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 …
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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 …
G30 BMW 5 Series official images leaked – it’s a mini 7
Here's the first proper look at the next-generation BMW 5 Series, which will be officially unveiled tomorrow. These official-looking images of the G30 are from Germancarforum via Carscoops. Looking a lot like …
First-time car buyer scheme in Budget 2017, zero excise duty on CKD locally assembled cars – report
Here's something that could be a real boost to the automotive industry, not to mention a crowd pleaser. According to Sin Chew Daily, the upcoming Budget 2017 may include excise duty exemption …
Proton Saga Aeroback rendered – a Skoda-like wagon
Here's something interesting from Mr Rendering, Theophilus Chin. It's what he calls the "Proton Saga Aeroback", but it's unlike the past Aerobacks we know from Proton. It is instead a wagon version …
GALLERY: Audi A4 – current B9 vs previous-gen B8
The fifth-generation Audi A4 was finally launched in Malaysia last month. Available here in a single initial 2.0 TFSI variant (1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI quattro versions coming in January), the B9 …
Grab reduces fares from RM1.30 to RM1.10 per km
Grab has announced a reduction of GrabCar fares by up to 15%. The ride hailing app's fares are now 20 sen lower per km, from RM1.30 to RM1.10 per km. This is …
Peugeot planning 3008 GTi flagship variant – reports
Peugeot's new 3008 SUV looks good, a lot better than the oddly-shaped outgoing car. It will soon have ample performance to back up the sporty design, if a GTi version is on …
Renault Megane Sedan – global model for 30 countries
Renault has released more info and images of its new Megane Sedan, first seen in July. The booted version of the fourth-generation Megane is simply called Megane Sedan this time around - …
Renault-Nissan and Daimler cooperation deepens in 2016 – EVs, pick-up trucks and joint production
The strategic partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler is entering its seventh year now, and bosses of the carmakers said that the relationship is "maturing" at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, …
Honda M’sia October deals – up to RM7k off, 7 models
October seems to be a good month for those hunting for car deals. This time, it's Honda Malaysia with the promotion, and it involves seven models across the range, with up to …
Bentley fuel delivery service – goodbye petrol stations!
Filling up the car at a petrol station is what normal people do. Bentley owners aren't normal people - they get normal people to do the tasks normal people do, for them. …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado facelift in M’sia
Here are pics of the Malaysian-spec 2016 Chevrolet Colorado on the road, courtesy of reader V.Mohan who noticed the two pick-up trucks parked at the Temerloh R&R area along the Lebuhraya Pantai …
