SPYSHOTS: W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift
Sometimes it takes a new car to bumble along to remind us how time flies - can you believe the beauty queen that is the W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has roamed the planet …
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Motor insurance premiums to be risk-based from 2016
Motor insurance premiums are set to be based on a list of risk factors when the industry is de-tariffed in 2016, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said, according to a report by …
Proton mulling torque converter-type CVTs for future
Much has been said about the Proton Iriz's CVT - the general consensus during the press drive event was that while the new car demonstrated gains in many areas, the Punch-sourced gearbox, …
Honda introduces world-first Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering System, to debut on new Legend
The Honda Sensing suite of active safety systems, which first appeared on the US-market 2015 Honda CR-V facelift, has been updated with a new feature called Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering (PCMS), and …
BMW M2 Coupe could draw up to 400 hp from new turbocharged 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine – report
A treasure trove of details regarding the upcoming BMW M2 Coupe (Theophilus Chin renderings shown) have surfaced, courtesy of Autocar UK. The hot two-door is reportedly set to pack a turbocharged 3.0 …
Disputes over Caterham F1 threaten team’s future
Following Tan Sri Tony Fernandes' sale of the Caterham F1 Team to a consortium of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors in July, all has not exactly been smooth sailing, if reports are …
Brabus tunes Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class up to 400 hp!
Brabus has unveiled its complete tuning programme for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class compact SUV, encompassing show as well as go. For the GLA 250, we have Brabus' PowerXtra B25 kit. The plug-and-play module, …
Hyundai Santa Fe gets updated for 2015 in the US – improved steering and suspension, power tailgate
The immensely-practical Hyundai Santa Fe has gained a few enhancements for 2015 in the US, chief among which is the addition of a new 32-bit microprocessor to the electric power steering system …
Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on ASEAN car project, Proton expected to be involved – Najib
Thought the so-called Asian/ASEAN car project had slipped away into the sunset? Apparently not, as according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, the auto industries of Malaysia and Indonesia will …
Volkswagen Malaysia outlines customer satisfaction measures – up service capacity, offer courtesy cars
Amidst the local recall of the Beetle and claimed resolution of DSG-related issues, Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller reiterated the company's commitment to its customers at a press briefing today, …
Volkswagen Malaysia – all DSG issues resolved
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller has said to members of the media at a press briefing today that all DSG-related issues have been resolved, for new cars as well as …
Direct injection and turbo direct injection among the Petronas engine technologies acquired by Proton
You may recall that in 2012, Proton acquired all of Petronas’ engine technologies and the associated patents at a cost of RM63 million, with the deal comprising seven engine technologies and 117 …
DRIVEN: Proton Iriz 1.3 MT and 1.6 CVT full review
Reviews of new Proton models within the last half-decade or so typically revolve around the ideas of "best effort to date", "turn-around car for the company", "make or break" and "this is …
Asphalt 8 – going Airborne has never been more fun
Where car-related games are concerned, the petrolhead has a myriad of avenues to drive on, ranging from the serious, as-real-as-you-can-get technical simulator types to all-out, ballistic, race-over-rooftop-wheeled-parkour fun. With Gameloft's successful, long-running …
Proton Iriz – foreign engine being considered is diesel
You may recall that during the launch event of the Proton Iriz last month, Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that although the hatchback's new VVT engines meet Euro 4 emissions …
MAI to build around 150 EV charging stations by 2017
Beginning next year, and with the cooperation of several other parties, the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) will construct between 125 and 150 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by 2017, according to a …
Hyundai Experience Car Fest 2014 in JB this weekend!
Hyundai fans and enthusiasts down south, gear up as the Hyundai Experience Car Fest is heading to Johor Bahru this weekend. The good folk at Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) have just wrapped …
Enact ‘lemon laws’ to protect car buyers – Standards
What do you do when life gives you lemons? You should be able to rely on some lemon-aid, some consumer groups opine. The Malaysian Association of Standards Users (Standards Users) and the …
Fuel subsidy plan to be announced in a few weeks
Although RON 95 petrol, diesel and LPG have officially been declared free of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced last Friday in his Budget 2015 …
Thai Eco Car Phase 2 – 52.7 bil baht invested in total
Thailand's Board of Investment has approved investments worth a total of 52.7 billion baht (RM5.23 billion) for Phase 2 of the country's Eco Car programme, according to a report by just-auto. That's …
