BMW diesel fire-risk recall grows to 1.6 million cars
BMW has expanded its recall for 1.6 million diesel cars to rectify a potential fire risk, an endeavour that grows from 480,000 vehicles in mid-August for Europe and Asia. The recall comes …
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Efkon E-Tag – new SmartTag-compatible infra-red device with improved performance and reliability
With Touch n' Go' having discontinued sales of the long-running SmartTAG, Austrian electronic toll collection technology provider Efkon has now released its own-branded infra-red (IR) device, the E-Tag. This device will be …
Shell Malaysia launches first Select retail outlet in Malaysia powered by BingoBox Retail Technology
Shell Malaysia has launched its first Shell Select convenience outlet powered by BingoBox Retail Technology, which aims to provide an improved customer experience by offering access to the outlet at any time …
Aston Martin Valhalla – new name for Project 003?
Aston Martin has filed a trademark application with the World Intellectual Property Organisation for the name 'Valhalla' to be used on "passenger cars, racing cars, parts and fittings therefore," according to Autoguide. …
Grab must use government-approved vehicles: PM
Grab will soon be required to use vehicles that are approved by the Malaysian government to conduct its ride-sharing operations, and the vehicles will be subject to insurance and tax requirements similar …
2019 Yenko Camaro – 1,000 hp supercharged coupe
The Chevrolet Camaro has undergone a facelift for the 2019 model year and here, big-horsepower tuner Specialty Vehicle Engineering follows suit with its four-figure output figure treatment. As with the one before, …
SPIED: 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 track-testing
The upcoming, 992-generation Porsche 911 will soon be upon us, and with development cars for the mainstream models having been photographed nearly undisguised, it's now the turn of the hotter GT3 version …
paultan.org PACE 2018 – save RM45k on an Audi A7!
The first-ever paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) powered by Petron Blaze Euro 4M is mere weeks away, and we've got even more goodies in store for you. In addition to offers …
Porsche electric SUV, sports car in the works – report
Porsche is going great guns into the increasingly populated electrified vehicle market, with a battery-electric SUV, fully electric sports car and a Targa version of the forthcoming Taycan, according to a report …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 8 Series Convertible hits the ‘Ring
The forthcoming soft-top version of BMW's flagship two-door, the 8 Series, has been spotted doing the rounds again at the perennial European proving ground for performance testing, the Nurburgring in Germany. Previously …
Pan Borneo Highway to be completed, talks with finance ministry, state dept needed – works minister
The Malaysian federal government is committed to the completion of the Pan Borneo Highway project in Sabah and will collaborate with the Sabah state government in resolving issues surrounding its construction, according …
KLIMS 2018 – back after five-year hiatus, visitors stand to win Toyota C-HR, Honda City, Perodua Myvi, flights
The Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show makes its return for 2018 following a five-year break, after its last showing in 2013. Themed 'Beyond Mobility', this year's coming edition, KLIMS'18 will be the …
Tesla Model 3 has the lowest injury probability and best side pole impact performance – NHTSA testing
The Tesla Model 3 has been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States and found to have the "lowest probability of injury" of all the cars …
Volkswagen T-Cross SUV teased again ahead of debut
The Volkswagen T-Cross has been teased again ahead of its debut, this time in a video clip that reveals part of its interior. The small SUV is based on the company's MQB …
SPIED: G23 BMW 4 Series convertible seen up close
The G23-generation BMW 4 Series Convertible has been spotted running road tests, where it was previously spotted by our spy photographers on the back of a trailer. Here, we get a closer …
Honda Smart Intersection technology helps cars “see through buildings” to minimise chance of accidents
Urban congestion is only set to grow, and Honda has been developing a solution towards better communication between vehicles and the surrounding infrastructure. The company's Smart Intersection techonology uses vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, …
Former Audi CEO Stadler officially dismissed – report
The Volkswagen Group has officially terminated the services of former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler due to his ongoing pre-trial detention, with immediate effect. This has been done because Stadler is unable to …
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports makes Paris debut
The long-roofed Toyota Corolla, the Touring Sports, has made its debut at the Paris Motor Show, joining the hatchback which made its own debut at the New York International Motor Show earlier …
Sompo Motor insurance by Berjaya Sompo – all driver coverage, special perils, 24-hour roadside assist
General insurance provider Berjaya Sompo today laid out its plans towards becoming one of the top five general insurance providers in Malaysia, having identified key focus areas towards developing a detailed growth …
Toyota Corolla sedan set to debut this year – report
The twelfth-generation Toyota Corolla sedan will be making its debut later this year, according to Auto Esporte, following the debut of the Corolla hatchback earlier this year. The front section of the …
