for US 911 customers
With the 'Porsche Track Your Dream' digital service that the German manufacturer has just unveiled, Porsche customers in North America can now track the journey of their newly-ordered 911 from production in …
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 …
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. …
