1 Utama link to Bandar Utama MRT Station now open
The pedestrian link directly connecting the Bandar Utama MRT Station to 1 Utama is finally open. Now, commuters no longer need to head towards 1 Powerhouse (Entrance A) to walk or take …
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SPIED: First look at new Hyundai Santa Fe’s interior
Click to enlarge We've seen the official design sketches of the new Hyundai Santa Fe, which gives us a pretty good idea of how the fourth-generation SUV will look like when it's …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance sold 10.6 million vehicles in 2017, overtakes VW and Toyota to top spot
The world's largest automotive group in terms of sales is now the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which sold 10,608,366 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in 2017. Now with Mitsubishi in the fold, the …
February 2018 week one fuel prices – petrol, diesel up
Public holiday or not, it's a Wednesday and that means new fuel prices for the week ahead. After last week's one sen drop, we will see a two sen increase in petrol …
BMW to produce PHEV batteries in Thailand in 2019
Thailand, already a leader in pick-up truck and small car production, has of late put in efforts to attract carmakers to build green cars such as hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full …
German carmakers tested diesel fumes effect on people, monkeys via academic research – reports
Here's another blow to the embattled diesel engine. Reports have emerged about experiments that exposed people and monkeys to diesel fumes. The research was backed by the European Research Group on Environment …
Alibaba brings ‘City Brain’ traffic control system to KL
Here's something interesting for KL motorists. Jack Ma's Alibaba Group will set up a traffic control system harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for Kuala Lumpur, its first "City Brain" service outside China, Reuters …
BMW Malaysia teases 8 Series, its ‘vision of luxury’
BMW Malaysia has posted up a teaser image on social media, and it's the unmistakable silhouette of the 8 Series, with the caption "22.02.2018 Kuala Lumpur City Centre". At the same time, …
‘GG’ number plates now available – Great Generation!
There has to be great demand for special number plates, as they just keep flowing. Here's a new one from Yayasan Modal Insan Harta, and it's rather unique. The 'GG' plate stands …
Honda City with new Insight Hybrid looks rendered
Click to enlarge Honda recently unveiled the Honda Insight Prototype, which is the production 2019 Honda Insight in all but name. Launching in the US later this year, the Insight - a …
SUKE, DASH highways on schedule, ready Jan 2020
Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings (Prolintas) announced yesterday that the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Expressway (SUKE) and Damansara-Shah Alam Highway (DASH) are both currently at 27% completion level, 1% ahead of schedule. Both highway …
ETCM extends Takata airbag recall to Nissan Grand Livina, X-Gear, Navara D40 – 98,216 units involved
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), together with Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Centre (TCEAS), have announced an extension to the recall campaign for the defective Takata front passenger airbag inflator module. The …
Hyundai teases fourth-gen Santa Fe SUV, Feb debut
Hyundai has released the first teaser image and some details of the next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe. The SUV, now in its fourth generation, will make its world debut next month before heading …
2018 Daihatsu Sirion launching next month in Indonesia – CBU import from M’sia, rebadged Myvi
PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) is set to introduce the new 2018 Daihatsu Sirion in Indonesia next month. This was revealed by marketing director Amelia Tjandra to Kompas. Like before, the new …
Lexus Malaysia’s IS, GS, NX, RX 200t now badged ‘300’
Lexus Malaysia has given its entire range of '200t' cars new '300' badging, along with the rebranded 2018 NX 300 range previewed yesterday. This move involves the Lexus IS and GS sedans, …
Lexus Malaysia previews RX 350L seven-seater, updated NX 300 facelift range – SUVs from RM312k
After announcing last week that order books are open, Lexus Malaysia has previewed its two new SUV models - the NX 300 and the new RX 350L. Unveiled last month at the …
2018 Malaysian auto sales (TIV) expected to rise to 590,000 units, opportunities and challenges await
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) held its annual market review yesterday, revealing the official sales figures posted by its members in 2017 while sharing the club's outlook for this year. The total …
Honda HR-V facelift – first minor change image leaked
Here's a leaked image of the Honda HR-V facelift from what appears to be a Japanese brochure. In Japan, it is known as the Honda Vezel. We know that the minor change …
Buy U Mobile’s prepaid SIM pack and reload it at BHPetrol stations for a free RM5 voucher
Here's a good deal from BHPetrol and U Mobile. Purchase U Mobile’s Unlimited Power Prepaid SIM Pack at BHPetrol service stations, reload a minimum of RM10 and you will receive a free …
Toyota Corolla name returning to UK, replacing Auris
Toyota has been selling the hatchback version of the Corolla in the UK as the Auris since 2007. Then, Toyota felt that its long-standing global name has become a bit dull for …
