SPYSHOTS: FK8 Honda Civic Type R facelift on test
It's been two years since the FK8-generation Honda Civic Type R made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and it seems the time is ripe for a mid-lifecycle update. Here, it …
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Lotus SUV gets rendered based on patent drawings
Little has been disclosed since patent drawings of the forthcoming Lotus SUV were leaked, aside from reports that there will be a two-pronged approach to the product's release, and have been tipped …
Autobacs fully synthetic engine oils now in M’sia – four grades, semi-synthetic to come in Q3 2019
Japanese automotive parts retailer Autobacs has now brought its range of fully synthetic engine oils into the Malaysian market, having signed an exclusive distribution deal with CKL Group, the parent company of …
Ford invests RM2.07b in Rivian for EV development
The Blue Oval has invested US$500 million (RM2.07 billion) into automotive technology company Rivian, which has a pair of clean-sheet design vehicles in the pipeline, namely the five-seater R1T pick-up truck and …
Next Porsche Boxster, Cayman may go hybrid; next-gen Macan to run two platforms concurrently – report
Fully electric versions of the Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman two-seaters are being developed for a 2022 debut, and Porsche is considering offering them alongside mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of …
V8 engines have ‘tonnes of life’ left – JLR SVO director
In light of the ever-tightening emissions noose around the internal combustion engine, how much life does the much-loved V8 engine have left? Plenty, according to director of Special Vehicle Operations at Jaguar …
Next Land Rover Defender to get air springs – report
The next-generation Land Rover Defender is set to make it first public debut this September, Jaguar Land Rover has told CarAdvice. “There will be something around Frankfurt in September. Whether it's at …
SPIED: Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series on the ‘Ring
There's an even more potent version of the AMG GT set to take pride of place a step above the GT R Pro - could it be called the Black Series? Whatever …
SPYSHOTS: W213 Mercedes-AMG E63 facelift spotted
The W213-generation Mercedes-AMG E 63 4Matic+ is the first of its lineage to adopt all-wheel-drive - as denoted by the 4Matic+ suffix in its full name - in order to effectively harness …
Jaguar to avoid big touchscreens, says design chief
Chances are, you're probably reading this from a touchscreen, a technology that has become commonplace for urban folk at least. Automakers are heading that way with car interiors as well, among them …
Citroen C3 Aircross launched in Malaysia – RM116k
Following its preview at the end of last year, the Citroen C3 Aircross has now officially made its Malaysian debut. Available in a single variant, at a price of RM115,888 on-the-road excluding …
SPIED: 992-gen Porsche 911 Targa on road and ‘Ring
The Porsche 911 nameplate spawns a plethora of variants across each life-cycle, and the 992-generation model is no different in this respect. Here, we have spy images of the forthcoming Targa, identifiable …
Government planning expansion of AWAS cameras
The government says it plans to increase the number of Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras, specifically added at accident-prone locations in order to improve road safety and reduce the accident rate, …
SPIED: BMW 4 Series Convertible – top-down testing
Once again, our spy photgraphers have captured the upcoming BMW 4 Series Convertible out and about running road tests, and here, it has been spotted with its top down. Given that this …
SPYSHOTS: Next BMW X5 M seen testing at the ‘Ring
The upcoming X5 M has been spotted running tests again, this time on the familiar proving grounds that is the Nurburgring Nordschleife. It has shed a bit more camouflage since its last …
Petronas AutoExpert vehicle servicing makes global debut in Malaysia, 100 outlets worldwide within 5 years
Petronas Lubricants today launched the first Petronas AutoExpert service centre in Malaysia. The outlet in the country is operated by Autohaus KL in Shah Alam, Selangor, and is the first in a …
Kia HabaNiro concept EV SUV unveiled in New York
Kia has unveiled the HabaNiro Concept at this year's New York International Auto Show, showcased with a fully-electric all-wheel-drive powertrain with a range of over 500 km. Measuring 4,430 mm long with …
Volkswagen ID. Roomzz makes Shanghai debut – 306 PS, 450 km range, Level 4 autonomous capability
Volkswagen's ID. range of models is growing, with the latest, the ID. Roomzz making its debut ahead of Auto Shanghai 2019. The Level 4 autonomous-capable, fully-electric SUV is powered by a pair …
SPYSHOTS: Aston Martin DBX on test – interior seen
If the interior of the Aston Martin DBX test mule here appears familiar, and not from the British manufacturer itself at that, you'd be right - its steering wheel and much of …
C8 Chevrolet Corvette confirmed for July 18 debut
After numerous test mule sightings from as early as 2017, we've since had a better look at the successor to the C7-generation Corvette. Chevrolet has finally confirmed the arrival of the forthcoming, …
