Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has launched Jaguar’s sportiest SUV in Malaysia. The 2020 Jaguar E-Pace will come with Jaguar Land Rover’s latest Smart Setting AI technology, full range of safety equipment along with the company’s latest 2.0-litre Ingenium engine for RM 403,217 (excluding road tax, insurance, 50 percent Sales Tax exemption). The E-Pace is the latest SUV to join the Jaguar F-Pace and the fully electric I-Pace in Jaguar’s extending SUV family, and Jaguar claims the E-Pace is the
Aug 10, 2020
Hot of the launch of the 2020 Jaguar E-Pace, Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has also given the Jaguar XE an update. The 2020 Jaguar XE is now the most modern sedan in the Jaguar family with Smart Setting and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity at RM 395,831 (excluding road tax and insurance; inclusive of 50 percent sales tax exemption). Cosmetically, the XE looks wider and lower than before thanks to larger front apertures, bold graphics, and muscular lines. The XE also gets new aircr
Aug 26, 2020
The limited-edition 2020 Jaguar F-Pace is now on Malaysian shores courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia. Each variant is powered by the turbocharged, four-pot Ingenium engine pushing 300 PS and 400 Nm of torque. The 2.0-litre engine is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. This results in the SUV capable of hitting 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 233 km/h. The F-Pace comes with a host of creature comforts inside too, including a 10-inch Touch Pro infotainment s
Jul 17, 2020
Previously, we’ve talked about why premium brands like Volvo and BMW use 3-cylinder engines in their cars. Now, Jaguar Land Rover has joined the gang by introducing a new plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine. The 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine is the smallest in the Ingenium range, it sends 200 PS/280 Nm to the front wheels through a new 8-speed automatic transmission. Similar to Volvo’s T8 system, the electric motor mounted on the rear axle powers
Apr 23, 2020
Twisted Automotive, a UK based Land Rover specialist, has announced a limited series production of 30 electric Land Rover Defenders that will only be available in the US. The electric Defenders are based on the North American Specification (NAS) short wheelbase 90 models with soft tops. Two versions of the electric Defender will be available: NAS-E (217 PS and 380 Nm); $185,000 NAS-E Plus (324 PS and 420 Nm), $210,000 Both versions come with the same 60kWh battery pack and are capable of 22kW AC
Jul 24, 2020
Dalam perkembangan terbaru, Menteri Kanan (Pertahanan) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob mengumumkan pelaksanaan dan syarat bagi gelembung pelancongan bersasar. Mesyuarat teknikal MKN semalam mendengar cadangan daripada Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia (MOTAC) berhubung pelaksanaan gelembung pelancongan bersasar domestik yang terkawal. Hasilnya, kerajaan bersetuju untuk membenarkan pergerakan pelancongan antara negeri dibawah pelaksanaan PKPP (Pemulihan) ke negeri dibawah PKPP (Pem
Mar 9, 2021
Ramai sudah sedia maklum yang kes jangkitan harian COVID-19 di negara kita semakin meningkat saban hari sejak kebelakangan ini. Ditambah lagi dengan tekanan bagi rentas negeri sempena Hari Raya Aidilfitri yang bakal menjelang, pasti ramai yang cuba sedaya upaya untuk pulang ke kampung halaman. Susulan kes jangkitan yang semakin meningkat, Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) telah mengetatkan kebenaran rentas negeri bermula 15 April 2021. Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani b
Apr 16, 2021
Menerusi Sidang Media Khas hari ini bagi perkembangan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob mengumumkan tiga buah negeri yang akan ditukar statusnya daripada PKPB (Bersyarat) kepada PKPP (Pemulihan). Tiga negeri yang dimaksudkan ialah Kedah (kecuali Kuala Muda dan Kulim), Perak, dan Negeri Sembilan (kecuali Seremban). Penukaran status dari PKPB kepada PKPP bagi negeri-negeri di atas akan mula dikuatkuasakan bermula 19 Mac sehingga 31 Mac 2021. Enam wilayah yang masih
Mar 16, 2021
If you love the sound of a revving engine, the aroma of gasoline, and shifting your own gears, you might not like where this is going. The Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace, and the Mercedes-Benz EQC, are stuffs of nightmare for the orthodox petrolhead. Not only are the cars crossovers, or “SUVs”, they’re also electric. But some of us are keen on electric cars. So let us ponder... The Audi e-tron 55 Quattro is priced at 74,800 USD, the Jaguar I-Pace at 69,850 USD, the Mercedes-Benz EQC at 67,900 USD, a
Jun 14, 2020
Ever imagined cross-shopping between a BMW X3, a Hyundai Santa Fe, a Volvo XC60, and a Ford Everest all within one place? Well, now you can at Sime Darby Motors City! The automotive complex, located in Ara Damansara is the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asia and houses six flagship centres across nine brands distributed under Sime Darby Motors. These brands are: BMW MINI BMW Motorrad Ford Jaguar Land Rover Hyundai Porsche Volvo The facility spans 8.6 acres with an overall built-up area of 1.3
