Honda Vezel/HR-V gets new Modulo X variant in Japan
Honda Japan has launched a new Modulo X variant for the Vezel, which is better known to us as the HR-V. Available in Touring and Hybrid trims, with the latter offered with …
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MIROS releases guidelines for child car seats, to issue QR code label for all products sold in the market
With the use of child car seats becoming mandatory from January 2020, it is expected that many will now be shopping around for these safety devices. To aid consumers in the selection …
GALLERY: 2020 Isuzu D-Max makes Thai public debut
The new Isuzu D-Max was unveiled in Thailand in October, and its appearance at the recent Thailand International Motor Expo gave us a chance to get up close and personal with the …
ASEAN NCAP: 2019 Honda Accord scores five stars; five-star rating in AOP, COP – see the crash test video
The Asean New Car Assessment Programme (Asean NCAP) conducted crash tests on the tenth-generation, 2019 Honda Accord, which has scored five stars for both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection …
GALLERY: 2019 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete in Thailand
In late November, Mitsubishi Motors Thailand launched the new Triton Athlete, and the pick-up truck has since gone on display at the ongoing Thailand Motor Expo. Available only as a double cab, …
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Honda City RS 1.0L VTEC Turbo
https://youtu.be/Rs9XEo2rO9k The all-new Honda City recently made its official launch debut at the Thailand Motor Expo, and is available in four variants – S, V, SV and RS – in the Kingdom. …
FIRST RIDE: 2020 Triumph Street Triple 765RS, RM68k
https://youtu.be/P6VL_OCPHIc The all-new 2020 Triumph Street Triple 765RS, which was launched earlier this month at the 2019 Shell MotoGP at the Sepang International Circuit, is priced at RM67,900. That's literally the same …
November 2019 week 5 fuel price – RON 97 unchanged
It’s Friday again, so it’s time for another weekly price announcement for RON 97 petrol. For the coming week (November 30 to December 6), the fuel sees no change in price, remaining …
2019 Honda Accord launched in Australia – 1.5L VTEC Turbo, 2.0L i-MMD hybrid; one trim level; from RM136k
The tenth-generation Honda Accord has now gone on sale in Australia, where it is offered in just one VTi-LX trim level, but with a choice of two powertrains. Prices start from AU$47,990 …
ASEAN NCAP – F30 BMW 318i scores four stars in test; five-star rating for AOP, four-star rating for COP
The Asean New Car Assessment Programme (Asean NCAP) has conducted crash tests with the F30-generation BMW 318i, which scored five stars for adult occupant protection (AOP) and four stars for child occupant …
FOMCA questions MIROS’ QR code requirement for child safety seats, collaboration with Lazada
The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) and Child Passenger Safety Malaysia (CPSM) have questioned the recently-launched child restraint system guidelines by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS). CPSM is …
2020 Toyota Yaris and Yaris Ativ on display at Thailand Motor Expo – new 1.2L engine with VVT-iE; 3 variants
Toyota Motor Thailand recently updated its Yaris and Yaris Ativ (the sedan version) line-ups, and both are on display at this year’s Thailand Motor Expo. There’s not a whole lot new with …
2020 Modenas Pulsar NS200 with ABS to be launched in Malaysia soon?
The badging collaboration between Malaysia's Modenas and world's third largest motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj Auto of India has seen the introduction of the Modenas Pulsar NS200 and RS200, the Dominar J400 as well …
2019 Thai Motor Expo: Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition – special R35 looks stunning in Bayside Blue
Is GT-R the "most legend" badge in the car world? If not an outright yes, it surely must be right up there among the most iconic names. The GT-R is 50 years …
2020 Mazda 2 facelift launched at Thailand Motor Expo – 1.3L petrol and 1.5L diesel; 7 variants; from RM75k
Thailand has welcomed the new Mazda 2 facelift, with both hatchback and sedan body styles making their launch debut at this year’s Thailand Motor Expo. The former was first unveiled globally back …
Vespa appoints Didi Resources as Malaysia distributor
After discussions beginning last July, Piaggio Group, manufacturer of Vespa scooters as well as Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycles, has ended their distribution agreement with Naza Premira and appointed Didi Resources as …
SPIED: 992 Porsche 911 Targa – cold weather testing
The 992-generation Porsche 911 Targa has been sighted testing once more, this time in the chilly surrounds of the Arctic Circle for cold-weather testing. At this latest sighting, it appears that the …
2019 Thai Motor Expo: New Nissan Almera 1.0L Turbo
The hot car of the moment is the new Honda City, but in this cycle, the B-segment sedan will be facing a good fight from an unlikely source. Earlier this month, Nissan …
Ford Ranger Raptor, Focus ST Wagon – UK’s cop cars
When baddies start upgrading their getaway cars, authorities must be able to keep up. Meet the UK's latest police patrol vehicles, the Ford Ranger Raptor and Ford Focus ST wagon. The two …
Large families may be exempted from child seat ruling
The mandatory use of child car seats will begin in January 2020, but the transport ministry says an exception could be made for those with large families, where space inside a vehicle …