GIIAS 2019: Honda HR-V Mugen, facelift gets kitted out
The Honda HR-V Mugen was available in Malaysia as a limited edition in early 2018, and it's reasonable to expect a Mugen edition of the facelifted HR-V down the line. Indonesia gets …
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Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid updated, now a five-seater
The Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid has been updated and now comes with seating for five passengers, up from the previous four-seater layout. Additional updates include the new metallic black paint, optional 17-inch …
Volkswagen planning new “sporty urban” crossover
Volkswagen is reportedly planning to build a new “sporty urban” crossover, which will be built at its Navarra plant in Pamplona, Spain starting from the second half of 2021. The future model …
Lotus Evija gunning for Nurburgring record – report
Lotus has a goal with its latest model, the Evija, and it's aiming right for the top, in terms of lap times - the British sports car maker has the Nurburgring Nordschleife …
Jaguar Land Rover trials plastic recycling tech for cars
Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) latest environmental conservation efforts has seen it trialling a new recycle process that converts plastic waste into a new premium grade material that could be featured in its …
Volvo to cut costs due to tariffs from trade war – report
Volvo may have prospered under Geely ownership, but the Swedish premium carmaker has now become a victim of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. According to Reuters, the …
Volvo to build large flagship SUV to take on BMW X7?
The current Volvo XC90 is a huge car as it is, but it appears that the Swedish automaker has plans to take things a step further by introducing a flagship model to …
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover set to expand powertrain collaboration to petrol, diesel and hybrid units
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover are set to expand their recently announced collaboration to include internal combustion engines, according to Autocar. Last month, the two automakers had announced they would be working …
BMW partners Tencent for autonomous vehicle tech
BMW China Automotive Trading and Tencent have signed a deal to jointly develop the High Performance D³ platform, which will be used to develop automated driving technologies and products that suit the …
Bentley Flying Spur First Edition debuts, limited units
Bentley has revealed the Flying Spur First Edition, a special model with a limited production period of 12 months. The exact build capacity wasn't mentioned, but as per Crewe traditions, the car …
Toyota, BYD agree to jointly develop electric vehicles
Toyota and BYD have signed an agreement to jointly develop battery electric vehicles, which will be launched in the Chinese market by the first half of the 2020s. The deal will see …
GIIAS 2019: Daihatsu Ayla, Sirion, Terios Special Edition – yellow highlights for Perodua sister cars
Besides the sleek hybrid-powered HY Fun Concept, Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) wheeled out special editions for the Daihatsu Ayla, Sirion and Terios models at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). …
GIIAS 2019: Renault Triber – India’s sub-4m MPV debuts in Indonesia, to take on LCGC in pricing
Renault is going mainstream in Indonesia. To do that, one will have to play in the core segments here, which is the Low Cost Green Car category (three row models include the …
GIIAS 2019: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7-seater SUV
Here's a break from the usual 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) programming - a European car that Malaysia is yet to, or will never, get. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is …
GIIAS 2019: Honda Accord launched, 1.5T for RM206k
The new Honda Accord has been officially launched at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The tenth-generation Accord comes in a sole 1.5T variant, priced at Rp 698 juta, which …
C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray goes mid-engined with 495 hp 6.2 litre NA V8, DCT, 0-100 km/h under 3 secs
The wait is finally over, and Chevrolet's worst-kept secret is finally out of the bag. The C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has just been revealed, and the rumours and reports were true – …
GIIAS 2019: MINI Cooper 60 Years Edition – limited units coming to Malaysia next month as a Cooper S
MINI turns 60 this year, and the brand has released a global special edition model to mark the milestone. The MINI 60 Years Edition can be had as a Cooper or Cooper …
Lexus GXOR Concept debuts – rugged and luxurious
Lexus has unveiled a new concept car called the GXOR, or GX Off-Road, which is essentially a heavily modified version of the GX SUV (specifically the pre-facelift model) that prioritises ruggedness. The …
GIIAS 2019: Honda BR-V facelift, truly a minor change
The Honda BR-V received a mid-life facelift in April, after slightly over three years in the market. Of course, the first country to receive the update was MPV-loving Indonesia, where the seven-seater …
Ferrari 812 Superfast Spider rumoured for Sept debut
Ferrari is reportedly planning to launch a convertible version of the 812 Superfast sometime in September, according to the chatter going on in the Ferrari Chat forum. The “812 Superfast Spider” is …
