Subaru WRX STI Type RA-R – 329 PS, lighter, 500 units
Here's the most extreme official version of the current Impreza, the Subaru WRX STI Type RA-R. Limited to 500 units in Japan, the Type RA-R is "the complete model" to commemorate STI's …
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Castrol launches Magnatec lubricant with Dualock technology – developed for stop-start traffic
Having been in the Malaysian automotive lubricants market for over two decades, Castrol has launched the latest iteration of its Magnatec range of lubricants for the Malaysian market, now with Dualock technology. …
SPIED: Aston Martin Vantage S running road tests
At first glance, this primer grey-finished Aston Martin Vantage appears to be a standard production model, and on the visual front it is all but identical to that car. A closer look, …
BMW man Markus Duesmann lined up as Audi CEO
Volkswagen has lined up BMW's engine development expert Markus Duesmann (bio above) as the successor to Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who was arrested last month on suspicion of interfering with a probe …
Volvo reports highest ever quarterly operating profit
Volvo Cars has reported its highest ever quarterly operating profit of SEK4.2 billion (about RM1.9 billion) for the second quarter of 2018. This is an 28.6% increase compared to the same period …
FK8 Honda Civic Type R breaks FWD record at Estoril
https://youtu.be/D2dR7t1nu_k The FK8 Honda Civic Type R is continuing to set records on race tracks across Europe, with the latest being the Estoril circuit in Portugal. This is the fourth stop of …
Naza to contribute RM1,000 to Tabung Harapan Malaysia for every car sold by the group till Aug 31
The Naza Group has announced it will contribute RM1,000 towards the Tabung Harapan Malaysia for every car sold by the group, from June 1 to August 31. Naza is the official importer …
SPYSHOTS: Lexus LC F prototype spotted in the wild
The Lexus LC is currently available in two guises, the LC 500 as well as the LC 500h, with the former being sold here in Malaysia. While both are pretty impressive in …
New fourth-gen Suzuki Jimny confirmed for Thailand
The new Suzuki Jimny has been confirmed for Thailand, according to Headlightmag. However, it is not certain yet if the compact 4x4 will be locally assembled in the Land of Smiles - …
DFSK Glory 580 launched in Indonesia, RM69k-RM86k
Another Chinese carmaker makes an assault on the Southeast Asia market, and this time it's Dongfeng. Under the Dongfeng Sokon (DFSK) brand, the company has introduced the Glory 580, a seven-seater SUV …
SPYSHOTS: C118 Mercedes-Benz CLA at the ‘Ring
Mercedes-Benz recently announced the arrival of the V177 A-Class Sedan later this year, but it still hasn’t forgotten about the CLA. Here it is in prototype form as it undergoes testing on …
New A90 Supra is the last present from Toyota – chief engineer Tada reveals 5 things you need to know
The new Toyota Supra, which is shaping up to be the longest teaser of all time, made a recent visit to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, where a disguised …
Mitsubishi Mirage to be sportier, next gen due in 2019
Mitsubishi may be going all out to cash in on the crossover craze, but it appears there's still a bit of a racy streak left in it. The company reimagined its beloved …
Tesla wants refunds from suppliers to hit profitability
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Tesla has asked some of its suppliers to refund some of the money it had spent with them in the past in increase …
2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition debuts in the US – improved handling, same power, limited to 1,418 units
The Toyota 86 has been updated for the 2019 model year in the United States and joining the existing 86 and 86 GT trims is the new, limited-number 86 TRD Special Edition. …
Thai H1 2018 car sales up 19.3%, production up 11.1%
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has an optimistic outlook for the country's automotive industry, the Bangkok Post reports. This is as the country posted growth in production, domestic sales and exports …
Bugatti Chiron – two US units recalled for airbag fault
Two units of the Bugatti Chiron in the United States have been recalled for a fault in their side airbags, according to a filing by the National Highway and Transport Administration (NHTSA). …
Sabah wants to build Toyota, Nissan plants – report
The Sabah state government aims to forge a collaboration with investors to build automotive production and assembly plants there, according to a Bernama report. Assistant finance minister for Sabah Sarifuddin Hata said …
Aston Martin completes phase two of St Athan plant, which will build brand’s first SUV in late 2019
Aston Martin has announced the completion of the second phase of its new car assembly plant at St Athan, in South Wales. The carmaker's board of directors recently held their first meeting …
V177 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan – market launch at end-2018, same wheelbase as hatchback, 0.22 Cd
Mercedes-Benz has officially confirmed that the new A-Class Sedan (codenamed V177) will go on sale at the end of 2018, a model that differs from the A-Class L Sedan that was launched …
