Volvo and Geely planned merger temporarily on hold
Volvo Cars, which reported an operating loss for the first six months of 2020, says its planned merger with Geely Auto has been temporarily put on hold due to the Chinese company's …
Tesla Model S, Model X updates in ‘Palladium’ project?
American electric vehicle maker Tesla has a project in the works dubbed 'Palladium', which is said to entail major updates to the Model S and Model X, reports Electrek. The website has …
Toyota Corolla Sedan GR Sport – look-faster four-door
Remember the rumours about a possible Toyota GR Corolla? The go-faster model that's supposed to be the GR Yaris' larger sibling, potentially offering a similar engine and drivetrain setup? This...isn't it. Instead, …
Skoda Slavia – a convertible ‘Scala Spider’ by students
Not bad right? This is the Skoda Slavia, which is essentially a convertible version of the Skoda Scala hatchback, or a "Scala Spider" if you like. No, this is not a production …
Rimac C_Two goes drifting for development testing
We first got a good look at the Rimac C_Two at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, but the company has yet to release the production-spec version since then. Don’t worry, because the …
Volvo records staggering 80% PHEV sales growth in 1H 2020, but YOY sales down by 21% at 269,962 units
Volvo has just released its first half report, stating that it sold 269,962 vehicles during the first six months of 2020. That is a 20.8% drop compared to the same period last …
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype – seven electric motors, 1,400 hp; 1,044 kg of downforce at 256 km/h
Unveiled last November, the Ford Mustang Mach-E was revealed at the beginning of this month to be endowed with more power than announced at its launch. Gains are found across the board, …
2020 F60 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman facelift debuts – updated styling; new kit; 306 PS and 450 Nm
Following the debut of the F60 MINI Countryman facelift in May this year, the company has now released the performance-focused John Cooper Works variant that is set to go on sale in …
2021 Jeep Renegade and Compass 4xe debut – 1.3L dual-motor PHEV, up to 240 hp, better off-roadability
Jeep has introduced the new plug-in hybrid Renegade and Compass 4xe in Europe, both sharing the same electrified 1.3 litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine sourced from the FCA Global Small Engine (GSE) …
Tesla job listings sighted for Singapore aftersales; Malaysia-based owners to benefit from expansion?
The Tesla website has been found to have listed several aftersales job positions for Singapore, with vehicle service technician, vehicle readiness specialist, service advisor and service manager listings posted last week, and …
GALLERY: 2020 Perodua Myvi 1.3 X with ASA 2.0 in new Electric Blue colour – priced at RM46,959 OTR
Perodua recently gave the Myvi a refresh for 2020, with the biggest improvement being the addition of the latest Advanced Safety Assist (ASA) 2.0 suite of systems to the range-topping 1.5 AV …
2020 Honda BR-V – over 1,400 bookings received for first month in M’sia; 85% for range-topping V variant
The 2020 Honda BR-V has collected more than 1,400 bookings in its first month since the seven-seater model was launched, said Honda Malaysia. The order books for the B-segment model opened in …
SsangYong E100 SUV teased – brand’s first-ever EV
SsangYong has begun teasing its first-ever electric vehicle ahead of an official debut in its home market set for the first half of 2021. Currently known by the codename “E100,” the EV …
SDAC-Ford e-Service appointment booking – set up your service appointment online and in real-time
Ford distributor Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) has announced it is further digitising the way its vehicle service appointments are made by expanding on its online booking tool, which is capable of …
SPYSHOTS: G80 BMW M3 finally bares massive grille
Well, it's finally official. We've known about the massive grille coming to the G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 for some time now, but Munich has stopped hiding it behind camouflage. Our …
QUICK LOOK: 2020 Honda HR-V RS, brown interior
https://youtu.be/nAfjobvQlJQ What a big success the Honda HR-V has been for the brand in Malaysia. When Honda Malaysia launched the HR-V back in 2015, it single-handedly created a new segment, the B-SUV. …
Next Subaru WRX, WRX STI to get 2.4L engine – report
Subaru Viziv Performance STI Concept The next-generation Subaru WRX and WRX STI will both use variations of the Japanese manufacturer's 2.4 litre horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, and though this was suggested earlier by …
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago debuts – hexagon-themed limited-edition model; only 10 units planned
This is the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago, a special edition model that draws inspiration from the carmaker’s obsession with hexagons, which is also the shape of the clouds at the north …
GALLERY: Volvo S90 T5 Momentum and T8 Inscription side-by-side, along with revised exterior colour palette
The Volvo S90 has been in the market for a while now, the flagship executive sedan having made its debut alongside its V90 wagon sibling first in CBU form in March 2017, …
Toyota GR Yaris – Malaysian launch teased on FB?
Here's something interesting – Toyota distributor UMW Toyota Motor has just posted a photo of the GR Yaris on its Facebook page. That on its own isn't such big news, and indeed …
