Lexus IS 500 trademark filing – V6 biturbo to come?
The revised Lexus IS range appears set to receive another engine for its line-up, with a trademark application sighted by forum GR86.org. The '500' suffix could point to a number of engines …
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Enforcement of child seat rules delayed in Malaysia – but do we really need a law to protect our own kids?
Wow, 2020 has been rough, huh? We hope you've all been keeping yourselves safe during this difficult time. The coronavirus outbreak has affected livelihoods throughout the country, and the government clearly believes …
New national car project will continue, government to be briefed on its development and progress – Azmin
The government says the new national car project (NNCP) is set to continue despite the change in national leadership, according to senior minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali. "This is for the sake …
SPYSHOTS: Land Rover Discovery facelift on road test
With the new-generation Land Rover Defender having already arrived, it's time for the just as recognisable Discovery to receive its mid-lifecycle update. The fifth-generation Discovery is approaching four years of age, though …
BMW Motorrad shows Active Cruise Control for bikes
While four-wheeled vehicles have had active cruise control for a while now, BMW Motorrad is presenting its application for two-wheelers as well. Developed in conjunction with its technology partner Bosch, the BMW …
2020 Honda Civic facelift at the top of the C-segment chart – over 6,500 bookings; 2,900 units delivered
The 2020 Honda Civic facelift, launched back in February this year, remains at the top of the C-segment charts. According to Honda Malaysia, more than 2,900 units of the Civic have been …
2020 AC Cobra – reborn legend with Mustang’s 2.3L EcoBoost, full electric model available too; 116 units
The AC Cobra, an automotive legend from the 1960s, has just been given a new lease of life. The reborn classic is available in two versions - the AC Cobra Series 1 …
Volvo to recall 2.18 million vehicles for seat belt issue
Swedish carmaker Volvo will recall 2.18 million vehicles worldwide for the repair of a steel cable that could wear down and reduce the capability of the cars' seat belts, Automotive News Europe …
G80 BMW M3, G82 M4 first details – 480 PS with manual, 510 PS Competition with auto, AWD later on
The long-awaited G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 will be unveiled in mid-September, and Munich has begun opening the floodgates of information regarding its new high-performance sedan and coupé. The company promises …
2020 Ducati Panigale V2 now in White Rosso colour scheme, Malaysia launch in July pending approval
Released in 2019, the Ducati Panigale V2 is the Bologna firm's middleweight racetrack weapon and for 2020 comes in a new colour scheme of White Rosso. Coming to Ducati dealers in July …
2021 Suzuki Across debuts – PHEV based on the RAV4
The Toyota-Suzuki partnership has bore its first fruit. Meet the brand new 2021 Suzuki Across, a C-segment SUV based on the Toyota RAV4. For now, the Across is only available as a …
Proton sells 9,623 units in June; gains 69.5% month-on-month over May, increased 26.3% from June 2019
Proton has recorded 9,623 vehicle sales for the month of June 2020, which the national carmaker says is its second-best monthly sales performance seen so far this year. This represents a 69.5% …
Nissan Ariya gets another teaser before July 15 reveal
https://youtu.be/CRFjhgD7m6s Nissan has released a new teaser confirming the digital world premiere of the Ariya on July 15. The electric crossover is one of several models the Japanese carmaker will introduce over …
Perodua sells 21,250 cars in June, best month in 2020
Some positive news on the automotive front. Market leader Perodua has announced that it has sold an estimated 21,250 cars in June, which is its highest monthly sales figure this year. The …
2021 Citroën C4 debuts with all-electric ë-C4 variant
Always striving to go against the grain, Citroën is returning to the C-segment hatchback segment with a car that borrows a fair few SUV cues. Replacing the C4 Cactus, the new C4 …
Tesla beats Toyota to become most valuable carmaker
History has been made - Tesla has finally overtaken Toyota to be the world's most valuable car brand by market value, which currently stands at US$205 billion (RM878.5 billion). Toyota, the second …
Maserati MC20’s Nettuno engine detailed – 3L twin-turbo V6 with F1-derived tech; 630 PS and 730 Nm
Maserati has revealed more information about its upcoming sports car, the MC20, which is set to make its debut in September this year. This time, the company is focusing on one of …
Toyota Acceleration Suppression System – included in new vehicles with ICS, or as retrofit for older models
Toyota has announced that it has developed a new Acceleration Suppression System that supplements the existing system in deter accidents or reduce damage that results from misapplication of the throttle pedal. This …
2020 BMW Motorrad R18 First Edition arrives in Malaysia this October, RM156,500 excluding insurance
For those awaiting BMW Motorrad's retro-styled cruiser, good news is the 2020 BMW Motorrad R18 First edition will arrive in Malaysia this October, and priced at RM156,500 on the road, excluding insurance. …
Malaysian vehicle sales data for May 2020 by brand
After a sorry April, in which only 141 cars were sold due to the movement control order (MCO), which effectively brought vehicle sales to a halt, things improved considerably in May as …
