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  Paid GrabHitch JB-Singapore cross-border rides are illegal – Singapore Land Transport Authority

  21 June 2016 / 10 comments

  The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has a few qualms with Grab’s new cross-border ride-sharing service, saying that its business model “did not comply with regulations in Singapore,” as reported by Channel NewsAsia. Currently, Grab […]

   

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  Honda NSX EV revealed for 2016 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

  21 June 2016 / 0 comments

  Honda had previously announced a trio of NSX coupes that will partake in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). While we are already familiar with the look of its first two entrants – […]

   

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  Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode just a façade – Porsche exec

  20 June 2016 / 14 comments

  The Porsche Mission E concept first broke cover at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and has since been confirmed for production. Automobile Magazine recently had a chat with Porsche personnel find out the progress on […]

   

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  SPAD submits proposal to legalise Uber and Grab

  20 June 2016 / 11 comments

  The road to legalising app-based, ride-sharing services like Uber and Grab here appears to be well on track. It has been revealed that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has submitted its proposal to legalise […]

   

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  Alfa Romeo to develop 5 Series, E-Class, A6 rival?

  20 June 2016 / 13 comments

  Alfa Romeo is planning on building a rival for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6, according to a report by AutoExpress. The new Alfa model will slot in above the Giulia, which […]

   

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  VIDEO: Lewis Hamilton stars in Mercedes-AMG GT R teaser – “Beast of the Green Hell” debuts June 24

  20 June 2016 / 1 comment

  Mercedes-AMG will reveal the new GT R (not to be confused with the Nissan model) at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 24. Ahead of the reveal, the Affalterbach-based company has fired up […]

   

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  Mazda SkyActiv-D diesel cars in M’sia soon – dealer

  20 June 2016 / 31 comments

  Mazda SkyActiv-D See you soon in Malaysia .. !! Our SKYACTIV-D diesel engines use a significantly lower compression ratio than conventional diesel engines, allowing for far lighter internal components. This reduces friction and inertia, enabling […]

   

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  B10 biodiesel implementation delayed until further notice – inadequate data that new blend is compliant

  20 June 2016 / 24 comments

  In a turn of events, the Government and the private sector will postpone the implementation of B10 (blending of 10% palm methyl ester with 90% petroleum diesel) biodiesel in Malaysia until further notice. The decision […]

   

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  Mitsubishi allots RM1.9 billion to compensate owners affected by fuel economy manipulation scandal

  20 June 2016 / 11 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will allocate 50 billion yen (RM1.9 billion) as part of efforts to compensate buyers. The Japanese carmaker recently admitted to manipulating fuel economy tests for certain models that it sold in […]

   

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  Mazda Malaysia announces recall for Mazda 6, BT-50 – faulty Takata-made airbag inflators in 1,003 vehicles

  20 June 2016 / 13 comments

  Mazda Malaysia has announced a recall for the first-generation Mazda 6 (GG) and BT-50 (J97M) to replace potentially faulty Takata-made airbag inflators. Similar to previous recall programmes related to such airbag inflators, owners are urged […]

   

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  Porsche Macan GTS launched in Malaysia – RM710k

  17 June 2016 / 30 comments

  Along with the facelifted Porsche 911 Carrera, Sime Darby Auto Performance also introduced a new variant to the Macan line-up. The Porsche Macan GTS is now available in Malaysia priced at RM710,000 nett, without on-the-road […]

   

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  Porsche 911 facelift launched – Carrera, Carrera S and Carrera 4S, new 3.0 litre turbo flat-six, from RM870k

  17 June 2016 / 29 comments

  Sime Darby Auto Performance today launched the new Porsche 911 Carrera facelift, which marks the introduction of turbocharged engines to the Carrera range. Three variants are on offer here – Carrera, Carrera S and Carrera […]

   

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  Volvo V40 T5 Drive-E launched – 245 hp, 8AT, RM193k

  16 June 2016 / 40 comments

  Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched the new Volvo V40 T5, which now features the Swedish carmaker’s Drive-E powertrain. Similar to the S60 T6 Drive-E that was launched last month, the new T5 Drive-E will […]

   

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  Continental Tyre Malaysia announces tyre safety check campaign – from June 9 to July 4 at Tesco Extra stores

  16 June 2016 / 13 comments

  Before you make that trip back to your hometown this Hari Raya festive season, it is important to ensure that your tyres are in good working condition. Continental Tyre Malaysia (CTM) has announced its tyre […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Audi RS5 seen testing in S5 overalls

  16 June 2016 / 9 comments

  Audi recently unveiled the new 2017 Audi A5 and S5 Coupe, which is now based on the B9 A4, not too long ago. Much like the first-generation model, a high-performance RS variant will likely join […]

   

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