Each life lost in a road accident is worth RM2.3 million
Accidents cost lives, but just how much is a life worth from a monetary point of view? According to a study conducted by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) on the economic aspect of …
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DRIVEN: L462 Land Rover Discovery – all-round ability
Change is inevitable, and modernisation tailored to fulfill current trends – and wants of a buying public - necessary to ensure the continued success of a nameplate. Such is the case with …
February 2018 week four fuel prices – all down again
As Chinese New Year festivities continue, so does that of weekly fuel prices - there's more cheer in store for motorists for a second week running following the 10 to 12 sen …
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV facelift – new 2.4 litre engine, higher battery capacity and rear motor output
Mitsubishi is set to introduce its updated 2019 Outlander PHEV in Geneva next month. The automaker has given its plug-in hybrid version of the SUV - which made its debut in Paris …
2018 Ford Mustang facelift – Australian debut mid-year
Ford Australia has announced that the facelifted S550 Ford Mustang will go on sale Down Under in the second half of the year. The sixth-gen pony car gets a fair number of …
Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition – 50-unit goodbye run
Ford has announced that after a three-year run, production of the third-gen Focus RS is set to end on April 6, and the final right-hand drive units built at the automaker's Saarlouis …
Ferrari 488 GTO teased ahead of its Geneva debut
https://youtu.be/zbJyPFQ02pE Ferrari has teased its upcoming 488 Special Series in a short video ahead of the car's debut in Geneva next month. Fast panning means that you'll only see bits of the …
Additional lanes planned for North-South Expressway
The transport ministry says it is looking into the possibility of adding lanes along several busy stretches of the North-South Expressway to improve traffic flow, Bernama reports. According to deputy transport minister …
Foreign workers and expatriates who repeatedly commit traffic offences run the risk of being deported
The immigration department is mulling a proposal to deport foreign workers and expatriates who repeatedly flout traffic rules. It is hoped that the move will curb errant driving behaviour and ensure that …
ETCM planning to bring Nissan e-Power in to Malaysia
Plans are afoot to introduce Nissan's e-Power range-extender electric drive in Malaysia, although it is likely not to be in the form of the Note e-Power, the car that debuted the hybrid …
2018 Nissan Futures – study reveals 75% of ASEAN buyers open to EV purchase, but want more incentives
Last week, Nissan held a symposium in Singapore to discuss the future of mobility in the fast-growing Asia and Oceania region. The fourth edition of Nissan Futures focused on areas of electrification, …
Proton looking to sell 400,000 cars per year by 2027 – aiming for 30% market share in Malaysia, 10% in Asean
Proton has come up with a 10-year plan in which it is targeting to sell 400,000 vehicles a year by 2027, The Star reports. In terms of volume projection, the national automaker …
Nissan Leaf to go on sale in seven markets in Asia and Oceania this year – EV to arrive in Malaysia end of Q4
Nissan has revealed that its second-generation Leaf electric vehicle is set to be launched in seven markets in Asia/Oceania over the course of the coming year. The vehicle will be introduced in …
Sisma Auto launches Volvo Glenmarie service centre
Sisma Auto has announced that its Volvo authorised service centre in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, has officially begun operations. The company says that with the opening of the new centre, it has expanded …
Nissan X-Trail X-Tremer launched – RM141k to RM164k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced a new third-gen Nissan X-Trail variant called the X-Tremer, which dresses the T32 up with a number of avant-garde items. The X-Trail X-Tremer features a …
Honda Passport to return, new SUV due out in 2019
Honda is planning to bring back the Passport nameplate on a new SUV it will be introducing in the North American market next year, Automotive News reports. A source familiar with the …
Lotus – two new sports cars in 2020, SUV out by 2022
British sports car maker Lotus has revealed plans for its first products since coming under the umbrella of Chinese automaker Geely. According to Car Magazine, the company will be introducing two new …
An open letter to all plug-in hybrid users – public EV charging bays aren’t parking slots, or personal spaces
Dear plug-in hybrid user, We think it's time we had a talk about etiquette and common sense, seeing as the landscape has altered with regards to charging stations and how they are …
Mercedes-Benz EV charging stations at BSC open to all brands – Sunway Pyramid, Pavilion KL next
In November last year, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) introduced dedicated charging facilities in Bangsar Shopping Centre as part of its initiative for a comprehensive EEV strategy. The Mercedes-Benz branded charging stations in BSC …
2018 World Car Awards – list of finalists revealed
The finalists for the 2018 World Car Awards competition have been announced, with the revealing of all the selected contenders in all six categories in the programme. As it was last year, …
