2016 Toyota Innova leaked: all-new looks for next-gen
A solitary pic of what is allegedly the next-gen 2016 Toyota Innova has been posted by FlyWheel. Looking worlds apart from the MPV we're familiar with, the new Innova has taken on …
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Use child seats in cars, don’t hold kids on lap: MIROS
Some of you may have read about an accident on the North-South Highway last week in which, sadly, a 20-month old toddler was flung out of a car and killed. It is …
App-based transport services affecting taxi drivers’ incomes – PERS1M submits memorandum to govt
The Malaysian Taxi Drivers' Transformation Association (PERS1M) has protested against mobile app-based transport services like Uber, GrabCar and Blacklane, claiming that Klang Valley taxi drivers' incomes have fallen by 50-70% due to …
Proton, Perodua to regain market share this year?
National carmakers Proton and Perodua are expected to recover lost market share this year and close the sales gap with foreign brands, if not even regain dominance, The Star cites research reports …
Proton revives deal with Goldstar to produce cars, engines in China – the end of Youngman-Lotus?
Proton has signed a three-way agreement with former partner Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co Ltd and authorities in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China to produce cars and engines in that city, WantChinaTimes.com has reported, …
Acura’s version of the Honda HR-V to be called CDX?
We reported earlier this month that Acura was considering its own version of the Honda HR-V (Acura Concept SUV-X pictured). Now, according to AutoGuide, Honda has trademarked "CDX" with the US Patent …
Go Auto signs MoU with Aussie bus maker Bustech
Go Automobile Manufacturing (Go Auto) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bustech. The two companies will carry out feasibility studies - expected to be completed by end-May - with a …
New Mazda MX-5 could launch September, auto only
Yes, most of us are now back to work, but we have just the piece of news to cheer roadster fans up - the new Mazda MX-5 is expected to launch in …
Volkswagen factory in Thailand approved – report
Volkswagen has finally received the go-ahead from Thailand's government to build a manufacturing plant near Bangkok, Reuters reports. A VW spokesperson has told the news agency that the carmaker will now assess …
DRIVEN: W222 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in Hybrid
Man is a mind-bogglingly amazing being. He's only been on this planet in his current form for less than a quarter of a million years - that's like a minute compared to …
Audi Prologue Avant concept hints at CLS Brake rival
Remember the long, low and wide Audi Prologue concept coupe from the 2014 Los Angeles show? Well, now Audi has shown the projectile-like Avant version ahead of the 2015 Geneva show next …
Mazda CX-5 2.5 CKD, CX-5 facelift expected this year
Mazda Malaysia is clearly on a roll - not content with targeting to launch the CX-3, CKD Mazda 3 (including hatchback!) and the Mazda 6 facelift this year, it's also aiming to …
Mazda 3 CKD expected in March, including hatchback!
Last month we cited a CIMB research report which revealed a slew of details on upcoming Mazda models for Malaysia. Now a source from Bermaz has told us that the locally-assembled (CKD) …
VIDEO: 2015 Honda HR-V Grade V walk-around tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL1k5ciKCvg You saw this one coming, didn't you? One of the most highly-anticipated cars of the year, and the vehicle that's expected to get the B-segment crossover ball rolling for real in …
Honda Jade Hybrid six-seater goes on sale in Japan
Sales of the Honda Jade Hybrid have begun in Japan - the six-seater MPV (2-2-2) gets a Sport Hybrid i-DCD powertrain, incorporating a 1.5 litre i-VTEC Atkinson-cycle engine and an electric motor …
Eleven new UN regulations on vehicle lighting and signalling to be enforced in 2017, including DRLs
A couple of months ago we attended a Malaysia Automotive Institute-Society of Automotive Engineers technical talk on tyre-related UN regulations and standards; now we've just come back from one on those pertaining …
Motul to partner Nissan and Nismo in FIA WEC
Remember the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo we showed you earlier this month? The bonkers front-wheel drive LMP1 hybrid racer, which will face up to the Audi R18 e-tron quattro, Toyota TS040 Hybrid …
France to offer diesel drivers up to 10k euro to go EV
Following an earlier report on France planning to gradually phase out the use of diesel for passenger cars and implement a pollution ranking system for cars, Bloomberg and Automotive News Europe have …
New Kia Optima to be previewed by Geneva concept
At the Geneva show in March, we're set to see a concept that previews the next-gen Kia Optima - the Korean carmaker has released the sole teaser image you see here. We …
Perodua sedan based on Myvi facelift rendered!
Master automotive manipulator Theophilus Chin has visualised a Perodua sedan based on the 2015 Myvi facelift. From what he says on his site, he isn't too happy with it - deeming it …
