Nissan sees no major downside in FCA-Renault deal
Alliance partner Nissan, which is one of the main hurdles Renault has to pass in order to get the proposed merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) going, sees no major downside to …
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BMW X2 M35i shown in Malaysia; July launch, RM400k
BMW Malaysia has just unveiled the BMW X2 M35i at its buka puasa event with the media. Unveiled globally in September 2018, the X2 M35i is the flagship variant of the F39 …
FCA-Renault merger hurdles: job guarantees, Nissan
The proposed merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Renault is ambitious, and while the two merger-hungry carmakers definitely have the appetite for such a move, there are some hurdles they need …
QUICK LOOK: 2019 Proton Exora RC, from RM59,800
https://youtu.be/oPcJoBy8p9c The 2019 Proton Exora RC (RC for running change) will surely be the MPV's final update before it heads into retirement. Proton's seven-seat, three-row people carrier has been around since 2009 …
2019 Proton Exora RC launched in Malaysia – MPV gets ‘Hi, Proton’, new kit, lowered price from RM59,800
As teased by the carmaker yesterday, the 2019 Proton Exora RC (RC for running change) has been launched. This is the third update for the seven-seater MPV that has been around since …
JPJ to conduct random checks at R&Rs during Raya
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will deploy enforcement teams at highway R&R areas over the Hari Raya travel period, and its personnel will conduct random checks on motorists in an effort to …
Plate-switching Singaporean BMW under investigation
Remember the photos of a Singaporean driver swapping number plates on his gold-coloured BMW in Johor from earlier this month? The case is now under investigation after the actual owner of the …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Renault to merge – reports
Despite the fact that Sergio Marchionne and Carlos Ghosn are no longer heading Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Renault, the appetite for merger at both carmakers remain strong. Now, it has been reported …
Opel/Vauxhall Corsa-e – 6th-gen hatch goes electric
Opel has revealed the sixth-generation Corsa, which will be wearing Vauxhall badges in the UK as before. The new Corsa will be available in electric form for the first time, and the …
Try the A90 Toyota Supra’s auto with an open mind; but if manual still wanted, we could do it – Tada
The A90 Toyota Supra chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada, claims that he has been asked this question 100 million times across the world. Now, he may be exaggerating (just slightly, just rounding it …
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is now On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – 50-unit 007 limited edition
James Bond has driven quite a few cars over the decades serving Her Majesty’s Secret Service, but none are as synonymous with 007 as Aston Martin. This association is set to continue, …
New Renault Megane RS Trophy-R now the fastest FWD at Nurburgring, beats Civic Type R with 7:40 time
Renault has officially unveiled its new flagship hot hatch, the Renault Megane RS Trophy-R. And what a way to do it, by also announcing that the Trophy-R is now the fastest front-wheel-drive …
Hyundai Starex facelift price up by RM3k – RM151,888
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) today released a new price list for its models in Malaysia. Upon checking, there's no difference in on-the-road without insurance pricing for the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (HEV RM99,888, …
VIDEO: HKS tests exhaust, suspension for A90 Supra
https://youtu.be/X5evCL2ex1Y Why is it that the most desirable imagery of the new Toyota GR Supra that's out so far isn't by Toyota itself? Until now, I've been on the fence with the …
Safety Vehicles on PLUS highways – what are they?
Here's a hazard that many regular highway users are familiar with - road debris. Running into debris such as tyre carcasses, metal pieces or fallen cargo from lorries is a thought that …
KTM MyRailtime app launched, offers real-time Komuter train schedules for the Klang Valley
Train operator KTM has launched the MyRailtime app, which is a journey planner for those who use the KTM Komuter service. For now, the app - which aims to provide real-time train …
VW announces mild hybrid system for Golf’s 1.5L TSI
Volkswagen will be showcasing its progress toward integrated, CO2-neutral mobility at the 40th International Vienna Motor Symposium. Of interest are a platform developed exclusively for electric vehicles and a 48-volt mild hybrid …
Thailand govt plans to convert used cars into EVs
Now here's something rather novel. Instead of waiting for carmakers to slowly introduce electric vehicles, the Thai government - via the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) - is planning to …
Volkswagen Malaysia sales grew 15.8% in 2018, to focus on quality after-sales and the ‘human element’
Last year was a good one for the Volkswagen brand. Globally, the European powerhouse delivered 6.24 million units worldwide, an increase of 0.2% from 2017. China and North America saw declines (-2.1% …
Volkswagen to launch Das WeltAuto official pre-owned arm in Malaysia – 133-point checks, 1-year warranty
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is set to launch an official pre-owned business in Q3 2019. Named Das WeltAuto, the arm aims to offer quality pre-owned vehicles with some degree of peace …
