FCA boss Marchionne wants an ‘Alfa Romeo F1 Team’
Alfa Romeo may have problems fulfilling its product and production targets, but that has not stopped Sergio Marchionne from dreaming of Formula One. We most recently heard about Alfa Romeo and F1 …
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GALLERY: New Kia Sportage goes on sale in the UK
Announced late last month by Kia Motors Europe, the new Kia Sportage has gone on sale in the UK, the only right-hand drive market in the region. The C-segment SUV went on …
DRIVEN: Mazda MX-5 ND 2.0 – heightened sensations
"It’s important not to get hung up on numbers. Not on power, or torque. No, what is more important is the feeling. The driving experience and feeling is more important than power. …
Nissan’s X-Trail bobsleigh is the world’s first 7-seater
https://youtu.be/-tL2RLeYGEI Here's a new Nissan X-Trail, but one that's very different from the car we know. Inspired by the SUV, the X-Trail bobsleigh is the world’s first seven-seater of its kind. Piloted …
Thai auto sales to fall in 2016 due to new excise tax
Auto sales in Thailand fell 9.33% in 2015 to 799,592 units, and another drop is expected in this year due to a new excise tax regime based on CO2 emissions, E85-gasohol compatibility …
2016 Honda Civic – 1.5L turbo engine + 6MT testing
The 2016 Honda Civic made its debut late last year in North America, powered by a 2.0 litre naturally aspirated engine and a 1.5 litre turbocharged engine. The 158 hp 2.0 NA …
Toyota Vios buyer wins Camry Hybrid in UMW contest
Buy a Toyota Vios and win a Toyota Camry Hybrid? That was what happened to Khoo Bee Ngoh who came out tops in the Toyota Buy & Win Contest, which concluded in …
Titiwangsa road closure for Duke Phase 2 construction
Click to enlarge Konsortium Lebuhraya Utara-Timur (Kesturi) has announced that there will be a road closure for the ingress and egress of Persiaran Titiwangsa 3 (from Jalan Pahang and Persiaran Titiwangsa 2) …
Issue of Uber’s status now in the govt’s court – SPAD
The hot potato that is Uber is now in the government's court, with Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar saying that it is up to the government …
First batch of IKBN students graduate from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Apprentice Training Centre
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) recently awarded 11 students from the National Youth Skills Training Institute (IKBN) with a certification of completion following a successful training stint at MBM's Apprentice Training Centre (ATC) in …
Skoda VisionS – Geneva concept previews new SUV
These sketches are of the Skoda VisionS that will appear at the upcoming Geneva motor show. It represents Skoda's "new, modern design language in the SUV segment" and hints at how the …
VIDEO: 2017 Honda Ridgeline makes the sheep sing
https://youtu.be/kTaCT8ZmdJA Super Bowl 50 is happening this weekend, but aside from the big game between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers, there will be plenty of ads to enjoy as brands jostle …
Shell sells Malaysian refining unit to Chinese company
Shell has announced that it will sell its 51% stake in the Shell Refining Company (SRC) in Malaysia to Malaysian Hengyuan International Limited (MHIL) for US$66.3 million (RM277.3 million), subject to regulatory …
Proton prices to increase on Feb 15, by up to RM2k
It has happened. Proton has announced that prices of its cars will go up from February 15, as previously hinted at. The range of increase is from RM312 to RM2,021 depending on …
2016 Toyota Rush updated in Indonesia – 7-seater TRD
The Toyota Rush, which received a facelift in Indonesia in March last year (April in Malaysia), is set to get an update for 2016. These images, from a sales-oriented website in Indonesia, …
New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV launched in Indonesia – new 2.4L and old 2.5L, from RM136k
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was launched in Indonesia last week, a couple of months after the seven-seat Triton-based SUV made its world debut in Thailand in August 2015. Just like in the …
First Acura/Honda NSX #001 auctioned off for RM5 mil
When US pricing of the Honda NSX (Acura NSX in the States) was revealed in December, some were surprised by the MRSP of US$156,000 (RM649,700), topping out at US$205,700 (RM856,203) fully loaded …
Uber driver service now in Ipoh, fourth city in Malaysia
Uber is now in Ipoh, the fourth city in Malaysia that the private driver app service is operating in. The company, which is fast expanding despite opposition from certain quarters, has announced …
New G11 BMW 7 Series launched in Malaysia – 2.0 turbo 4cyl 730Li and 740Li, from RM599k
The new BMW 7 Series has been officially launched in Malaysia. Munich's limo and flagship saloon, now in its sixth generation (check out this nice through the generations video), will provide competition …
Karak Highway, East Coast Expressway (LPT1) offer 10% discount for CNY – travel time advisory released
Anih Berhad, the concessionaire for the Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway (Lebuhraya Pantai Timur Fasa 1, LPT1), has announced a 10% toll discount in conjunction with Chinese New Year. The discount …
