Care by Volvo leasing service launched in Europe
Swedish automaker Volvo has launched a twist on traditional car leasing, named Care by Volvo. The plan is a 24-month subscription service which aims to make “having a car as transparent, easy …
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VIDEO: 2017 Yamaha NVX 155 – RM11k, auto stop-start
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0KPf6wBWlM&rel=0 The Yamaha NVX 155 has a stablemate in the NMax, which also sits in the 150 cc class of scooters - however, the NVX offers more aggressive styling with sharper lines, …
2017 KTM Duke 250 and Duke 390 launched in Malaysia – Euro 4, ABS; from RM21,730 – RM28,800
KTM Malaysia has now launched the latest iterations of its entry-level naked bikes, the Duke 250 and the Duke 390. The new arrivals represent a refreshing of the range, as the Duke …
SPYSHOTS: Porsche 718 Cayman GTS, Boxster GTS
The Porsche 718 duo comprising the Cayman and Boxster have been spotted undergoing tests, with the former running road trials and the latter seen testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. These here are …
VIDEO: Volkswagen Budack engine cycle explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjM14JBPdBI What exactly is the Budack Cycle? It's a question you may have asked since news of an engine thus configured has surfaced. Named after one of its powertrain engineers, the Budack …
Singapore to implement thumbprint scanning at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints; longer times expected
Travellers entering and leaving Singapore via the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints will soon have to pass through an additional layer of security, according to a report by Channel News Asia, though no …
Driver killed after thrown out in crash, fake seat belt clip seen – is the (in)convenience worth your life?
A car crash which occured last Friday saw the driver of the sole vehicle involved lose his life after being thrown from the car he was driving. This would imply that the …
SPYSHOTS: Maserati Levante V8 GTS spotted testing
Maserati's first sports utility vehicle, the Levante, made its debut early last year, joining the increasingly populated luxury segment with a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 under its hood from launch. Luxury and …
Tesla shuts AEB functions pending validation, update
Having updated its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to react at highway speeds, Tesla has temporarily switched off the system in select new Model S, Model X and Model 3 units, promising owners …
Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line unveiled – sportier look
With the Volkswagen T-Roc first unveiled just a few weeks ago, the Wolfsburg-based automaker has presented the T-Roc R-Line variant at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. As the name implies, this is …
2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo launched in Frankfurt
The third-generation Porsche Cayenne is now joined by the peak of the range, the V8 biturbo petrol-engined Cayenne Turbo. Under its hood is a 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol mill producing 550 …
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado facelift unveiled
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado - or just the Land Cruiser as it's badged in Europe - gains a major update for the 2018 model year, with changes applied to the body-on-frame …
London EV Company six-seater taxi – 640 km range
Geely-owned London EV Company (LEVC) - you may remember it better by its previous name, the London Taxi Company - has officially unveiled its six-seater, range-extended electric taxi at the Frankfurt Motor …
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 …
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 …
