Lamborghini Aventador successor could be a hybrid
First came the turbocharged super SUV, now this. According to Car and Driver, Automobili Lamborghini is planning to electrify its future line-up of cars, and first in line could be the replacement …
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Nissan to partner with Mercedes-Benz for new Z-car?
Now this is a big one. Nissan is reportedly planning on a successor for the ageing 370Z sports car, and word is that the automaker will team up with Mercedes-Benz for the …
YY number plate series – bidding open until April 6
There seems to be a new number plate series coming about just about every week now - another one has inevitably appeared, and this one is called YY. As is the case …
GALLERY: Toyota Hilux L-Edition – 2.4L AT 4×4 variant
UMW Toyota Motor recently launched the Toyota Hilux L-Edition (‘L’ refers to luxury), marking the arrival of the facelifted pick-up truck in Malaysia. We now bring you a full gallery of the …
2018 Volkswagen Golf R-Line, GTI and R Mk7.5 in Malaysia – what to expect; preliminary details
We now have preliminary details of the new Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 range, after it was first teased on Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia’s (VPCM) official website. At launch, three models will be offered …
February 2018 Malaysia vehicle sales down 9% from Jan, 4% down year-on-year; YTD down 2.3% from 2017
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales figures for the month of February 2018, and it shows that the industry is still suffering from a less-than-stellar start to the year, with …
VW is official car sponsor for Le Tour De Langkawi ’18
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has been appointed as the official automotive partner for the 2018 Le Tour De Langkawi. The company will provide a total of 180 units of cars from …
Peugeot eM02 FS Powertube – RM22k eMountain bike
Peugeot has released a new electric mountain bike, called the eM02 FS Powertube (e=electric M=Mountain, 02=mid range, FS=Full Suspension). The bike, which is wholly designed by Peugeot Design Lab, made its world …
No plans for Audi R8 replacement: R&D boss Mertens
There are currently no plans for a direct replacement for the Audi R8, the Ingolstadt automaker's R&D chief Peter Mertens said to Car & Driver during the Geneva Motor Show. This comes …
Aston Martin’s ultra-luxury SUV to be called Varekai?
In the present day of car-making, the road to profitability often comes in the form of three words - Sport Utility Vehicle. At least for super luxury marques that is, whose brand …
Ford Bronco, Mustang Shelby GT500 and small SUV teased; new 2019 Kuga and Explorer also confirmed
There's big news over at Ford, which has confirmed and teased a slew of new models that will be offered in showrooms in the United States by 2020. The vase majority of …
Mercedes confirms plans for new compact 7-seater
The Mercedes-Benz model range is more diverse now than ever before, no doubts about that. But the world's most valuable car brand never really had a proper seven-seater compact car to rival …
Mazda to develop 12-volt lithium-ion starter batteries
Mazda has announced that it is entering into a joint-venture project with Elity Power and Ube Industries to develop durable heat- and impact-resistant 12-volt lithium-ion batteries for vehicles. Meant as replacements for …
VIDEO: Toyota Direct Shift-CVT functionality explained
https://youtu.be/HanImTejIVM In late February 2018, Toyota revealed a whole range of new technologies that will be used in future vehicles based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). One of those technologies …
PAS GE14 manifesto touts zero excise tax for first car buyers, interest-free loans – is this good for us?
This time around, the rejigged opposition's election manifesto for the upcoming 14th General Election (GE14) did not trumpet lower car prices if it came into power so loudly, unlike in the previous …
2018 Mercedes-Maybach Pullman debuts with 630 PS
It’s time now for the Mercedes-Maybach Pullman to get its facelift, after the Maybach and regular S-Class models received theirs. Apart from an updated design, the VV222 also gets an updated equipment …
Malaysia to begin issuing VEP tags from next month
Malaysia will begin issuing Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags for all foreign-registered vehicles entering the country via the Causeway and the Second Link expressway from the middle of next month, the New …
F39 BMW X2 spotted in Malaysia ahead of launch
The F39 BMW X2 has been spotted in Malaysia ahead of its official launch debut on March 21, 2018, where it is estimated to retail at RM320,000 without insurance. Those who are …
China’s K-One electric car copies Mercedes-Benz GLA
Here comes yet another China-made copycat, this time taking full design inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz compact car range. Dubbed the K-One, the all-electric SUV looks like a weird blend of the W176 …
Audi to drop W12 engine from its line-up after D5 A8
The Audi A8 has been offered with a W12 engine since 2001, but that may all change going forward. According to a report by Car and Driver, the current-generation A8 (D5) will …
