Audi to enter F1 through Alfa Romeo Sauber: report
Endurance racing stalwart Volkswagen Group is drawing closer to an entry into Formula 1 as the German brand could be announcing its plans for entering the premier open-wheel racing series as soon …
2022 Toyota Sienta gets 3 Modellista kits in Japan – Bright Tech Elegance, Cool Shine Kit, Urban Tech Gear
2022 Toyota Sienta with Modellista Bright Tech Elegance accessories The third-generation Toyota Sienta was recently launched in Japan and is available with three Dynamic Force powertrains, two of which are hybrids. Available …
Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ gets the Brabus treatment – no additional power but EV range improved by 7%
Brabus is a German tuning house that is famously known for making fast cars even faster, particularly those that originate from Mercedes-AMG. For the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS, the company is approaching things …
Major roads in Kuala Lumpur to be closed for National Day rehearsals and parade – 18 roads, August 26 to 31
In light of the upcoming National Day celebrations, several major roads in Kuala Lumpur will be closed between August 26 and 31. On August 26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin and Jalan Raja will …
Australia to have special licence for supercar drivers?
A tragedy is leading the Australian state of South Australia to reform its driving licence scheme. This change will require drivers of high-powered sportscars to obtain a specific licence allowing them to …
Nismo Heritage Parts programme to reproduce instrument panels for the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is one of the most iconic sportscars to have emerged from the Land of the Rising Sun. Enthusiasts won't argue that notion, Nissan welcomes it. To ensure its …
Toyota Tundra RHD version being developed in Australia, main conversion parts from Land Cruiser
An extensive re-engineering programme is underway for the development of a right-hand-drive version of the Toyota Tundra, which is the Japanese brand's full-sized pick-up truck traditionally sold in American markets, Toyota Australia …
2022 Subaru BRZ prices in Malaysia up by RM20,000 – RM249,245 for 6MT, RM259,245 for 6AT with EyeSight
Pricing for the 2022 Subaru BRZ has been revised in Malaysia, with the second-generation sports car now costing RM20,000 more than what we reported earlier in March. As such, the manual variant …
Perodua Myvi police cars – P2 hands over 5 units to PDRM; to be used in Ulu Yam Bharu, Rasa, Serendah
Remember the Myvi police cars from earlier this month? Perodua officially handed the patrol cars over to PDRM Selangor this morning at the carmaker's Rawang headquarters in a ceremony attended by P2 …
Tesla app now available on Thailand’s iOS App Store – official retail sales presence launch imminent?
Tesla has added the Thailand iOS App Store to the list of regions where the Tesla app can be downloaded, which hints at an imminent launch of a retail sales presence in …
2022 Subaru WRX, WRX Wagon launched in Thailand – 2.4L turbo flat-four; 275 PS; 6MT, CVT; from RM367k
Thailand has welcomed both the Subaru WRX and WRX Wagon, with both models being launched at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in conjunction with this year’s Big Motor Sale event. …
MINI Concept Aceman with Pokémon Mode revealed – one-off from special collaboration for Gamescom
MINI has announced that it will be the main sponsor at this year’s Gamescom, which takes place in Cologne, Germany from August 24-28. To commemorate the occasion, the carmaker has partnered with …
2022 Perodua Alza maintenance costs – more than old Alza, similar to Myvi, Ativa and Aruz over five years
The second-generation Perodua Alza is the latest in the carmaker’s line-up to be powered by the 2NR-VE engine, which is also used by the current Myvi and Aruz. The 2NR-VE is a …
Hyundai, LG secure RM3.19 billion in financing for Indonesia battery cell plant; production starts 1H 2024
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have secured US$710 million (RM3.19 billion) in loans and guarantees for its joint battery plant project in Indonesia, Korean news agency Yonhap reported. …
2022 Toyota Sienta debuts in Japan – third-gen MPV; TNGA platform; Dynamic Force engines; from RM64k
Toyota has officially unveiled the all-new Sienta, which replaces the second-generation model that was first unveiled in 2015. Now built on the GA-B version of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the …
Lucid Air Sapphire – three-motor EV with over 1,200 hp, 0-160 km/h under four seconds; fr RM1.1m in US
Almost two years on from the production debut of the Lucid Air comes this - the Lucid Air Sapphire, which boasts of a three-motor electric powertrain packing even higher outputs for Lucid …
Australian bank to stop giving loans to new ICE cars by 2025, in drastic move to encourage EV ownership
It's a good look for organisations to support to green initiatives such as electric vehicles (while they have no tailpipe emissions, whether or not EVs are truly good for the environment is …
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster – final V12 farewell gets 700 PS, widebody with 10 times more downforce!
After revealing the final edition V12 Vantage in March this year, Aston Martin has revealed the final-final V12 Vantage Roadster. This time, only 249 units will be made (vs 333 coupes) and …
Koenigsegg CC850 debuts – reimagining of the CC8S; 1,385 PS; Engage Shift System is both a 9MCT, 6MT
Twenty years ago, Koenigsegg produced the first CC8S. Developed from the CC prototype, the CC8S paved the way for future models like the CCX, Agera, One:1, Jesko and Gemera that showcased the …
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class CKD in Malaysia, up to RM17k cheaper – C200 at RM288k, C300 at RM328k
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line (left), C200 Avantgarde (right); CBU version Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has officially launched the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the W206 C-Class, which first arrived as a fully-imported …
