McLaren Kuala Lumpur launches the McLaren Actura Spider hybrid supercar - Open top performance and silence when you want it to be

Today I attended the Malaysian launch of McLaren's New 2025 Artura Spider supercar/hypercar. This is McLaren’s first-ever High-Performance Hybrid convertible; and this brings a new dimension to Artura and McLaren supercar range.It is different as you can actually run this supercar in full electric mode, but when you want to, the redesigned exhaust system from its 3.0L V6 will allow it to sing the song of supercars.

Ferrari Roma Spider previewed during the opening of the new Ferrari Showroom in Kuala Lumpur

The new Ferrari Roma Spider has been previewed at the new Ital Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd Ferrari showroom. The company, the new and current official distributor has decided to show off the latest Ferrari open top beauty in conjunction with that memorable event. The Roma Spider was only recently launched after its coupe namesake, and made it Malaysian debut alongside the Purosangue crossover supercar (seen in the photo below on the left) at newly-launched showroom

The Lamborghini Revuelto High Performance Electrified Vehicle is now in Malaysia - Prices start at over RM2.5m

Automobili Lamborghini has launched the new Lamborghini Revuelto, the first super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (which is Lamborghini's short form for High-Performance Electrified Vehicle), in Malaysia. This beauty combines the power of a V12 engine with hybrid technology. The Revuelto makes a shift in Lamborghini's design to be more emissions friendly for the future but is also marks the brand's 60^th anniversary. It is a special hypercar, one that replaces the already great Aventador which was the brand's previous production V12 model.

SCANIA DELIVERS FIRST FULL AIR SUSPENSION NTG IN MALAYSIA TO COMPLEMENT STARRTREK’S FIRST LUXURY CAR CARRIER IN MALAYSIA & 6 OTHER CAR TRANSPORTERS

This is a little interesting in terms of transporting cars but more importantly supercars, in a very discreet manner. Scania delivered the G360A4x2EB New Truck Generation (NTG) with full air-suspension – the first in Malaysia to transport supercars discreetly, to Starrtrek Carriers Sdn Bhd (Starrtrek). You can see in the photo above that this fully air suspended Scania truck has a special fully enclosed vehicle carrying container type rather than the open type car carriers you see usually.

Ferrari SF90 Stradale Previewed in Malaysia - The First Series Production Plug-in Hybrid by Ferrari

Naza Italia, who are the official importer and distributor of  Ferrari  in Malaysia, has officially launched the SF90 Stradale. The unveiling of the new Prancing Horse was done in conjunction with the unveiling of the newly renovated Ferrari Petaling Jaya showroom earlier today. This is Ferrari's first series production PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) ever and it is available from the base price of RM 1,908,000.00 (before duties, customization options, taxes and insurance). Of course, be prepared to wait for a little while (as long as eighteen months or more) as it is a Ferrari, and demand outstrips supply.

Ferrari F8 Spider Previewed in South East Asia for the First Time in Kuala Lumpur

Aside from previewing the Ferrari 812 GTS for the first time in South East Asia over at the Ferrari Kuala Lumpur showroom recently, Naza Italia, official importer and distributor of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, made another South East Asia debut. The  Ferrari F8 Spider is also in town. The V8 Ferrari Spider is the latest generation of drop-top sports car equipped with the most successful mid-rear-mounted V8 in history. It also shows that Malaysia is quite an important market for the Prancing Horse as we get to preview the supercar first.

Ferrari 812 GTS - The V12 Spider Makes its South East Asia Debut Here in Malaysia

Last week, Naza Italia, the official importer and distributor of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, announced that the long-awaited Ferrari 812 GTS has made its South East Asia debut on Malaysian soil and is available for private viewing. The 812 GTS is available from the base price of RM1,538,000 (before duties, customization options, taxes and insurance). It is will be available for private viewing for interested parties from the 31st of May 2020 onwards.

Ferrari F8 Tributo Previewed in Kuala Lumpur in Conjunction with Naza Italia's 10 Year Anniversary

Naza Italia, official importer and distributor of the Ferrari brand in Malaysia, on Friday, previewed and launched the Ferrari F8 Tributo, the new mid-rear engined sports car. The Ferrari F8 Tributo was first unveiled on March 5 at the Geneva Motor Show and it has only taken a month and a bit more for the supercar to make its way to Southeast Asia. The special preview was made in conjunction with the 10th anniversary celebrations of Ferrari Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, and also 10 years of Naza Italia distributing Ferrari here.

Limited Edition Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Launched - When the regular Turbo S isn't special enough...

There is a new limited edition Porsche 911 Turbo S for sale called the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. It is most likely to be fully sold out by the time it officially reaches any showroom anywhere. It has been officially launched today (8th June 2017) and aside from the fact that since it is an 'S' series 911, which means it is super fast, it will also be 'hand' finished at the  new Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur at the headquarters in Zuffenhausen. 

The 375th and final example of the McLaren P1 Hypercar produced

I don't know whether it is applicable to say the phrase 'All good things come to an end' in the case of the completion of all 375 units of the McLaren P1 hypercar. Whatever it is, the P1 is monumental and has its place etched in super sports car history. 

Tech Talk: The Nissan GT-R - Japanese, but not as we know it

What we have over here folks is a Nissan GT-R. This is actually one, if not the fastest point to point cars that has ever been built and we all know about its Porsche 911 Turbo eating capabilities. We also know that its 3.8liter V6 engine makes around 520bhp in stock tune and this figure is actually some figure that was cooked up by Nissan for its brochures as almost everyone who's driven one thinks it has about 50bhp more.