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MyLesen to be implemented in every state from April

17 February 2014 / 42 comments

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will begin implementing the MyLesen programme in every state from April, to enable more people to have motorcycle licences, reports Bernama. The programme will introduce the Driver’s Education Curriculum – […]

Kia to exhibit next-gen hybrid powertrain in Geneva

17 February 2014 / 13 comments

At next month’s Geneva show, Kia is set to display a stand-alone exhibit of a new hybrid technology, developed by the brand’s European R&D centre for use in future Kia models. In the hybrid system, […]

Proton six-speed manual to pair CFE engine – Lukman

17 February 2014 / 90 comments

At Proton’s recent Kuala Terengganu sales carnival, we had the chance to sit down with deputy CEO Datuk Lukman Ibrahim for a short chat, during which he talked to us about export plans and performance, […]

Peugeot 108 breaks cover ahead of Geneva debut

14 February 2014 / 43 comments

Another funky new city car for a Geneva show debut – it’s the Peugeot 108, of which the first details and pics have been let loose. 108 Hatchback and 108 Top! versions have been announced […]

Qoros 3 Hatch – Geneva 2014 debutant revealed

14 February 2014 / 64 comments

Having previously released a couple of photos of the model, Qoros has now let loose full details of the Qoros 3 Hatch it’s bringing to next month’s Geneva show. Set to be built in Changshu […]

2014 World Car Awards finalists announced

13 February 2014 / 87 comments

The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), scheduled for April, is set to host the 2014 World Car Awards, and a list of finalists for five titles – World Luxury Car, World Performance Car, World Green […]

ASEAN NCAP Phase III results to be released end-April or early May, likely in Malaysia instead of Thailand

13 February 2014 / 54 comments

The decision has been made to push forward the ASEAN NCAP Phase III results release from March as previously announced to end-April or early May (tentative). “The postponement was called for due to the safety […]

2015 Honda Civic Type R teased ahead of Geneva

13 February 2014 / 32 comments

Brace yourselves. Honda has teased the fourth-gen Honda Civic Type R hatch, in production form, ahead of its scheduled debut next month at the 2014 Geneva show. The sketch reveals a very muscular and aggressive […]

Mazda 5 to be updated with SkyActiv tech in Malaysia?

12 February 2014 / 12 comments

It seems the Mazda 5 is the next model to receive the SkyActiv treatment in Malaysia – Mazda 3S & Tribos Application Centre’s Facebook page has yielded indicative pricing and features for the updated MPV. An […]

Volkswagen Rallycross Beetle has over 560 hp!

12 February 2014 / 3 comments

Here’s a brutal Bug for the ongoing Chicago Auto Show: the Volkswagen Rallycross Beetle. Volkswagen is partnering with Andretti Autosport to form the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team, and is running two cars in the series for drivers […]