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2020 Jaguar E-Pace launched in Malaysia; RM 403k, AWD, AI Tech

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

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Aug 10, 2020

Jaguar XE updated in Malaysia; RM 396k, 300 PS, 400 Nm

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

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Aug 26, 2020

2020 Jaguar F-Pace launched in Malaysia, from RM 436k, 20 units only

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

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Jul 17, 2020

Jaguar Land Rover's new plug-in hybrid powertrain features a 3-cylinder engine

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

ShaunShaun

Apr 23, 2020

30 limited edition Land Rover Defender EVs to be sold, 322 km range and 324 PS

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

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Jul 24, 2020

What if you could afford a RM600k electric SUV?

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

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Jun 14, 2020

Housing 9 different brands, Sime Darby Motors City is ASEAN's biggest auto complex

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

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Apr 13, 2021

Tahukah anda, Sime Darby Motors City adalah kompleks automotif terbesar ASEAN!

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

HarisHaris

Apr 13, 2021

Tahukah anda bahawa kita ada Muzium Automobil Nasional di Sepang?

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

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Sep 28, 2020

How far has the Hyundai Sonata come since its debut 35 years ago?

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

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Dec 5, 2020

Gallery: Diving deep into the all-new 2021 W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class' design

The all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was launched yesterday and further solidifies its position as the marque's top banana, being chock-full of new tech and neat design touches. Let's take a deeper look at this luxobarge and see what's new - don't forget to tell us what you think of it too! Exterior ‘Sensual Purity’ sounds a lot like a high-end perfume brand but that’s the name of Mercedes-Benz's design philosophy. The recipe is recognisable - short front and rear overhangs, characterised with

SanjaySanjay

Sep 3, 2020

Wapcar Morning Insiders (Sep. 25, 2019)

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

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Sep 25, 2019

Feeling artsy? Here’s some car-themed arts and crafts

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

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Apr 26, 2020

2021 Lexus IS will be the last IS sedan, next gen to be a Shooting Brake

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

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Nov 30, 2020

The MG Linghang is the X70-rivalling MG HS with a new face

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

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Nov 20, 2020

Sime Darby Motors offers a deal corporate clients can't refuse

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 &

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Jun 11, 2020

Have you been to Malaysia’s National Automobile Museum? It’s really small

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

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Sep 21, 2020

All-New 2020 Range Rover Evoque available in Malaysia from June; AI tech, ClearSight

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

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May 21, 2020

2020 Land Rover Defender media test fleet handed over to Red Cross

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

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Mar 31, 2020

All-new (W223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class unveiled - coming to Malaysia in 2021

Having released multiple teasers, the all-new 2021 (W223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class has finally made its global debut. In Europe, the flagship tristar sedan is priced from 96,094 euros (RM470k) for the entry-level S 350 d and goes up to 117,786 euros (RM575k) for the top S 500 4Matic variant. But, the 2021 price in Malaysia is not yet announced. In typical S-Class fashion, Mercedes-Benz has stuffed all the latest technology and gadgets into their flagship model. For starters, the E-Active Body Contr

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Sep 2, 2020

It’s official, the Mazda 3 is the world’s most beautiful car

Nobody's surprised here and nobody is going to argue with the verdict of the panel of judges – the C-segment Mazda 3 has just been crowned the 2020 World Car Design of the Year. Among the experts on the panel are Gordon Murray (McLaren F1), Ian Callum (all recent Jaguars), Patrick le Quément (Renault Avantime), and Shiro Nakamura (Isuzu Vehicross, Nissan Cube). “Before accepting this prize, Mazda Motor Corporation would like to express our sympathy for all of those affected by the novel coronavi

HansHans

Apr 9, 2020

Geely's Peter Horbury wins Autocar's Lifetime Achievement award

If balance and rising to the top from obscurity are what makes winners, then Geely Auto and Peter Horbury have a lot in common. It’s little wonder then, that Horbury is Geely Auto’s executive vice-president of design, and now, Autocar’s Lifetime Achievement award winner. At Geely Auto, Horbury is tasked with using every ounce of creativity and talent as he guides the Chinese global car conglomerate that does almost everything - building upcoming brands like Lynk & Co whilst maintaining mainstay

SanjaySanjay

Jul 8, 2020

What luxury cars are coming to Malaysia in 2021?

