Volvo, Lynk & Co to share compact PHEV drivetrain
Geely group stablemates Volvo and Lynk & Co are developing a compact plug-in hybrid system that will be capable of an all-electric range of up to 80 km, according to Autocar. Based …
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SPIED: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo in Malaysia
Station wagons, or wagon-shaped vehicles are still a relative rarity here in Malaysia, but it appears local Porsche importer and distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has brought at least one unit …
Petronas new points scheme for Mesra loyalty programme – up to 3x as many points as competition
Petronas has announced a new points structure for its Mesra loyalty programme, where customers now stand to receive three Mesra points for every litre of fuel purchased from Petronas. All types of …
VIDEO: How the FK8 Civic Type R tackles torque steer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Gw5-lVlzNoY The FK8 Honda Civic Type R is the front-wheel-drive performance car of the moment, particularly in Malaysia, where it was recently launched. It makes over 300 hp, but how does it …
2018 Perodua Myvi – GearUp accessories detailed
For those who are looking to dress up their 2018 Perodua Myvi, here's a treat: the latest generation of Malaysia's favourite compact car can be outfitted with the manufacturer's GearUp accessories right …
Fisker details new solid-state battery technology: 800 km range, charged in just one minute – report
Fisker has bold claims for its breakthrough in solid-state batteries. The company says that it is patenting a new solid-state electrode structure for a battery that will have some remarkable specifications, according …
SPIED: 2019 Jeep Cherokee sheds some camouflage
The updated Jeep Cherokee has been spotted road-testing, and as expected this will bring cosmetic revisions with it when it comes to market, after almost five years since it made its global …
Isuzu D-Max facelift arrives in Thailand – three cab styles, two turbodiesel engines, priced from RM63k
Following the launch of the facelifted Isuzu D-Max pick-up truck in Malaysia last year, a minor update for the pick-up truck has now surfaced in Thailand. Offered in three cab styles there, …
Geely finalises purchase of flying car maker Terrafugia
The Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has completed the purchase of flying car developer Terrafugia for an undisclosed price, and the Woburn, Massachusetts-based company will remain in the United States, according to Automotive …
SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Bentley Flying Spur seen testing
Behold, the next generation Bentley Flying Spur, which ostensibly looks much like the current model. The new, upcoming Flying Spur's previous outing was concealed in a Porsche Panamera bodyshell, as the new …
Road deaths totalled 5,083 in first nine months of 2017
Malaysian roads saw a total of 5,083 deaths from 400,788 road incidents in the first nine months of this year, according to a Bernama report. From that total, 1,077 fatalities involved those …
Future Lotus models to be ‘very different’ from current models, electrification on the cards – company CEO
British sports car maker Lotus will unveil a new 10-year plan in 2018, which is set to include electrification of its models, according to a Top Gear report. “We will always make …
Sarawak LRT project to commence 2019: chief minister
Sarawak could have its LRT project started by 2019 subject to feasibility studies, Sarawak chief minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was quoted as saying in The Borneo Post. The state's …
Opel models to use PSA Group platforms from 2024
Opel and its British counterpart, Vauxhall, will adopt PSA Group vehicle platforms entirely from 2024 onwards. The move will see a reduction of the current nine platforms down to two, while powertrain …
SPIED: Next Mercedes-Benz G-Class in its AMG form
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been spotted again, this time with the AMG version being sighted on public roads. In top performance guise, the AMG model is expected to boast the same …
Renault developing autonomous obstacle avoidance – system to be better than professional test drivers?
Autonomous driving systems are improving their capabilities by the moment, it seems, and now Renault has announced that it has developed a system to tackle challenging driving situations and specifically, an obstacle …
SPIED: G05 BMW X5 sheds more camo; M50i variant?
The next-generation BMW X5 has been spotted again, this time outside the manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina in the United States. where it's set to be built. It appears that it …
Boon Siew Honda to open four BigWing stores in 2018
Importer and distributor of Honda motorcycles in Malaysia, Boon Siew Honda, has plans to open four BigWing outlets in the country next year to complement its existing network, which currently serves models …
Nissan to resume Japan output after scandal – report
Nissan will resume domestic production of its vehicles following a suspension due to an inspection scandal, which saw the company admit that staff lacking proper authorisation conducted the final inspections for vehicles …
Proton Iriz R5 scores podium at MEM Malton Forest Rally 2017 – third overall, top amongst R5 contenders
Following its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and its impressive showing at the Festival's Forest Rally Stage, the Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) Proton Iriz R5 began its competition campaign in …
