Apollo Tyres opens Malaysia office, targets expansion
In a bid to expand its foothold in South East Asia, Apollo Tyres recently announced the setting-up of its office in Malaysia. The Indian company already has a presence in the region, …
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F34 BMW 3 Series GT LCI facelift – new looks and kit
Following last year’s mid-life facelift for the BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring models, it’s time for the larger 3 Series Gran Turismo (GT) to go through a facelift of its own. …
Volvo may stop offering diesel engines in the future
Volvo may consider dropping diesel engines altogether due to more demanding emission standards, as reported by Car&Driver. Additionally, the Swedish company’s new generation of high-efficiency petrol hybrids may further promote such a …
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine CKD launched in Malaysia, RM403,888 for locally-assembled plug-in hybrid SUV
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has officially launched the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the Volvo XC90. In terms of specifications, the flagship Volvo SUV doesn’t defer tremendously from its imported version. However, the …
Ferrari 458 MM Speciale revealed – one of a kind
If money is no object, extreme levels exclusivity is something that is well within reach. One such Ferrari customer has illustrated this perfectly by asking the Italian marque to come up with …
ASEAN NCAP: Four stars for Nissan Navara, Suzuki Ertiga and MU-X; Kia Morning, Hyundai EON get zero
Click to enlarge The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has announced the test results of seven car models that were assessed in Q2 2016. They include the …
Jaguar XJ facelift launched in Malaysia – from RM646k
The facelifted Jaguar XJ has been officially launched in Malaysia following its public appearance at the Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) recently. On offer are three long wheelbase variants, comprising two petrol engines …
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza notches up 70,000 orders in India, waiting period extends up to nine months
It appears that the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is becoming a firm favourite among buyers in India. According to Autocar India, the model has received more than 70,000 orders since it officially …
LaFerrari Spider confirmed on Top Gear’s comeback
Top Gear is back, with episode one of Series 23 airing over the weekend. What did you guys think of it? Good? Bad? Well, regardless of your thoughts on the revised show, …
Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli – 1,000 hp, 1,200 Nm
https://youtu.be/iJU5hIZ2VGE After releasing 10 video clip teasers, Mazzanti Automobili is finally ready to reveal its latest creation, the Evantra Millecavalli. Never heard of it? That’s fine, because the only thing you need …
BMW i8 Celebration Edition in Protonic Red for Japan
Remember the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition from this year’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show? Well, BMW Japan has decided that the special edition model would be the perfect gift to commemorate the …
VIDEO: New Volvo V90 ad featuring Zlatan Ibrahimovic
https://youtu.be/2QzJCtpp5k4 Here it is then, the new European marketing campaign for the Volvo V90 has officially been released in full. Starring Swedish football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the video clip is 3 minutes …
Takata defective airbag inflators – eight carmakers to issue recall for more than 12 million vehicles in the US
According to a Reuters report, eight automakers in the US will recall more than 12 million vehicles for defective Takata airbag inflators. The new recall is focused on passenger-side air bag inflators, …
S213 Mercedes E-Class Estate set for June 6 reveal
Mercedes-Benz has teased the arrival of the new S213 E-Class Estate, which is set to make its world premiere on June 6, 2016. The German carmaker recently uploaded a sketch of the …
New Volvo V90 campaign to feature Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Volvo Cars has revealed a brand new European launch campaign of the V90 just ahead of Euro 2016, which is set to go live on screens and social media platforms tonight. Who …
More bicycles lanes needed in Kuala Lumpur – MP
A local politician is looking to introduce more bicycle lanes in and around Kuala Lumpur, especially to public transport stations. In a report by The Sun Daily, Setiawangsa Member of Parliament, Datuk …
Honda S660 Mugen RA revealed – only 660 JDM units
What you’re looking at here is the Honda S660 Mugen RA, a special edition of Honda’s pint-sized roadster, which was announced in prototype guise during the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon back in …
Nissan showcases ProPILOT autonomous tech at G7
https://youtu.be/GaIDv1ZF7B8 At the ongoing G7 Summit currently being held in Ise-shima, Japan, Nissan showcased its ProPILOT autonomous driving technology with a procession of prototype vehicles ferrying the various participants of the Summit. …
Pan Borneo Highway – Government will fully absorb RM2.8 billion land reclamation cost for project
According to a report by The Sun Daily, the RM2.8 billion cost to reclaim land for the Pan Borneo Highway project in Sabah and Sarawak will be absorbed by the Government. Deputy …
New taxi app from Big Blue Taxi will launch in October
It was earlier reported that Big Blue Taxi Services is looking to launch its own mobile application to go up against the likes of Uber and Grab. Now, more information about the …