Different people have a different way of defining what perfect means to them. Like a house, picking the right car is a decision that you would want to cherish for as long as possible. Which is why if you’re the type of person who would want to upgrade your standard car into something grander, you would enjoy this week’s Top Rank. Last week, we took a look at some of the models to look forward to in 2021, and needless to say, they were mostly your run-of-the-mill standard cars. Where are the BMWs

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Nov 22, 2020

2021年,大马会迎来哪些豪华车?

对于不同的人,“完美”二字也有着截然不同的定义。就像买房子一样,挑选一辆适合自己的车,也是一个你应该三思而后行的决定。 所以,如果你正打算从普通的车升级到更豪华一点的座驾,那么你就应该好好看看这个排行榜了。 前不久,我们谈到了即将在2021年到来的一些车型,不用说,其中大部分都是普通的家用车。那么,像BMW、Mercedes-Benz和Jaguar这样的精妙机器在哪里呢? 别着急,这次我们都搞定了。在我们开始研究哪些豪华车值得关注之前,这里是一张2021年会在大马发售的豪华车型列表。 将在2021年发布的豪华车型 品牌 车型 Audi All-new 2021 Audi A3 Audi 2021 Audi Q7 Facelift BMW 2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift BMW 2021 BMW 6 Series GT Facelift Ferrari All-new 2021 Ferrari Roma Jaguar 2021 Jaguar F-Type Facelift Land Rover All-new 2021 Land Rover Defender Lex

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Nov 28, 2020

41st 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show date confirmed in July

Grand Prix International Public Company Limited (GPI), organisers of the Bangkok International Motor Show, announced the new official date for the motor show. The 41st 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show will run from 15 July 2020 to 26 July 2020 at the Impact Exhibition hall. So far, the automotive brands confirmed to be participating in the show include Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, FOMM, Ford, Honda, Hyundai Truck & Bus, Isuzu, Jaguar-Land Rover, Kia, Lamborghini, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, MG Moto

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Jun 30, 2020

2020 Range Rover Evoque launched, starting from RM426,828 with ClearSight System

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has launched the all-new 2020 Range Rover Evoque, 9 years since the release of its predecessor. Prices Two variants of the Evoque are offered. The entry variant is priced at RM 426,828 and the range-topping variant, the Evoque R-Dynamic is priced at RM 475,398. Prices here are stated with the inclusion of the 50 per cent sales tax exemption from the government, and excludes car registration, insurance and road tax. Exterior Dimension wise, the Evoque has a lengt

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Jun 26, 2020

Wanna look rich? Here are 10 expensive-looking cars under RM 100k!

Everyone has an aspiration to be rich, but there are also certain lifehacks that make you appear rich. Look up online and you’ll find numerous tips on looking like a million bucks while spending only a few hundred or less. After all, if you can look rich based on what you dress or appear, surely the same can apply to your ride too. Fortunately, we have got you covered since finding the perfect car has always been our motto. We decided to set a limit that won’t exceed more than RM 100k for these

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Jan 31, 2021

Audi, Mercedes-Benz and more helps with babysitting duties by introducing colouring books!

With more and more countries announcing the need for a lockdown to combat the coronavirus, car manufacturers like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover and more have come up with a colouring book strategy to help make the babysitting duties easier. The colouring books all feature cars either moving or stationary in various settings. Automakers declared that these free colouring pages are not just a distraction for the children but welcomes adults of all ages to flex their creative minds as well. Land

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Mar 31, 2020

Audi pulls out of DTM racing series, upsets BMW

The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) is a premier GT racing series based in Germany, racing a silhouette race car that's based on a mass-produced road car since the year 2000. The series used to consists mainly of the big-3 premium German manufacturers, namely Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. However, the DTM series has seen a steady decline, evident by a shock withdrawal from Mercedes-Benz in 2017, leaving only BMW and Audi to carry the torch forward. Few other manufacturers such as Nissan, Opel,

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May 6, 2020

This R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R’s restoration by Nismo costs 5x the price of an R35

Nissan’s ‘Nismo Restored Car’ division is now open for business and the first product on their catalogue is the ‘Godzilla’ R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R, restored and rebuilt to original factory specs down to the last bolt, complete with 3D measurement tools-verified body frame. What separates Nismo restored cars from those done by independent workshops is that the cars sold by Nismo are rebuilt according to factory standards, including restoring the body’s torsional rigidity to factory specs, inspect

HansHans

Dec 8, 2020