Socar launches car-sharing programme in Malaysia
First launched in 2011 in Jeju Island, South Korea, Socar is a mobile app-based car-sharing programme which operates with a fleet of almost 9,000 cars, over 3,000 parking zones and 81 cities …
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Vietnam begins use of Euro 4 petrol, Euro 5 diesel
The turn of the new year marked the start of Euro 5 diesel and Euro 4 petrol sales in Vietnam, sold by the Vietnam National Petroleum Corporation (Petrolimex). The latest fuel variants …
Bugatti trials 3D-printed titanium calipers for Chiron
The Bugatti Chiron, like its predecessor the Veyron, has been riot of statistics in its pursuit of outright performance. What accelerates to great speeds at a great rate must also come back …
Volvo engine plant in Sweden goes carbon-neutral
Volvo is stepping up in the environmental friendliness stakes - its engine factory in Skövde, Sweden has attained carbon-neutral status, the company’s first facility worldwide to do so, courtesy of its switch …
Lexus designs intended to polarise opinion – report
Toyota's luxury brand Lexus has been wheeling out some rather imposing designs, particularly with its front-end treatment courtesy of its spindle grille, and intentionally so, according to a CarAdvice report. The company …
PSA Groupe electrification across the board by 2025, aiming for Opel for emulate PSA turnaround: Tavares
Electrification has become a major consideration for most automaker groups and PSA is among them, now having announced that it plans to bring electrified options across its entire car and light-truck model …
Regular medical tests for over-65 drivers suggested
Licensed drivers over the age of 65 should be required to undergo medical tests every six months to ensure their fitness for operating a motor vehicle, suggested an anti-crime non-governmental organisation, Bernama …
Peugeot adds AEB across Australian model line-up
Peugeot Australia has stepped up in the active safety stakes with its products, which now include autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and a rear-view camera across its model line-up. Better yet, this is …
Perodua opens RM11 million 3S centre in Sg Buloh
Perodua has extended the reach of its network with the addition of a new 3S (sales, service and spares) centre in Saujana Utama, Sungai Buloh, which is owned and operated by authorised …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz EQ C wearing production body
Mercedes-Benz' testing of its all-electric vehicles have moved to the next stage, with the upcoming EQ C fully electric SUV now spotted testing in Sweden in its production body. A previous development …
E-call system to be implemented in Malaysia soon – new in-car device to reduce emergency response time
The emergency call system will soon be implemented to ensure the safety of road users and to reduce response time when accidents occur, according to the transport ministry. "The system will be …
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 …
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 …
