2021 Proton X70 SE to be launched in M’sia on July 22
Proton has officially confirmed the virtual launch for the new X70 Special Edition (SE), which is set to take place on July 22, 2021 at 11am on the national carmaker’s Facebook page. …
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Ford creates Mach-Eau perfume for petrol nostalgics
In a survey commissioned by Ford, one in five drivers said the smell of petrol is what they’d miss most when swapping to an electric vehicle, with almost 70% claiming they would …
2021 Toyota Prius c revealed – TNGA-B platform, 1.5L Dynamic Force 3-cylinder, new bipolar NiMH battery
It's been a whole ten years since Toyota expanded the Prius hybrid lineup with the smaller Prius c. That's a long time in automotive circles, but despite rumours of the contrary, the …
New Alpine EV hot hatch to be based on the Renault 5 – front e-motor with 215 hp, 0-100 km/h in six seconds
In January this year, Alpine announced that it would become an electric vehicle brand and teased three new models, including a hatchback, crossover and sports car. Following this, in late June, the …
BMW Z4 sDrive20i manual dropped from Australian line-up; just two units sold in two years – report
G29 BMW Z4 sDrive30i in Melbourne, Australia The BMW Z4 has become the latest car to be discontinued for the Australian market, with only two units of the roadster having been sold …
2021 MotoGP: Thailand round at Buriram cancelled
News from the Land of Smiles does not bode well for 2021 MotoGP fans as it was announced the Thailand MotoGP round at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, this year would be cancelled. …
smart electric SUV concept teased again for Munich
First teased in May, smart's new electric SUV concept has been shown again ahead of its world premiere at the Munich Motor Show in September. This time, we get a good look …
2021 Xpeng P5 – Tesla Model 3 rival priced fr RM104k in China, to lure thousands as competition heats up
The battle for market share in the world's largest electric car market is intensifying at an unprecedented rate. In a bid to sway buyers away from Tesla, fledging electric carmaker Xpeng has …
Tesla launches Full Self-Driving subscription service
After much anticipation, Tesla has officially launched its Full Self-Driving subscription package, which is priced at USD199 (RM839) per month for cars with the Basic Autopilot package, or USD99 (RM417) for those …
Honda looks to reduce EV costs, open to new alliances
Honda, which has stated its intention to fully electrify its model line-up by 2040, says it is open to creating new alliances with other automakers to reduce development costs and speed up …
Kia Stinger to be discontinued after 2022 model year?
The Kia Stinger has been rumoured to be on the chopping block due to falling demand, according to Korean Car Blog via Motor1. The report from the car's native Korea cites unnamed …
Police turned back 4,839 cars at roadblocks on Friday
According to deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, a total of 4,839 vehicles were ordered to turn back at roadblocks last Friday, the highest number since the National Recovery Plan …
MRT passenger on July 15 tested positive for Covid, Rapid KL urges those who have symptoms to test
Following the detection of one Covid-19 positive case on July 15, Rapid KL is urging users of the MRT on the morning and evening rush hours on that date to get tested …
MINI Anniversary Edition debuts to celebrate 60th anniversary of the original Mini Cooper – 740 units
The original Mini was first launched in 1959 and was designed by Alec Issigonis for the British Motor Corporation (BMC) at the time. Following its debut, John Cooper, owner of the Cooper …
Puspakom in Selangor reopens today after EMCO ends
Puspakom has announced that all its branches in Selangor and the MVS (mobile van service) will resume operations today (July 19). This follows the ending of the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) …
2021 Range Rover Evoque L – long wheelbase variant debuts in China, 125 mm more rear legroom; RM280k
Land Rover has introduced the Range Rover Evoque L in China, a market-specific long-wheelbase variant that will replace sales of the regular model. The compact SUV now measures 4,531 mm long compared …
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 …
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 …
