MBPJ studying inflated parking coupon prices: report
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is investigating an agent who is allegedly selling parking tickets above the permissible price of RM6 for 10 hourly coupons, according to a report by The …
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VW I.D. Crozz updated in Frankfurt – part of EV thrust
It’s home turf for Wolfsburg-based automaker Volkswagen at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which is where the company has unveiled the latest iteration of the I.D. Crozz concept, adorned in a new Hibiscus …
VIDEO: Bugatti Chiron – 0-400-0 km/h in 42 seconds!
The Bugatti Chiron takes after its predecessor, the Veyron in being a riot of numbers – these being output and performance figures, specifically. Unveiled last year, the Chiron packs 1,500 PS and …
MBPJ takes action against bike-sharing service in PJ
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has seized over 250 bicycles belonging to bike-sharing platform oBike, according to a report by The Star. The bikes were seized because they were causing obstruction. …
Audi to own up to self-driving car accidents – report
Audi has stolen a march in the race of automomous vehicle developments, with the first Level 3 autonomous car in the new A8 flagship sedan. Naturally there are concerns with what happens …
DBKL studying automated car parks for PPR – report
The possibility of automated, multi-storey car parks at People's Housing Projects (PPR) developments in Kuala Lumpur is being studied to address the lack of parking spaces in the area, according to Bernama. …
A1M 1 – A1M 1000 number plates open for bidding until October 2 – in support local performing artists
It's the birth of a new licence plate run in Malaysia today - The A1M number plate series is now open for bidding. The special plate run is the brainchild of Datuk …
VIDEO: 2018 Porsche Cayenne design explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDVxjGaP7mM When a sportscar maker delves into the realm of four-door models, and more specifically SUVs in the case of Porsche with the Cayenne, it is imperative that the product is recognisable …
2018 Nissan 370Z updated with new Exedy clutch
The Nissan 370Z has been updated for the 2018 model year, which comprise mostly aesthetic exterior changed to give the long-running two-door a 'contemporary' finish. The successor to the 350Z has been …
Toyota patents variable compression ratio engine
The world's first production variable compression ratio engine comes from Infiniti (also, check out how it works here), and now it appears Toyota has also been working on a similar idea, according …
Toyota C-HR Hy-Power Concept teased for Frankfurt
Toyota is, to say the least, no stranger to the development of hybrid electric powertrains, and is now set to bring another development to this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Dubbed the C-HR …
New Kia concept – next cee’d or Stinger sportwagon?
Kia is about to unveil a new concept car at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show on September 12, and the company says it "indicates what the next-generation cee'd could look like." We …
2018 Porsche Cayenne debuts – lighter, with more tech
We've seen the leaked images yesterday; now, the third-generation Porsche Cayenne has made its official debut at its home in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany. At launch, the 2017 Cayenne comes in two variants - …
Parking coupon system alternative to machines in PJ
There will now be an alternative to using machines for purchasing parking tickets in Petaling Jaya - a coupon parking system can also be used, according to the Petaling Jaya City Council, …
SPYSHOTS: Peugeot 1008 compact crossover on test?
What appears to be a raised and embellished Peugeot 208 hatchback has been spotted undergoing hot weather testing in Southern Europe, signalling the upcoming arrival of a compact crossover to be positioned …
Renault-Nissan, Dongfeng form JV for EV development
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng have announced a new joint venture to co-develop and market electric vehicles in China. Dubbed eGT New Energy Automotive, the new joint venture will leverage …
Toyota Safety Sense reduces rear-end crashes by 90%
Japanese automaker giant Toyota has announced plans to expand its adoption of safety support technologies to continue reducing the incidence of collisions, in particular rear-end collisions. The company has found that vehicles …
2017 Mazda 2 GVC now in Malaysia – RM88k-RM93k
Mazda's G-Vectoring Control technology has already been incorporated into the Mazda 6, CX-3 and 3 models, and now the Mazda 2 for the Malaysian market has received it as well. In its …
Former Volkswagen engineer gets 40 months prison time, RM853k fine over “leading role” in Dieselgate
A Volkswagen engineer has received a stiffer-than-expected sentence for his role in the Dieselgate saga - James Liang has been slapped with a 40-month sentence and a US$200,000 (RM853,032) fine for his …
Michelin provides rubber knowhow for Etnies outsoles
Shoes and automotive rubber brands have had collaborations for a few years now - the popular adidas boost range of running shoes with Continental rubber, to name one - and it appears …
