Jaguar won’t do big grilles, says the trend is “crude”
Have you ever wondered why one of the most jarring trends in the automotive scene today is the enlargement of the radiator grille? Well, according to Jaguar design boss Julian Thomson, it's …
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Nissan teases upcoming compact crossover for India
Nissan has released a teaser image of a new compact crossover that will be introduced in India, which the carmaker says will be built on its global SUV heritage and advanced technologies. …
2020 Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT – “dry clutch reliability and smoothness issues are in the past now”
With Proton set to introduce a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in its locally-assembled 2020 X70, questions will no doubt be asked about the gearbox's reliability, especially after Malaysians have been stung by …
Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT: more efficient than VW DSGs, >350k km lifetime, meets Volvo standards
Proton has recently confirmed that the locally-assembled 2020 X70 will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and ahead of its impending launch, the national carmaker brought a select group of media to …
2020 Proton X70 CKD to get 7-speed wet DCT – shared with Volvo, torque up 15 Nm, 7.5 litres per 100 km
Proton is gearing up for its first big launch of the year, the locally-assembled 2020 X70. Ahead of its impending unveiling, the national carmaker has confirmed that the CKD SUV will swap …
Customised Proton X70 delivered to Tengku Sulaiman
Proton has handed over a customised X70 to HH Tengku Sulaiman Shah Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj, brother of HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Sultan of Selangor. Familiar? …
Ford develops 3D-printed wheel nut as thief deterrent
Have you been a victim of wheel theft? Well, Ford has come up with an impressive solution to stop these unrelenting thieves dead in their tracks, and it involves 3D-printing. The technology …
SPYSHOTS: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander spotted testing
The next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander has been spotted running road tests, eight years since the debut of the current-generation model in 2012. Here, the forthcoming SUV appears to wear a front end that …
Volvo S60 T8 AWD now in Thailand – imported from Malaysia, Momentum and R-Design, from RM288k
The new Volvo S60 is now available in Thailand. The third-generation sedan is imported from Malaysia, the regional assembly hub for Volvo, and is available in T8 AWD form. Two trim levels …
Mercedes-Benz X-Class – production to end in May
Mercedes-Benz is pulling the plug on its X-Class, less than three years after introducing the premium pick-up. It had been reported last July that the automaker was looking to drop the model …
JPJ issues 577 notices to parents who don’t use CRS
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued warning letters to 577 owners of privately-owned vehicles who have been driving around with their children without using a proper child restraint system (CRS), Bernama …
183 deaths on second last day of Ops Selamat 16
A day before the end of Ops Selamat 16, police reported a death toll of 183 on Malaysian roads and highways. Out of a total of 18,830 accidents, 166 were fatal, with …
Hyundai aims to be Europe’s top EV brand this year
The likes of Volkswagen are preparing to go big into electric cars with its ID range, but mass market rival Hyundai Kia has a decent head-start on the EV front. The Korean …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance divides recovery work; Mitsubishi to lead in Southeast Asia – report
Leaders within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance are refreshing their strategy for the group of companies to recover from troubles faced recently, Automotive News Europe reported. The strategy will see the alliance divide their …
Hummer is back! 1,000 hp electric truck, GMC badge
https://youtu.be/gCcs2UxkYvM Hummer is back! With the electric truck scene heating up in the US, General Motors has decided that it's the right time to revive its macho truck brand and turn it …
Aston Martin in final talks with Geely and Stroll, new investor may get 20% stake – announcement soon
Aston Martin has called for an emergency meeting with potential investors Geely and Lawrence Stroll, and the British luxury automaker is expected to announce its final decision within the next few days, …
Fast & Furious 9 teaser trailer ahead of May 22 release
After the success of the Hobbs and Shaw spin-off last year, the Fast & Furious franchise is once again kicking into high gear with its eighth (yes, eighth) main sequel on May …
Tesla Cybertruck better than people realise – Musk
The Tesla Cybertruck proved to be one of the most polarising vehicles to have debuted in 2019, with space-age looks and impressive battery-electric tech. But company founder and CEO Elon Musk said …
Geely asks Proton to expand into Southeast Asia – initial focus on Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore
Proton has been asked by Chinese automaker Geely to expand its presence across the region, initially focusing on ASEAN markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. According to Proton CEO Li …
2020 Lotus Evora GT410 debuts – 3.5L supercharged V6, 416 PS & 410 Nm; 0-100 in 4.1s, 298 km/h Vmax
Lotus has unveiled the Evora GT410, which is essentially an enhanced version of the GT410 Sport. It's built with comfort in mind, so the car comes fitted with Sparco sports seats and …
