Subaru Forester tS – special STI edition for Australia
A special edition Subaru Forester tS will be available Down Under this June. Based on the XT Premium variant, the model is a joint development between the Subaru factory and performance arm, …
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Full cashless toll collection (ETC) in Malaysia by 2018
The electronic toll collection (ETC) system is expected to be fully implemented throughout the nation by 2018, according to Deputy Works Minister, Datuk Rosnah Rashid Shirlin, Bernama reports. Rosnah noted that the …
Bukit Aman: 455,458 outstanding summonses and arrest warrants for foreigners issued since 2010
There are 455,458 outstanding summonses and arrest warrants - issued since 2010 - against foreign citizens, according to Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department director Datuk Mahamad Akhir Darus, Bernama reports. …
Toyota Harrier Premium ‘Style Ash’ editions for Japan
In Japan, Toyota will be launching special editions of the Toyota Harrier on June 1. The models come primarily with a new paint colour and a new set of wheels along with …
93,600 students ride to school without a licence – JPJ
Some 93,600 students all over Malaysia are riding motorcycles to school without a licence, daily, according to Road Transport Department (JPJ) deputy director general, Datuk Yusoff Ayub, The Star reports. These unlicensed …
Potholes to be patched within 24 hours in Johor
Potholes are now required to be repaired within 24 hours in Johor. Concession companies in the state are also required to have a call centre to handle public complaints according to state …
Uber tests its self-driving Ford Fusion in Pittsburgh
Ride-sharing pioneer Uber has unveiled its latest car, an autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid (Mondeo), which comes from Uber’s Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is not to be confused with …
2016 Subaru Forester facelift officially launched in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah – priced from RM148k to RM211k
Following its launch in Peninsular Malaysia, the facelifted Subaru Forester has officially arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. In conjunction with the launch, Sebangga Auto also took the opportunity to announce its role …
Suzuki admits to improper fuel economy test methods
After Mitsubishi, another Japanese automaker has admitted to using improper fuel economy testing methods. Suzuki Motors is the automaker in question. However, it stated that it was not deliberately manipulating data and …
GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid on show in Malaysia
Well, here it is. The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, which is currently on display at My Auto Fest 2016 at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC). To recap, there are three …
Hyundai developing an Ironman-inspired exoskeleton
Korean corporation Hyundai has developed a unique Ironman-inspired exoskeleton, according to Engadget. The “wearable robot” is an enhanced version of the H-Lex “wearable walking assistant” that was introduced by Hyundai last year. …
Rolls-Royce Phantom Zenith Collection – a bid farewell
As a send off to the Phantom Drophead Coupe and the Phantom Coupe, Rolls-Royce is introducing a bespoke Phantom Zenith Collection to mark the end of the seventh-generation Phantom. Crafted at the …
SPYSHOTS: Audi RS5 captured testing in Germany
A test mule that appears to be the next-gen Audi RS5 was seen testing somewhere in Germany. Based on the second-gen Audi A5 coupe, there are a few indications that this is, …
18 more toll plazas to go cashless (ETC) from June 1
Motorists take note, a total of 18 more toll plazas on six highways will adopt the electronic toll collection (ETC) method from June 1, from noon onwards, The Sun Daily reports. The …
LRT service efficiency now 99.7% – Prasarana CEO
The Malaysian Light Rail Transit service efficiency is at 99.7%, according to Prasarana CEO Datuk Azmi Abdul Aziz, Bernama reports. "We had about 0.3% of service delays. We are improving on that …
Mitsubishi Motors president resigns amidst scandal
Tetsuro Aikawa, president of Mitsubishi Motors has resigned in the wake of the fuel economy data scandal, the Nikkei Asian Review reports. His position will be filled temporarily by CEO Osamu Masuko, …
2016 Toyota Previa/Estima facelift – new interior pics
Not long ago, images of the facelifted Toyota Previa (Estima in Japan) emerged online. Now, a blog on Livedoor has posted new images which show the vehicle’s full frontal portion, rear and …
SPYSHOTS: Kia GT spotted road-testing in California
Seen testing near the Hyundai Design Centre in Irvine, California is what appears to be the production version Kia GT. The disguised sport sedan indicates that it is now closer to production, …
Ford GT will be offered with optional carbon-fibre rims
The Blue Oval’s much-anticipated supercar, the Ford GT will debut with the availability of next-generation carbon-fibre wheels as an option. It’s the second car from Ford to be offered with a carbon-fibre …
BMW M140i and M240i – 3.0L turbo, 340 hp, 500 Nm
BMW is set to launch M Performance models of the BMW 1 Series and 2 Series in July 2016. The M140i will come in three- and five-door variant, while the M240i will …
