Daihatsu D-Base concept shown – previews next Mira?
Daihatsu will show a new kei car concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show at the end of the month. Called the Daihatsu D-Base concept, it's likely to presage the replacement for …
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Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W-30 oil now in Malaysia
Shell Malaysia has unveiled its latest flagship engine oil, Shell Helix Ultra ECT C2/C3 0W-30, at the Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) earlier today. The new multi-fuel lubricant, formulated with PurePlus gas-to-liquids technology, …
Proton Iriz Active MkII concept shown at Alami Proton
As promised, the Proton Iriz Active MkII concept was shown at the Alami Proton open day event last weekend. An evolution of the pseudo-crossover show car on display last year, it features …
Tun M on Proton’s problems: public perception issues persist, despite great improvements to its cars
At the Alami Proton open day event last weekend, Proton chairman Tun Mahathir Mohamad talked to us about the public perception problems the national carmaker still faced, even through its cars are …
DRIVEN: Mazda 2 1.5L SkyActiv-D diesel put to the test – 1,041 km from Bangkok to border on a single tank
Any form of competition obviously requires a certain type of ambition, perseverance and fortitude in order to succeed, especially in one that's hotly-contested. But while less determined souls would fall off the …
Bangkok proposes car sales restrictions to curb traffic
Traffic congestion in Bangkok is apparently skyrocketing due to the ever increasing rate of car ownership, and it appears the Thai capital has had enough, with the local government proposing new measures …
Honda production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Odyssey Hybrid to debut at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show
Honda has announced its lineup for the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, and it appears the house that Soichiro built will be swinging in strong on its home turf, with a bevy of …
Paul Walker’s daughter sues Porsche over fatal crash
Nearly two years after Paul Walker's untimely death in a road accident on November 30, 2013, his daughter, 16-year-old Meadow Walker, has filed a suit against Porsche for the wrongful death of …
Final Fast & Furious trilogy confirmed; Fast & Furious 8 director still up in the air, to be revealed soon
The fans of the Fast & Furious SAGA are the best fans in the world... Since I became the Producer in 2008, you have been...Posted by Vin Diesel on Friday, 25 September 2015 …
DRIVEN: Mazda CX-3 2.0L SkyActiv-G in Melbourne
The story of the B-segment crossover market over the past five years has been fascinating, to say the least. Manufacturers have long presaged the arrival of small, pseudo-rugged hatchbacks, as marketers combine …
Prices of tyres, petroleum products must drop – PKP
Despite the sharp decline in commodity prices since last year, prices of tyres and petroleum-related products have failed to come down, and the Kuala Lumpur Consumers Safety Association (PKP) is taking issue …
VW CEO Martin Winterkorn resigns over diesel scandal
Martin Winterkorn, left, next to now-ousted chairman Ferdinand Piech Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has officially announced his resignation from the post, as the scandal involving VW and Audi diesel models in …
Ford Figo – new global A-segment hatch, from RM28k
After the launch of the Ford Figo Aspire sedan in March, now comes the unveiling of its sister hatch, which in India will simply be called the Ford Figo. Based on the …
ASEAN NCAP tests Daihatsu Ayla (four stars), Toyota Agya (four stars) and Datsun Go (two stars)
Apart from the 2016 Toyota Hilux, ASEAN NCAP has also released crash test results of three popular small hatchbacks in Indonesia – the Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya twins, as well as …
2016 Toyota Hilux scores 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The new 2016 Toyota Hilux has been put to test by ASEAN NCAP, and it has passed with flying colours – the pick-up truck scored a five-star rating in the regional safety …
Nissan Altima facelift revealed; Teana to get revamp?
It’s now three years since the L33 Nissan Altima, better known to us as the Nissan Teana, has been on sale in the United States, so in comes the facelift for the …
MEGA GALLERY: F48 BMW X1 in the UK, plus M Sport
Ahead of sales of the all-new F48 BMW X1 kicking off in the UK on October 24, BMW UK has released a massive 144-image photo gallery of its latest SAV. It's a …
Johor Circuit to be revamped, focus on grassroots motorsports; includes driving academy and museum
https://instagram.com/p/72iAhAoF35/ Since its opening in 1986, the Johor Circuit in Pasir Gudang has seen its fair share of action. Back in those days, of course, it was one of the major circuits …
Subaru XV facelift revealed, Japanese specs leaked
Fuji Heavy Industries has revealed the facelifted Subaru XV – the tall-riding Impreza hatch gets a few minor detail changes to freshen it up as it reaches its fourth year on the …
2016 Volkswagen Passat – US model receives facelift
For those of you not familiar with the various versions of the Volkswagen Passat, no, the fairly new B8 model hasn't received a facelift just a year on from its unveiling. This …
