Future Lexus F performance models to be electrified?
Lexus has revealed that the next step for its F performance brand could be electrification. This, after company boss Yoshihiro Sawa told Auto Express at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that his …
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‘It’s OK, just forget Vision 2020’ – Tun Mahathir responds to public’s rejection of new national car idea
It appears that the majority of Malaysians did not respond very warmly to prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad idea of a new national car project to replace his beloved Proton. Are …
Next Nissan GT-R to be fastest supercar in the world?
Believe it or not, the R35 Nissan GT-R is 11 years old. It has enjoyed considerable success along the way, but after a decade, perhaps it's time to up the ante. Nissan …
Ducati and Audi to develop C-V2X traffic safety comms
As part of its "Safety Road Map 2025", Ducati and Audi are collaborating to demonstrate a vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communications system between motorcycles and cars. Existing projects for Ducati's motorcycle safety initiative include …
SST bill to be passed in Parliament in August – rate to be set at 10% for sales and 6% for service, as before
Finance minister Lim Guan Eng has announced that the bill on the sales and services tax (SST) will be passed in parliament in August, paving the way for its reintroduction in September, …
Renault becomes auto partner of Paris Saint-Germain
Renault and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have signed an official partnership, linking the two organisations for the next three seasons. PSG, which has the likes of World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's …
Mitsubishi Triton, ASX, Outlander – up to RM15k off!
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is running a promotion for its range of ASX and Outlander SUVs and Triton pick-up trucks, where its models are priced without GST while stocks last until August …
Porsche 911 Singer Vehicle Design DLS – 4.0L, 500 hp
Makers of reimagined, air-cooled Porsche 911s Singer Vehicle Design unveiled its Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The DLS, according to Singer, is a "formation of …
SPIED: 2019 Toyota Supra – clearer view of interior
It's been two years since we've seen spyshots of the new Toyota Supra, and while the buildup to its eventual unveiling is still agonisingly long, the pieces are starting to fall together. …
Ford Eagle Squadron Mustang GT is a RAF homage
Ford has debuted a customised Mustang GT at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Britain's Royal Air Force. The Eagle Squadron Mustang GT - created by Ford …
Proton launches upgraded 3S centre in Shah Alam
Proton's wholesale refurbishment of its sales and service network continues with the launch of an upgraded 3S centre in Shah Alam. Operated by Rahman Brothers Automotive, the outlet also wears the new …
BMW to build MINI EV in China, new JV with Great Wall
BMW and Great Wall Motor (GWM) recently signed an agreement to produce MINI electric vehicles through a new 50:50 joint venture based in China. The new JV, called Spotlight Automotive Limited and …
Tata Nano – production of ‘world’s cheapest car’ ends
Nearly a decade after it was introduced, time is being called on the Tata Nano, once billed as the world's cheapest car. According to news reports, production of the compact city car …
FIRST DRIVE: MINI Hatch facelift with 7-speed DCT
https://youtu.be/3By1vkMk-YM The facelifted MINI Hatch has just been launched in Malaysia, priced between RM226,888 and RM283,888, and doubtless many of you would like to find out how well it drives. That's just …
Proton to improve products and after-sales; sees Japanese as competitors, not Perodua – CEO
Proton will be moving upmarket, and will eventually compete with Japanese marques such as Honda and Toyota, and not market leader Perodua. This was mentioned by Proton CEO Li Chunrong at the …
SPIED: W247 Mercedes-Benz B-Class – less camo
The forthcoming Mercedes-Benz B-Class has been spotted testing again, this time with less camouflage foil. Last seen in December, we know that the new model (tipped to bear the W247 codename) will …
MINI Hatch facelift launched in Malaysia – Cooper S 3 Door and 5 Door, JCW 3 Door; RM227k to RM283k
Four years on from its debut, the third-generation MINI Hatch has been given a facelift, which has just been launched in Malaysia. As before, the fashionable supermini is available in two bodystyles, …
Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner – 100 units
Bentley has unveiled the Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner, a special edition of the Crewe marque's range-topping model limited to 100 units to commemorate the marque's centenary in 2019. Named after founder …
DRIVEN: 2018 MINI 3 Door Cooper S facelift in Spain
Four is the number of years since we drove the F56 MINI 3 Door. At the time, the third-generation MINI Hatch was subject to abounding criticisms, most of which were flung by …
Lotus Exige Type 49 and 79 ‘Celebration’ cars unveiled
There's no shortage of special editions when it comes to Lotus, but this one's pretty desirable. Hethel has unveiled two unique Celebration cars, the Exige Type 49 and 79, at the Goodwood …
