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, …
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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 …
Audi A8 now comes with 3D sound for rear occupants
The new Audi A8 takes rear passenger audio quality to the next level with the introduction of 3D sound, developed with long-time audio equipment partner and hi-fi specialist Bang & Olufsen. The …
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive – CF wheels from 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RbJbh2PraI Woven carbon-fibre wheels are now available as an option on the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive - itself a more lavishly equipped version of the 911 Turbo S. The optional wheel …
Uber announces all-round fare increase in Hong Kong
Uber users in Hong Kong are now forking out more per journey, the ride-sharing provider having upped fares earlier this week. The company attributed the price hikes to "an evaluation of the …
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 – from RM208k in UK
The new Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is set for debut this October in the UK. Re-engineered by Arctic Trucks, a 4x4 specialist with a long history in Iceland and Scandinavia, the …
Mazda triple-charged engine patent seen – for MX-5?
Mazda not only has homogeneous charge compression ignition technology on the horizon for a debut next year, the Japanese manufacturer also has filed a patent application for a triple-charged engine, which was …
SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Hyundai Santa Fe seen testing
The next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been spotted undergoing hot-weather testing, and this time some of its camouflage cladding has been removed, revealing the front of the SUV. It appears to draw …
Volkswagen Automotive Academy launched in M’sia
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched its Automotive Academy in Glenmarie today, in its ongoing efforts toward fortifying its sales and after-sales operations, via enhancing its training of staff. Located off …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG GT four-door seen testing
With the advent of the Mercedes-AMG GT Concept which broke cover at Geneva earlier this year, here come the first images of a test mule which is said to boast of a …
Geely not interested in buying Fiat Chrysler – report
Earlier this week, it was reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) was about to be bought over by Chinese company Geely. However, Geely executive director Gui Shengyue told Reuters that Geely "(does …
Germany to join diesel ban soon – chancellor Merkel
Paris, Madrid and Mexico City set plans to ban diesel cars by 2025, with Norway planning to ban both petrols and diesels within a similar timeline. More recently France and Britain outlined …
2017 Peugeot 208 gets Pure upgrade pack – RM15.9k
Having been launched the at the beginning of this year, the facelifted Peugeot 208 Puretech in Malaysia now gains an optional Pure upgrade package, priced at RM15,900. The pack adds on Peugeot …
Penang bridge: one-year lane closure for maintenance
The Penang bridge will be subject to lane closures and diversions over a one-year period beginning August 22 to facilitate bridge inspection and maintenance works. The decision was part of a procedure …
Vehicles parked near KL2017 roads to be towed: police
Vehicles parked near roads involved in the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games (KL2017) will be towed away by the police, according to a Bernama report. This move is to avoid incidences of massive …