Apr 13, 2021
Sime Darby Motors dengan bangganya telah melancarkan Sime Darby Motors City - pusat sehenti automotif terhebat dan terbesar di Asia Tenggara. Sime Darby Motors City mempunyai bangunan setinggi 8 tingkat dengan keluasan 1.3 juta kaki persegi yang dibangunkan di atas tapak seluas 8.6 ekar. Bertujuan untuk menempatkan kesemua jenama automotif di bawah edaran Sime Darby, ia bakal menempatkan pusat jualan, pusat servis, ruang pameran dan juga ruang sukan permotoran. 6 daripada 10 jenama di bawah edar
Apr 13, 2021
A video of Bomba putting out fire on a badly burning car caught our attention recently, but it was not because there is a car on fire, instead it was what happened after that. A Perodua Myvi caused another accident on the highway as he slowed down to watch the Bomba put out the fire of the burning car. In the video, the person holding the camera was focussed on the burning car that the fire brigade was already working put out. But “auntie” unwittingly caught the accident between 2 Perodua Myvis
May 27, 2020
Muzium berfungsi sebagai tempat menyimpan dan menjaga sejarah. Ia turut memberikan ilmu pengetahuan dan gambaran terdahulu kepada masyarakat semasa. Dengan muzium yang menarik, ia akan memberikan tarikan yang unik terhadap penempatan tersebut lantas meningkatkan industri perlancongan dan ekonomi. Mengenai muzium automotif, anda mungkin terus memikirkan muzium automotif yang terkenal seperti muzium Mercedes-Benz dan Porsche di Stuttgart, muzium Toyota di Nagoya, ataupun muzium Ferrari di Maranell
Sep 28, 2020
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) kicks off the Merdeka month with some special deals so interested buyers can enjoy more savings on top of the special SST exemption prices. Interested buyers of the Mitsubishi ASX can opt to trade-in their current cars to get an RM 8,888 top-up support from MMM’s authorised dealers. MMM will also throw in a 5-year free maintenance and 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage when you purchase the B-segment SUV. The Mitsubishi ASX 4WD goes at RM 125,182 while the AS
Aug 14, 2020
Proton X70 Geely adalah antara jenama kereta terbesar di dunia. Antara strategi perniagaan Geely yang paling sensasi adalah membeli pegangan syarikat Proton pada tahun 2017. Langkah ini mendapat reaksi yang berbeza-beza daripada ramai pihak. Bukan sekadar mahu gah atas kertas, Geely menegaskan bahawa komitmen terhadap Proton bukan sekadar ‘pintu gerbang’ untuk menjual model Geely di pasaran Malaysia namun lebih kepada membantu Proton berjaya dengan jenama sendiri. Mengorak langkah pertama, Geely
Aug 26, 2020
The Hyundai Sonata has been on the market for 35 years and what started as a dream to help Hyundai step into the higher-end sedan market has turned into reality. The current 8th generation Sonata is the best-looking D-segment sedan you can get on the market but it took Hyundai many hits and misses before it got to became a popular choice among buyers. Believe it or not, the first-generation Y1 Sonata was not well received at all. Back in 1985, the Sonata was viewed as just a better equipped and
Dec 5, 2020
Harapan untuk melihat legenda rali negara, Karamjit Singh kembali berlumba makin cerah apabila pertemuannya bersama Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, semalam menghasilkan keputusan positif. Kisah bekas juara Kejuaraan Rali Dunia (WRC) itu yang dilaporkan terpaksa menjual kereta miliknya dan ingin bekerja sebagai pemandu Grab bagi meneruskan kelangsungan hidup mendapat perhatian hangat media, baru-baru ini. Dalam pertemuan berkenaan di Parlimen, Reezal dikatakan se
Dec 11, 2020
Today is Wednesday, Sep. 25 Local News Proton launches new logo and tagline, X70 CKD first to receive new logo Two years after partnering with Geely, Proton announced today a new logo today and new tagline to mark a new chapter in the company's growth. The new, almost 'Thundercat-like' logo, is an evolution of Proton's current Malaysian tiger motive design, but has been polished further to emphasize the four core elements of the brand's message - strength, agility, courageous, and pride. Mercede
Sep 25, 2019
Are you and/or your kids are bored during this Movement Control Order (MCO)? Why not unleash your inner creativity and get yourself and/or the kids busy with a selection of car-themed arts and crafts? We’ve gone thru car manufacturers’ social media and found which brands are offering the chance to design or colour your dream car. Get your Photoshop or Illustrator ready, or print these up and start grinding! Nissan’s #DrawDrawDraw Nissan is offering over 24 visual from their company history, from
Apr 26, 2020
Volkswagen is not the only car mainstream car maker that’s culling its sedans line-up. The current generation 2021 Lexus IS, which made its global preview earlier in June and will go on sale later this year as a 2021 model, will be the last Lexus IS sedan. This is according to a scoop by Japan’s Mag-X. The Japanese publication went on to say that the 2021 Lexus IS was originally meant to be developed on the rear-wheel drive TNGA-L platform that currently underpins the Lexus LS, Lexus LC, and Toy
Nov 30, 2020
