2018 Volvo XC60 teased – new SUV to debut in Geneva
Volvo has released more teaser images of its new XC60, which will debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show next month. These latest pics show the SUV's side profile under a drape …
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Tariffs for comprehensive motor insurance to be lifted in July, full liberalisation in 2019 – PIAM
The Phased Liberalisation of the Motor and Fire Tariffs announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in June last year is a game changer for the insurance industry, and detariffication will impact almost …
Toyota Vellfire is Malaysia’s most frequently stolen car
Click to enlarge At the annual media briefing by the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) yesterday, the umbrella body revealed that the insurance industry saw the lowest growth rates in recent …
PIAM: Motor insurance growth tapered in 2016, but claims remain high at RM13.8 million per day
The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM), the umbrella body representing all insurers in the country, has released figures for 2016 and it does not make for good reading, whether from the …
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition – more kit, RM698k
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has introduced the new Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition, which carries a sporty appearance, more kit and a base price from RM698,000 excluding OTR charges and insurance. The …
Free petrol for motorcyclists every month, for a year
Free petrol? According to Bernama, the Federal Territories Barisan Nasional Youth wing will be giving free petrol to motorcyclists at every parliamentary constituency in Wilayah Persekutuan every month, from April onwards. The …
Isuzu expects Thai exports to be stagnant this year
Isuzu's exports from Thailand is expected to remain flat this year as demand from the crucial Middle East market is set remain slow, Bangkok Post reports. Last year, Isuzu's shipments from Thailand …
Sell Proton and jobs will be lost, vendors close shop, Malaysia will remain a third world country – Tun M
Everyone has an opinion about Proton, whether he or she is a "car person" or not. As a national carmaker, Proton is a subject of national interest, and rightly so, as policies …
Hyundai i30 Tourer – new C-segment wagon revealed
The Hyundai i30 Tourer has been revealed ahead of its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The wagon version of the i30 joins the third-gen five-door hatch rival to the Volkswagen …
UMWT introduces Toyota Drive app – book service slot, road assist, outlet locator, Topmark listings
UMW Toyota Motor has announced a new smartphone app that will boost convenience for its customers. The Toyota Drive app is available for free from Google Play (for Android phones) and the …
Margot Robbie is Nissan’s new EV ambassador, drives 190 km/h BladeGlider on Monaco GP circuit
https://youtu.be/HFA0qbBIHJ8 It's a partnership that few could have envisioned. Margot Robbie has been revealed as Nissan’s new electric vehicle (EV) ambassador, and the occasion was marked by the Suicide Squad actress racing …
Aston Martin V8/V12 Vantage Red Bull Racing Edition
Aston Martin has unveiled its latest additions to the Vantage range - the V8 and V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions - in time for the 2017 Formula 1 season that …
BMW i3S – facelifted range to get ‘electric hot hatch’
Is it time for a facelift already? Time flies, and it has been over three years since the BMW i3 first hit showrooms. The electric car range will be facelifted for 2018, …
No ban on Dego Ride motor taxi service yet – Nancy
Only a week after transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said that Dego Ride will not be legalised, the government appears to have softened its stance towards the motorcycle taxi operator. …
PSA to maintain Opel’s four German factories – report
The news about PSA Group in talks with General Motors over the purchase of the latter’s European business surfaced last week. Size and scale must be on the mind of the French …
2017 Chevrolet Trax compact SUV spotted in Malaysia
A new compact SUV will be joining the market, from the looks of it. Reader Mohd Faizul sent in these pics of two unidentified SUVs on a trailer along the Kesas Highway, …
2017 Honda City facelift now on nationwide roadshow
The Honda City facelift will be launching very soon, having already been previewed to the media last week. Order books for the refreshed B-segment sedan, which was launched in Thailand last month, …
Ford researching crowd-sourced virtual pothole map
Potholes have to rank as one of the most hated and dreaded things motorists face. The booby traps are destructive, and causes paranoia, especially in the dark. But we're not alone. This …
2018 Hyundai Accent – fifth-gen compact makes debut
The fifth-generation Hyundai Accent has made its debut at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The Korean carmaker says that the 2018 Accent boasts bold design, a sophisticated interior, a more …
Honda files mid-engine sports car patent, Project 2&4?
Remember the Honda Project 2&4 Concept from 2015? Half car, half MotoGP bike - the machine that won the company’s in-house "Global Design Project" competition was mad, and not many would have …
