Renault F1 team to be rebranded as Alpine from 2021
Renault has announced that it will rebrand its Formula 1 team to Alpine F1 for next season, which will see Fernando Alonso race alongside Esteban Ocon. While the Alpine name has been …
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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder get seven-speed PDK gearbox, reduces 0-100 km/h sprint to 3.9s!
As promised earlier this year, Porsche has finally introduced the seven-speed PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung) for the flagship 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder. The fast-shifting gearbox was recently offered as an option …
Volkswagen Tiguan X coupe SUV unveiled for China
Volkswagen has unveiled the Tiguan X coupe that is based on the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan facelift, with a sloping roofline towards the rear of the vehicle to give the coupe SUV shape. …
Toyota GR Yaris gets GR Parts bodykit, accessories
The folks at Gazoo Racing have been busy. Last week, we saw the new Toyota Yaris Cross get a full catalogue of GR Parts that can make it look like a rally …
Nissan Z Proto – teaser shows more of 400Z preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBlHM41wnL8 It's a good time for Japanese sports cars, and Nissan Fairlady Z fans must be eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new seventh-generation model. Tipped to be called the 400Z in …
2020 Mitsubishi Xpander previewed in Malaysia – CKD, facelift, 360-degree cam, Apple CarPlay, black interior
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that its upcoming Mitsubishi Xpander will be locally-assembled and not arrive as an import from Indonesia. The seven-seater crossover is set to for CKD assembly in …
New Nissan Qashqai production delayed to mid-2021
Production of the third-generation Nissan Qashqai SUV was reportedly supposed to begin next month, but according to the Financial Times, the date has been pushed back considerably to mid 2021 due to …
Aston Martin Rapide AMR launched in Malaysia – only two units; 603 PS/630 Nm V12; from RM1.1 million
The Aston Martin Rapide AMR first broke cover back in 2018 as a limited-edition model, with just 210 units being made for the entire world. Thanks to a number of mechanical and …
Mitsubishi Xpander AP4 – crossover turned rally car with 350 hp/556 Nm Evolution X engine, all-wheel drive
When you think of a rally car, the first thing that comes to your mind is a small hatchback, right? Or at most, a family sedan. But a seven-seater crossover? That's exactly …
VinFast President SUV – 420 hp 6.2L V8, near-300 km/h top speed; limited to 500 units, fr RM680k in Vietnam
Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has released pricing and additional details for its limited-run President SUV, which is listed at 4.6 billion VND, or around USD198k (RM822,096). Based on the prior VinFast LUX SA2.0, …
Mercedes-Benz G350 launched in China – new entry-level variant gets a 258 PS 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a G 350 variant of the G-Class in China, which is meant to lessen the impact of the country’s tax system on cars with large engines, as Autohome reports. …
Enhanced Honda Insurance Plus plan now available
Honda Malaysia (HM) has introduced an enhanced Honda Insurance Plus (HiP), the motor insurance plan for Honda owners. The company says that the updated HiP package delivers the benefits of rescue, protection …
Kajang toll plaza access to KL closed Sept 9 – Oct 9
PLUS Malaysia has announced that the Kajang toll plaza access road towards Kuala Lumpur on the North-South Expressway will be temporarily closed to all vehicles from 10pm to 5am for one month, …
2020 Honda Odyssey facelift previewed for Japan – e:HEV hybrid, gesture control powered sliding doors
Honda has released preliminary information for the upcoming Odyssey facelift, which is set to go on sale in Japan this autumn. This will be the second facelift for the minivan, which is …
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept previews new premium SUV lineup – plug-in hybrid power, production in 2021
Despite the struggling economy, the world still has an appetite for luxury vehicles, apparently, with a couple of new models having made their debuts in the past week alone. Jeep is adding …
Think the 2020 Nissan Almera looks good? Check out the new Sentra/Sylphy that will rival the Honda Civic
The 2020 Nissan Almera represents a significant change in direction for the brand in the country, both from the N18's styling and equipment viewpoint. As highlighted in our preview story, the level …
W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class to receive tech from latest S-Class; ‘every major model gets innovation’
The W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class made its debut last week, carrying the marque's sedan into its seventh generation with a host of features and technology befitting its flagship status. Some of these features …
Daigo Saito stuffs 1,000 hp 2JZ in the Toyota GR Yaris
Daigo Saito is at it again. Last time around, the top Japanese drifter took only around two months after the global unveiling of the Toyota GR Supra to stuff the legendary 2JZ-GTE …
Porsche 718 Spyder driven by 16-year-old Chloe Chambers sets a new vehicle slalom world record
https://youtu.be/64FjxXJH28Q According to the Road Transport Department (JPJ), you need to be at least 17 years old to be eligible to take the driving test for a Class D license in Malaysia. …
Malaysian govt to regulate e-scooters and e-bicycles
Pending the gazetting of the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2020, the Malaysian Transport Ministry will soon be regulating the operation of micromobility vehicles. Falling under the definition of micro mobility vehicles are …
