GALLERY: Ferrari Portofino, Maranello’s new drop-top
Ferrari gave its Portofino its world debut last week at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the replacement for the California was every bit the looker at the show, the form especially …
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Proton leaves Iran, dissolves its dormant subsidiary
Proton has dissolved Proton Motor Pars (PMP), its indirect, wholly-owned Iranian subsidiary that was set up in August 2011 but has not been active since its incorporation, The Star reports. The announcement …
Ford Ranger XL Standard debuts in Malaysia – RM84k
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has announced the introduction of a new Ford Ranger variant called the XL Standard. Slotting in as the entry-level double-cab offering in the local T6 Ranger line-up, …
KL-Singapore HSR – discussions on ticketing in Oct
An update on the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project - Malaysia and Singapore will be seeking concepts and ideas for a ticketing and fare collection system to be used for the HSR …
Lane closures on AKLEH from Sept 22 to Nov 15
Motorists who utilise the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH) on a regular basis, take note - parts of the 7.7 km-long highway will be closed from September 22 to November 15 for …
Ford and Mahindra announce strategic partnership
Ford and Indian automaker Mahindra have entered into an agreement to explore a strategic alliance that will focus on a number of key areas, including electrification and product development. The two companies …
DRIVEN: Peugeot 3008 in Italy – plenty of savoir-faire
An award is never a guarantee that a product will turn out to be a commercial success, but it offers a validation that the item is – at least for that moment …
QUICK LOOK: New Mercedes-Benz COMAND touchpad
https://youtu.be/Qtyl_2ddbPs The Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell debut in Frankfurt provided a view of some new cues that look likely to make their way on to the W205 C-Class and GLC facelifts. These include …
Singapore switches to Euro 6 emissions standard – more than a dozen car models set to leave the market
Singapore's adoption of the Euro 6 emission standard for motor vehicles - which begins from today - is set to have an impact on a number of car models. More than a …
Honda Urban EV Concept teased, to debut in Frankfurt
Honda will be showing off the next stage of its 'Electric Vision' electrification plan for its European vehicle range at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The brand is set to …
Ford files patent for a self-levelling cup holder design
Untoward drink spillages in vehicle cup holders may be a thing of the past, if something like this one ever sees light. Ford has filed a patent last week with the US …
Petronas launches online store, working with Shopee
Petronas Dagangan has annouced its entry into the e-commerce space with the launch of its first online store in collaboration with e-commerce platform Shopee. The company says that the new digital platform …
LPT2 users to enjoy 50% toll rebate for National Day
Motorists using the East Coast Expressway (LPT2) this week during the National Day and Hari Raya Aidiladha holidays are set to enjoy a 50% toll rebate. The rebate will be offered to …
BMW Malaysia introduces BMW Oil Inclusive Program – extending oil service up to five years or 100,000 km
BMW Malaysia has announced the introduction of a BMW Oil Inclusive Program for all BMW vehicles without an active service programme or for which the original service programme has lapsed. Essentially, the …
BMW ahead of Daimler, VW in profitability for 1H 2017
A study has revealed that BMW is ahead of rival Daimler and world No 2 automaker Volkswagen in terms of profitability for the first half of 2017. According to the Ernst & …
C292 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 Coupe OrangeArt Edition introduced in Malaysia – limited units, RM718,888
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced another C292 GLE Coupe variant in the country with the arrival of the Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 4Matic Coupe, the announcement of the variant being made at the introduction …
Tan Chong launches TC Warranty Plus – extended warranty packages available for Nissan owners
Tan Chong Insurance Business Stream (TCIBS), the insurance division of Tan Chong Motor Holdings, has announced the launch of an extended warranty programme for Nissan owners, specifically for Almera, Serena S-Hybrid and …
2018 Porsche Cayenne – images of third-gen leaked
The new Porsche Cayenne is set for a global reveal on August 29, which is tomorrow, but the first official images have been leaked, the pix coming to light courtesy of Auto …
Uber suspended, faces a hefty fine in the Philippines
Over in the Philippines, Uber will have to pay a penalty of 190 million pesos (RM15.8 million) to lift a one-month suspension imposed by the country's Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board …
Ferrari 812 Superfast debuts in Malaysia – RM1.58 mil
Naza Italia has launched the Ferrari 812 Superfast in Malaysia - the F12berlinetta and F12tdf replacement arrives here five months after making its official debut in Geneva. It's priced at RM1,578,800, excluding …
