BMW i3, MINI models recalled in US for faulty airbags
BMW US has issued a recall for a total of 6,073 vehicles comprising of its i3 electric car and several MINI Cooper models due to a manufacturing error of the affected vehicles’ …
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GALLERY: Honda Greiz – China’s twin of the City
Here are a set of photos of the new Honda Greiz, which was revealed by Dongfeng Honda for the Chinese market recently. Don’t confuse it for a facelift however, because the Greiz …
Toll rates for PLUS highways due for hike in 2016
On October 15, a total of 18 highways experienced a toll hike, where Class 1 passenger vehicles were required to pay between RM0.20 to RM2.30 more. None of the highways listed in …
Volvo V90 model leaked – estate version of the S90
A few days ago, we showed you several photographs of a 1:43 scale model of the upcoming Volvo S90 sedan in its most detailed look tgus far. This time, we’re bringing you …
Toyota C-HR to debut in production form in Geneva
Toyota introduced its own unique take on the compact crossover at the 2014 Paris Motor Show with the initial C-HR concept, bearing a striking design that certainly garnered a lot of attention. …
2016 Honda Civic powertrains detailed – new 1.5 litre turbo engine and CVT transmission
The 2016 Honda Civic has officially debuted for the North American market, bringing with it a new set of powertrain options. At the unveiling, details on the engines and the accompanying transmissions …
Volkswagen Group recruits Daimler’s Dr. Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt to help recover from dieselgate
The Volkswagen dieselgate scandal has certainly left its impact on the automotive industry, with a number of countries issuing recalls for the company’s vehicles. This includes Europe, where 8.5 million vehicles would …
Nissan GT-R of the future could be an electric vehicle
It appears the next big step for performance vehicles is to go electric, and Nissan is keen to get in on the action too. It has pointed out that the future Nissan …
Toyota Malaysia teases #ViosPulseOfAction stunt video – watch a Vios quartet go very, very sideways
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGI1wKthd2Y Toyota Malaysia has uploaded three teaser videos onto its official website, previewing an upcoming local stunt driving video, accompanied by the hashtag #ViosPulseOfAction. Let’s just say that what you’re about to …
Taxi drivers group wants PM to ban ride-sharing apps
The Malaysian Taxi Drivers, Limousine and Car Rental Operators Association (Petekma) is calling for a ban on ride-sharing apps in a memorandum submitted to the Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. …
Aston Martin to cut down on 15% of its workforce
As a cost-cutting initiative, Aston Martin will slash as many as 295 jobs from its workforce, which is comprised of 2,100 employees. However, the company says that the move will not hinder …
Mazda MX-5 styled by Kuhl Racing is an acquired taste
Japan’s car modifying scene can often be described as either exciting or just downright outrageous, and here’s an example of the latter. This is Kuhl Racing’s styling kit, which it is currently …
SPIED: BMW “Grand” X1 – seven seater in the works?
In the middle of June this year, BMW unveiled the second-generation X1 (F48) that became the first SUV from the German carmaker to adopt the UKL1 front-wheel drive platform and have its …
VIDEO: Audi A4’s Matrix LED shines light on safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=3lHE-0wF2jY Audi certainly are quite clever when it comes to marketing their vehicles in various campaigns, and here is another to add to their roster. This time, it takes place in the …
VIDEO: Ferrari F12tdf Virtual Short Wheelbase system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itggGQu_ECc The latest creation to charge out of Maranello is the Ferrari F12tdf, a more extreme version of the F12berlinetta. It packs significant performance upgrades that includes additional power and improved vehicle …
Honda considering expanding partnership with GM to develop EV, information and self-driving technologies
Two years ago, Honda and General Motors teamed up to develop a core system for fuel cell technologies. Both companies are planning to utilise the system in their own products by 2020. …
2011-2013 Kia Sorento recalled in the US for gearbox glitch; vehicles in Malaysia not affected
Kia Motors America is recalling 377,000 Sorento SUVs due to an issue relating to its transmission, which can cause the vehicle to roll unintentionally when it is parked. The defect has resulted …
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG 4Matic introduced
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new variant to its GLE-Class line-up (previously M-Class), the GLE 450 AMG 4Matic. It occupies the slot between the GLE 400 4Matic and the plug-in hybrid GLE 500e …
Mazda 3 recalled in the US due to leaky fuel tank, involving 14,270 units; Malaysian vehicles not affected
The Mazda 3 has officially been recalled in the United States for an issue pertaining to a faulty shut-off valve in the car’s fuel tank. It's said that some fuel may be …
No more Mitsubishi Evolution sedan models for now
If there was any glimmer of hope that Mitsubishi’s long-standing series of Evolution high performance sedans would make a comeback, they have now been quashed after the Japanese carmaker’s chairman and CEO, …
