Seen for the first time outside Europe; the MINI Concept Aceman previews the brand’s first EV SUV model, as well as other upcoming design and technology concepts from MINI. Shown at the ongoing Singapore Autoshow 2024, the Concept Aceman highlights a functional two-box design which boasts seating for five passengers and a large bootspace. The sleek and minimalist design language is called "Charismatic Simplicity" and is said to combine design elements of the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman whils

Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened its order books for the 2022 Hyundai Staria 10-seater, confirming our earlier hunch that a cheaper entry-level variant was on the horizon. The new 10-seater Staria will be made available in three variants, namely Lite, Plus and Max. Pricing is estimated to start from 'RM 17x,xxx' with a booking fee of RM 1,000. Also read: Possibly your cheaper Kia Carnival alternative: 10-seater Hyundai Staria spied in Malaysia The Staria 10-seater has been slated for

Bermaz Motor, distributors of Mazda cars in Malaysia, has launched the 2021 Mazda CX-9 Ignite Edition, bringing a raft of technological and styling updates to the model for 2021. Moving forward, all 2021 Mazda CX-9s will receive the Ignite Edition treatment. Exterior updates to the 2021 Ignite Edition include gloss black door outer mirrors, gloss black finish for the new design front grille and 20-inch black metallic aluminium alloy wheels. The interior features burgundy-colored leather seats an

Joining the facelifted 2021 MINI 3 Door range that arrived last month is the John Cooper Works (JCW) version. It boasts the same visual updates and is fully-imported from the UK, with an asking price of RM 311,259 (OTR without insurance, inclusive of SST discount and extended warranty with service package). Powertrain is unchanged from before; the B48 2.0-litre turbocharged engine makes 231 PS and 320 Nm of torque (up by 39 PS/40 Nm from Cooper S). Drive is sent to the front wheels via an 8-spee

Besides Toyota, another brand busy with new crossover models is Hyundai. While Malaysia has only 3 (Santa Fe, Tucson, and the soon-to-arrive Kona), overseas there are also the smaller Creta and Venue, the fuel-cell-powered Nexo, and the gargantuan Palisade. While Hyundai in Malaysia is slowly getting some buzz, our neighbours in the south (no, the one with better food) has been gaining traction ever since announcing their plans in setting up a factory in Indonesia. After much digging by Autonet

MINI has introduced the updated 2020 MINI Countryman facelift alongside the BMW 5 Series LCI. Changes include minor exterior updates, new interior bits as well as reduced engine outputs for lower emissions. Let’s start with the exterior changes. The most obvious one is the new Union Jack LED taillamp design, finally matching other MINIs in the range. Other changes include new radiator grille (now hexagonal pattern) as well as reshaped front and rear bumpers. Inside, you will have to squint to sp