Kejara and AWAS to be delayed until August 2016?
Click to enlarge Kejara penalty details It appears that the new Kejara demerit points system, a component of the Awareness Automated Safety System (AWAS), may not be launched in May 2016 as …
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“Selfish Malaysian attitude” cause of bike accidents
According to Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief ACP Mohd Nadzri Hussain, the selfish attitude among Malaysian motorcyclists has contributed to a majority of traffic accidents in 2015, which in certain cases, resulted …
Tun Mahathir explains his resignation from Proton
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's resignation from his post as Proton chairman on March 31 has certainly been the talk about town lately. While many have shared their views on the matter following …
VIDEOS: New 2016 Honda Civic shows off its features
https://youtu.be/8Y_OIQNeRPw While we eagerly await the arrival of the new 2016 Honda Civic here in Malaysia, Honda Thailand has gone ahead and uploaded several videos promoting the many aspects (design and technology …
New Lexus NX 300 to slot between 200t and 300h?
In trademark filings with the United States Patent and Trademark office, it appears that Lexus is planning to introduce a new NX 300 variant. Currently, the NX range in the US consists …
Transport Ministry to reduce summons rate to RM150?
The Transport Ministry is mulling the idea of reducing the current summon rate for select offences from RM300 to RM150, according to its deputy Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, in a report by …
Toyota and Microsoft collaborate on connected cars
Toyota has announced that it will launch Toyota Connected, Inc, a collaboration with Microsoft to expand the company's mobile and data analytics capabilities. The new company acts as a data science hub …
Faraday Future electric SUV teased at Formula E LB
While the world is busy applauding (and ordering) Tesla’s latest Model 3, up and coming company Faraday Future (FF) is making sure its presence is felt at the recently-concluded FIA Formula E …
SPAD will launch taxi-hailing app similar to Uber, Grab
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is set to revamp taxi services in the country this year by introducing a new mobile app for traditional taxis. The app will be similar to …
VIDEO: Nissan GT-R Nismo – new world record teaser
https://youtu.be/n6HAHi7c-fU Nissan has released a new teaser video on its Nissan Middle East YouTube page recently, claiming that its GT-R Nismo has set a new world record. However, the company has kept …
2016 Mazda 2 now available in four additional colours
Smokey Rose Mica (left), Dynamic Blue Mica The 2016 Mazda 2 was introduced in Malaysia only recently, whereby the B-segment car (available in sedan and hatchback body styles) gained the brand’s familiar …
Tesla Model 3 design tweaks underway, 276k orders
@gerardomarina Some tweaking underway— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 3 April 2016 It appears the Tesla Model 3 isn’t what it claims to be. During an impromptu ‘ask me anything’ (AMA) session on Twitter, …
SPAD should make installation of telematics device to monitor buses compulsory – road safety experts
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has been urged by road safety experts to reconsider its decision not to make it compulsory for the installation of telematics device in buses as part …
AWAS system on track – amendments to Road Transport Act to be tabled in Parliament in May
It appears the implementation of the Awareness Automated Safety System (AWAS) is well on track. Transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has said that a Bill to amend the Road Transport …
Gov’t to ready mechanism for taxis, Uber and Grab to co-exist together – Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai
In order to allow app-based ride-sharing services like Uber and Grab to operate on the same platform as taxi service operators, the Transport Ministry is in the midst of drawing up a …
Tesla Model 3 rendered as next-generation Roadster
Currently, the world is rushing to get their pre-orders in for the new Tesla Model 3, which now stands at over 253,000 in just three days, according to the Independent. That’s a …
2016 Toyota Hilux now open for booking – from RM90k
UMW Toyota Motor has officially announced that it will begin taking orders for the all-new Toyota Hilux. Although an official launch date has not been provided, the company did reveal the pick-up …
Tesla Model 3 – 115,000 orders received in 24 hours
While you might expect iPhones to sell like hotcakes, you wouldn’t say the same about cars, right? Apparently, that logic doesn’t apply to the Tesla Model 3. According to CarAdvice, Tesla Motors …
VIDEO: New Zealand’s awkward road safety campaign will make sure you are not distracted while driving
https://youtu.be/wM75ulDRkhI Passengers, do you feel uncomfortable every time the driver is distracted by their mobile phones while behind the wheel? How about some unexpected physical contact to solve the dangerous behaviour? That’s …
Citroen and Arsenal to reveal retractable sunroof for the Emirates stadium in 2017 – inspired by the C1
https://youtu.be/7USNx4WR1Qw As an official partner to the Arsenal Football Club, Citroen is looking to share more than just its cars. In support of the club’s ‘Arsenalisation’ project, the carmaker has decided to …
