5 things a lot of Malaysian drivers do, but shouldn’t!
Malaysians may love their cars, but they're a funny bunch sometimes, unwilling to spend on the right things but willing to spend on the wrong ones. There's also no shortage of people …
VinFast VF31, VF32, VF33 revealed – Vietnamese electric SUVs with Level 4 autonomous driving
Just three years after it made its debut, Vietnamese carmaker VinFast is pushing forward with the unveiling of three new electric SUV models. The VF31, VF32 and VF33 are designed to compete …
Proton S50 – new Preve/Waja replacement rendered
During the launch of the Proton Saga facelift in August 2019, the national carmaker revealed its product launch strategy, which would see one new model be introduced every year. Since then, we’ve …
Ford to recall 3m cars worldwide for Takata airbags
After the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ordered Ford to issue a recall for Takata driver-side airbag inflators on Tuesday, rejecting the carmaker's 2017 petition to avoid the inconvenience, Ford …
Audi e-tron GT to make its official debut on February 9
Audi has officially confirmed that the e-tron GT will finally make its global debut on February 9, 2020, with Marc Lichte, head of Audi Design, confirming the matter in an interview. We’ve …
MCO 2.0: Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Season 4 opener postponed, replacement date yet to be decided
The extension of the second nationwide (except Sarawak) movement control order has claimed a victim in the motorsports scene. Distributor UMW Toyota Motor has announced that it will postpone Round 1 of …
2021 Lexus LS 500 facelift in Australia – from RM613k
The 2021 Lexus LS facelift range has just been launched in Australia. Four variants form the line-up - the LS 500 F Sport and LS 500h F Sport both go for AUD$195,953 …
Italdesign teases gullwing concept; full-EV DeLorean?
There are few movie cars more recognisable than this one, possibly - the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 that starred in Back To The Future could have passed for a spaceship at the time, …
Porsche Taycan – entry-level RWD variant reaching Malaysia in Q2, EV from RM585k with SST exemption
Earlier this week, we read about Porsche rolling out an entry-level Taycan variant in the US and Europe; the rear-wheel drive version joining existing AWD variants Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo and the …
Malaysian engineer awarded a patent for his novel speaker enclosure installed in the McLaren Senna
Ask most audiophiles and they'll tell you that loudspeakers work best when there is nothing in front of their mass to obscure the sonic delivery, but they'll also tell you that grilles …
Maruti Suzuki begins exporting Jimny SUVs from India
It was reported last year that Maruti Suzuki India would begin producing the fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny in India for export, and the company has now delivered. It recently announced that the first …
2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport now in the UK, fr RM174k
Shortly after making its European debut, the 2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport has finally gone on sale in the UK. It's priced from £31,395 (RM174k) for the entry-level 1.8 litre variant, and …
G28 BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine launched in India – LWB version of G20; 330Li, 320Ld; priced from RM285k
BMW India has launched the long-wheelbase version of the G20 BMW 3 Series, which will be sold alongside the standard-wheelbase model in the country. India becomes the first right-hand-drive market to receive …
Subaru buys 0.3% stake in Toyota to fulfil terms of alliance – autonomous, electrification on the cards
Subaru has announced that it has completed the acquisition of shares of Toyota Motor Corporation in accordance with the business and capital alliance agreement announced in September 2019. The off-market transactions from …
G30 BMW 5 Series LCI on sale in Thailand, fr RM404k
The G30 BMW 5 Series LCI has officially gone on sale in Thailand. The facelifted range currently comprises three variants, starting with the 530e Elite at 2,999,000 baht (RM404k), moving up to …
Ioniq 5 specifications leaked ahead of February debut – up to 310 hp and 510 km of EV range; RWD and AWD
The Ioniq 5 was previously teased earlier this month, but it looks like details of the electric vehicle have been leaked ahead of a planned debut in February. As a brief recap, …
SPIED: GAC Trumpchi GS3 Power spotted in Perak – 1.5T, 163 PS, 235 Nm; B-seg China SUV to be CKD?
A couple of disguised vehicles, identified as the GAC Trumpchi GS3 SUV, have been spotted by reader Enche Ariel undergoing road tests in Perak. The GS3, or likely the facelifted GS3 Power …
Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept turns electric van into off-road motorhome with kitchen and beds
Very rarely is an electric vehicle touted as a road trip companion, but Nissan is trying its luck with its e-NV200 Winter Camper concept. Essentially a rolling showcase of original Nissan accessories, …
Kia to take over Apple self-driving EV from Hyundai?
Earlier this month, Hyundai has reportedly been on track to sign a partnership deal with tech giant Apple for autonomous electric vehicles by this March, according to a report by Korea IT …
US orders Ford to recall 3m cars with Takata airbags
The Takata airbag recall saga seems so long ago, but it's actually not over yet. Contrary to popular belief, Japanese carmakers weren't the only ones supplied by Takata, one of the biggest …