2024 Lexus GX teased – Prado’s cousin gives RR vibes
The 2024 Lexus GX has been teased with these two images, showing off the new GX's Range Rover-like clamshell style sculpted hood with lots of sharp angles on the overall front end …
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2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Rounds 1 and 2 – Malaysian Nazim Azman takes P5 finishes in debut
Entering the 2023 season for the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) one-make racing series marks 20 years since the one-makes series began, and the first race for the season was held at …
2023 Hyundai Exter revealed for India – sub-4m SUV to rival the Tata Punch, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite
Hyundai Motor India (HMI) has revealed the all-new Exter, which is a new sub-four-metre SUV that will compete against cars like the Tata Punch, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite when it goes …
2023 GAC GS3 confirmed for Malaysia – CKD next-gen B-SUV X50, HR-V rival with 1.5T, 177 hp, 270 Nm, 7DCT
Earlier today, GAC Motor and WTC Automotif (WTCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings (a Tan Chong Group company), officially announced a CKD project that will see GAC cars roll out …
2023 Honda Elevate teased – new global compact SUV to debut in India on June 6 as Hyundai Creta rival
Honda has teased a new SUV that will make its global debut in India on June 6, 2023. Called the Elevate, the upcoming model will compete in the compact segment against cars …
2023 Proton X90 spec-by-spec comparison – Standard, Executive, Premium and Flagship, RM124k to RM153k
The Proton X90 was officially launched by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Sunday, and its arrival marks the national automaker's first foray into the D-segment SUV market. LINK: Book Proton …
2023 Toyota Vios facelift launched in Vietnam – new Yaris face; same 1.5L NA; now with AEB; from RM90k
While the fourth-generation Toyota Vios has been launched in a few ASEAN markets (including Malaysia), the third-generation model is still being sold in Vietnam, although it has been given a facelift recently. …
GAC Motor CKD project announced – new GS3 B-SUV, Tan Chong invests over RM60m, Segambut Q2 2024
Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and WTC Automotif (WTCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings (a Tan Chong Group company) today announced a CKD local assembly programme worth over RM60 million. This …
2022 Perodua Alza wins Malaysia Good Design Award
The all-new Perodua Alza has won the Malaysia Good Design Award (MGDA), which is the highest recognition from the government for the design industry. Organised by the Malaysian Design Council (MRM), a …
Toyota to establish BEV Factory, a new organisation that will accelerate its EV development and business
Having stated its intent to introduce 10 new fully-electric models by 2026, Toyota has now announced that it is restructuring aspects of its battery-electric business in a bid to speed things up …
BYD to open manufacturing and assembly facility in Vietnam, proposes forming of local supply chain
Chinese automaker BYD plans to expand its electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly operations into Vietnam according to the country's government statement citing BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu, reports Reuters. Through a government-issued statement …
Honda Malaysia’s May 2023 promotion, up to RM6k off
Hari Raya Aidilfitri may be over, but some good deals continue. Honda Malaysia’s "Sambut Bersama Bonus" monthly promo for May 2023 is that, and perhaps even better than before. The campaign is …
New Mitsubishi Triton, XFC B-segment SUV and Colt hatchback due in 2023, new Xpander Hybrid in 2024
Mitsubishi Motors recently provided an update on its product rollout as part of its ‘Challenge 2025’ mid-term business plan. This was revealed along with the Japanese carmaker’s financial results for FY2022, which …
New MINI Cooper and Countryman teased side by side
Here's the upcoming MINI Cooper and the MINI Countryman side by side, still wrapped with camo to make it harder to see the details but nevertheless looking very production ready. And yes, …
Neta V EV to be built in Thailand from 2024 – Hozon Auto to set up assembly plant, plans exports to SEA
China’s Hozon New Energy Automobile is the latest electric vehicle (EV) maker to choose Thailand as a production hub for the South-East Asian region. The Zhejiang-based manufacturer inked an agreement with local …
Porsche 718 Spyder RS debuts – 500 PS/450 Nm 4.0L NA flat-six open-top sibling to 718 Cayman GT4 RS
For each coupé, there may be an open-topped version, and so, too it now applies to an RS variant of the GT range of models from Porsche - enter the Porsche 718 …
Hap Seng Smart appointed as Pro-Net dealer: smart #1 EV to be sold in Mercedes-Benz showrooms fr Q4 2023
Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has confirmed the appointment of Hap Seng Smart as its first authorised dealer of smart EVs in Malaysia. As a brief recap, Pro-Net is a subsidiary of …
Nissan Skyline GT-R driven by Paul Walker in Fast and Furious 4 sets new auction world record at RM6 million
This 2000 R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R was recently sold by Bonhams for USD1.18 million (about RM5.25 million), or USD1.357 million including fees (about RM6 million), which makes it the most expensive Skyline …
FIRST LOOK: Chery Omoda 5 – CKD B-SUV with 1.5T CVT, bold looks, high specs and Proton X50 pricing?
The Malaysian car market, especially the already crowded SUV space, is about to get hotter real soon. Chinese carmakers have our market in their sights and are preparing to take the fight …
Bermaz Auto looking to add a Chinese EV brand to its line-up, reportedly talking to Xpeng, Dongfeng, Geely
Bermaz Auto (BAuto) is reportedly looking into expanding into the electric vehicle (EV) segment with the addition of a Chinese EV brand to its portfolio. According to Affin Hwang Investment Bank (AHIB), …
