Perodua Axia chalks up 119k bookings, 75k delivered
Looks like the Perodua Axia is set to continue its strong form as the marque has just announced that its latest model has raked up a total of 119,000 bookings since its …
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B8 Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion revealed – 32.4 km/l
The B8-generation Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion has been revealed for the UK market. Models designated with the BlueMotion tag represent the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid Volkswagen vehicles. As expected then, the same story is …
Future SkyActiv-G engines 50% more efficient – Mazda
As Autocar UK understands, Mazda will be targeting to increase the efficiency of its SkyActiv-G petrol engines by 50% in the near future. Mazda's European R&D chief, Kenichiro Saruwatari, has commented that …
VW to split brands into 4 holding companies – report
As Automotive News Europe understands, the Volkswagen Group is planning a major restructuring of its corporate layout to feature a decentralised system with four holding companies managing the group's 12 brands. Although …
RM380k collected per day at Batu Tiga, Sg Rasau toll
PLUS Malaysia Bhd collected an average of RM378,486 at the Batu Tiga and Sungai Rasau toll plazas daily, as The Star understands. Of the total figure mentioned, RM228,650 stems from the Batu …
VIDEO: Mazda MX-5 races itself in throwback feature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-1JHmnGPcc In a recent (major) throwback video feature, Mazda UK has released a spot featuring a 1990 NA-generation Mazda MX-5 (Miata in the US) and the current fourth-gen ND model. A total …
Nissan Juke-R Nismo teased prior to Goodwood debut
Remember the Nissan Juke-R from a few years ago? It appears that the insane lovechild between the Juke crossover and GT-R sports car will have another younger sibling in time to come …
2016 Toyota Prius to be revealed “soon” – report
Recently spotted undergoing trial runs in Thailand, the 2016 Toyota Prius is set to be revealed very "soon", according to Toyota North America CEO, Jim Lentz, in a report by the Detroit …
Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system to be installed at national border, goes online by Aug
In November 2014, it was announced that The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) was to employ an Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system to identify vehicles with foreign registration plates with unsettled summonses. …
Caltex’s Havoline ProDS Fully Synthetic ECO 5 SAE 5W-30 launched, celebrates 111 years with a new look!
Chevron Malaysia Limited has launched the latest addition to Caltex's Havoline range of lubricants, the ProDS Fully Synthetic ECO 5 SAE 5W-30. The fifth-generation engine oil is formulated with friction modified technology …
Hardcore Ford Ranger Raptor or FX4 in the works?
Hang on! What's this? Australian automotive portal, CarAdvice, has managed to obtain several shots of what looks to be a hardcore variant of the Ford Ranger pick-up truck undergoing testing. Further fuelling …
Govt considering raising toll charges by 30% – report
The government is mulling over the idea of raising toll charges by up to 30% following a Cabinet meeting, The Star understands. While exact details remain sketchy, the move is said to …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan dons new body
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has finally been captured with its new body - prior to this, spyshots have only pictured the car wearing the outgoing Tiguan's clothes. So while the test mule …
Tan Chong launches its Riang Raya Campaign – host your own party worth RM50k this festive season!
Chiming in on the Raya spirit is Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) with its Riang Raya Campaign. The campaign will run from the month of June onwards till the end of July. …
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 Sedan, Hatch CKD facelift previewed at Volkswagen Sales Carnival in Setia City
As part of its Hari Raya campaign, Volkswagen Malaysia is offering RM0 downpayment and zero interest for seven years on models such as the Jetta 1.4 TSI, Golf 1.4 TSI, Passat, Tiguan …
VIDEO: Mercedes-AMG C 63 gets animated on track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoVlJghtXkk The Mercedes-AMG C 63, along with its brawnier sibling, the C 63 S, are cars that require very little introduction amongst enthusiasts. Revealed in September last year, the fire-breathing variant of …
Child car seats to be made compulsory in 2019: report
The government will make the use of child safety seats, or child restraint systems, compulsory by 2019, the New Straits Times understands. While an earlier report stated that the move was to …
SPIED: Apple’s “Titan” autonomous EV goes testing
Looks like the competition has already begun between Google and Apple to get a fully-autonomous electric vehicle (EV) on the road. Earlier this year, it was announced that Apple will be developing …
Jaguar Land Rover to develop pothole-avoiding tech
Not content with developing safety tech for cyclists and several other driver assistance platforms, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is now hard at work refining a system that is said to be able …
Mazda Australia recalls 80k cars with Takata airbags
It would appear that the whole world has been recalled for defective Takata airbags. The latest round of updates surrounding one of the most prominent manufacturing error in automotive history sees a …
