SPYSHOTS: 2020 Kia Picanto facelift seen in Sweden
It's been three years since the third-generation Kia Picanto made its world debut, and while 36 months may seem like a short time in the grand scheme of things, this is when …
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Lexus delivered a record 765,330 units globally in 2019
Lexus has announced its global sales results for 2019, with the Japanese premium carmaker delivering a new record high of 765,330 units. The figure represents a 10% increase from 2018 and is …
2020 MINI Cooper SE – more technical details revealed
In July 2019, MINI introduced its first ever electric car, the Cooper SE. Technically, the automaker's first EV was the MINI E which debuted in 2008, but that car was a strict …
Suzuki XL7 – ‘Ertiga SUV’ launching soon in Indonesia
The Suzuki XL7, the SUV-styled version of the Suzuki Ertiga MPV, will be launching in Indonesia at the end of this month, according to local reports. The XL7 is essentially the XL6 …
Proton record 8,506 registrations in January – Saga still top, company says its market share now 19.5%
Proton has announced its sales performance numbers for January 2020, reporting that it sold a total of 8,506 units in the first month of the year. While this is 2,611 units - …
Petrol, diesel ban in UK to be brought forward to 2035
The United Kingdom had in 2017 announced that it was going to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040, though a plan by prime minister Boris Johnson under …
Toll reduction saves the gov’t and rakyat around RM42 billion, one step towards abolishment – Lim Guan Eng
Finance minister Lim Guan Eng has defended the 18% toll reduction on highways operated by PLUS Malaysia, saying that the move would save the government billions of ringgit in the long run, …
Next-gen MINI to be delayed because of Brexit, costs
Brexit has finally happened, and development of the next-generation Mini hatch is set to be delayed due to uncertainty over the UK's trade relations with the European Union. Besides that, it is …
Volkswagen TDI – cleaner diesel with twin-dosing tech
Diesel powerplants, and those from Volkswagen in particular have weathered a hard time in recent years to say the least, but that hasn't stopped the German manufacturer from continually developing diesel engines …
Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupe in Thailand drops 1.5L 48V for 2.0L turbo engine – Malaysia to follow soon?
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has revised the engine offerings of some of its two-door models for the 2020 model year, with the C205 C-Class Coupe as well as the C238 E-Class Coupe and A238 …
Thailand announces cheaper annual road tax for EVs
In a bid to encourage the use of alternative energy instead of fossil fuel, Thailand's department of land transport has announced incentives for those who use clean energy vehicles. This will come …
2020 Hyundai Creta to make its debut in India on Feb 6
Hyundai India has dropped a teaser on its Facebook page, signalling the arrival of the all-new Creta, which is set to be introduced at the 2020 Auto Expo on February 6. The …
GMC Hummer EV Super Bowl ad stars LeBron James
https://youtu.be/t6EPPJHaCtw The Hummer Super Bowl ad has come and gone, and let's cut to the chase - it didn't reveal any new info on the upcoming truck or show an unseen side …
Jaguar won’t do big grilles, says the trend is “crude”
Have you ever wondered why one of the most jarring trends in the automotive scene today is the enlargement of the radiator grille? Well, according to Jaguar design boss Julian Thomson, it's …
AD: Ingress Swede Automobile CNY 2020 sale at Volvo Mutiara Damansara – rebates, gifts, free window tint!
Thinking abut a new Volvo to go with the new year? Ingress Swede Automobile is holding its Chinese New Year sale at Volvo Cars Mutiara Damansara, where you'll get to purchase 2019 …
Nissan teases upcoming compact crossover for India
Nissan has released a teaser image of a new compact crossover that will be introduced in India, which the carmaker says will be built on its global SUV heritage and advanced technologies. …
2020 Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT – “dry clutch reliability and smoothness issues are in the past now”
With Proton set to introduce a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in its locally-assembled 2020 X70, questions will no doubt be asked about the gearbox's reliability, especially after Malaysians have been stung by …
Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT: more efficient than VW DSGs, >350k km lifetime, meets Volvo standards
Proton has recently confirmed that the locally-assembled 2020 X70 will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and ahead of its impending launch, the national carmaker brought a select group of media to …
2020 Proton X70 CKD to get 7-speed wet DCT – shared with Volvo, torque up 15 Nm, 7.5 litres per 100 km
Proton is gearing up for its first big launch of the year, the locally-assembled 2020 X70. Ahead of its impending unveiling, the national carmaker has confirmed that the CKD SUV will swap …
Toll fares on PLUS highways reduced by 18% from Feb 1 – no change in rates until concession ends in 2058
As agreed under the terms of its concession extension, PLUS has announced that it will implement the 18% reduction in toll rates as defined by the government on all its highways from …
