2016 Jaguar XF launched in Malaysia, from RM450k
Teased in March and earlier this month via its Facebook page, Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has finally launched the new Jaguar XF in the country, and the car makes its local debut …
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BMW Malaysia announces local assembly for the F48 BMW X1 and F26 BMW X4 – production from mid-year
BMW Malaysia today announced that the F48 X1 and F26 X4 are set to be locally-assembled - production will begin sometime in mid-year, and when it does the duo will become the …
Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration concept debuts in Beijing
Infiniti has taken the wraps off its QX Sport Inspiration concept at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. The debutant is said to explore the brand’s vision for a next-generation, premium mid-size SUV, …
Uber, GrabCar drivers required to get a PSV licence
The Transport Ministry says that as part of the move to regulate ride-sharing services such as Uber and GrabCar, its drivers will be required to obtain a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence, …
Vehicle purchases responsible for a large number of bankruptcy cases in Malaysia – one out of every four
As we all know, Malaysians love cars, but it isn't always a happy tale, that love affair with the automobile. Bankruptcy as a result of the rush to have the latest and …
Mitsubishi offices raided over fuel economy scandal
Japanese officials have raided a Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) office following the automaker's admission that it had manipulated fuel consumption test data on four mini-car models to present better fuel economy figures …
Penang to take action against OKU parking offenders
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is set to get tough on those who park indiscriminately in OKU parking lots. From May, only those with disabled car stickers issued by the local …
Removal of subsidy not main cause of fuel price hikes
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says that the abolition of the petrol subsidy for RON95 is not the main cause of fuel price hikes, and added that the pricing has not …
Netherlands looking towards an electric future, aiming to ban sales of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2025
In the Netherlands, politicians have voted through a motion calling for a ban of new petrol and diesel car sales beginning from 2025, The Guardian reports. It's not set in stone yet, …
Mitsubishi admits to manipulating fuel economy tests
Another scandal has emerged, this time over fuel consumption figures - the culprit is Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), which has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption test data on four mini-car models to …
SPIED: Ford Focus ST – new variant seen at the ‘Ring
It would seem that the introduction of the Ford Fiesta ST200 has gone down well with the decision-makers at the Blue Oval, because if this is any indication, the Focus ST is …
Police asked to review its plan to increase traffic fines
A senator has asked the police to review its proposal to raise the maximum traffic fines, which it says will deter road users from violating traffic rules and change their driving attitude. …
Uber testing cash payments for rides in Kuala Lumpur
Uber has announced that it is trialling cash payments for rides in Kuala Lumpur. The online transportation network company said it is aiming to become more accessible to Malaysians with the introduction …
Haval H7 – production version set for market debut
This is the Haval H7 SUV, which is set to make its domestic market debut at Auto China 2016 in Beijing next week. Leisurely would best describe its deployment, because the vehicle …
Kahn End Edition signs off the Land Rover Defender
Kahn has come up with a sign-off edition of the Land Rover Defender, which ended series production earlier this year after 68 years. The End Edition, as it's called, is a run …
KL-Singapore HSR – questions raised about viability
Even as the draft alignment is being finalised for the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR), questions are being raised about the project, concerning anticipated fares and its viability. At a state assembly sitting …
Next-generation Perodua Kenari – exterior and interior rendered, based on the Daihatsu Move Custom
Earlier this month, the latest sixth-generation Daihatsu Move Custom was spied on Malaysian roads bearing Perodua trade plates, providing a strong hint that a replacement for the Kenari - which was based …
Facelifted Mitsubishi ASX – Asian debut in Beijing
Mitsubishi has announced that it will be giving its facelifted ASX its Asian premiere at Auto China 2016 later this month. The compact crossover features the new Dynamic Shield front design - …
Aston Martin Vantage GT8 – 100 kg lighter, 40 PS more
Aston Martin has announced its Vantage GT8, a lightweight, special edition unit done in the same vein as the GT12 (known as the GT3 when first unveiled). Inspired and influenced by the …
West Coast Expressway on track for 2019 completion
Construction of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) project, which will connect Banting in Selangor and Changkat Jering in Perak, is on track for completion in 2019, according to the New Straits Times. …
