Volkswagen Arteon teased again before Geneva debut
Now wanting to miss out on the Geneva hype, Volkswagen has released new teaser images of its upcoming Arteon, the CC’s successor, which will take its spot above the Passat. Unlike the …
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Dego Ride motorcycle taxis will be seized, JPJ warns
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is sending a stern warning to those that continue to provide motorcycle taxi services, most notably Dego Ride, by saying it will seize any motorcycles involved in …
Lexus and Porsche are the most dependable automotive brands of 2017 – J.D. Power US study
Click to enlarge According to J.D. Power’s latest United States Vehicle Dependability Study, Lexus and Porsche are the most dependable brands for 2017, with tied to rank highest in vehicle dependability among …
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid – 680 hp/850 Nm
This is the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, which is set to make its debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. Occupying the top spot in the Panamera range, …
VIDEO: New Top Gear Series 24 trailer is here – Aston DB11, Ferrari FXX K, Bugatti Chiron, cocking about
https://youtu.be/NyAKoKi-8k0 Were you a little let down by The Grand Tour? Don’t worry because come March 5, 2017, Top Gear is set to return with a brand new series (now devoid of …
Ford GT Competition Series – no air-con but lighter
The Ford GT Competition Series is the latest model to be unveiled by the Blue Oval, essentially a lightened version of its flagship supercar. How much lighter? Well, the carmaker did not …
Honda Malaysia now offers airbag inflator replacement at Petronas stations; 75% completion for driver-side
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced that customers can now replace their vehicles’ Takata front airbag inflators at selected Petronas stations. With the move, airbag replacements are now available at three main venues, …
PSA Group confirms bid for strategic partnership with Proton – targets expansion in Southeast Asia
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, France’s Groupe PSA confirmed it has submitted a bid for a strategic partnership with Proton. The company, along with China’s Zhejiang Geely are reportedly …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for Jan 2017 by brand – Honda down 25%, Hyundai up 93.4%, VW up 58%
The first month of 2017 hasn’t been an encouraging one for the automotive industry, with sales volume decreasing by 31% from December 2016, mirroring the previous December 2015/January 2016 pattern. Even so, …
Second-gen McLaren Super Series model – 200 km/h to a standstill in just 4.6 seconds and 117 metres
https://youtu.be/-xNVhsIoDYQ McLaren previously revealed that its second-generation Super Series model will be a pretty fast car (obviously), capable of accelerating from a standstill to 200 km/h in just 7.8 seconds. So, what …
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman get TechArt goodies
German tuner TechArt has unveiled its tuning package for the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman, which introduces styling and performance enhancements. The latter sees a bump in power for both models in …
Force India unveils its 2017 Formula 1 car – the VJM10
Force India has unveiled its 2017 Formula 1 challenger – the VJM10 – which will be piloted by Sergio Perez and newcomer Estenban Ocon, the latter replacing Nico Hulkenberg who has since …
Mercedes-AMG launches GT C Roadster Edition 50, special editions of C63 Cabriolet and C43 models
If you were upset that Mercedes-AMG forgot to introduce an Edition 50 version of the GT C Roadster, rejoice! Here it is, ready to mark the 50th anniversary of the high performance …
New Volkswagen Tiguan teased on Malaysian website
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has begun teasing the arrival of the new Tiguan on its official website. The Tiguan will later be joined by the facelifted Beetle as well as other …
Toyota unveils new exhaust purifying catalyst – 20% less precious metal usage; debuts in Lexus LC 500h
Toyota has introduced a new exhaust purifying catalyst that is smaller (approximately 20% less volume), and uses 20% less precious metal compared to conventional catalysts. The new technology will gradually make its …
Lexus LS 500h to feature Multi Stage Hybrid System
Lexus has revealed the LS 500h will feature the brand’s Multi Stage Hybrid System in its powertrain, similar to what drives the LC 500h coupe. The hybrid version of the fifth-generation premium …
VIDEO: 2017 Honda City stars in new ad for India
https://youtu.be/BmyVM_rbePw While we did get a preview of the 2017 Honda City recently, the B-segment sedan has already been launched in other markets such as Thailand and India. This new advertisement spot …
Lamborghini Aventador S launched in Malaysia, from RM1.8mil – 6.5L V12, 740 hp, 0-100 km/h in 2.9 s
It wasn’t too long ago when Lamborghini first revealed the new Aventador S to the world and “dared our ego” by introducing several enhancements to its V12 flagship model. That was in …
Acura NSX Insider Experience – one for the owners
In the United States, the Acura NSX (Honda NSX to the rest of us) retails at a starting price of US$156,000 (RM695,370), and that’s before you tag on a variety of options …
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback teased for Thailand again
Honda Thailand has released a second teaser for the upcoming Civic Hatchback, which is set to be launched in the kingdom soon (reports point towards an early March debut). As you can …
