Audi to retire from WEC, shifts focus to Formula E
In a realignment of its motorsport strategy, Audi has announced that it will retire from the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, at the end of …
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SPYSHOTS: Hyundai RM16 N Concept in the metal
At this year’s Busan International Motor Show in South Korea, Hyundai revealed the latest evolution of its rolling test bed – the RM16 N. While we were only shown sketches of it …
Honda Malaysia to debut the Uni-Cub β – experience it at Isetan The Japan Store, Lot 10 from October 27
In conjunction with the opening of Isetan The Japan Store in Lot 10 tomorrow, Honda Malaysia is offering the general public a chance to ride on Honda’s personal mobility device – the …
Kia to bring self-driving Soul First Class to SEMA
https://youtu.be/TBjSeS1GeUY While the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) show is a place where you’ll typically find the most ludicrously modified cars, Kia has decided to use the event as an opportunity to …
VIDEO: Volkswagen Atlas development video diary
https://youtu.be/21wpdGjGM3Y Volkswagen will soon debut its upcoming mid-size SUV (reportedly called the Atlas), but before that, the company wants to provide some background on its creation via a series of videos. The …
Malaysia targets 100,000 electric vehicles by 2020
In a report by The Sun, Malaysia looks set to achieve the target of 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by 2020, up from between 110 and 120 EVs currently. This …
Gov’t has no plans to lower bike licence age limit
The government has no plans to lower the minimum age requirement for those looking to obtain a valid motorcycle riding licence, according to a report by The Star. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk …
Mazda MX-5 Speedster Evolution, RF Kuro for SEMA
Mazda returns for this year’s Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) show with two new show cars – the MX-5 Speedster Evolution and MX-5 RF Kuro - previewed here. If the former sounds …
Isuzu MU-X Type-S launched in Malaysia – RM176,640
Aside from the facelifted D-Max range, Isuzu Malaysia also launched a special edition of the seven-seater MU-X, dubbed the Type-S, which is priced at RM176,640.41 on-the-road without insurance. The Type-S introduces several …
Isuzu D-Max facelift launched in Malaysia – three trim levels available, eight variants; priced from RM80k
Isuzu Malaysia has launched its facelifted D-Max line-up, which now comes in three double-cab trim levels – Standard, Premium and a new range-topping Z-Prestige – spread across eight variants in total. Visual …
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell gets 589 km EPA driving range rating, best of any US-market zero-emission vehicle
The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, which will be launched in the United States later this year, has received an Environmental Protection Agency-certified (EPA) driving range of 589 km (or 366 miles), giving …
Singapore to launch first test trial of driverless buses
Singapore’s push towards autonomous mobility will soon include a pair of driverless buses, which will be part of a test trial operating between the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and CleanTech Park, and …
Ford expands SEMA line-up with six custom Mustangs
https://youtu.be/92ikA38mArI Ford’s line-up of cars at the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show now includes the iconic Mustang, with six custom show cars set to appear alongside modified Fiestas, Focus, and …
Toyota fuel cell bus to go on sale in Japan in early 2017, ahead of 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Toyota has announced that it will begin sales of fuel cell buses (FC buses) from early 2017, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Japanese carmaker also has plans …
2017 Nissan Note facelift production starts in Japan – new e-Power range extender hybrid variants added
Nissan recently held an off-the-line ceremony for the 2017 Note, where production of the updated model has officially begun at the company’s Oppama plant in Japan, ahead of its market introduction soon. …
Daimler starts construction of second battery factory in Kamenz, delivers to first EQ production model
To support its push towards electric cars, Accumotive, a subsidiary of Daimler (custodians of the Mercedes-Benz brand), announced that construction of a second battery factory has begun in Kamenz, Germany. With an …
Tesla to roll out ride service program to take on Uber
Tesla looks set to introduce a ride service programme similar to Uber in 2017, which was first hinted as part of the company CEO, Elon Musk’s “Master Plan, Part Deux” released back …
New Malaysian brand SAF to launch early next year – Striker pick-up, Landfort SUV below RM130k, EEV
Earlier this year, we reported that a new national carmaker by the name of SAF will join the market in April this year, bringing with it two models – the Landfort SUV …
BMW M3 MotoGP safety car will be in KL this Wed
The MotoGP circus is coming to Malaysia this weekend (October 28-30, 2016), and fans will get to see the BMW M3 safety car in the metal at the entrance of The Pavilion …
VIDEO: Mercedes-AMG range takes a family photo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fcRFbdbXBs The Mercedes-AMG vehicle line-up has grown to be a pretty sizeable one, so when it comes time for a family photo, you know it’s going to be something special. The company …
