Uber offering supercar service in Singapore until May
Of course, some of us have been lucky enough to be picked up in big Jags and Audis through Uber, but how would you like to get to your destination in, say… …
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IWC Ingenieur Automatic ‘AMG GT’ edition marks a decade’s partnership with Mercedes-AMG; 25 pcs only
The partnership between IWC Schaffhausen and Mercedes-AMG is 10 years old this year, and to celebrate, the Swiss luxury watchmaker has unveiled the new 'AMG GT' edition of its Ingenieur Automatic - …
Mitsubishi begins construction of Bekasi, Indonesia plant – its second-largest production base in ASEAN
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and partner PT Krama Yudha have held a ground-breaking ceremony for its new manufacturing facility in the GIIC Industrial Estate, Bekasi, Indonesia. Under the joint-venture, called Mitsubishi Motors …
2015 Toyota Alphard, Vellfire launched in Thailand
Merely two months after the unveiling in Japan, the 2015 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire have officially launched in Thailand at the ongoing 2015 Bangkok show. Vellfire 2.5, Alphard 2.5 Hybrid and Alphard …
Mazda 2 1.3 SkyActiv-G petrol unveiled in Bangkok
Mazda has unveiled the Mazda 2 1.3 SkyActiv-G at the ongoing 2015 Bangkok International Motor Show. Standard, High and High Plus variants are available, as well as sedan and hatch bodystyles, and …
Pirelli to be bought by ChemChina for 7.1 billion euro
Pirelli, the world's fifth-biggest tyre maker, is to be bought by China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina) in a 7.1 billion euro (RM28.6 billion) deal, according to various reports. State-owned ChemChina has reportedly …
Volkswagen Transporter T6 teased, debuts April 15
A teaser sketch of the next-gen Volkswagen Transporter T6 has been let loose ahead of the van's scheduled debut on April 15. The Transporter can of course trace its lineage all the …
2015 Toyota Camry starts M’sian production, plant capable of 7k Camry Hybrids before exemptions expire
UMW Toyota Motor held a line-off ceremony to mark the start of production of the 2015 Toyota Camry at the Assembly Services Sdn Bhd plant in Shah Alam earlier today. Three variants …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (formerly GLK)
Last month we showed you a rendering and some spyshots of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Let's remind ourselves of the Tristar's new naming rules - the GLK is to be renamed GLC, …
Toyota Camry facelift spotted on the road in Malaysia!
Several facelifted Toyota Camrys have been spotted on a highway in Malaysia - we thank reader Zamil Mat Sharif for sending these in. The refreshed D-segment sedan launched in Thailand recently, and …
2016 Toyota Fortuner leaked: futuristic, ‘floating’ roof
Not long after posting what was allegedly a leaked photo of the 2016 Toyota Innova, FlyWheel has done the same for the 2016 Toyota Fortuner. The full-model-change brings with it a full …
Mazda prices to increase by RM1k-10k post-GST?
https://www.facebook.com/Mazda3S/posts/459255017564939 Mazda 3S & Tribos Application Centre has claimed on its Facebook page that come April 1, the prices of various Mazda models are set to increase by between RM1,000 and RM10,000. …
Taxi fares set to increase by up to 40% – report
This week, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is set to announce a new taxi fare structure, which could see a hike in fares of up to 40%, The Malay Mail reports. …
2015 Peugeot 308 officially teased, launching April
Peugeot Malaysia has officially teased the 2015 Peugeot 308 on its Facebook page - the 2014 European Car of the Year looks to be gearing up for its April launch. Not long …
Next Honda Civic to get 1.5L VTEC Turbo – report
It debuted on the new JDM Honda StepWGN only last week; now Automotive News reports that the new 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo motor could see duty in the next-gen Honda Civic as …
GST and its impact on Malaysia’s automotive industry – will car prices go down come April 1?
We’re now only a couple of weeks away from the April 1 implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia. Much has been said, rumoured and conjectured since the new …
Mazda MX-5 to get 2.0L engine in Malaysia, auto only
If you were amongst those lamenting the reported lack of a manual gearbox choice for the Malaysian-spec ND-generation Mazda MX-5, this may console you a bit. The latest word is that for …
Toyota Prius taxes under question in Thailand – report
Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Network (NACN) has asked the Finance Ministry to investigate if Toyota Motor Thailand has understated taxes by claiming the Toyota Prius is a completely-knocked-down (CKD) vehicle, Bangkok Post reports. …
Hyundai Elantra facelift launched in M’sia, RM86k-115k
The Hyundai Elantra MD facelift has officially launched in Malaysia, with the refreshed C-segment sedan having arrived at all Hyundai-Sime Darby showrooms nationwide. Four variants are available: 1.6 Elegance, 1.6 Executive, 1.6 …
