SPYSHOTS: G30 BMW 5 Series prototype goes public
The G30 BMW 5 Series has been spied once again on public roads in its run-up to take on the new W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. But while the E-Class’ debut is set to …
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DRIVEN: Nissan NP300 Navara review in Malaysia
A seismic shift has been happening in the world of pick-up trucks lately – previously the sole refuge of the commercial trader, these hardy workhorses have taken a surprising slice of the …
C346 Ford Focus facelift – 1.5L EcoBoost hatch and sedan variants sighted in Malaysia, launching soon?
Not long to go before the third-generation Ford Focus facelift premieres locally, by the looks of it - hatchback and sedan examples have been sighted in the country. Seen parked at Setia …
Free Selangor Smart Bus now in Ampang and Kajang
The free Selangor Smart Bus service, formerly known as “Bas Selangorku,” has commenced operations in the area of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) from today onwards. Managed by Rapid Bus, the …
UMW Toyota registers 95,861 vehicle sales in 2015, Toyota Vios and Lexus NX most popular models
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd has announced that total vehicle sales in Malaysia for 2015 amounted to 95,861 units. Of that total, 93,760 units were Toyota models, whereas the remaining 2,101 units …
Harman previews eye-based driver monitoring system
On top of its new collaboration with Microsoft, Harman has revealed a new pupil-based driver monitoring system at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016. The new technology is designed to keep …
Volkswagen Malaysia overtrade programme takes in your old car, throws in additional rebates
In line with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, Volkswagen Malaysia will be running an overtrade programme from now till January 31. Those who trade-in their cars are in line for substantial …
Nissan X-Trail Impul edition launched, from RM150k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially launched the Nissan X-Trail Tuned by Impul, a new offering for those who desire something a little sportier than the standard seven-seater SUV. The Impul …
SG drivers owe Johor RM6.5m in unpaid summonses
Singaporean drivers owe RM6.5 million in unpaid summonses for traffic offences committed in Johor that date back over two years, the New Straits Times reports. "There are more than 40,000 traffic offenders …
Toyota goes on hiring spree for AI tech research
More developments for the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). The brand has recently announced a series of new hires that will drive research into artificial intelligence (AI) and robots. The institute’s CEO, Gill …
Volkswagen e-Golf Touch previews near-production MIB infotainment system, brings gesture controls
Volkswagen has brought out its e-Golf Touch at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a follow up to last year’s Golf R Touch concept. The e-Golf serves as a preview of Volkswagen’s …
Bosch at the 2016 CES – a full electronic display dashboard and a textured touchscreen lead the tech
Bosch is showcasing a number of connected functions and assistance systems at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, led by a show car with plenty of visual appeal. The …
CES 2016: Volkswagen BUDD-e Concept – electric van is first on the Modular Electric Platform (MEB)
Volkswagen has revealed the BUDD-e Concept at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The BUDD-e is the first car to be based on the new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) …
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe receives Night Package
While both the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe and C 63 S Coupe are pretty good looking on their own, some customers might want their cars to stand out just a tad bit …
Kia launches Drive Wise sub-brand – tasked to develop driver assistance systems, autonomous cars
At the 2016 Consumer Electronic Show (CES), Kia launched its new sub-brand, Drive Wise. The new component within the Korean automaker would be responsible for developing its future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems …
Harman, Microsoft to develop in-car Office 365 suite
Renown audio developer Harman has just announced that it will be joining forces with Microsoft in an attempt to boost work productivity in vehicles. This also marks Microsoft’s first venture into the …
Decline in spectator numbers for 2015 Malaysian GP – Sepang International Circuit expects a tough 2016
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has revealed in its 2015 roundup that the year was a difficult one for it - while the MotoGP round provided cheer, garnering more than 150,000 spectators, there …
BMW donates turbo engines to 5 engineering faculties
BMW Group Malaysia recently donated five of its N20 TwinPower Turbo 2.0 litre engines to five Malaysian engineering universities and colleges for the purpose of R&D and to enhance engineering expertise. The …
BMW showcases networked mobility technology, including gesture control parking and remote 3D view
Keeping up with the times, BMW says that to allow for the vision of BMW Connected - a personalised digital assistant to support individual mobility - in becoming a reality, “a highly …
Hyundai Ioniq sketches revealed, 3 powertrains listed
Hyundai has revealed two sketches of its coming Hyundai Ioniq. Unfortunately, there isn’t something here that we haven’t seen already. Ignoring the fact that the Ioniq was recently fully uncovered by several …
