Daihatsu DN Compagno – four-door coupe concept
Japanese compact car manufacturer Daihatsu has a slew of new models set for unveiling at this year's edition of the Tokyo Motor Show, including the DN Compagno four-door coupe concept. The nameplate …
Mick Chan · Page 270
Shell Helix Drive On, rewards programme launched
Shell has launched its Drive On global campaign which aims to highlight and celebrate the reasons why people drive, with Malaysia being the first globally to have the Shell Advantage and Rewards …
BMW X5 Special Edition, X6 M Sport Edition unveiled
The BMW X5 and X6 in their current F15 and F16 iterations have been around for a few years, and development for the next generation sports activity vehicle (SAV) is well underway. …
FIRST DRIVE: Kia Sportage 2.0L GT CRDi video review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjhi6ZW6sjg&rel=0 Some may love it while others might hate it, though on whichever side of the aesthetics fence one may sit, the looks of the Kia Sportage surely offer some talking points. …
Shell, Bonuslink offer chance to win RM5,000 daily
Shell Malaysia has partnered with rewards scheme provider Bonuslink in a contest where participants stand to win a RM5,000 cash prize every day, from its commencement on October 8 until January 7, …
Rezvani Tank tactical urban vehicle – ballistic armour, night vision, 6.4 litre V8, 500 hp, on-demand 4X4
This is the California start-up's beefiest of beefcakes yet - the Rezvani Tank 'extreme utility vehicle', an (optionally) armour-plated, night vision-equipped, 500 hp 6.4 litre V8-engined truck with prices starting from US$178,000 …
Volvo Car Malaysia to export CKD S90 T8 to ASEAN markets – only plug-in hybrid plant outside Sweden
Just launched in Malaysia, the locally-assembled Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan will be the second recent Volvo model to be exported to select markets in the region, after the …
AWAS – 251,193 summonses issued since April 15
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued a total of 251,193 summonses through its Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) from its start of operation on April 15 until yesterday, according to Bernama. From …
No new regulations for window tint film next year: JPJ
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has denied that it will implement new regulations for vehicle window tinting next year as alleged by a message circulating in social media. The current regulations, which …
Hyundai Kona in Australia – 2.0 or 1.6 turbo, fr RM80k
The Hyundai Kona will be launched in Australia soon, and its pricing will start from AUD$24,500 (RM80,564), making it 10% cheaper than the equivalent base-spec Toyota C-HR, and level with the Mazda …
VIDEO: Ken Block plays with ’91 Escort Cosworth WRC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuuDUeIh9os Ken Block of Gymkhana fame has gotten his hands on a new toy - a WRC Group A Ford Escort Cosworth built to produce 400 hp and 549 Nm of torque. …
Range Rover Evoque to spawn plug-in hybrid – report
The second-generation Range Rover Evoque will feature a plug-in hybrid version when the new model range makes its debut, according to an Autocar report. Jaguar Land Rover is developing a 1.5 litre …
SPYSHOTS: Porsche Mission E spotted road-testing
Porsche is going full steam ahead with its electrification programme, as the all-electric Mission E has now been seen undergoing road tests in prototype form. First shown as a concept at the …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Q3 2017 results announced – 8,771 cars delivered, 6,580 cars produced locally
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has just announced its performance results for the third quarter of 2017, which sees a total of 8,771 vehicles sold to date. This represents a dip in vehicle deliveries …
Mobike bicycle sharing service now in Malaysia – available in Cyberjaya, Setia Alam; RM1.50/half-hour
Touted as 'the perfect first- and last-mile solution', smart bike-sharing company Mobike has expanded its reach to include Malaysia, in partnership with Cyberview Sdn Bhd and Mastercard. The bicycle sharing service arrives …
Hyundai alert system to remind of kids in rear seats
Children forgotten about and left behind in a locked vehicle is one of many things which could go wrong. Hyundai aims to rectify that with the Rear Occupant Alert System, which uses …
Petrol vehicle sales overtake diesel in Europe – report
Sales of petrol-powered vehicles have overtaken that of diesel models in Europe for the first time since 2009, according to a report by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. This can be attributed …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe spotted testing
The realm of the four-door coupe gets ever bigger, and now the BMW 2 Series has joined the fray with the sighting of a new variant, the 2 Series Gran Coupe. The …
VW Dieselgate scandal to cost RM127 billion – report
The long-running Dieselgate scandal that has blighted the Volkswagen Group is now expected to rack up an additional US$3 billion (RM12.7 billion) to a total of US$30 billion (RM127 billion), according to …
VIDEO: Porsche GT2 RS tops ‘Ring chart with 6:47 lap
There are numerous Nurburgring Nordscheleife lap records, and the latest addition - accomplished last week - is the 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS's entry, with a lap time of six minutes and …
