Developing a car from scratch can be very costly, even for a regular car. For instance, the Proton Iriz cost roughly RM 300 million to develop (no wonder it keeps chugging on). As such, some carmakers would partner with one another in a bid to save costs. These carmakers would rather put their rivalry aside in order to join forces and develop a model together or rebadge. The latter might be a trigger word to some Proton fans but it’s a necessity. Also read: How is the Proton Iriz still on sale 7

The 2021 Toyota Camry facelift and one mystery Gazoo Racing (GR) model will be coming to Malaysia later this year, as launches that will follow after the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross. In its latest corporate presentation, UMW Holdings Berhad outlined that the models are set to be introduced here in the fourth quarter of 2021, which traditionally is anytime between October and December. Coming earlier than them however is the Corolla Cross, which is set for launch on our shores in the second quarter

Quattro enthusiasts are in for a treat with the launch of the Audi RS6 Avant and Audi RS7 Sportback in Malaysia. The two cars from Audi utilise the same 4.0 litre TFSI V8 engine. Maximum power output is rated at 600 PS while maximum torque is rated at a massive 800 Nm. All 600 PS is transferred through an 8-speed tiptronic automatic transmission. If it is of any concern, the RS6 is Avant is 10 kg heavier than the RS7 Sportback. Prices of both cars are near the RM 1 million mark. The Audi RS6 is

Tengku Djan Ley is no stranger in the local and international drift scene. With appearances in the D1 Grand Prix, Formula Drift Asia and D1GP China. This year, Djan will be participating in the 2020 season D1 Grand Prix under Evangelion Racing. His weapon of choice, a 1,100 PS V8-powered Toyota GR Supra. Toyota GR Supra The GR Supra is fitted with a 3UZ-FE V8 petrol engine taken from a Lexus GS 430/LS 430 that has been stroked to 4.4-litres and slapped on with a Garret G42 turbocharger. At maxim

"We have a new 86 team," revealed by the 2020 Toyota Supra chief engineer Tetsuya Tada when speaking with Motor. Despite Toyota's local PR representatives insisted that having a development team does not guarantee a new model, Tada has deliberately encouraged a trace of the Toyota 86. It is promising to see the new sports car developed; it is not however, to witness the debut of it considering the automotive industry has plummeted. Nevertheless, the shrinking car market does give car giants a ch

A90 Supra lineage shown Likely 3.0L straight-six with 340 PS Could be priced below RM 600,000 Toyota Malaysia has dropped a teaser on its Facebook page, hinting that the all-new A90 Supra is coming soon. From what we gathered, we understand that Toyota Malaysia will introduce the all-new A90 Supra in September. Expected to be priced below the RM 600,000 mark, our Malaysian market A90 Supra will likely feature a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six petrol engine that outputs 340 PS between 5,000 r