July 2015 fuel prices: RON 95, 97 up, diesel unchanged
Fuel prices for the month of July 2015 has been announced, and it's mostly bad news. We're hearing the new prices a bit late this time around because KPDNKK Minister Datuk Seri …
June 2015
Mazda entertaining a rotary-powered Le Mans return
News to delight fans of the Mazda brand around the world. The Japanese carmaker is, reportedly, mulling over the notion of returning to Le Mans in the future with a rotary-powered race …
VIDEO: Mazda CX-5 demonstrates safety, creatively
https://youtu.be/VyLlNWCsigQ Demonstrating a car's safety systems via driving stunts is pretty common, but how about showing off safety kit via a failed driving stunt? That is the creative way Mazda chose for …
Subaru BRZ tS revealed for Japan – 300 units only
The Subaru BRZ tS (that's tuned by STI) has been revealed for the JDM crowd and no, it does not boast more power. Slated to go on sale at dealerships in Japan …
No more prior announcement of fuel price changes at the end of month – Hasan Malek
It's the last day of the month, but don't keep checking for updates on fuel prices, because there won't be any. Yes, there will be no more prior announcements of monthly petrol …
SPIED: F90 BMW M5 goes testing, AWD on the cards
This is it, then. The F90 BMW M5, slated to make its appearance in 2018, has been caught for the first time running about within the vicinity of the German carmaker's test …
SPYSHOTS: Next-generation 2016 Kia Sportage on test
The third-generation Kia Sportage, which still looks pretty trendy in current facelift form, is five years old now. That means it's time for a new one, and since sister brand Hyundai has …
Petronas Raya Treasures – share your fondest Hari Raya memories, it might be made into a short film
Petronas has kicked-off a campaign to crowd-source and create a Hari Raya Aidilfitri short film, and is inviting Malaysians to be part of it - all you have to do is share …
CarBase.my’s new Estimated Cost of Ownership data
We have now introduced Estimated Cost of Ownership data on our car research website CarBase.my so you can know how much you'll have to spend on your car's upkeep beyond just servicing …
MBPJ to chart public transport needs with new software, system to simulate traffic conditions – report
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is all set to adopt a new transport management software in August to help plot PJ's public transport needs for the coming decade, theSun reports. According …
Proton Aria city car rendered, based on Suzuki Celerio
A few weeks ago, Proton made the news in a big way through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Licence Agreement to build and sell Suzuki models, with the …
Volkswagen to build sub-4 m budget sedan in India?
Polo Sedan not small enough for you? Volkswagen appears to be coming up with just the thing – if a Reuters report is to be believed – with a well-equipped A-segment sedan …
Free 30-point inspection for Proton owners this Raya
Proton will be offering owners a complimentary 30-point inspection at all authorised service outlets nationwide as part of its Hari Raya campaign. Part of an initiative to help raise awareness on the …
Thailand’s electric vehicle hub plan faces difficulties
Thailand has made known its intentions to be an electric vehicle (EV) hub in the region, but the plan faces some roadblocks. EV production in the Land of Smiles is unlikely in …
GALLERY: 2016 Scion iA and Scion iM illustrated
First revealed at the 2015 New York International Auto Show (2015 NYIAS) in April, Scion has now released more images of its 2016 iA and iM models. Aside from the torrent of …
Uber France’s bosses arrested, charged for allegedly running illegal taxi operations – reports
Two Uber bosses have been arrested in Paris. TechCrunch reports that Uber France CEO Thibaud Simphal and Uber Europe GM Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty were charged with running illegal taxi operations and concealing digital …
Subaru Levorg GT headed to UK, gets 170 PS 1.6L DIT
It appears that the Subaru Levorg will finally break away from the confines of its home market of Japan – the automaker's UK offshoot has announced that the Impreza wagon will go …
VIDEO: W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift detailed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-2X8mODBBo Fresh from its debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift range has been showcased in this minute-and-a-half spot by the German carmaker. In said video, …
SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen Passat B8 sighted in Kerteh
We now know that we'll be seeing the new generation Volkswagen Passat B8 launched in Malaysia sometime in Q1 next year, but this is the first time other than the Das Auto …
Renault Talisman – D-segment sedan name confirmed
Renault Talisman. That’s the name the French brand has chosen for its next D-segment sedan, which will replace both the existing Laguna and Latitude models. Renault says its model names “symbolise their …
