SPYSHOTS: Genesis G70 spotted – new 3 Series rival?
Following its bigger brothers, the G80 and G90, Hyundai's luxury brand, Genesis is making inroads into the compact executive sedan segment with the G70 seen here, set to rival the likes of …
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GALLERY: 2016 Toyota Hilux 2.8G, Fortuner 2.7 SRZ
Not too long ago, UMW Toyota Motor introduced the 2016 Toyota Hilux pick-up truck and 2016 Toyota Fortuner seven-seater SUV. Here we have both models in their respective range-topping variants, the Hilux …
Germany accuses FCA of emissions test cheating
Following Volkswagen's admission last year in cheating emissions tests with software, the German transport ministry has asked the European Commission to investigate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for potentially illegal emissions control devices …
Porsche Macan Turbo gains Performance Package – 440 hp, 600 Nm, 272 km/h, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
Already a formidable performance SUV, the Porsche Macan Turbo in standard guise offers 400 hp and 550 Nm of torque, sending it from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (4.6 with …
Brabus Startech kit for Range Rover Evoque previewed at Naza Merdeka Auto Fair 2016
Think Brabus and typically, a Mercedes-Benz comes to mind. The tuning company doesn't just deal in German cars, though – Bentley and Jaguar Land Rover products such as the Range Rover Evoque …
Volkswagen gets new distributor in Malaysia – 5-year manufacturer warranty, new Jetta and Passat soon
The Volkswagen brand now has a new custodian on our shores - Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) is now the official distributor of Volkswagen vehicles in Malaysia, as Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM). …
Toyota 86 goes mad, gets 1,000 hp Nissan GT-R engine
With its back-to-basics approach towards driving pleasure, the Toyota 86 has favoured involvement over outright performance, hence its employment of a naturally aspirated 2.0 litre, four-cylinder boxer engine. Tuning options and packages …
Volvo Trucks’ Iron Knight breaks truck speed record
A truck's considerable engine output has primarily been about load-lugging rather than sheer speed, however Volvo has proven yet again that the latter is more than just possible; it has broken its …
LRT fares low, ticket options available – Prasarana
Despite a widely publicised complaint published online regarding LRT fares, multi-modal public transport operator Prasarana Malaysia maintains that LRT fares are relatively low, with various ticket options available. The fare amounted to …
Lexus LC GT500 set for 2017 Super GT race debut
Having campaigned its RC F in the Japanese Super GT race series, Lexus has rolled out its successor - the LC 500 GT500 race car. Super GT is rather close to the …
“V” plates for Kuala Lumpur – the full list of numbers
The new "V" prefix number plates for Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur have been released, after going to tender last month. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the top "V1" registration plate went to Johor's Sultan Ibrahim …
GALLERY: 1975 BMW 2002, ’87 E30 M3 DTM replica on display at BMW Innovation Days 2016, Desa ParkCity
The BMW 330e plug-in hybrid may be the subject of the limelight at today's start to BMW Innovation Days 2016, however BMW certainly has a firm grasp on its heritage, with the …
BYD-Daimler’s Denza 400 brings 400 km electric range
First seen at Auto China 2012, the Denza has been upgraded with a new battery, electric motor and electronic control to give it a maximum range of 400 km on a full …
NAAM number plates introduced, ‘NAAM 1’ for RM500k
Following recent special-series number plates such as G1M, 1M4U, and PATRIOT, there is now a new series in town - NAAM. NAAM, which stands for New Affirmative Action Movement, is a non-government …
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe prices, equipment revised
The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe has received price revisions as well as new equipment, with the GLE 400 Coupe now priced at RM636,888, and the GLE 450 AMG Coupe now priced at RM705,888. …
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 facelift spotted in images online
Images of the facelifted Mk7 Volkswagen Golf have surfaced online, courtesy of Autoblog.nl, which appear to show the exterior revisions in standard, Variant wagon and GTI versions – and at a glance, …
SPYSHOTS: 2017 Suzuki Swift Sport seen testing
Following the sighting of the 2017 Suzuki Swift earlier this year, our spy photographers have spotted the go-faster variant of the upcoming hatchback, the Swift Sport undergoing hot weather testing in Europe. …
Airbus working on CityAirbus flying car to beat jams
The idea of flying cars - no, not the rallying kind - have been bandied about for a long time, and now, passenger aircraft company Airbus is looking at a more localised …
Malaysia July 2016 vehicle sales data by brand – overall down 26%, but Volvo up 109%, Porsche 422%!
Sales figures by brand for the month of July 2016 have been released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), and the overall trend has been of a decline to the tune of …
New Tesla Model S P100D with 100 kWh battery is the ‘quickest production car in the world’ – 0-60 in 2.5s
The Tesla Model S P90D was already a really quick beast, and now the electric automaker has gone one further with a 100 kWh battery pack for the Model S, coming together …
