DRIVEN: 2017 BMW i3 – more range, same great fun
The recent BMW Innovation Days 2016 in Munich, which showcased BMW Connected and developments in battery technology as primary content, also saw a working presentation of the updated BMW i3 that the …
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BMW Connected – the next-step in personal mobility
At the BMW Innovation Days 2016 held in Munich earlier this month, the automaker announced that full-scale deployment of BMW Connected was set to begin in August, when operations commence in Europe. …
DRIVEN: BMW 330e iPerformance – the coming of age
Technology usually comes at a price. So, when you get a car loaded with such glitz coming around, entering the market at a price point below that which you'd normally expect to …
Perodua Bezza – 6,000 deliveries, 19,000 orders so far
It's all going great guns for Perodua's new Bezza. On July 26, the automaker said it had accomplished 500 deliveries of its compact sedan, and now, deliveries are in full swing - …
Porsche to sell cheaper, lower-output 718 Boxster and Cayman models in China in bid to push sales
Porsche is looking to gain added traction in China by offering less powerful but cheaper versions of its new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models. By offering base versions of the two …
No car, but Chinese startup raises US$1 bil in funding
Over in China, news has emerged of a Chinese automotive concern reportedly managing to raise US$1 billion in funding. Not a biggie, except that the company in question is a startup, one …
Proton introduces MyProton, a new mobile application
Proton has introduced MyProton, a new mobile application that offers owners the convenience of scheduling a service appointment for their cars in a easy, fuss-free manner. Available for download via Google Play …
Bullet-proofing your car – what you need to know
Fatal shooting incidents have been headlining the local news of late, and many of these have involved those being in vehicles. Notable cases include that which occurred on July 6, when a …
Several automakers keen on being Proton’s partner
Following an earlier report that Proton is in discussions with several foreign partners who may be interested to purchase a stake in the national carmaker, international trade and industry minister Datuk Seri …
SIRIM to set up lab for automotive brake pad testing
SIRIM says that it will be setting up a special laboratory for automotive component manufacturers to test the endurance level of brake pads, Bernama reports. The announcement was made by the organisation's …
Teksi 1Malaysia revamp won’t help cabbies, firm says
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Land Public Transport Commission's (SPAD) proposal to help transform the taxi service and address the implementation of e-hailing services will be decided by …
Cab fares to be revised in taxi overhaul programme
Taxi fares are set to be revised soon, the move being one of the measures to streamline cab operations in the country, The Sun reports. The action is aimed at helping taxi …
Nissan Kicks – Brazil starts the ball rolling in August
The Nissan Kicks, which was unveiled in May, will begin selling in Brazil on August 5. Following its retail debut there, the B-segment SUV will be introduced by the end of the …
DBKL offering discounts for traffic compounds in Aug
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced that it will be offering discounted traffic compound rates as part of its two week-long Settle DBKL Arrears campaign, which begins on August 6, Bernama …
Samsung purchases a US$449 million stake in BYD
Last week, it was reported that Samsung was in talks to purchase a stake in BYD, China’s largest EV manufacturer. The deal has now been concluded, with a unit of South Korea’s …
Honda Sonic Civic sedan – celebrating that hedgehog
Honda - working together with video game company Sega - has come up with the Sonic Civic, a one-off special to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th anniversary. The customised offering, which is …
Gov’t looking to have 100,000 EVs on the road by 2020
The government is aiming to have 100,000 electric vehicles on the roads nationwide by year 2020, according to international trade and industry minister Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamed. While there are only 891 …
2016 Renault Koleos – Malaysian debut in September
The order books are set to open for the new Renault Koleos next month ahead of its Malaysian debut in September. No pricing indication as of yet, but we do know that …
No plans to scrap VEP – system still being trialled
The government says it has no plans to scrap the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for foreign vehicles. Transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the system is still …
VIDEO: Getting closer to B10 biodiesel mandate – MAI
https://youtu.be/RtD9Q05meU8 The implementation of the sale of B10 biodiesel (diesel fuel blended with palm oil in a 90:10 ratio) in the country has raised much controversy over its suitability for use in …
