ZF technology showcase – writing the future with TRW
It's been a big year for ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2015 – the German transportation component manufacturer celebrated its 100th anniversary in September, a century to the day of its formation as …
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China still interested in KL-Singapore HSR project?
Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has said that China has reaffirmed its interest in participating in the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, according to Bernama. The premier added that …
Toll rate agreement revised, automatic hikes abolished
We may see less of the sudden and widespread hikes in toll rates – as experienced last month – in the future, if the latest report from Bernama rings true. According to …
Kia completes first Mexico plant – for North and South American markets, annual capacity of 300k vehicles
Kia Motors has completed its new manufacturing plant in Mexico, its first in Latin America – and the second in the Americas after its Georgia facility in the US. Located in Pesquería, …
Goo Warranty launched – provides 1-year/25,000 km powertrain coverage on certified used vehicles
Proto Malaysia, together with Car Credo Malaysia and Opal Auto Mart, has officially introduced Goo Warranty at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. The aftermarket warranty scheme will provide …
VW won’t compensate European owners of diesel cars with “defeat devices,” will recall them instead – report
Own a Volkswagen diesel engine fitted with so-called "defeat devices" and want to be compensated in a similar fashion to North American buyers, but live on the other side of the Atlantic? …
2015 Toyota Vellfire 3.5 Executive Lounge now available in Malaysia – grey import, priced at RM568k
Itching for the new 2015 Toyota Vellfire, but want the grandest, most luxurious one there is? Well, look no further – the 3.5 Executive Lounge model has landed on Malaysian shores. It …
Honda Elysion – 2nd-gen Alphard/Vellfire rival shown
Dongfeng Honda has pulled the wraps the new second-generation Honda Elysion at the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show, according to Chinese portal autohome.com.cn – the successor to the previous Toyota Alphard/Vellfire-rivalling seven/eight-seater MPV, …
Punch develops new VT5 torque converter CVT and DT1 7-spd DCT – will they be in future Proton models?
Belgian transmission maker Punch Powertrain has introduced a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), succeeding the current VT2 and VT3 units. If these names sound familiar to you, that's because both the older …
Mercedes-AMG to expand V12 production to Daimler plant in Mannheim due to strong demand
Downsizing? What downsizing? Mercedes-AMG customers seem to be oblivious to the term – demand for the company's V12-powered models such as the S 65, G 65 and SL 65 is apparently so …
R231 Mercedes-Benz SL facelift unveiled – SL 400, SL 500, AMG SL 63, SL 65 get new looks, added power
Revealed in a series of videos earlier today, the facelifted R231 Mercedes-Benz SL has finally been officially unveiled. The sixth-generation Sportlich Leicht roadster has been given a new lease of life via …
Tokyo 2015: Mazda Cosmo Sport rekindles rotary spirit
The undisputed highlight of the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show was Mazda's stated intention to return to building a rotary sports car, with the unveiling of the gorgeous Mazda RX-Vision concept. This was …
Taxi drivers’ protest against SPAD, Uber, GrabCar goes ahead – calls for resignation of Syed Hamid Albar
The planned taxi drivers' protest against ridesharing apps like Uber and GrabCar has commenced today after all, despite not permitted and being declared illegal by the authorities. The Star reports that dozens …
Volkswagen lists MY2016 vehicles with false CO2 emissions data – 430k Audi, SEAT, Skoda, VW models
The Volkswagen Group has released information regarding all the vehicles on sale currently affected by the carbon dioxide emissions scandal – separate from the larger "dieselgate" involving so-called "defeat devices" used to …
2017 Ford Kuga facelift unveiled ahead of LA debut
Making its debut at Los Angeles is the facelifted Ford Kuga (seen here wearing US-market Ford Escape badging) – the C-segment crossover gets a slew of updates to enhance its looks, performance …
Nissan, ETCM to partner long-term with AirAsia BIG
Official distributor for the Nissan brand in Malaysia, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), has announced the start of a long-term collaboration with AirAsia BIG, the loyalty programme of AirAsia. The duo will …
BMW 118i Sport pops up on BMW Malaysia’s FB page
BMW Malaysia updated its Facebook page today, announcing a new 1 Series variant that joins the 120i M Sport, currently the sole member of the facelifted range. Some digging around revealed that …
Kia Niro teased via official renderings – global hybrid B-segment crossover to debut early 2016
After what seemed like round after round of spyshots, the Kia Niro is finally nearing its unveiling – the South Korean carmaker has released teaser renderings of its first global B-segment crossover …
SPYSHOTS: New Peugeot 408 sedan spotted yet again
A reader has sent in yet more spyshots of the new Peugeot 408 sedan. Although there's nothing new with these images – save for a new funky dotted camouflage pattern – it …
Proton Pick-up Concept: Exora truck gains sports bar
Revealed at Alami Proton last month, we've spotted the Proton Pick-up Concept on public display again. Here, the truck was placed at an incline on top of a steel platform surrounded by …
