BMW i5 bodystyle now rumoured to be that of an SUV
In August, BMW essentially confirmed that a third model was set to join the BMW i line-up, which is currently made up of the all-electric i3 hatch and the plug-in hybrid i8 …
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AES to restart operations soon, details being finalised
The move to expand the coverage of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) nationwide will begin once final details are sorted out. Deputy transport minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi said that once this …
Japan plans to replace sales tax with new car levy
Japan may see a new car levy coming in to replace the current vehicle acquisition tax, according to a Bloomberg report. The plan by the Liberal Democratic Party - which is being …
Ford Mustang – Australian prices go up due to forex
Over in Australia, news has come about that pricing for the Ford Mustang has gone up by as much as AUD$2,500 (RM7,700) due to the foreign exchange rate, CarAdvice reports. The sixth-gen …
China develops world’s first mind-controlled vehicle
Ah, yes, guess it wasn't long before someone decided to come up with this. China Central Television (CCTV) reports that researchers in Tianjin have successfully developed China's first mind-controlled car. Yes, you …
KTM Komuter fare hike necessary to reduce losses
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has come out to defend the recent fare hike for its KTM Komuter service, saying that the move would not increase profits but rather lessen the losses that …
Selangor to use more durable asphalt for state roads
Road conditions in Selangor are set to improve a little - the state is set to begin using a new asphalt premix for its roads, one that it says will result not …
BAIC to begin EV production in Malaysia next Sept
Earlier this year, it was reported that Chinese automaker Beijing Auto International Corporation (BAIC) was set to make Malaysia as its electric vehicle manufacturing hub for the region, and that its new …
JPJ says RM30 million lost in taxes due to cloned cars
The activities of car cloning syndicates has cost the government RM30 million in lost taxes, according to the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The department estimated that around 2,000 cloned cars had been …
Ford Ranger production to be increased to cope with demand – FTM plant in Rayong to also build pick-up
Ford has announced that it has pumped in an additional investment of US$186 million (RM785 million) into its Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) facility in Rayong to allow for increased production of its …
FIA announces changes to Formula 1 regulations – 2016 Malaysian GP now in October, after Singapore
The FIA has announced that the World Motor Sport Council has approved a number of changes to Formula 1's technical and sporting regulations, and these are set to come into effect from …
Euro NCAP releases 15 new crash test results – BMW X1, Lexus RX, Jaguar XE, Infiniti Q30, Nissan Navara
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has released the results of its latest crash test results, and the seventh batch for 2015 sees 15 vehicles being rated. Of the 15, …
New CO2-based car taxation scheme to net Thai government up to RM1.2 bil in additional tax revenue
Thailand's new vehicle excise tax, which is based on C02 emissions, is expected to increase tax revenue for the government by as much as 10 billion baht (RM1.2 billion) next year, the …
Nissan X-Trail Hybrid on show at 2015 Thai Motor Expo
Launched in Thailand late last month, the Nissan X-Trail Hybrid was on show at the 2015 Thai Motor Expo. The SUV is assembled in Thailand at Nissan’s Bang Na-Trat Road plant in …
ERL says KLIA Express fare increase needed to keep company afloat – hike to mainly affect foreign visitors
Yesterday, Express Rail Link (ERL) announced that fares for its KLIA Express and KLIA Transit rail services were set to be increased on January 1. From next year, the fare for a …
UK-based IMI says more focus on EEV training needed
In line with the nation’s aim to be a regional energy-efficient vehicle (EEV) hub, UK-based Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been working closely with the Malaysian government since early last …
GALLERY: 2016 Lexus LX 570 in Malaysian showroom
Yesterday, Lexus Malaysia announced the arrival of the Lexus LX 570 flagship SUV, and now, we've got a full photo gallery of the vehicle, which is on display at the Lexus Mutiara …
Toyota ProAce, Citroen SpaceTourer and Peugeot Traveller – a case of all for one, and one for all
Commonality takes a new meaning with this particular triple play - they feature different faces and badges, but all three are essentially the same vehicle. Welcome the Citroen SpaceTourer, Peugeot Traveller and …
Chevrolet Captiva – Australia gets new Holden facelift
The Chevrolet Captiva may nearly be approaching the decade old mark, but there's still life in the Theta-underpinned SUV, it would seem - Australia is set to get a redesigned Holden version …
PLUS toll hike – Works Ministry says no decision yet
The speculation on the PLUS toll hike continues - The Star reports that the Works Ministry has come out to quash rumours of the impending increase, saying that that there will not …
