SPYSHOTS: Genesis G70 facelift gets heavy redesign
While the rest of the Genesis lineup has received the company's latest design language, the G70 has been left in the lurch. The 3 Series-fighting compact executive was introduced just before the …
BYD to enter European electric car market with Tang EV600 electric SUV – first introduction in Norway
Chinese carmaker BYD has announced that it will enter the European electric car market, albeit on a trial basis, by launching the Tang EV600 in Norway later this year. The decision comes …
Next Peugeot 308 to get 300 hp PSE-branded hybrid hot hatch variant, crossover version possible – report
2018 Peugeot 308 GTi The next-generation Peugeot 308 will be topped by a plug-in hybrid performance version that will boast in excess of 300 hp, Autocar reports. This will be based upon …
Ferrari restarts production, full resumption on May 8
Ferrari has announced it has begun the gradual restart of vehicle production at its Maranello and Modena plants following the shutdown of those facilities in mid-March as a result of the Covid-19 …
Mini EV X2 for RM13.8k might be a scam, police warns
Sometimes, things just seem a little too good to be true. The police, through its Cyber Crime Alert Royal Malaysia Police Facebook page has said that the Mini EV X2 that recently …
Naza Group auto companies resume operations – Kia, Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Ferrari, Maserati and Automall
The Naza Group has announced that several automotive brands under its umbrella have resumed operations as of today. Among the automotive companies under the Group reopening today are Naza Italia, NZ Wheels, …
Proton X70 to get N95 cabin filter – available as retrofit
According to a posting on Proton’s official website, the X70 is set to be updated with a new N95 cabin filter, which will offer better filtration than the current dust and pollen …
Pent-up demand for cars in China boosts GM – both its joint ventures report double-digit growth in April
Now here's something out of the blue, or the blues facing the auto industry thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. It looks like there's some pent-up demand for new cars in China, where …
2020 Ford Puma ST gets teased ahead of official debut
https://youtu.be/0FfD8cFJ80I Ford has begun teasing the arrival of the new Puma ST, which is set to make its debut later this year, joining other performance-focused models like the Focus ST and Fiesta …
Proton X90 7-seat SUV based on Geely Haoyue VX11 – would you choose this over the Geely Jiaji VF11 MPV?
In case you haven't heard, Geely's latest product is a massive three-row SUV called the Haoyue, and it rivals the Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-8, and even the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. …
Volvo Car Malaysia announces Ramadan Safe Pledge campaign – 10,000 RM10 GrabFood vouchers offered
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM), through its “Ramadan Safe Pledge” campaign, is rewarding Malaysians who pledge to maintain social distancing with RM10 GrabFood vouchers. The campaign serves to reinforce the government’s mandated movement …
Bentley Continental GT and Bentayga gain new Styling Specification – carbon-fibre exterior upgrade package
Bentley is adding a touch of sportiness to the Continental GT and Bentayga by introducing a new Styling Specification package for both models, which was developed by the same engineering team that …
Toyota and Lexus sales and service outlets in all CMCO areas to resume business from today, May 4
UMW Toyota Motor has announced that its network of authorised Toyota and Lexus sales and service outlets located in areas observing the conditional movement control order (CMCO), will be open for business …
2020 Geely Haoyue premiered in China – ASEAN next?
The 2020 Geely Haoyue, the automaker's largest SUV that accommodates up to seven individuals, has just made its debut in China before officially going on sale next month. According to China Car …
Proton Iriz gets rendered as a three-door hatchback
Ever wondered what the Proton Iriz looked like if it had two less doors? Well, through the magic of rendering, Theophilus Chin has created just such a model, which evokes memories of …
Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, Q1 2020 versus Q1 2019 – how has the coronavirus affected sales?
Let's just say that 2020 hasn't kicked off the way any of us wanted, to put it mildly. The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), a minor but ominous disturbance at the start of …
Harsher penalties for harming other road users – IGP
Inspector-general of police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador hopes that motorists who ignore the safety and cause the death of other road users will face harsher penalties, Bernama reported, following an …
Proton to resume sales and production from May 5
Following the announcement of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) on Labour Day, Proton has revealed it will gradually restart operations from May 5, covering both sales and production. Prior to this, …
Mini EV X2 in Malaysia – electric citycar, just RM13.8k?
This cutesy little car has been going viral in Malaysia's social media space, even amidst breaking news such as the banks' U-turn on not charging interest on car loans over the moratorium …
MAA reduces TIV forecast for 2020 from 607,000 units to 400,000 units as a result of Covid-19 and the MCO
In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revised its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for 2020, lowering it from the 607,000 units it projected in January …
