R35 Nissan GT-R rendered as BTTF time machine
Now this would be something Dr. Emmet Brown would likely consider if he went Back to the Future. With all due respect, the DeLorean DMC-12 time machine has indeed gained its place …
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Cement industry calls for more concrete roads in M’sia
Malaysia should have more concrete roads, as it is more cost-effective in the medium to long term compared to asphalt ones, according to the local cement and concrete industry. The call was …
ASEAN NCAP responds to Proton’s tether-gate
The ASEAN NCAP has issued a response statement following the admission by national carmaker Proton that it “mistakenly omitted” the top tethers from the current Saga models, and regrets the miscommunication with …
Driving in haze-hit areas causes choking smog – “no necessity, don’t use your vehicles,” says minister
Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has advised drivers to keep driving to a minimum in order to prevent “choking smog” from further developing in haze-hit …
M’sia rated poorly on road safety effectiveness – WHO
Malaysia has received a poor rating on its effectiveness in implementing the seat belt law and raising general awareness on road safety by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to a report …
GALLERY: Tesla Model S 85 – first impressions
An update on the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) Tesla vehicle programme, which was first announced in May. In early October, it was reported that the organisation had taken delivery of …
ASEAN NCAP – how the Nissan Teana scored a perfect five-star rating, plus where the agency is heading next
Recently, the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), together with Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), organised a press conference talking about the impressive safety performance of …
GALLERY: 2016 Hyundai Tucson roadshows preview unique exterior, interior colour options for M’sia
Spotted recently at the Sunway Carnival Mall in Seberang Jaya, Penang, here is the 2016 Hyundai Tucson making another appearance, in the Klang Valley this time, and on a much larger scale …
Toyota Mirai BTTF ad – it’s powered by rubbish too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFyY7_hc-14&app=desktop It’s here, the “Future” and the Toyota Mirai. The latest Back to the Future (BTTF) collaboration ad from Toyota starts with a clip of the Doc filling rubbish into the Mr. …
Taxi drivers to protest against SPAD in KL on Nov 18
The drama goes on. Blatantly ignoring the Land Public Transport Commission’s (SPAD) advise, thousands of taxi drivers will stage a protest in Kuala Lumpur come November 18. The protest is expected to …
Volvo teases “time machine” concept for Los Angeles
Today is Back to the Future Day and several carmakers, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Lexus, have paid homage to the iconic movie trilogy with a series of promotional videos. Volvo however, did …
GALLERY: 2015 Mazda 2 1.5 hatch with “Sports” kit
Happen to find the 2015 Mazda 2 a little bit too tame in the looks department? If so, we've got good news for you - customers who sign on the dotted line …
Driven Web Series 2015 #3: Battle of the powertrains – Camry Hybrid vs Ford Mondeo vs Peugeot 508 GT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR5ZhFNzRM0 As promised, Driven Web Series 2015 is back, and so is Harve! Powered by Petronas Primax 95 with Advanced Energy Formula, we're setting up the battle of the powertrains, comparing hybrid, …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Pekan plant marks production of 25,000th commercial vehicle
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Pekan plant today marked the production of its 25,000th Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle (CV). Yes, the company does not only assemble the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class luxury saloons in Malaysia. One …
Hyundai ix25 now offered with 1.6 litre turbo in China
Hyundai’s compact SUV in China, the ix25 or better known as the Hyundai Creta in India, will be getting a more powerful turbocharged power plant, along with other aesthetic updates to differentiate …
Tesla Model S stripped of Consumer Reports recommendation – plagued with reliability issues
Elon Musk isn’t going to be pleased. The Tesla Model S, which was previously given a recommendation by Consumer Reports has now been withdrawn, according to the LA Times. To make matters …
GALLERY: Asia Klasika 2015 draws 30,000-strong crowd, Royal Johor Automobile Collection on-show
In its sixth-year running now, the Asia Klasika Motor Festival 2015 was deemed another success by its organisers, who managed to pull a 30,000-strong crowd to witness the large number of classic …
Toyota’s Australian Technical Centre to close by 2016
Toyota Technical Centre Asia Pacific Australia (TTC-AU) in Notting Hill, Melbourne, Victoria will cease its operations by June next year, ahead of a planned shutdown of local vehicle manufacturing in 2017 at …
Mercedes-Benz shows naked W213 E-Class body
Here’s a first look at a completely undisguised Mercedes-Benz W213 E-Class to feast your eyes on. Unfortunately, it’s also just a naked body for now, previewed in conjunction with a news release …
London Taxi Company TX5 revealed as a PHEV taxi
Think of London and the iconic black cabs that roam its streets will come to mind. Over time, the taxis have been replaced with newer models in order to meet the requirements …
