Lotus Elise Cup 250 – fastest ever, 200 units per year
Lighter and faster. That's what the new Lotus Elise Cup 250 is all about. Hethel has managed to trim 21 kg from the already flyweight Elise, which gains a further 26 hp. …
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Honda Civic – carryover 1.8, 1.5 Turbo RS for Thailand
It's getting closer now, the new Honda Civic. Following Honda Thailand's through-the-generations Civic heritage video to usher in the tenth-generation model and the spotting of lightly disguised units roaming the streets, Thai …
Proton reveals new logo and “It’s in the Drive!” tagline
Proton has revealed a new logo, as seen on the brand's Facebook page. The new tiger emblem also comes with a fresh tagline - It's in the Drive! As before, the new …
Works Ministry sets zero potholes target, 24hr repairs
Last week, DBKL declared that by 2017, Kuala Lumpur will be a pothole-free city. Now, the Works Ministry has set a target of zero potholes for all roads under its management, according …
Proton releases new pricelist; up to RM2k, 4.6% higher
Earlier this month, Proton announced that prices of its cars will go up from February 15, and here's the new pricelist from Proton Edar listing the new and increased prices for the …
IGP believes in higher traffic fines, will propose to govt
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar will soon officially propose to the government to increase traffic fines, The Star reports. "I believe that increasing the fines can deter …
VIDEO: It’s all about the drive, says UMW Toyota Motor
https://youtu.be/euFD7WVoC48 It will be an exciting year ahead for Toyota in Malaysia, with UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) planning a couple of big launches of all-new models. Confirmed is the arrival of the …
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 …
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 …
