MINI has introduced a new entry-level variant for the third-generation Countryman, the 2024 MINI Countryman C. Powering the MINI Countryman C is a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with 170 PS and 280 Nm, paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. 0-100 km/h sprint is achieved in 8.3 seconds, reaching a top speed of 212 km/h. The integrated mild hybrid (MHEV) technology is employed to capture braking energy and assist the internal combustion engine during accelerations, providing 19 PS

The Korean bombshell this week is the full design reveal of the all-new 2022 Kia Sportage. Now entering its fifth generation, the Sportage receives an inside-out revamp using the automaker's 'Opposites United' design language, which you'll recall was first seen on the Kia EV6. Exterior - Fancy new looks Much like the battery-electric (BEV) crossover, the Sportage wears a rather shouty front fascia dominated by its full-width Tiger Nose grille, flanked by triangular LED daytime running lights (DR

Lexus is ramping up its electrified vehicle line-up with 10 PHEVs, BEVs, and HEVs set to be launched by 2025. First among them might be the next-gen Lexus NX which could be launched later this year. The upcoming compact crossover has been spotted doing tests in Japan and images of it had been leaked. According to some info, the next-gen NX could be offered a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Also read: Next-gen 2022 Lexus NX spied doing development testing in Japan! This could be taken from the Toyota

The current Lexus NX was groundbreaking in many ways. It was the first Lexus that had a turbocharged heart, and Lexus' first foray into the luxury compact SUV (before things got even more compact with the UX). However, it's been around since 2015, and is getting long in the tooth. The good news is, an all-new Lexus NX has been spied doing development testing. According to a source, the development mule was spotted in a car park in Shizuoka City, Japan. Does this mean an imminent announcement is

It appears that Malaysia could welcome the locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 Mazda CX-30 in the near future, according to a report published by AmInvest Bank. Meanwhile, a seperate report by Public Investment Bank states that production of the SUV is slated to begin in December this year. Update 12-March 2021: A Bermaz Auto source clarified that the Mazda CX-30 CKD is only set to be introduced in 2022 or later. The same report also estimates that local assembly of the model will reduce its selling pr

Let’s face it, the Mazda 3 is not for everybody. If you are going to compare it against its segment rivals like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis, then it means that you can’t afford it, because the Mazda 3 will never make sense if one is to compare it that way. The Mazda 3 is at least RM 20,000 more expensive than an equivalent Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla Altis. In what universe will this constitute as a recommended buy? There’s no logic to purchasing a Mazda 3. Actually, apart from