Author: Gerard Lye

A few days ago, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) teased the arrival of a new special edition of the Mitsubishi Triton, indicating that “something different is coming.” The teaser didn’t come with a lot of details but we did get a darkened image of the mysterious pick-up truck, which appears to […]

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Daihatsu has announced it has had three vehicle type approvals (VTAs) revoked by Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT) following its safety testing scandal. The VTAs are necessary for the mass production […]

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Here are some live photos of the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS). First previewed by a concept in October 2023, the production version of the all-new hatchback was eventually launched […]

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First revealed globally in June last year, the Lexus LBX has now been launched in Singapore as the brand’s first-ever model to qualify for a Cat A COE in the country. Available in a sole […]

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The sixth-generation (C28) Nissan Serena is expected to be launched in Malaysia based on a sighting of a camouflaged unit undergoing testing last year. We’ve already gotten up close with the all-new MPV during our […]

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Here are some live photos of the all-new Suzuki Jimny 5-Door, which was previewed at the recent Singapore Motorshow. The longer version of the compact off-roader first made its global debut last January and provides […]

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The Kia EV9 was launched in Singapore during the recent Singapore Motorshow and is priced at SGD289,999 (around RM1 million) without COE (A1 banding). Offered in a sole GT-Line trim, the brand’s fully electric flagship […]

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At this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, Honda showcased the Civic RS Prototype which previews a future production model that will be sold in Japan. Said to bridge the gap between the Civic Type R and […]

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Motor Image has unveiled the new BRZ STI Edition along with GT Editions of the Crosstrek, WRX Sedan and WRX Wagon at this year’s Singapore Motorshow, which opens to the public today and will continue […]

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At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Samsung announced collaborations with both Tesla and Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) to expand the functionality of its SmartThings platform. Owners of Samsung smartphones will be […]

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