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  Consider mandatory jail for reckless drivers – JKJR

  6 November 2017 / 14 comments

  In a bid to curb reckless driving, the Malaysian government should consider enforcing mandatory jail sentences for reckless drivers, said National Road Safety Council (JKJR) member, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. “I believe we need […]

   

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  Audi R8 V10 Spyder previewed – M’sian launch soon?

  6 November 2017 / 4 comments

  The Audi R8 V10 Spyder made a surprise appearance last weekend at the Mines Resort and Golf Club, in conjunction with Audi Malaysia’s quattro cup (golfing event) and Drive Weekend event. The display unit was […]

   

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  VIDEO: 2017 Honda Jazz Sport Hybrid with Dennis Yin

  3 November 2017 / 24 comments

  Honda Jazz Hybrid with Dennis Yin Take an eye-opening look at the new Honda Jazz Hybrid with social influencer, Dennis Yin. Discover how Honda has made a great leap forward in hybrid technology, especially when […]

   

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  Modified Kia Stinger GT pair makes SEMA 2017 debut

  3 November 2017 / 5 comments

  The Kia Stinger GT, which was unveiled in January this year at the Detroit Auto Show, has received not one, but two customised versions. Both cars are currently on display at the SEMA show in […]

   

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  Toyota mulls hardcore Hilux to rival the Ranger Raptor

  3 November 2017 / 13 comments

  Toyota Australia is apparently considering the idea of introducing a muscled-up version of the Hilux, according to a report by CarAdvice. The company only has the SR5 (similar to our 2.8 G) and TRD as […]

   

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  2018 Volkswagen Arteon debuts in Australia – RM213k!

  3 November 2017 / 25 comments

  Volkswagen’s all-new flagship fastback, the Arteon has landed in Australia. According to CarAdvice, it’s available in the sole 206TSI R-Line only, retailing for AUD$65,490 (RM213k) before on-the-road costs. The 206TSI badge represents its 206 kW […]

   

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  BMW M3 30 Years American Edition – one-off model!

  31 October 2017 / 7 comments

  BMW took the veils off the M3 30 Years American Edition, a one-off model built to commemorate the M3’s 30th anniversary in the US. This is not to be confused with the limited-production 30 Years […]

   

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  Audi Sport rubbishes rumours of V6-powered Audi R8

  31 October 2017 / 2 comments

  Audi Sport’s Technical Project Leader for the Audi R8, Markus Haverkamp told paultan.org there’s absolutely no plans for a “lesser” engine to be fitted in its halo model. This puts to rest rumours of an […]

   

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  F90 BMW M5 now available with M Performance Parts

  31 October 2017 / 0 comments

  BMW has released a slew of pictures detailing the new M Performance Parts for the F90 BMW M5 sedan. Apparently, the aero bits aren’t there just for looks, but doubles its function to make the […]

   

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  FIRST LOOK: Ford F-150 walk-around tour – RM389k

  25 October 2017 / 38 comments

  The iconic Ford F-150 pick-up finally found its way to Malaysia last week, and it will be exclusively sold through Hamawangsa Kredit (not Ford Malaysia) in right-hand drive form. As previously reported, the RHD conversion […]

   

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  BMW Malaysia sold over 4,500 CKD hybrids – highest share of BMW hybrids in ASEAN and the world

  24 October 2017 / 43 comments

  BMW Group Malaysia has announced that it has assembled and delivered over 4,500 units of hybrid vehicles to date. The electrified line-up is comprised of the 330e, X5 xDrive40e and 740Le xDrive, all of which […]

   

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  2016 Honda HR-V recalled over stabiliser bar in M’sia

  24 October 2017 / 46 comments

  Honda Malaysia (HM) has issued a recall involving 2,814 units of the HR-V (2016 model year), due to a possibility that the front stabiliser bar may break under high stress. According to the company, the […]

   

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  New London T-charge for pre-Euro 4 vehicles adds RM56 fee on top of existing RM64 congestion charge

  24 October 2017 / 13 comments

  Motorists in the UK may have to pay an additional £10 (RM56) for driving through/into London, following the new Toxicity Charge or T-charge imposed by its mayor, Sadiq Khan. Autocar reports that the fee is […]

   

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  Toyota, Lexus most reliable brands in the USA – CR

  24 October 2017 / 42 comments

  So it’s that time of the year again, it seems. Consumer Reports (CR) has just released its survey findings on car reliability in the United States for the year 2017, and it’s not surprising to […]

   

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  Singapore to cut car and motorcycle growth to zero

  24 October 2017 / 27 comments

  Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that the growth rate for cars and motorcycles in categories A, B and D will be zero from February 2018, down from the current 0.25%. According to Todayonline, […]

   

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