SPYSHOTS: Merc-AMG CLA seen – possible CLA 50?
Images of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA has been captured by our spy photographers before throughout the course of this year, and here finally it seems we have the first images of the …
Mick Chan · Page 254
No plans to re-tender LRT3 project: Finance Minister
The Malaysian government has no plans to source for new project delivery partners (PDPs) for the LRT3 light rail transit project, finance minister Lim Guan Eng said. “If we have to call …
SPYSHOTS: W247 Mercedes-Benz B-Class seen again
Where the previous sighting of the forthcoming, W247-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class saw development vehicles clad in camouflage foil, our latest set of spy photographs sees the upcoming model do without, giving us a …
Vios Challenge 2018 Round 1 – Kuala Terengganu kicks off Season 2 of Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival
The second season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Challenge kicked off at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin stadium in Kuala Terengganu last weekend. Three categories were formed in line with last …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe seen testing
The BMW 8 Series appears to have spawned a four-door, Gran Coupe version following the recent advent of the two-door model, and as with the 6 Series Gran Coupe which came before, …
Etiqa e-Cleva in Malaysia – video-assisted insurance claims; repair value approval within 30 minutes
Auto insurance provider Etiqa recently launched e-Cleva, or Etiqa Claims Express Video Assist to aid the fast-tracking of vehicle insurance claims processes. As the name suggests, E-Cleva employs communication via video calls …
SPYSHOTS: 992-generation Porsche 911 undisguised
We've seen 992-generation Porsche 911 development vehicles running tests in the open before, however this is the first time the next-generation car has been spotted virtually undisguised, save for some minor applications …
Porsche Taycan – EV powertrain details announced
Porsche has released early details for the Taycan, and has confirmed that its all-electric model will boast a maximum output figure of over 600 PS or 590 hp (440 kW) courtesy of …
No plans for motorcycle ride-sharing in Malaysia: Loke
The Malaysian government has no plans to legalise or introduce motorcycle ride-hailing services anytime soon, said transport minister Anthony Loke. This is to protect the safety of riders and passengers, in view …
SPYSHOTS: Lexus RC F to spawn hotter GT version
Having made its global debut at the Detroit Auto Show in 2014, the Lexus RC F stepped into a class comprising the likes of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe, BMW M4 and …
National Automotive Policy under review – Tun M
The National Automotive Policy (NAP) is under review to ensure that the country's automotive industry remains competitive, said prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. According to a Bernama report, the review of …
SPYSHOTS: 992-gen Porsche 911 GTS hits the road
Here's an early look at the GTS variant of the forthcoming, 992-generation Porsche 911. So far we've seen what appears to the the Turbo (the senior one), the soft-top as well as …
SPIED: Porsche Cayman GT4 facelift spotted testing
The next iteration of Porsche's first Motorsport division-developed Cayman, the GT4 has been spotted again, here running road trials. The car seen here could be a development of the one wearing the …
Mitsubishi hires Dambrosio as head of design
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that Alessandro Dambrosio will join the company as executive design director of advanced design in October, and will lead teams at three studios in two countries - Okazaki …
2018 Porsche Macan facelift – revised look, equipment
Porsche has unveiled the 2018 Macan in Shanghai, China, where the marque's junior SUV brings styling and equipment updates as part of its mid-lifecycle facelift. Starting with the exterior, the Macan sees …
Geely under watch for Malaysian Proton workforce
The Malaysian government will be closely monitoring Proton stakeholder Geely in order to ensure that Malaysians will continue to be prioritised in the company's workforce, said human resources minister M. Kula Segaran …
Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 – new Police Highway Eagles
The highway patrol for the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has gained a new fleet. Highway concessionaire PLUS recently contributed 15 units of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 to the force for the enforcement …
Castrol launches Magnatec lubricant with Dualock technology – developed for stop-start traffic
Having been in the Malaysian automotive lubricants market for over two decades, Castrol has launched the latest iteration of its Magnatec range of lubricants for the Malaysian market, now with Dualock technology. …
SPIED: Aston Martin Vantage S running road tests
At first glance, this primer grey-finished Aston Martin Vantage appears to be a standard production model, and on the visual front it is all but identical to that car. A closer look, …
Bugatti Chiron – two US units recalled for airbag fault
Two units of the Bugatti Chiron in the United States have been recalled for a fault in their side airbags, according to a filing by the National Highway and Transport Administration (NHTSA). …
