Lynk & Co 01 SUV from Geely’s new ‘hipster’ brand
This is the Lynk & Co 01, the first product of a new brand set up by Geely, the Chinese carmaker and owner of Volvo. Sounding more like a hipster cafe or …
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2017 Seat Leon facelift – sharper looks and new tech
Seat has renewed one of the brand's three main pillars with the 2017 Seat Leon facelift. Order books for Seat's best-selling model - available as a three-door 'coupe', five-door hatch and popular …
PM: Taxi services need upgrading; business model too
Much has been said about taxi services in Malaysia, after ride hailing tech companies such as Uber and Grab gave us an much-needed alternative to cabs. Taxi drivers have put up a …
Peugeot Traveller being explored for Q3 2017 Malaysian introduction – exports of MPV possible
The Peugeot Traveller could be making its way to Malaysia for a third quarter 2017 local introduction. According to a Nasim source, Peugeot's official distributor is exploring the possibilities of bringing in …
Nissan March Midnight Edition for the Sao Paulo show
So friendly-looking is the outgoing Nissan March that even after a sporty makeover, it still looks cute more than anything. This is the Nissan March Midnight Edition that the designers at Nissan …
Honda Gienia – interior of China’s ‘City Hatch’ revealed
The Honda Gienia is a hatchback version of the Honda City for the Chinese market. We first saw the five-door hatch last month, but there was no interior to be seen. Now, …
Seb Ogier wins fourth consecutive WRC title with VW
Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia were crowned world rally champions for the fourth time in a row after taking victory at the WRC Rally Spain over the weekend. They guided their Volkswagen …
Apple waves white flag – scales back Project Titan car plans, focuses on developing autonomous tech
Apple's dreams of making a full scale self-driving car seems to have stalled. Bloomberg reports that the iPhone maker has drastically scaled back its Project Titan, leading to hundreds of job cuts …
Honda WR-V – official sketch of compact SUV released
Click to enlarge Honda has released an official design sketch of the Honda WR-V compact SUV, which will make its world debut at the 2016 Sao Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil …
VIDEO: Volkswagen Golf through the years, 1974 Mk1
https://youtu.be/tXUEna1Va_g There aren't many car nameplates that are as storied as the Golf, and still going strong. 'Corolla' and 'Civic' of course, but for Europe, nothing comes close to the Volkswagen Golf. …
BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition marks 2016 victory
Marco Wittmann has won the 2016 DTM driver's title with BMW Motorsport, and the carmaker is using that perfect excuse to come up with a special edition. The car in question the …
Perodua Bezza Wagon rendered, cheap estate anyone?
Our Mr. Rendering Theophilus Chin has been on a wagon state of mind lately. Last week, the man rendered a wagon version of the latest 2016 Proton Saga, naming the Skoda-inspired idea …
PLUS urged to revise Long Journey Time charge
Last week, Malaysians became aware of the Long Journey Time (LJT) penalty that PLUS charges for "overstaying" on the highway. Motorist Damar Wulan posted his RM9.40 fine receipt online, received for exceeding …
Goodies for electric vehicles in Budget 2017 – minister
Good news for owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars, and the car companies selling them. The upcoming Budget 2017 that will be tabled by PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak …
Mitsubishi restructures sales operations in Indonesia – new company to focus on passenger car market
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and business partners Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), PT Krama Yudha (KY) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) have reached a basic agreement on restructuring MMC-brand vehicle sales …
GM invests in Chinese car-sharing start up app Feezu
General Motors has made its first investment in a Chinese car-sharing start up, as its attempt to reshape itself as a mobility solutions company spreads around the globe, Reuters reports. The US …
Honda reveals 3D printed micro EV for Toshimaya, maker of the famous ‘Hato Sable’ cookies
Unveiled at the CEATEC Japan 2016 show in Tokyo, this little electric car is one of the largest products made in Japan using 3D printing technology. The Micro Commuter is a joint …
Toyota recalls 340k new Prius for parking brake issue
Toyota Motor Corp said yesterday it was recalling around 340,000 units of its latest Prius hybrid globally to fix a parking brake issue, according to Reuters. The recall covers the fourth-generation Prius …
PSA Peugeot Citroen and NGOs publish test protocol for real-world fuel consumption figures
Following the official release of real-world fuel consumption figures for 30 Peugeot, Citroen and DS models in July, the PSA Group, Transport & Environment (T&E), France Nature Environnement (FNE) and Bureau Veritas …
Car body wraps – is changing colours legal in M’sia?
A car customisation trend has caught on of late, and is becoming more common - "body wrap" or full body stickers that effectively gives the car a new colour, whether gloss or …
