JPJ to close counters from March 20 due to crowds
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced in a Facebook post that it will be closing its service counters to members of the public from March 20 (tomorrow) until a future date …
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SPYSHOTS: Jaguar F-Pace SVR facelift at the ‘Ring
Development of the facelifted Jaguar F-Pace SVR is underway, as evidenced by the sighting of this test vehicle by our spy photographers, two years on from the debut of the original model. …
2020 Honda City – India to get naturally aspirated 1.5L i-VTEC engine instead of 1.0L turbo, Malaysia too?
The 2020 Honda City first surfaced in Thailand in November 2019, and the fifth-generation sedan made its debut in the country as an eco car. Previous versions of the City weren't in …
2020 Daihatsu Ayla launched in Indonesia – Agya, Axia sibling gets new styling and kit; priced from RM28,115
The Daihatsu Ayla joins the Toyota Agya in receiving its second facelift in Indonesia, where it too gets a number of updates for the 2020 model year. Both LCGC (low cost green …
Renault, PSA entitled to French government aid for loans, bills; nationalisation if necessary – Le Maire
The French government has told automakers Renault and PSA that they are entitled to receiving financial help such as guarantees on loans and leeway on bills as companies are trying to cope …
Lexus IS Black Line Special Edition debuts in Australia
Lexus Australia has introduced the IS Black Line Special Edition, available in IS 300 and IS 350 guises only. The former, which is priced from AUD$69,707 (RM172k), is available in 105 units, …
Maybank, Hong Leong Bank, AmBank, CIMB, Public Bank offer loan repayment moratorium up to 6 months
Numerous banks have begun offering financial assistance to those most affected by the coronavirus outbreak, as the disease continues to impact lives and take its toll on the local economy. In February, …
2020 Toyota Agya launched in Indonesia – Perodua Axia’s sibling gets new styling, revised equipment list
The Toyota Agya has been given another facelift in Indonesia, with the 2020 model year LCGC (low cost green car) receiving a number of styling and equipment updates. The Indonesian version of …
Police begin movement control order roadblock operations in KL and Selangor – just stay at home
The police has begun operations to ensure the public take the movement control order (MCO) seriously. The action includes roadblocks, which were set up in various areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur …
2020 24 Hours of Le Mans postponed to September
With many countries around the world placing restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19, several key events have either been cancelled or postponed. This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans is no …
2020 Suzuki Swift Sport goes hybrid to stay alive – less power but more low end torque, cleaner
The 2020 Suzuki Swift Sport has adopted a new hybrid powertrain, Autocar reports. To go on sale in the UK next month, the hybrid SSS is part of the Japanese carmaker's move …
Aston Martin Valkyrie teased on road tests – 150 units from RM10.1 million each, deliveries later this year
Aston Martin has released a set of images showing the Valkyrie undergoing road trials, following what the carmaker describes as a successful track outing at the Silverstone circuit in the United Kingdom. …
Covid-19: One case at DRB-Hicom Pekan facilities
DRB-Hicom has just announced that an employee of its subsidiary company, DRB-Hicom Auto Solutions (DHAS) in Pekan, Pahang, has been tested positive with Covid-19. According to the statement, the staff contracted the …
Next-generation BMW 7 Series will be offered as an EV – more powerful than petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid
BMW has finally provided some details about the next-generation 7 Series, with Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, confirming that the flagship sedan will be offered as …
Maserati MC20 reveal, brand relaunch moved to Sept
The overhaul of the Maserati brand has been long in the making, and we're going to have to wait a little while longer. Due to the current situation surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, …
Rolls-Royce suspends UK production for two weeks
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that it will be suspending operations at its manufacturing facility in Goodwood for the next two weeks. This is to secure the health and welfare of its …
2021 Hyundai Elantra N Performance, N-Line due?
Hyundai, at the end of its 2021 Elantra livestream event, briefly mentioned that the new seventh-generation sedan will be getting the N Line treatment, because the automaker said it was deeply committed …
2021 Kia Sorento revealed in full – larger with more space, technology, safety and electrified powertrains
With the Geneva Motor Show cancelled, Kia took its time to reveal full details of the Sorento – originally scheduled on March 3, the floodgates were finally opened today. Now, we've got …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to close showrooms and service centres, halt production until March 31
Following the implementation of the movement control order issued by the government to minimise the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia have announced a …
Samsung presents new solid-state battery tech for EVs
Samsung has presented a new type of solid-state battery technology, which it says is smaller than current lithium-ion batteries, while offering greater energy density and higher capacities, as well as slower degradation. …
