Hyundai reshuffles exec roles, Biermann to lead R&D
Albert Biermann, the former BMW M division man in charge of the Kia Stinger and the Hyundai N high-performance sub-brand, has been reassigned within the group of companies and is now the …
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Volvo’s next-gen Android-based Sensus system to debut in Polestar 2, third-gen XC90 to follow suit
The Polestar 2, Volvo's forthcoming Tesla Model 3 rival will be the first from the Swedish manufacturer to have the Android infotainment operating system embedded when it enters production in 2020, according …
Maybach brand to stand on its own – Mercedes CEO
The Mercedes-Maybach nameplate currently represents the most luxurious segment within the German automaker's range of offerings, with the likes of the Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman. The luxury brand made its modern-day comeback in …
DS Automobiles opens first DS Store in Malaysia
DS Automobiles has made its official entrance to Malaysia with the opening of its DS Store in Petaling Jaya, marking the first location for the marque in the country. The outlet - …
Maserati debuts Edizione Nobile pack for America – 150 units for Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante
Maserati has announced the Edizione Nobile pack for the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, and there will be just 50 units of each model for this limited edition run, for a total of …
Next BMW M4 to retain manual, AWD likely – Fröhlich
Commmonly deemed a defining feature of an enthusiast's car, the manual transmission will remain in BMW's line-up with the next-generation M4, said the automaker's head of board of development Klaus Fröhlich to …
SPYSHOTS: Porsche 992 Turbo Cabrio seen testing
With the 992-generation Porsche 911 having made its debut in Carrera S and 4S forms, more potent versions are still in the works, and here we can see a Turbo Cabriolet undergoing …
SPIED: Ford compact pick-up spotted – new Courier?
The Ford Ranger has been a strong seller for the Blue Oval in the pick-up truck segment, and it appears that the American automaker is looking to bolster its line-up with a …
SPYSHOTS: Renault Espace facelift spotted testing
The Renault Espace has been on the market in its current iteration for just a year and a half, and now there appears to be a new update for the French MPV-turned-crossover. …
ZF showcases pre-crash exterior airbags – claims reduced occupant injury severity by up to 40%
Active and passive safety have typically been categorised separately, though automotive components maker ZF is likely to blur that line a little, with its development of external pre-crash airbags. These aim to …
Proton Prevé-based Invictus by Asia Pacific Uni wins Proton & DRB-Hicom Creative Car Challenge 2018
The Proton & DRB-Hicom U Creative Car Challenge (PD3C) 2018 has concluded at the DRB-Hicom U campus in Pekan, Pahang, with Asia Pacific University (APU) taking home the top prize with its …
2019 Porsche Macan S – new 3.0L V6, 354 PS/480 Nm!
Following the launch of the facelifted Porsche Macan, the German automaker's best-selling model now adds the Macan S to the range, featuring a new 3.0 litre turbocharged petrol V6. Here, the new …
VIDEO: 2019 Mitsubishi Triton Chief Product Specialist Masuda on the new transmission, updated suspension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqPzhVq4GE Despite its utilitarian origins, the pick-up truck is now a popular vehicle in Malaysia, even with the urban set. On the sidelines of the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show where …
My50 and My100 unlimited travel passes for public transport launched, on sale to all Malaysians Jan 1
Commuters on land public transport can now use an unlimited travel pass from January 1 next year. Known as the My50 and My100, each pass is valid for 30 days from the …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 3 Series Touring seen again testing
We get another look at the forthcoming BMW 3 Series Touring, or station wagon, courtesy of our spy photographers who have captured images of the new model running road trials. As previously …
First Mazda EV will be a bespoke model, but it won’t look “like a fridge like some other car makers”
The first fully-electric model from Mazda will be a standalone model, according to a report by Autocar. The Japanese automaker from Hiroshima last year laid out its plans for electrification, citing that …
KLIMS18: 3M Malaysia showcases automotive solutions – window film, auto care, vehicle wraps
3M Malaysia is showcasing its range of automotive solutions at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS18) taking place at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, where the American company is exhibiting Scotchshield Crystalline …
2019 Nissan Murano facelift – updated looks and tech
Nissan has unveiled the 2019 Murano facelift at the Los Angeles Motor Show, refreshing the third-generation model with mild revisions to its exterior as well as updated technology inside and out. The …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 1 Series drops some camouflage
The next-generation BMW 1 Series is moving closer towards production readiness, with some of its camouflage foil shed from this latest test mule sighting by our spy photographers. Already wearing what appear …
Thai racer Albon gets Toro Rosso F1 seat for 2019
One of the last remaining seats for the 2019 Formula 1 season at Toro Rosso now has a confirmed driver. To be vacated by New Zealander Brendon Hartley, the seat at the …
