DRIVEN: BMW 330e – it’s the future, but with a catch
For years, carmakers have seemed to be stuck in the same cycle of producing slightly better iterations of cars that came before. Lighter, bigger, faster and more efficient, but the recipe stays …
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Ssangyong Actyon facelifted again, new 2.2L diesel
The Ssangyong Actyon has been given another facelift for 2017 – the second refresh sees the C-segment SUV's design morphing to match the new, smaller Tivoli. At the front, there's a more …
Honda NeuV electric vehicle unveiled at CES 2017
Honda's debutant at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a cute little electric city car called the Honda NeuV – short for New Electric Urban Vehicle. It's an exploration of the …
Proton Iriz spotted in Indonesia – launching soon?
Proton has talked up exports of the Iriz for some time, but so far it has yet to happen. However, Indonesian auto portal AutoNetMagz.com has managed to scour photos of the B-segment …
Audi to work with Nvidia on AI; new A8 to get Level 3 autonomous driving, next-gen Audi virtual cockpit
At the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Audi announced that it will be working with tech giant Nvidia to bring cars with artificial intelligence (AI) and fully autonomous driving to the road …
Toyota Concept-i debuts at CES 2017 – friendlier future
For a long time now, concept cars have portrayed a future of aggressive minimalism, with sharp lines, stark forms and an over-reliance on large displays. The Toyota Concept-i, introduced at the 2017 …
Volkswagen CNY deals – RM67k ang pow up for grabs
Aside from a trade-in programme for the new Jetta and Passat, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is also gearing up for the Chinese New Year with its "Biggest Ang Pow of the …
Volkswagen offering trade-in deals for Jetta, Passat
Volkswagen is sweetening the deal for a new Jetta and Passat with an exclusive trade-in programme – the company is offering what it claims is an "irresistible price" for Volkswagen owners, and …
A year in review – a guide on all of 2016’s new cars
The past year has been a tough one for the automotive industry in Malaysia, with a declining ringgit leading to a weak consumer sentiment and a likely drop in total industry volume …
New Kia Picanto unveiled: third-gen city car gets AEB
Kia has pulled the wraps off the all-new Picanto – the third-generation JA, which replaces the outgoing TA, receives a new engine, a more spacious cabin and a range of new technologies …
Next-gen Proton Preve rendered, based on Persona
The Proton Prevé is getting a little long in the tooth now, having been launched in 2012. Five years is right around the time that a car is replaced, so Photoshop wizard …
Transport ministry implemented 22 out of 51 safety recommendations after Genting bus crash – report
In the wake of the deadly Genting Highlands bus crash in 2013, an independent advisory panel recommended 51 safety measures to the transport ministry. Now, The Sun reports that 22 of these …
Philips X-treme Ultinon LED H4 available in Malaysia – direct replacement for halogen headlight bulbs
Philips has introduced its X-treme Ultinon LED H4 bulbs in Malaysia, designed as a like-for-like, plug-and-play replacement for conventional halogen H4 (low and high beam) headlight bulbs. Giving a car the same …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C350e plug-in hybrid
October saw the launch of Stuttgart's answer to the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid, the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e – the petrol-electric version assumes the role of the flagship of the local C-Class …
Next-gen Kia Picanto teased, to be unveiled early 2017
Five years has passed since the current Kia Picanto has been on the market, and with a facelifted version already introduced early last year, it's only a matter of time before there's …
Tourists charged RM800 for taxi trip from KLCC to Masjid Negara; detoured to Putrajaya – report
It appears that even with stiff competition from ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab, some taxi drivers are still engaging in the time-honoured tradition of overcharging tourists – the Malay Mail reported …
Audi Q8 e-tron concept teased ahead of Detroit debut
The 2017 Detroit Auto Show will see the unveiling of the Audi Q8 e-tron concept, as seen in these teasers revealed in an interview with Ingolstadt design boss Marc Lichte in the …
Honda R&D, Google Waymo enter discussions on technical collaboration in autonomous driving
Honda has announced that its research and development arm has entered formal discussions with Google's autonomous driving division Waymo, in a bid to integrate the latter's self-driving technology into its vehicles. Such …
Skoda Octavia Scout facelift shown, new 2.0 TDI model
Hot on the heels of the recently-updated Skoda Octavia RS is the facelifted Octavia Scout – the jacked-up off-road version of the Octavia Combi wagon comes with many of the same enhancements …
Suzuki Ignis previewed in India, Jan launch – RM30k?
The new Maruti Suzuki Ignis has been previewed in India ahead of its launch there on January 13, with the order books opening on January 1. The small, quirky runabout, which slots …
