Malaysian F1 GP to be repackaged to grow ticket sales
The government has announced that it will be repacking the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix this year in a bid to improve the event’s appeal, following a 35% drop in tickets …
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Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard debuts – VR10 armour
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard. Its latest armoured model is said to be the first civilian vehicle to be certified with the highest ballistic protection level VR10 according to …
Mercedes-Benz C200 Exclusive initial details – RM253k
Click to enlarge. More details surrounding the new W205 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Exclusive variant have finally been revealed. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has long confirmed the model’s price at RM252,888, but only now has …
Volvo to integrate Spotify in latest models worldwide
https://vimeo.com/156234230 Volvo has announced that it will be integrating Spotify into all its new models with the Sense infotainment system, starting with the XC90 SUV, S90 sedan and V90 estate. So long …
Volvo V40 T4 with Drive-E 2.0, limited units – RM176k
Limited units of the Volvo V40 T4 with a new Drive-E 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine is now available in Malaysia. We understand that only Clear Marque Volvo on Jalan Kuching has …
Polestar to make 450 hp four-cylinder Volvos in future?
Polestar may revert to using smaller engines in its latest models as part of adopting Volvo’s new strategy to employ more efficient four-cylinder mills across its range. However, according to AutoExpress, the …
No plans for weekly petrol price revisions, says gov’t
The government has confirmed that it will not be revising fuel prices on a weekly basis, maintaining the current method of monthly revisions instead. As reported by Bernama, deputy finance minister Datuk …
DRIVEN: Audi TTS – style now matched by substance?
Stop rubbing your eyes, folks. Yes, this is an Audi TTS quattro, and yes, it is currently on sale in Malaysia by its official distributor. Back in October 2015, Audi Malaysia slipped …
Renault warned by Global NCAP over misleading ad
Renault has received a stern warning from the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) over a “serious misinterpretation of crash test results appearing in Renault advertising.” The vehicle safety authority pointed …
2016 Volvo V90 estate – initial details and full gallery
Here it is, folks - the new Volvo V90 has finally been revealed ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Joining the brand-new XC90 SUV and S90 …
Euro car sales hit highs despite Volkswagen slump
Car sales in Europe have hit a high in January 2016, rising 6.3% against December 2015’s figures. In total, nearly 1.1 million cars were sold in the past month in Europe despite …
2004-06 Mitsubishi Lancer recalled in Malaysia – 895 units require Takata airbag inflator replacements
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a recall for its Mitsubishi Lancer. The company says that 895 units of the model, manufactured from September 2004 to April 2006, will be called in …
Mercedes-Benz new OM654 2.0 litre turbodiesel engine detailed – 14 hp up, 13% more efficient, 17% lighter
Mercedes-Benz has revealed and detailed a brand-new 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that will be used across its global model range. Known internally as OM654, the 1,950 cc engine is here …
Audi Q1/Q2 teased again in 16-second off-road clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s6qdgg03dA Audi has dropped yet another teaser of its next Q model, said to be known as the Audi Q1 (or Q2, following the brand’s success at securing the naming rights). The …
Kejara Demerit Points System confirmed, says gov’t – Transport Ministry wants immediate implementation
The government has confirmed that the Kejara Demerit Points System will be implemented as soon as possible. According to The Star, transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai confirmed the move which …
Proton introduces new My Taxi service – extended warranties, cheaper costs, priority service days
Proton is undertaking a new initiative that will benefit taxi drivers in Malaysia, called My Taxi. The special programme is designed to provide taxi drivers with dedicated assistance where their Protons are …
Proton Edar introduces new pick-up and delivery service, 80-min Quick Service money-back guarantee
Click to enlarge. In line with its latest attempts to improve owner experiences, Proton has announced that it will be introducing two new services at selected Proton Edar service centres. The first …
New 3D Proton logo not just for the Perdana, will feature on all new models – Saga, Persona next
Having revealed its new logo and tagline just this morning, Proton has also confirmed that the new emblem will be featured on all of its future models. As expected, the new logo …
Proton recalls Suprima S, Preve, Exora – CFE-powered variants equipped with faulty oil cooler hoses
Proton has announced that it will be recalling some 94,577 vehicles in Malaysia over a faulty CFE oil cooler hose. The car maker said that once the hose has degraded to a …
Daimler recalls 841k vehicles with Takata airbags
Daimler AG has confirmed that it will be recalling some 841,000 vehicles in the US. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there has notified the German car maker that some 705,000 Mercedes-Benz …
