Hennessey Venom GT for SEMA – 1,451 hp, 450+ km/h
The Hennessey Venom GT is already quite ludicrous as it is. First of all, the car costs US$1.4 million in the USA and for that money, you get yourself a massive 7.0 …
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Mazda – partnership with Toyota will make us better
Mazda’s continued partnership with Toyota will enable it to benefit not just from a technological standpoint, but also allow it to grow to become a better carmaker. Speaking to Drive, Mazda Motor …
MIROS seeking road safety allocation in Budget 2016
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has urged the government to prepare a special allocation in Budget 2016 for road safety efforts. According to a report from The Star, MIROS …
Tokyo 2015: Subaru Forester facelift on display
The Subaru Forester facelift was revealed prior to the start of this year’s Tokyo Motor Show and now, we’re bringing you live photos of the of the SUV here. As you can …
BMW hydrogen fuel cell car to be launched after 2020
BMW has said that its first hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle will go on sale after 2020, and will likely be a large-sized sedan. The German carmaker also announced that it is currently developing …
JD Power 2015 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index – Toyota ranked top, non-national lead national brands
According to J.D. Power’s 2015 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI), UMW Toyota Motor has managed to retain its top ranking for overall customer satisfaction when purchasing a new vehicle. The study, now …
Australian aftermarket association labels ‘Genuine is Best’ “fake wheel test” as a self-serving “stunt”
Earlier in the week, a new campaign titled ‘Genuine is Best’ was launched in Australia to spread awareness among vehicle owners on the dangers of installing counterfeit wheels. The campaign was promoted …
Mazda MX-5 Speedster and Spyder headed to SEMA
The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 emphasises the concept of a lightweight sports car. Tipping the scales at 998 kg, the roadster is over 100 kg lighter than the third-generation (NC) model it replaces. …
AP holder urges gov’t to waive or lower high AP fees
The International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has been urged to reassess the current Approved Permit (AP) fee structure applicable to car importers, in light of current economic conditions. According to Kumpulan …
East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) is safe, says MIROS
It was recently reported that about 20% of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) requires attention, following Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusoff’s tour of the expressway in a road scanner. The minister …
2017 Honda Civic Type R hot hatch rendered in red
When Honda unveiled the tenth-generation Civic, it revealed that the model will be offered in several versions. This includes a sedan, coupe, Si models, a five-door hatchback, and a high-performance Type R …
Toyota Supra successor concept to debut in 2016
The spiritual successor to the Toyota Supra is on its way, with a new concept previewing the reborn Japanese sports car set to arrive in 2016. According to Tetsuya Tada, chief engineer …
Mazda CEO – sedan models to be focussed on first before SUVs in order to create “great driving cars”
Even though the global car buying trend is leaning towards the SUV segment, Mazda has no plans to drastically shift its attention away from its core models that include sedans, hatchbacks and …
BMW i5 rendered as a BMW-Nissan hybrid hatchback
Earlier in the week, BMW boss Harald Krueger confirmed that a third model will join the BMW i line-up, which currently consists of the all-electric i3 and the plug-in hybrid i8 sports …
Mazda MPS – no plans to introduce new hot models
Were you excited when Mazda announced its commitment to the rotary engine by introducing the RX-Vision concept? Are you hoping that the Japanese carmaker’s high-performance focus will also result in the revival …
Volkswagen Group posts first loss in at least 15 years
The Volkswagen Group recently announced its Q3 financial results, where it has recorded an operating loss of 3.48 billion euro, partly as a result of the dieselgate scandal involving the automotive giant. …
Gran Turismo Sport announced for PlayStation 4
https://youtu.be/2h-Kycm8Jxo The Tokyo Motor Show might be ongoing in Japan currently, but there’s big news for driving simulation fans straight out of Paris as well. The big reveal here is Gran Turismo …
Partial road closure at Persiaran Subang Permai in USJ1; 8,000 residents to be affected until end of Dec
A partial road closure has been announced in Subang Jaya from now until the end of December, affecting more than 8,000 residents in the area. Motorists heading towards Persiaran Subang Permai in …
Tokyo 2015: Toyota Kikai is exposed mechanical art
When Toyota revealed its display line-up for this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, a very curious-looking concept in the form of the Toyota Kikai concept was listed alongside the S-FR sports coupe and …
Polestar tuning now for Volvo T5 and D4 engines
Following Volvo Cars’ acquisition of Swedish car tuning company Polestar back in July, it has now released two new Polestar Performance Optimisation programmes for Volvo's T5 petrol and D4 diesel engines. Keep …
