Toyota GR Yaris Rallye set for Australia, from RM168k
Australia is definitely shaping up to be a significant hub of activity for the Toyota GR Yaris. In September, Toyota Australia announced that the first 1,000 units of the standard model were …
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DS9 sedan goes on sale in Europe – from RM231,641
DS Automobiles' flagship sedan, the DS9 has now gone on sale in Europe, following its debut early this year in February. The DS9 is built upon the company's EMP2 V2.3 platform, making …
Audi SQ5 Sportback TDI – same engine, new wrapper
Just a couple of weeks after it pulled the wraps off the facelifted SQ5 TDI, Audi has now revealed the coupé-style Sportback version. This mid-range performance SUV pairs the upgraded engine with …
Lexus UX 300e EV makes first ASEAN launch in Indonesia – up to 300 km range; priced from RM359k
Indonesia has become the first country in the ASEAN region to launch the Lexus UX 300e, which is being priced at 1.245 billion rupiah (RM358,767). The model made its global debut back …
Volkswagen Tiguan R revealed – SUV with 320 PS, 4.9s
Volkswagen has unveiled the first ever Tiguan R. Yes, Wolfsburg's popular midsize SUV (last year, one in seven of the 6.18 million cars VW produced was a Tiguan) is getting the high-performance …
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X gets rugged accessories
Throwing a whole Brothers catalogue of accessories onto a pick-up truck isn't just a national pastime – it's also a trend in Australia, where the kangaroo bar got its name. Kitted-up utes …
2021 Nissan X-Terra revealed: is this the Terra facelift?
Nissan has just revealed an updated version of its Navara-based Terra SUV for the Middle East. Badged as the X-Terra there, it receives a comprehensive redesign that should make its way to …
Naran Automotive unveils new GT3-inspired hypercar – 5.0 twin-turbo V8, 1,062 PS, 1,036 Nm; 0-96 in 2.3s!
Meet the latest addition to the world of hypercars - the Naran Hyper Coupe, built by Naran Automotive. That isn't its official name, of course, and only 49 units of the handcrafted, …
2021 Hyundai Mistra debuts in China – second-gen sedan gets new styling, petrol and EV powertrains
The second-generation Hyundai Mistra has made its debut at the ongoing Auto Guangzhou, taking its place between the Elantra and Sonata in the local line-up. The sedan replaces the first-generation model that …
2020 Subaru Liberty Final Edition revealed in Australia – swansong Legacy model limited to just 31 units
Subaru Australia will bid farewell to the Liberty this year, mainly due to the lack of demand for the sedan, which is more commonly known as the Legacy. According to the company, …
2021 Audi TTS now with 320 PS, competition plus trim
While the future of the Audi TT still hangs in the balance, Ingolstadt has updated the more potent TTS just in time for the new year. The mid-range performance variant of the …
Audi TT Coupe and Roadster ‘bronze selection’ edition
Besides the Audi TTS competition plus, the four rings also unveiled a 'bronze selection' special model for the TT and TTS, available for order by Europeans in the spring of 2021. Bronze …
Bugatti Chiron Sport Les Légendes du Ciel revealed – a tribute to French aviation history; from RM14 million
Bugatti has long been associated with aviation ever since it was established over 110 years ago, as many of its successful racing drivers such as Albert Divo, Robert Benoist and Bartolomeo Costantini …
Honda City e:HEV RS launched in Thailand – first in ASEAN, 27.3 km/l, new Obsidian Blue Pearl, RM113,100
While the Malaysian reveal of the hybrid version of the Honda City, the e:HEV, was billed as a "world premiere", our neighbours to the north are actually getting the car first. The …
2021 Honda City Hatchback makes world debut in Thailand – Ultra Seats; 1.0L VTEC Turbo; from RM81k
The new Honda City Hatchback has made its global debut in Thailand, almost exactly a year since the sedan version was launched on November 25, 2019. The shortened City has been heavily …
2021 GWM Cannon launched in Australia – better equipped than Hilux & Ranger, but much cheaper!
Great Wall Motors has launched its all-new GWM Cannon (loosely translated from its Chinese name Pao) pick-up truck in Australia, offering more equipment and technology than the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and …
2021 Nissan Note unveiled, only e-Power for third-gen
Nissan has unveiled the third-generation Nissan Note in Japan, where it will go on sale from December 23. The Note - Nissan's best-selling model in its home market - will now come …
Toyota Camry Hybrid facelift debuts in Europe – larger infotainment display, expanded Toyota Safety Sense
The eighth-generation Toyota Camry has received a mid-lifecycle facelift for 2021, after the updated D-segment sedan made its debut for the North American market in July. Shown here is the Hybrid variant, …
2021 Honda N-One goes on sale in Japan – new interior, better safety, RS now with 6M/T, from RM63k
Having previewed the car in September, Honda has officially launched the new second-generation N-One in Japan. It looks practically identical to the last one on the outside, but the company promises that …
2021 Mazda 3 launched in Japan – more power from Skyactiv-X, improved safety, manual for Skyactiv-G 2.0
First introduced in Japan in May, the fourth-generation Mazda 3 has received a slew of minor updates in its home market, bringing more power and improvements in driving dynamics and active safety. …
