SPIED: 992 Porsche 911 Cabriolet spotted, roof down
The next-generation Porsche 911 Cabriolet - the 992 - has been spotted testing in public again, this time with its fabric roof stowed. Starting from the rear end which defines the Cabriolet, …
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Two-point lap belts outlawed from this year: JPJ
All passenger car manufacturers present in Malaysia will be compelled to install three-point seat belts for all occupants from January, according to the New Straits Times. The two-point lap belt, meanwhile, will …
PLUS spent RM1b on highway maintenance in 2016
Highway concessionaire PLUS Expressways spent RM1 billion in 2016 for the maintenance of 5,000 km of highways under its care, according to Bernama. The company conducted more than 10,000 inspections and asset …
VIDEO: Mercedes-AMG Project One design explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeKiWiUJz9Y Each of the sub-brands in the Mercedes-Benz car group - Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz EQ, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes-AMG - follow a design philosophy of 'hot and cool', according to chief design officer Gorden …
Dec 2017 week five fuel prices – petrol down, diesel up
It's either respite or a further tightening of belts from last week depending on one's fuel of choice, for effective tomorrow, December 28, petrol prices will drop by one sen to RM2.26 …
Mazda introduces Flair Wagon, plus Custom Style
It's Tokyo Auto Salon season soon, and Mazda weighs in amongst the tuner-centric crowd with its own production model offering that is the new Flair Wagon as well as the Flair Wagon …
Toyota Crown Modellista bound for Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota heads into the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon with a dressed up version of its large sedan, the Crown Modellista which will be a Japan-only model. The car is based on the …
Skoda celebrates WRC2 win with city centre taxi rides
In celebration of its three-in-a-row WRC2 titles, Skoda decided to treat some unsuspecting passengers to a WRC2-spec Fabia R5 taxi ride around Prague in its native Czech Republic. Not only has the …
Daihatsu brings nine concepts to Tokyo Auto Salon
Daihatsu is no stranger to the Tokyo Auto Salon, and this year the Japanese manufacturer has come up with another veritable buffet line of show cars for the latest edition of the …
VIDEO: 2018 Honda Accord – reelin’ in the years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CkU_dOcuiQ The 2018 US-market Honda Accord was unveiled in July this year, with the new 1.5 litre and 2.0 litre petrol powerplants marking the first time the popular Japanese D-segment sedan adopts …
Nio ES8 – 643 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.4s, 352 km range
Electric vehicle start-up Nio wowed the world with its EP9 supercar by cracking the Nurburgring lap record for road-legal cars, and now the company has released details on something more conventional-looking, the …
BMW, Solid Power to develop solid-state batteries
BMW has partnered with a US-based electric vehicle battery company, Solid Power for the development of next-generation solid-state batteries, according to Reuters. The German automaker will assist Solid Power in advancing their …
New workshops in industrial areas only – KL Minister
Licenses for new workshop premises within Kuala Lumpur will only be issued to those operating within industrial areas, deputy federal territories minister Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan said in a Bernama report. …
Nissan recalls 320,000 vehicles for fire hazard in Japan
Nissan is recalling 320,000 vehicles in its native Japan for a potential short circuit and consequently, a fire hazard due to defective coating in an electronic power unit, according to Reuters. This …
Alibaba to create car vending machines – report
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvJFluC3A5s Vending machines for cars aren't exactly the newest thing. However, China has previewed not just its own example, but cat-shaped ones which will soon open in Nanjing and Shanghai, according to …
Tesla Model 3 – cancer patient given early delivery
If you're waiting to take delivery of a Tesla Model 3, you could well be in for a long wait despite Tesla's ramping up of production efforts, which is an inconvenience at …
Mercedes-Benz X-Class gets Prior Design treatment
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is a fairly recent addition to the German brand's line-up, but that hasn't stopped the likes of Prior Design from coming up with bodykits and wheel sets for the …
Tesla Model S gains Novitec personalisation, tuning
German tuning and accessories company Novitec has released tuning parts and accessories for the Tesla Model S, which apply to both the car's exterior as well as under its skin. For post-2016 …
VIDEO: How Volvo overcomes turbo lag in its engines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr5mksh68A4 Turbo lag, or the delay between summoning acceleration via the car's throttle and the response from the engine, is a perennial challenge for engineers developing turbocharged engines. With the latest PowerPulse …
Singaporeans can now send their cars to independent workshops without voiding warranty – Malaysia next?
Our neighbours across the Causeway can now send their vehicles to independent service centres without voiding the warranty, as major car dealers in Singapore have agreed to remove restrictions on vehicle warranties …
