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 …
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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 …
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. …
