Naza confirms it’s letting go of Kia and Peugeot brands
Previously, it was reported the Naza Group is planning to give up two brands under its automotive business wing, namely Kia and Peugeot. While there has been plenty of hearsay on the …
EON returns to selling Proton vehicles, takes over nine dealerships from Proton Edar – also unveils new logo
Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) has announced that it has added Proton as another marque to its retail stable, renewing its long-standing association with the car brand. This makes official the initial murmurings …
Mercedes AMG Petronas clinches 7th straight F1 titles
Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport capped off its hugely dominant 2020 season by clinching record seventh consecutive Formula 1 drivers' and constructors' championships at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, underscoring its continuing stranglehold …
2020 Toyota Yaris facelift open for booking – LED headlamps standard; AEB, LDA available; from RM72k
Teased over the weekend, the 2020 Toyota Yaris facelift has been officially announced by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), and order books for the refreshed B-segment hatchback are now open. The Yaris minor …
2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport “Emotional Ash” debuts
Lexus has introduced the Lexus RC 350 F Sport "Emotional Ash" special edition model in Japan. It's unclear how many units will be made available, but those who fancy dark-themed cars should …
Ford to recall Kuga PHEV for drive battery replacement
Ford Europe will be issuing recall notices to owners of the Kuga PHEV, having approved a repair for the battery defect that was discovered in August, Autocar reported. Four vehicle fires were …
Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 teased – to get over 330 PS?
Volkswagen has once again teased the Golf R Mk8, ahead of the hot hatch's debut on November 4. The R will be produced at the automaker's plant in Wolfsburg alongside the regular …
2020 Nissan Almera Turbo Malaysian prices officially announced – from RM80k-RM91k, with SST exemption
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially announced the price of the 2020 Nissan Almera Turbo, which goes on sale in Malaysia in three variant forms. The base Almera VL is priced …
2020 Toyota Yaris facelift teased on social media in Malaysia – to be launched together with new Vios?
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released a fresh teaser of the new Toyota Yaris facelift on its social media pages, with the company revealing that the model is “coming soon” and the …
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Hyundai Sonata in M’sia – RM190k
https://youtu.be/8FKawjDMbFE You've read the launch report, you've learned about the specs, now it's time to take a quick walk-around tour of the all-new, eighth-generation Hyundai Sonata. Just one variant of the South …
SPYSHOTS: Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Ducktail’ seen testing
With 650 PS and 800 Nm of torque, few will want more performance than the latest Porsche 911 Turbo S already offers, though it packs a bit more weight than something like …
G29 BMW Z4 sDrive30i now gets AEB in M’sia, RM470k
Having been one of the few BMW models yet to be updated with the Driving Assistant package, the G29 Z4 now comes with the welcome suite of active safety features. The roadster, …
2021 Nissan Navara facelift teased again, reveal soon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vELHORi4y8 Nissan has released another teaser video of the facelifted Navara ahead of next week's virtual unveiling. The refreshed pick-up truck will be revealed to the world on November 5 at 10:00 …
Toyota, Lexus fuel pump recall for vehicles produced July 2017 to July 2019 – another 10,350 units affected
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced another recall for potentially faulty fuel pumps on certain of Toyota and Lexus models in Malaysia. The affected vehicles have fuel pumps which may stop operating, …
Hyundai Kona B-SUV launched in Malaysia – 2.0L NA; 1.6L Turbo with 177 PS, 7DCT; CBU from RM116k
The Hyundai Kona is now officially launched in Malaysia. The B-segment crossover - named after the west coast region of Hawaii's Big Island - is a CBU import from South Korea and …
2020 Hyundai Sonata launched in Malaysia, fr RM190k
The eighth-generation Hyundai Sonata has finally been launched in Malaysia. Just one variant is on offer this time, that being the 2.5 Premium. It's fully imported from South Korea and retails for …
Genesis GV70 previewed – interior, exterior shown
Genesis has unveiled the GV70, joining the GV80 in its SUV line-up. In front, new SUV wears the split headlamp design as applied to the current crop of Genesis models and a …
Hyundai Kona, Sonata launch at 3 PM – watch it on FB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG7ErSXRkxc The car launches continue to roll in before the year ends – today, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors is officially introducing the new Kona and Sonata in a virtual event at 3:00 PM. …
Ducati 1260 Diavel Lamborghini edition coming soon?
A series of document filings with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates a 2021 Ducati 1260 Lamborghini edition is due to be released, setting the rumour mill alight. Such a collaboration …
2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith ‘Inspired by Earth’ debuts
Rolls-Royce has introduced another bespoke creation, this one dubbed the "Wraith - Inspired by Earth" model. Commissioned through Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi, this Wraith features custom air-brushed artworks depicting an aerial view of …
