KL City Grand Prix – preparations get underway soon
Some updates on the inaugural KL City Grand Prix, which is due take place on August 7-9. The event - which is set to be held annually for five years - was …
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Gov’t urged to make use of child car seats compulsory
The call to put infants and young kids in child seats when travelling in cars continues - now, Bernama reports that the Malaysian Consumers Association is urging the Government to introduce a …
DRIVEN: W212 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid – 1,500 km from KL to Bangkok on a single tank of diesel
Madness is truly measured by the mile on a long-distance eco-drive challenge. This one, like most, started out normally enough, mainly as a matter of intrigue to see whether it'd be possible …
Audi R18 e-tron gets new aerodynamics package
Audi has improved on the car that has bagged it three 24 heures du Mans titles in a row - the revised Audi R18 e-tron quattro makes its debut at the FIA …
Ops Warta begins May 15 – settled your summons yet?
Last week, it was reported that Ops Warta is set to begin next month, starting from May 15. Today, traffic police have reminded the public that there will be no delay in …
Infiniti Vision Gran Turismo built as full-scale model
The Vision Gran Turismo project is certainly taking things beyond the virtual realm - the series has spawned a number of imaginative vehicular shapes for Sony's Gran Turismo 6 game, and you'd …
Volkswagen Jetta Limited Edition teaser goes up
Volkswagen Malaysia has begun teasing the Volkswagen Jetta Limited Edition on its homepage - you'll note that the car is officially known as the LE and not the Special Edition, which was …
Audi Matrix Laser headlights – going better than LED
Audi has formally announced its Matrix Laser headlights, which means the lighting system will soon be making its way onto the brand's series production vehicles. The Matrix Laser technology is based on …
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 – only 100 units for 2015, and just 37 examples of the Shelby GT350R
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, which made its debut in Los Angeles last year, is set to go into series production, but buyers can expect a bit of a stampede for a …
PLUS to introduce gateless gantry toll system in 2018
According to a report, highway concessionaire Projek Lebuhraya Usaha Sama Berhad (PLUS) is set to introduce a gateless gantry system for electronic toll collection on its closed highways beginning from 2018. Citing …
Audi on demand car-sharing service launched in US
Over in the US, Audi has introduced a new mobility programme that will give users a new way to experience the brand's products without having to go through long-term ownership. The brand's …
Ford recalls 390,000 cars in the US, including 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta – ASEAN model not affected
Late last week, Ford announced it was issuing a safety recall in North America for nearly 390,000 vehicles over a faulty door latch. Vehicle models involved in the recall are the 2013-2014 …
2015 Ford Mustang – Euro-spec versions detailed
Ford has revealed details of the Euro-spec version of the 2015 Ford Mustang, which is set to begin arriving on the continent in July and the UK in October. More than 2,200 …
BMW i Remote App – BMW i3, i8 info on Apple Watch
The BMW i Remote App, which made its debut with the BMW i3 and allows drivers to remotely check and control functions of their vehicles via their smartphone, is now premiering on …
COMOS EV car-sharing programme – registration begins, promo rate of RM50 for yearly subscription
Public registration for the Cohesive Mobility Solution (COMOS) EV car-sharing programme has finally begun. The service - originally due to be launched in November last year - will kick off on May …
Land Rover Discovery Sport to get new 2.0L Ingenium diesel, with 34,000 km extended service interval
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is set to add a new engine into the model line-up - the TD4 is set be be equipped with JLR's 2.0 litre four-pot Ingenium turbodiesel, which …
PLUS – traffic diversion on NKVE towards Jalan Duta
Here's something that will be of interest to New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) highway users - Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (PLUS) has announced that there will be a temporary traffic diversion next …
Oriental Holdings in dealership talks with Proton
It has been reported that Proton is in negotiations with Oriental Holdings for the latter to set up a Proton dealership business. Citing industry sources, The Edge reported over the weekend that …
Volkswagen mulls budget car venture with Great Wall
According to reports, Volkswagen is weighing the idea of cooperating with Chinese automaker Great Wall to build a new budget car. German publication Manager Magazin reported earlier in the week that discussions …
W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class – locally-assembled C 200 Avantgarde and C 250 Exclusive launched
We reported on its impending arrival last week, and now it has been officially announced. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the locally-assembled W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, doing so at a C-Class Driving Experience showcase …
