Perodua Axia G to get ABS in 2016, price up RM1,500
The Perodua Axia Standard G variant will receive a bump in safety beginning January 2016 with the addition of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). However, this will be accompanied with a price …
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KTM monopoly to end with new operators – minister
The Transport Ministry will introduce other train service operators to ensure that the intercity rail transport industry doesn’t remain under the monopoly of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). According to Minister of …
Audi claims easy fix for Dieselgate-affected 3.0 TDI V6
According to Audi CEO, Rupert Stadler, the automaker has found a simple fix for vehicles equipped with the Volkswagen Group’s 3.0 litre TDI V6 engine that contain defeat devices, designed to foil …
Proton Preve to run out in Australia, no restock plans
Proton Cars Australia has no plans to import any extra units of the Proton Preve once it sells out its remaining stock of the car in 2016. Once all units of the …
IIHS reveals 2016 Top Safety Pick+ award winners
https://youtu.be/7HtMh3e2-FQ The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the results of its 2016 Top Safety Pick+ awards, for vehicles that earned good ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and …
VIDEO: Genesis G90 is focused on material luxury
https://youtu.be/EtRBMUFBTtE?list=PLmuoo4kGcGD7SFrMInuWUoy-ppfNBY_Ed The Genesis G90 recently made its global debut, where it is referred to as the EQ900 in its native Korea. Being the first model from Hyundai’s new premium sub-brand, the G90, …
VIDEO: 2016 Toyota Innova interior gets showcased
https://youtu.be/HbrdGtVgH50 The 2016 Toyota Innova was launched in Indonesia almost a month ago, where it is known as the Toyota Kijang Innova there. As the second-generation model, the new Innova undergoes a …
GrabCar drivers assured that they will be taken care of
Current or prospective GrabCar drivers have been told they need not worry about continuing to provide the services. The ride-sharing app developer has allegedly given its assurance that it will provide these …
Lotus Exige Sport 350 introduced with added lightness
Lotus has announced a new variant for its Exige. The new Exige Sport 350 replaces the Exige S, and has been updated to be lighter and faster than before. It also adopts …
Genesis G90 (EQ900) revealed – new S-Class fighter?
Hyundai has officially revealed its first model under its new Genesis sub-brand. Meet the Genesis G90, or if you live in Korea, the EQ900. The G90 was earlier spied completely naked ahead …
Devel Sixteen’s V16 quad-turbo engine makes 4,515 hp
https://youtu.be/8jdh-Psq3Ec Every now and then, an obscure carmaker will claim to produce a brand new supercar that boasts a ludicrous amount of horsepower. An example of this is the Devel Sixteen, which …
VIDEO: Land Rover Defender puts on its taxi boots
https://youtu.be/_GtzTT9Pdl0 The Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic off-road vehicles in the world. Being highly versatile and capable of tackling the toughest terrain on Earth, the Defender has now …
Automakers urging Thailand to join TPP – report
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) currently consists of 12 member countries that signed the agreement back in early October. A 13th member could soon join the pact as automakers are urging Thailand to …
Gov’t urged to settle GrabCar, Uber issue – taxi drivers
Taxi drivers are demanding that the government come up with a final decision on whether it will legalise ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar here in Malaysia. Should that come true, the …
Mazda CX-3 2.0 launched in Malaysia – RM131,218
The Mazda CX-3 has finally made its official launch debut here in Malaysia, a year after the crossover made its global debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Available in just …
Mazda CX-3 – 2,000 CBU units to be sold out soon, Malaysian CKD assembly under “consideration”
Following the official launch debut of the Mazda CX-3, Bermaz expects all 2,000 CBU Japan models of the crossover to be sold out within two months of its launch. The Malaysian-spec Mazda …
Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz to develop location-based services, highly-automated driving with Here
Audi AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG have shared their plans in relation to Here, after successfully acquiring Nokia’s digital mapping and location business for 2.8 billion euros. Intelligent real-time maps, location-based …
Volkswagen might sell Lambo, Bentley to finance loan
The Volkswagen Group might have to sell some of its owned brands like Bentley and Lamborghini, should it be unable to repay a loan it had taken. Recently, the German automaker applied …
Australia set to employ real-world emissions testing
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) will fund research into analysing real-world vehicle emissions. It will work with an independent engineering firm that is set to commence on-road testing of Australian vehicles in …
KTM Komuter announces six-month reroute trial from Dec 15; new fare structure for train services revealed
KTM Komuter has announced a reroute for its Komuter train service and a new fare structure for the Klang Valley sector, which includes the Tanjung Malim-Sungai Gadut and Batu Caves-Port Klang routes. …
