Tesla recalls 11,000 Model X over rear seat issues
Tesla has issued a recall for 11,000 of its Model X SUVs globally over a faulty locking mechanism in their rear seats, Reuters reports. The automaker said the affected part could lead …
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Netherlands to ban sales of petrol, diesel cars by 2030
The Netherlands has joined the move towards zero emission mobility - following the plans outlined by France and Britain to ban sales of all new petrol and diesel powered passenger vehicles, the …
Shell buys electric car charging company New Motion
Royal Dutch Shell has announced that it is buying New Motion, which runs one of the largest electric vehicle charging networks in Europe. The purchase marks the multi-national oil and gas company’s …
Petronas Dagangan plans for 100 EV charging stations
Petronas Dagangan (PDB) will be expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging station network, which it began implementing a year ago, from an initial 66 stations to 100. The company made this announcement …
Electric bus service to begin in Putrajaya next year
New electric buses will be introduced into service in Putrajaya sometime in the second quarter of next year, theSundaily reports. According to Gets Global, 150 electric buses will be incorporated into its …
Prolintas announces 10% toll discount for AKLEH, GCE, SILK and LKSA highway users this Deepavali
Motorists utilising the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), Lebuhraya Kemuning-Shah Alam (LKSA) and Lebuhraya Kajang SILK (SILK) are set to enjoy a 10% discount on toll rates in …
Kobe Steel scandal to impact Japanese automakers
An emerging scandal concerning a major Japanese steel manufacturer is set to have a major impact on automakers. Over the weekend, it was reported that Kobe Steel acknowledged it had fabricated data …
October 2017 week three fuel prices – all down
Another Wednesday, which means another round of fuel prices, and these will as usual come into effect from midnight. The see-saw in October continues - prices were down the first week, then …
Hyundai Ioniq Electric at IGEM – EV being field tested
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is currently on display at the 2017 International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference (IGEM) being held at the KL Convention Centre, but don't get too excited …
RFID Tag electronic toll system on AKLEH by 2018
Prolintas, the concessionaire for the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), says it will be able to implement a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag electronic toll collection (ETC) system at its tolls by …
‘NBOS’ number plate series open for bidding today
Yet another new number plate series is on the cards, if posts on Facebook are to be believed. Reader Kent Lim has pointed us towards photos circulating on the social media platform …
DRIVEN: W213 Mercedes-AMG E63S – right to the top
Athleticism and compliance don’t usually make good bedfellows, and very few cars get it close when it comes to getting them to walk hand in hand. Inevitably, there’s some sacrifice, and just …
AD: TintNOW.my launches web-based, on-demand car window tinting service – just three easy steps needed
Car window film tinting has just gotten easier with the intoduction of a new web-based, on-demand service called TintNOW.my. The service will pick up your vehicle, carry out the tinting application and …
Honda CR-V – bookings reach 5,000 in three months
The new Honda CR-V continues to surpass its targeted sales numbers - Honda Malaysia has revealed that orders for the fifth-generation model has reached 5,000 units, well past double the monthly sales …
Nissan Serena Nismo makes for a sportier proposition
It looks like Nissan's planned expansion of its Nismo brand has started, and the first examples of the push into new segments will go on show in Tokyo later this month. Aside …
Toyota ends production in Australia after 54 years
Toyota has officially closed its local manufacturing operations in Australia - the shuttering of Toyota Australia's production plant in Altona, Victoria, from today following the last Camry rollout brings an end to …
Ford Ranger Raptor to feature a 2.0 litre turbodiesel?
Ford's new Ranger Raptor was confirmed last month via a video teaser put out by Ford Australia, in which a clad Ranger mule can be seen running trials in aggressive fashion on …
Naza Kia opens new Kia Kuala Terengganu 3S centre
Naza Kia Malaysia has opened its latest 3S centre in the country. Kia Kuala Terengganu is the brand's second outlet to be introduced in the East Coast following the launch of the …
Puspakom to appoint private workshops as its agents
The transport ministry has given Puspakom the green light to appoint reputable private workshops to be its agents, Bernama reports. The move is catered at expanding the company's reach and services to …
Malaysia wouldn’t want to host F1, even for free – SIC
This weekend sees the final Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix being held in Sepang, but its organiser isn't feeling warm and fuzzy about the farewell, it seems. If anything, the sentiment is …
