VW Group to reach 10.7 million sales for 2017 – report
The Volkswagen Group has come out on top again, with total sales estimated to be around 10.7 million vehicles in 2017 according to German paper Bild am Sonntag, citing the automaker's internal …
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Mercedes-AMG Project One aims for ‘Ring lap record
It is 'reasonable to speculate' that the Mercedes-AMG Project One will be gunning for the outright lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, said AMG chief Tobias Moers. It is currently held by …
Lamborghini Urus sales “better than expected,” 70% of buyers new to the brand; more female buyers – report
Lamborghini's new super SUV is selling better than expected, with company CEO Stefano Domenicali saying that sales and orders of the Urus have been "terrific." In an interview with CNBC, Domenicali said …
Is Aprilia Malaysia finding a new home in 2019?
After the recent switch of Harley-Davidson distributors from Naza to Didi Resources, it appears that another brand in the Naza stable might be shifting house in the near future. This is the …
Kawasaki Malaysia hands over Z650 to UniMAP
Intended for use as a teaching aid and in rider safety training, Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMM) handed over a 2018 Kawasaki Z650 (RM35,609) naked sports bike to the Motorsports Research Department (MoTECH) …
Kia Sportage 2.0L EX introduced in Malaysia – RM130k
Naza Kia Malaysia has streamlined its Kia Sportage line-up in the country - the company has announced the introduction of a Sportage 2.0L EX variant, which goes on sale alongside the Sportage …
Mazda’s rotary engine to be used as a range extender
There’s been plenty said about Mazda and the return of the rotary engine ever since the RX-Vision concept and the SkyActiv-R engine was revealed back in 2015. However, it looks like the …
Grab close to taking over Uber’s South-East Asian biz
Uber is on the verge of surrendering its business in South-East Asia to local champion Grab. According to the Financial Times, the two ride hailing apps are close to signing a deal …
SPYSHOTS: G11/G12 BMW 7 Series LCI – interior seen
A facelift for the G11/G12 BMW 7 Series is on its way, and our spies have sighted yet another mule undergoing testing. The update will prolong the battle between BMW’s flagship sedan …
UMW to nearly double its stake in Perodua to 70.6%
UMW Holdings has announced that it has made two separate share purchase offers in a deal that will eventually see it increasing its stake in Perodua to 70.6%, The Star reports. It …
2018 Yamaha XMax 250 in M’sia end March – RM22k
Launched recently at the Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia annual dinner, the 2018 Yamaha XMax 250 will be in authorised Yamaha Big Bike dealers at the end of March, as promised, and priced …
Nissan NV350 Urvan facelift introduced in Malaysia
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced the facelifted Nissan NV350 Urvan in Malaysia, and the 14-seat people mover - which made its local debut in October 2014 - features some cosmetic …
VW CEO predicts a comeback for diesel technology
The popularity of diesel-powered vehicles have been on the decline ever since the Dieselgate scandal erupted in September 2015. This has led Toyota to completely stop sales of its oil burning models …
VIDEO: The Exorcist beats the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon on a drag strip – 0-100 km/h in 2.1 seconds
https://youtu.be/rOOg_dYZT9w When Dodge introduced the unholy spawn that is the Challenger SRT Demon, Hennessey Performance (HPE) wasted no time in creating an answer with The Exorcist. Based on the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, …
Jaguar “Art of Performance” Tour lands in Malaysia – March 16 to 18 at the Setia City Convention Centre
Jaguar Malaysia has announced that its "Art of Performance" roadshow will take place this month from March 16 to 18 at the Setia City Convention Centre. First introduced in Europe in 2016, …
VW Group developing all-new premium EV platform – to be used by Audi, Bentley and Porsche by 2022
Volkswagen is reportedly working on a new premium electric vehicle platform that will eventually be used by Audi, Bentley and Porsche. According to Motor Trend, there will be three versions of the …
SPYSHOTS: MINI Cooper E on winter trials, 2019 debut
An electrified MINI Cooper has been spied undergoing winter tests, and from these images it appears to be a fully electric test mule in three-door guise. We've had a pure-EV MINI before, …
Pakatan Harapan GE14 manifesto – auto-related points
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has released its Buku Harapan election manifesto for the upcoming 14th General Election (GE14), and though there was no mention of lower car prices if it came into power, …
2018 Yamaha TMax in Europe – new SX and DX version
Taking the maxi-scooter segment to a new height is the 2018 Yamaha TMax, which now comes in SX Sport Edition, SX and DX versions for the European market. Both the TMax SX …
Germany diesel ban ruling is “scary and unnecessary,” according to Volkswagen executive Herbert Diess
Recently, a German court ruling allowed cities in the country to ban the most heavily polluting diesel cars from their streets. The move is now being described as “scary and totally unnecessary,” …