While the rest of the world is singing praises on how the MG HS has a front that reminds them of the Mazda CX-5, in China, there is a new facelift for the rival to the Proton X70 and Honda CR-V. It also has a new name too. Unlike most of MG’s line-up which uses either numbers or a series of letters for their naming scheme, the facelifted MG HS is given a Chinese name, the Linghang. In Mandarin, the name means pilot but it could also mean captain, skipper, or aviator. However, this new name might
Nov 20, 2020
Yesterday, when the National Security Council (MKN) released a complete list of the standard operating procedure (SOP) regarding the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) between 14 – 27 October 2020 in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, many were left confused whether they will need to fill up the police form for their travels. So, who needs to fill up the form? Here’s your answer. The form attached here is what MKN knows as the CMCO Travel Permit form or ‘Borang Permit Pergerakan Perint
Oct 14, 2020
Lebih gaya, ciri keselamatan dipertingkatkan. Itulah kelebihan varian terbaharu yang dilancarkan oleh Modenas kepada model moped terlaris mereka, Kriss 110 DB (Disc Brake), hari ini. Varian baharu ini adalah versi yang dipertingkatkan daripada model Kriss 110 yang dilancarkan Modenas atau (Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd) pada September tahun lalu. Antara perubahan paling ketara pastinya menerusi pengenalan brek cakera yang menggunakan brek cakerapiston berkembar di tayar depan, ciri-ciri y
Dec 17, 2020
Ahead of its full reveal tomorrow, Kia has taken the covers off the updated 2021 Kia K3 (Cerato/Forte). Aiming to sway prospective customers away from the Hyundai Elantra, the facelifted car sports a more streamlined design all-around. Slim LED headlights flank Kia's now-thinner signature 'Tiger Nose' grille, now appended with chrome detailing. The front end tweaks - bookended by a redesigned, sharper lower half - makes the car reminiscent of its bigger Kia K5 (Optima) sibling. It also gets a re
Apr 19, 2021
Sime Darby Motors ramps up their “Unbelievable Deals” campaign with the introduction of their special corporate programme. All brands under Sime Darby Motors’ retail and distribution arm in Malaysia along with pre-owned cars under the Sime Darby Auto Selection are included as part of their latest corporate campaign. The campaign offers special privileges to corporate clients and a chance to own their dream car at a very attractive cost of ownership. Jeffrey Gan, the Managing Director of Retail &
Jun 11, 2020
A museum’s purpose is to preserve parts of history and to educate the public. If a museum is interesting enough, it makes a city or town more attractive and might even bring in foreign tourists. The Louvre Museum in Paris is a famous example. Having a successful museum is great for the economy, but the main purpose of the museum still remains the same – preservation of history and public education. If we talk about famous automotive museums, you might think of the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museu
Sep 21, 2020
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has officially launched the all-new second generation 2020 Range Rover Evoque. Sales will start in June, but prices have yet to be announced. The new Evoque is now smarter than ever and features Land Rover’s ground breaking ClearSight technology. Though the Evoque is still easily recognisable for its hallmark features like the fast roofline and rising waist, the SUV is rebuilt from the ground up to accommodate the new mild-hybrid system. The new chassis is now s
May 21, 2020
In the light of Covid-19 pandemic, it is not a surprise at all that Jaguar Land Rover has decided to delay the planned UK media drive of the all-important 2020 Land Rover Defender. But what surprised everyone was their decision to redeploy the media fleet to the Red Cross’ international to aid in their fight against the coronavirus. Land Rover announced their decision to hand over the fleet to the Red Cross on their official Twitter account. LR’s communications director, Richard Agnew, also foll
Mar 31, 2020
Proton Saga Despite the movement control order’s partial lift, Proton managed to sell 5,676 cars in the month of May 2020. This represents 23.3 percent market share of the month and an improvement of 73.2 percent compared to March and April. The number of cars Proton sold in May might be a huge difference (46.5 percent to be exact) compared to the number of cars sold in 2019 of the same month, Proton is remaining positive. Proton X70 The company believes this is marks the upward sales trend of t
Jun 4, 2020
Ever since its world debut in Malaysia, the 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S has been making waves around South East Asia. Following the Malaysian and Vietnamese launch, the next stop for the sportier variant of the B-segment sedan is the Philippines. It looks sporty but it is missing something from the Malaysian Vios GR-S which we'll get to later. Also read: Priced from RM 95k, the 2020 Toyota Vios GR Sport is launched in Malaysia The Toyota Vios is one of the most popular cars in the Philippines in 2020
Mar 11, 2021
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