BMW reportedly working on new V8 engine for M5 CS
Even though BMW has its attention on electrification, the German carmaker is reportedly working on a new V8 engine, so the current N63/S63 duo may not be the last of their kind. …
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Second-generation Toyota Mirai fuel-cell car confirmed
The trailblazing Toyota Mirai will be getting a sequel. The Japanese giant is preparing to launch the second generation of the hydrogen fuel-cell car next year, company chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada said yesterday, …
Hyundai pick-up truck to utilise ladder-frame chassis
It appears that Hyundai’s upcoming pick-up truck will not follow a unibody chassis as suggested by the Santa Cruz Crossover Truck concept, but will instead ride on a ladder-frame platform. “What’s clear …
Fully-electric Volvo XC40 SUV set for October 16 debut – EV will be ‘one of the safest cars on the road’
Volvo has announced that its first fully electric car, an EV version of the Volvo XC40, will make its debut on October 16. Details will be gradually released over the coming weeks, …
Subaru Levorg Prototype: Tokyo debut for new wagon
As a "WRX wagon" of sorts, the Subaru Levorg is an enthusiast's favourite, and the next-generation model is set to be introduced soon. The car is returning to the place where it …
REVIEW: 2019 Subaru Forester – living with the fifth-gen SUV on a 1,300 km drive from Penang to Bangkok
First revealed in 1995, the Subaru Forester has become a core model in the Japanese carmaker’s line-up, and was one of the first few crossover SUVs built in the style of a …
Thailand police to crack down on big bikes?
For safety reasons, the Thailand Transport Ministry has announced plans to limit speed for big bikers, as well as prohibit lane splitting for motorcycles above a certain engine size. This was reported …
Motorcycle modifications – what does the law say?
Of late, there has been a disturbance in the Malaysian web sphere about motorcycle modifications, especially after the police and JPJ have come out to say they will be cracking down on …
Aston Martin DBX SUV gets 550 PS Mercedes-AMG V8
It's the home stretch for the Aston Martin DBX, which is set to be revealed to the world in December. Gaydon's first SUV has entered the closing stages of testing – the …
SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen Viloran – China-only MPV
Here's a Volkswagen, though not one destined for international markets - this is the forthcoming Viloran MPV, which will be going exclusively to China. The Viloran will enter the Chinese market via …
MSF-R3 Ladies Racers Search – four finalists selected
Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF), in conjunction with Team Proton R3, has announced the finalists in its MSF-R3 Ladies Racers Search programme. Following an intensive series of courses with the Proton R3 and …
2020 Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L – now with 1,084 cc and 100 hp, TFT-LCD touch screen, Apple Carplay
After a series of teasers released on social media, the 2020 Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L has now been revealed, coming with a host of updates. Set to first enter the European market …
Mazda confirms world debut of first EV at Tokyo show
Mazda has officially confirmed that its first mass-production electric vehicle will debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show next month. Described as a completely new model, the EV was "developed in accordance …
2019 KL Standard Chartered Marathon road closures
The biggest event in Malaysia's annual running calendar happens this weekend. The 2019 Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM, city name is now in front) is set to go on as the …
2019 Yamaha NVX 155 Doxou Malaysia price, RM10,688
During the Gen Blu Carnival in MAEPS, Serdang, the previous month, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) launched two special Doxou editions of the Yamaha Y15ZR and the NVX 155. At the time, …
2020 Nissan Patrol facelift – 4.0L V6 and 5.6L V8; CarPlay/Android, AEB, Hydraulic Body Motion Control
Nissan has updated the Patrol for the 2020 model year, with changes for the latest iteration applied inside and out. Badged as the Armada for the American market, the Patrol is offered …
Toyota Corolla Trek – the wagon gets crossover styling
Over in Europe, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports customers can now opt for a more rugged crossover-styled version of the wagon. The Corolla Trek, as it is called, is a collaboration between the …
Next Toyota 86 to be better to drive than GR Supra?
The stars are starting to align for the next-generation Toyota 86. In an interview with Australia's WhichCar, the current car's chief engineer Tetsuya Tada hinted that development is underway, telling the publication, …
VW CEO Herbert Diess indicted over Dieselgate cover up, along with chairman Poetsch, ex-CEO Winterkorn
VW Group CEO Herbert Diess German prosecutors in the city of Braunschweig have accused Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess of holding back market-moving information on rigged emissions tests four years ago. The …
Petronas launches Syntium 7000 Hybrid 0W-20 lubricant – Petronas’ first hybrid-specific engine oil
Petronas has introduced its revised range of Syntium with CoolTech lubricants for 2019, here formulated to better perform against excessive engine heat for improved performance and efficiency, says Petronas. CoolTech was introduced …
