Subaru WRX S4, Subaru WRX STI launched in Japan
The Subaru WRX and the Subaru WRX STI have finally been launched in their home market of Japan, months after both have already gone on sale in the rest of the world …
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Review on impact of termination of Open AP system to be completed this year – report
The Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) has said that the review on the impact of the abolishment of the Open Approved Permit (Open AP) system should be completed this year, The Sun Daily …
LDP highway will be toll-free for Aug 31, Merdeka Day
This Sunday, which is Merdeka Day, will be a toll-free day for Damansara-Puchong Expressway users. LDP concessionaire Litrak has said that it will not charge motorists the regular RM1.60 fare on August …
Is the Proton Compact Car bigger than a Honda Jazz?
How big is the upcoming Proton Compact Car? So far we've seen many spyshots of the PCC testing in both Malaysia and on snow-covered roads in Europe, and we've even peeked into …
Proton Iriz and Proton Aero names filed for trademark
The much-rumoured ‘Proton Iriz’ name has just been registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) on August 15, pretty much confirming that the upcoming Proton P2-30A Global Small Car (GSC), …
12-year old girl wins new Volvo XC60 with hole-in-one
A big, expensive car as the hole-in-one prize. Very common at golf tournaments, and we suspect that car manufacturers don't mind sponsoring as the "risk" of someone actually claiming the prize is …
Taxi companies want SPAD to take action against Uber
This had to come sooner or later - according to a Bernama report, Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-Syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (GABUNGAN) has called on the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to take …
DRIVEN: 2015 Mazda 2 1.5 SkyActiv-G previewed in Japan – a supermini with sports car ambitions
We like to think of superminis as being ridiculously good fun to drive. And at first, the basic ingredients of a small hatchback do seem like they'd add up to a pretty …
SPIED: 2015 Mazda 2 Sedan seen testing in Thailand
The upcoming Mazda 2 hatchback is one hotly-awaited model. Internationally, and on our shores too. Like the Mazda 3, the B-segmenter will also spawn a sedan offspring to go against the Honda …
“Franky” Cheng Congfu wins Audi R8 LMS Cup Rd 6
"Franky" Cheng Congfu took an early lead to secure victory in Round 6 of the Audi R8 LMS Cup at the Sepang circuit. Starting from fourth position on the grid, Cheng snatched …
PDRM planning to use electric bikes in the capital from October, also considering hybrid patrol cars
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are planning to use 30 electric motorcycles in the capital from October, to reduce fuel costs, Bernama reports. Bukit Aman police logistics department director Datuk Zulkifli Abdullah …
Rosberg intentionally crashed into me, says Hamilton
Following yesterday’s eventful Belgian grand prix at Spa-Francorchamps - where runaway championship leaders and Mercedes AMG Petronas teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg clashed early on to deny the dominant team a …
Proton Compact Car (PCC) to use new 1.3 and 1.6 VVT engines – five-star ANCAP safety, three variants
Details of the upcoming Proton Compact Car (PCC) have emerged from official sources, with Proton chief technical officer Abdul Rashid Musa releasing juicy bits of info to Malay language dailies. We've previously …
MRT Corp to investigate Jalan Cheras traffic accident
Image: Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia Facebook A traffic accident happened this morning at about 11am involving a 51 ton lorry carrying concrete tunnel lining segments for the MRT Project. The lorry …
Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 launched in Malaysia – RM1.2 million tax-free, RM2.1 million with tax
The Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 is now officially in Malaysia, having made its debut in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The Huracan replaces the successful Gallardo in Lamborghini's line-up, and retails for about RM2.1 …
SPIED: 2015 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell ‘future car’ keeps Toyota FCV Concept’s styling
When the Toyota FCV Concept was showcased at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota announced that it would be entering production in 2015. Well, since we're less than half a year away …
Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge – JB, Kota Bharu next
Inspired by MMC’s electric class 1-2 victory in the 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has set up the Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge to highlight the capabilities of its …
VIDEO: BMW M4 Coupe drifts around 52 other M cars!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbhHoVU8RGo Watch this. Just watch this. You don't have to be a BMW M enthusiast to have your pulse quickened by the sight of a BMW M4 Coupe gloriously powersliding around 52 …
SPIED: 7-seat BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shows face
It's no secret that BMW's coming up with a seven-seat version of its 2 Series Active Tourer - we've seen spyshots as early as May last year, and even a video of …
DBKL offering discounts for saman till December 31
Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) has announced discounts for traffic compounds issued by its officers. The "diskaun khas" or special discount is applicable from now till December 31, 2014. Traffic offences (such …
