Mitsubishi Triton Athlete lands in Malaysia – RM127k
The Mitubishi Triton Athlete has now arrived in Malaysia, following its appearance at the Thai Motor Expo last November. In contrast with the version our northern neighbours get which comes in a …
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Dacsee ride-sharing app – empowerment by interlinked community; live by Feb, launch in April
Any smartphone-wielding household or individual residing in cities is surely no stranger to ride-hailing or ride-sharing mobile apps such as Uber, Grab and Lyft, particularly to those with an eye on beating …
Bentley Bentayga V8 – 550 PS, 770 Nm, carbon brakes
Here's a third powertrain version for the Bentley Bentayga, the V8, following the 6.0 litre W12 and triple-charged diesel V8 models. The 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8 mill comes courtesy of the …
Honda Civic hatch previewed with Mugen bodykit, rims
Along with the Mugen RC20GT Civic Type R Concept based upon the FK8 Civic Type R, Mugen has also brought a regular Honda Civic hatchback to the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon. This …
Lotus Evora GT410 Sport – lighter, more downforce
Here's another model from the sports car folk of Norfolk - the Lotus Evora GT410 Sport. It follows the company's ethos of adding lightness for improving performance, and while it hasn't gained …
Hyundai Kona arrives in Singapore – 1.0, 1.6 litre turbo
Following the Hyundai's Kona's debut unveiling last year, the Korean automaker's B-segment SUV has arrived at the Singapore Motor Show, available with two turbocharged, direct-injected petrol engines – a 1.0 litre three-cylinder …
2018 MINI hatchback, convertible facelift debuts in Detroit – revised engines, transmission options
The BMW-owned British marque's hatchback and convertible have received minor updates for the 2018 model year, with cosmetic changes to go with revised engines and the recently released, optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic …
Toyota e-Palette Concept Vehicle debuts at 2018 CES
Toyota has launched the e-Palette concept at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications. The concept car is part …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz GLB – a more practical GLA
Here it is, the first set of spy images of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLB. This will be the next model to join the three-pointed star's compact model line-up, underpinned by the firm's …
Volkswagen to tap Nvidia for artificial intelligence tech
Assisted driving will increasingly take on a more central role in motoring experiences of the future. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Volkswagen and Nvidia announced that the German …
Taxi drivers go on strike in Kuching International Airport in protest of ride-sharing services – report
Taxi drivers have gone on strike at Kuching International Airport in protest against Uber and GrabCar ride-sharing services, according to Bernama. The taxi drivers' protest, which began yesterday, however did not affect …
Byton Concept – fully electric, level four autonomy
Chinese start-up company Byton has unveiled a concept SUV that is fully electric, and has support for Level Four autonomous driving, at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Described as …
Mercedes-Benz X-Class concepts headed to CMT show
The pick-up truck design lends itself well to customisation thanks to its cargo tray, and in this respect, the Mercedes-Benz X-Class is no less capable, as demonstrated by these camper van concepts. …
Ford Ranger FX4 White, Wildtrak Grey – from RM122k
The Ford Ranger has been a perennial bestseller for Ford Malaysia, and it is set to offer buyers additional options with the inclusion of new colours for the 2.2 litre FX4 and …
Nissan to exhibit Brain-to-Vehicle technology at CES
Nissan has been working on Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V) technology, which enables a vehicle to interpret signals from the driver's brain, with the aim to speed up reaction times. This development will also lead …
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, …
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 …
