2023 Volkswagen Amarok – near-production sketches
This is it, our first proper look at the all-new Volkswagen Amarok. Slated to be launched sometime this year, this set of sketch images show the pick-up truck in its near-production form, …
SPIED: G20 BMW 3 Series FL – M Performance kit seen
The LCI (facelift) iteration of the G20-generation BMW 3 Series has been sighted on test by our spy photographer source, and the example seen here appears to be the M340i, judging by …
UMW Toyota Motor appoints Takashi Obata as its new deputy chairman, replaces Akio Takeyama starting Feb
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced the appointment of Takashi Obata as its new deputy chairman. Obata, whose tenure begins February 1, replaces the long-serving Akio Takeyama who has held the role …
Volvo achieves record profit in 2021, sold 698,700 cars
Volvo Cars has done it again, setting an all-time sales record by selling 698,700 cars in 2021. That is a healthy 6% year-on-year increase (it sold 661,713 cars globally in 2020), with …
2022 Ford Everest teased – third-gen seven-seat SUV based on latest Ranger to debut on March 1, 2022
Ford has already unveiled the all-new Ford Ranger last November and will soon introduce a Raptor variant of the pick-up truck in just a few days’ time. What comes next is the …
Toyota hydrogen 5.0L V8 engine developed by Yamaha with power, torque figures comparable to petrol engine
Toyota has commissioned Yamaha for the development of a hydrogen combustion engine, as part of the automaker's efforts towards expanding the range of fuel options available to internal combustion engines, which are …
Chery, Apple supplier Luxshare to develop, make EVs
Another Apple supplier is trying its hand in the booming EV sector, following the route taken by iPhone contract manufacturer Foxconn a.k.a. Hon Hai Precision Industry. According to Automotive News, Luxshare Precision …
2022 Volvo XC90 B5 AWD Inscription Plus launched in Malaysia – mild hybrid SUV with 249 PS; from RM387k
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has launched the new XC90 B5 AWD Inscription Plus, which joins the existing XC90 Recharge T8 AWD Inscription Plus in the local line-up. While the latter is a …
Honda Malaysia to launch mobile service programme
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced that it will be expanding its after-sales service with the introduction of a mobile service programme soon. Aimed at making car servicing and maintenance more convenient for …
GALLERY: Seven generations of the Volkswagen Golf welcome the Mk8 in Sepang – 1974 Mk1 to 2012 Mk7
There are a few nameplates in the car world that can be considered iconic. There's Porsche's 911 in the sports car world and BMW 3 Series in the premium compact segment. Japanese …
Porsche Macan T – a sportier 2.0L four-cylinder SUV
The 'T' suffix in recent Porsche models have taken to denote "Touring", where the marque's two-door models - the 718 Boxster and Cayman, as well as the 911 - employ the badge …
Proton sold 100,423 units of the X50, X70 from Dec 12, 2018 to Jan 31, 2022 – claims No. 1 SUV brand title
Proton launched its first SUV model – the X70 – on December 12, 2018, initially as a fully-imported (CBU) model before the locally-assembled (CKD) version was introduced on February 12, 2020. The …
2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo – from RM555k!
https://youtu.be/PrDpVjcTquQ The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, which debuted just less than a year ago, is officially on sale in Malaysia. Three variants are available, starting with the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo at …
2022 BMW M3, M4 Competition M xDrive now in Malaysia: AWD G80, G82 priced from RM771k-RM791k
A new price list was released by BMW Malaysia today, which included the recently-launched facelifted X3 and X4. But it turns out there are two more new models that have been quietly …
2022 Toyota Camry facelift launched in Malaysia – new 209 PS/253 Nm 2.5L Dynamic Force engine, RM199k
Here it is, ladies and gentlemen – the facelifted eighth-generation Toyota Camry has just been launched in Malaysia, giving a much-needed refresh for the now three-year-old XV70. The D-segment sedan gains a …
REVIEW: 2022 Toyota Camry facelift in Malaysia – 209 PS/253 Nm 2.5L Dynamic Force engine, RM199k
Have you ever wondered what the "D" in D-segment sedan is short for (in case you're sniggering already, I'm not referring to that)? It doesn't actually mean anything, but it might as …
2022 Honda HR-V and BR-V coming to Malaysia this year – all-new HR-V with VTEC Turbo, e:HEV, Sensing?
At its media gathering session today, Honda Malaysia announced its business plan for this year. Among the initiatives it has planned for 2022 is the introduction of two new models – crucially, …
Honda Malaysia sold 53,031 cars in 2021 – 10.4% of TIV; City best-selling model; 80,000 cars target for 2022
Honda Malaysia has announced that it managed to deliver 53,031 vehicles to customers last year, accounting for 10.4% of total industry volume (TIV). The result is 12.3% lower than what the company …
Honda Malaysia to launch Certified Used Car business this year – official pre-owned division with warranty
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced that it will be launching an official pre-owned business this year. Called Honda Certified Used Car, the business expansion initiative is described as an additional option for …
DeLorean DMC to be reborn as an EV, debuts this year
The iconic DeLorean is set to be reborn as an electric vehicle that will make its debut this year, according to a teaser posted by Texas-based DeLorean Motor Company (DMC). The company, …
