Government says approved permit policy to remain
The Open approved permit (AP) system for the import of used cars is set to remain in place. The government says the issue is still being studied, but has not given a …
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East coast train services unlikely to resume for Raya
The resumption of the KTM East Coast Line rail service is unlikely to happen before Hari Raya Aidifitri, unless KTMB is able to complete all necessary repair work in time. This may …
No issue with PATRIOT registration plate series – JPJ
In response to questions raised over the PATRIOT vehicle registration plate series that was announced last month, JPJ has said that there was nothing irregular with it and that special number plate …
DRIVEN: Mercedes-AMG GT S at Laguna Seca
Within the space of two months, sports car buyers – or more aptly, higher-end sports car buyers – have seen two new faces added on for consideration. Both are from marques more …
LDP to face 400-metre road closure at KM24 on July 4
Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP) users, take note. Prasarana has announced that that there will be a one-night road closure with traffic diversions at the Kilometre 24 stretch of the LDP on July …
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer eDrive – plug-in hybrid unveiled as prototype, series production in 2016
It's all starting to come along quickly now for BMW and its plug-in hybrids - series production of the X5 xDrive 40e kicks off next month, and now Munich has unveiled its …
Ford recalls 433,000 cars over engine software fault
Ford has issued a recall for nearly 433,000 vehicles in North America over an issue with faulty body control modules - in the affected cars, there's the possibility the engines will continue …
Lancia Delta Integrale nameplate set to make a return?
An old - and hallowed - nameplate may be set to make a return. Word is that some quarters of upper management at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are looking to commission an …
Toll rate increase – government hasn’t made decision
According to news reports, the government has not made any decision on the increase in toll rates, but Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said it is continuing to look into the …
Volvo Excellence Child Safety Seat – simpler and safer
There's more to the freed up space offered by the Lounge Console concept as seen on the Volvo XC 90 Excellence - the design team at the Swedish automaker has come up …
Tun Mahathir takes a swipe at MAI over liberalisation
In his latest blog post, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has taken a swipe at the Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) for its call to open up the local automotive industry. Last month, The …
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG and GLA 45 AMG to gain A 45 facelift’s revised 381 hp and 475 Nm output
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG and GLA 45 AMG buyers will be pleased to hear that the duo will gain the power hike that was recently introduced for the refreshed Mercedes-AMG A 45, …
Robot kills worker at Volkswagen factory in Germany
An assembly robot has killed an external contractor at a Volkswagen plant in Germany. According to reports, the technician was part of a team setting up the robot at the automaker's Kassel …
Toyota Mirai FCV – EPA-estimated performance range announced, 502 km on a single tank of hydrogen
Toyota has announced the provisional performance range for its Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, which will make its market debut in the United States in the third quarter of this year. …
Suzuki names new president, announces five-year plan
Suzuki Motor Corporation yesterday announced changes to its executive board, the most significant being the appointment of Toshihiro Suzuki - the son of Suzuki chairman and CEO Ozamu Suzuki - to the …
KL-Padang Besar ETS – still no approval from SPAD
It looks unlikely that the Kuala Lumpur-Padang Besar Electric Train Service (ETS) will commence operations today - last Thursday. KTM had stated that the 329 km route would begin operating on July …
Petronas Raya Treasures – share your fondest Hari Raya memories, it might be made into a short film
Petronas has kicked-off a campaign to crowd-source and create a Hari Raya Aidilfitri short film, and is inviting Malaysians to be part of it - all you have to do is share …
MINI to concentrate on five core models in future – new logo unveiled, car-sharing programme announced
At the F54 MINI Clubman’s premiere in Berlin yesterday, the BMW Group also announced the repositioning of the MINI brand. The move is a rather comprehensive one, from a streamlining of its …
F54 MINI Clubman – second-gen debuts in Berlin
Greetings from Germany. You’ve seen the first images that were leaked this morning, but now it’s official - the F54 MINI Clubman was unveiled to the world in Berlin earlier this evening …
Remote Control Range Rover Sport – drive it by phone
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed its Remote Control Range Rover Sport research vehicle, which as its moniker implies can be handled remotely by the driver from outside the car, with the operation …
