Ducati records 43% more sales in first half of 2021
While much of the word is feeling the effects of pandemic and lockdowns, it appears performance motorcycle brand Ducati is bucking the trend with a positive order book for 2021. For the …
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EMCO in Selangor ends – state to revert to FMCO SOP
The government has announced that the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in 34 mukim in eight districts in Selangor will end as of tomorrow, July 17. These districts, along with certain localities …
Volkswagen’s plans for Malaysia – new SUV instead of Polo Mk6, electric ID. models subject to gov’t policy
Subsequent to the launch of the facelifted Arteon, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) invited us to a virtual press conference with managing director Erik Winter and other company personnel. In it, Winter …
Lamborghini announces best first half sales in history – 4,852 vehicles sold, order books packed till Apr 2022
The pandemic clearly doesn't affect the rich. Lamborghini has just closed the first half of 2021 on a high, selling a total of 4,852 cars. That is a 37% increase over the …
Everrati and Superformance team up for electric GT40
Two months ago, Everrati unveiled a restomodded, fully electric 964 Porsche 911 with a respectable output of 507 PS and 500 Nm. Today, it announced a new partnership with Superformance, a company …
Proton Saga and X70 get CKD pricing in Pakistan – up to RM2.6k cheaper than before thanks to tax breaks
Proton Pakistan has announced revised pricing for the Saga and X70, with both being more affordable than before. The new prices are for locally assembled (CKD) units that will soon come out …
Mitsubishi Thailand signs MoU with Hitachi to explore commercial use of EVs – 1-year trial for Minicab MiEV
Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eternity Grand Logistics, a logistics company of the Hitachi Transport System Group, to conduct a pilot study on the commercial …
2021 Suzuki Motorcycles in Malaysia – orders open for GSX-R1000/R, Katana, GSX-S750, V-Strom 650 XT
In what is likely to be the worst kept secret in the Malaysian motorcycle market, Suzuki Motorcycles is back on local shores under new distributorship. The question, of course, is when would …
SPYSHOTS: G60 BMW 5 Series hybrid sighted again
The next-generation BMW 5 Series has been photographed once again at what appears to be the same location where the first sighting of the G60-generation car took place. While its camouflage foil …
Peugeot 3008 and 5008 facelifts to make Malaysian debut soon – 2008 due November, EV/hybrids planned
Kia isn't the only brand that Bermaz Auto (BAuto) has big plans for. The company says it is also set to revive the Peugeot marque it took over from Naza late last …
Bermaz Auto outlines electrification plans for Kia – Sportage PHEV and EV6, Niro full-electric on the cards
Bermaz Auto (BAuto) has outlined further plans for its Kia brand, which it acquired in April. This was revealed in a Maybank IB Research investor report published earlier this week. For the …
SPYSHOTS: G87 BMW M2 seen on test, with interior
With the G42 BMW 2 Series Coupé having made its debut, the M2 is set to follow suit as the high-performance rear-wheel drive two-door has been sighted running tests on the public …
2022 Abarth F595 – 50th anniversary model with active exhausts, turbocharged 1.4L, from RM118k to RM141k
Abarth has announced the new F595 special edition model to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Formula Italia single seater race car designed by the late Carlo Abarth. There are four variants …
2022 Subaru WRX will reportedly get a 2.4 litre turbo boxer engine with 300 PS – STI version to pack 350 PS
Subaru left out plenty of details when it teased the next-generation WRX last month, but a new report from Japan’s Goo-net claims some performance specifications that we can expect when the model …
Volkswagen Arteon facelift launched in Malaysia – R-Line 2.0 TSI 4Motion, 280 PS, 350 Nm; CKD, RM248,693
Having opened the order books last month, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the facelifted Arteon today. As announced previously, the refreshed five-door coupé arrives in R-Line 2.0 TSI 4Motion form, …
PM: Govt looking into easing travel restrictions, allowing dine-in for those who are fully vaccinated
While Covid-19 cases have been on the rise lately, Malaysia's vaccination rate has also been on turbo mode of late, among the fastest in the world, in fact. It wasn't long ago …
Aston Martin Valhalla debuts in production form – 4.0L twin-turbo V8 PHEV making 950 PS and 1,000 Nm
In March 2019, Aston Martin introduced the AM-RB 003 concept, which previewed a new model that would later be known as the Valhalla. Fast forward to today, the British carmaker has now …
G28 BMW 3 Series LWB launched in Malaysia – 330Li M Sport with 110 mm longer wheelbase, RM277,164
Previewed with estimated pricing in April, the G28 BMW 330Li M Sport has now been launched in Malaysia with its finalised price. The long-wheelbase sports sedan retails at RM277,164 on-the-road without insurance …
2021 Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 400 treatment – adds 75 hp/120 Nm to V6, 0-96 km/h in 4.9s
Click to enlarge Now that production of the 2021 Ford Bronco is gaining traction and early birds are getting their much awaited truck, you'd expect tuners to rush out their performance packages. …
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift launching at 12.30 pm today – livestream here and on Facebook, YouTube
https://youtu.be/QXy2CjDYFL0 The day is finally here - the official launch of the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon facelift. It's happening at 12.30 pm today, and you're invited to watch the livestream either on Facebook, …
