VW, Tata end talks for emerging markets joint venture
The Volkswagen Group and Tata have ended talks for joint development of a car model for emerging markets, according to a Reuters report. Skoda was the brand commissioned by Volkswagen to lead …
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Citroen C4 Picasso L2 Seduction in Malaysia – RM125k
The Citroen C4 Picasso is an alternative for those who perhaps look at a C4 Grand Picasso but haven't the need or desire for seven seats. For the Malaysian market, there's now …
SPIED: G05 BMW X5 seen with Laserlight headlamps
The next-generation BMW X5 has been spotted in public on its trial runs again, following its outings on ice and on the Nurburgring. This time, we can see a rather more representative …
Malaysia Automotive Institute Design Centre opens in Rawang – gov’t to subsidise 50% of usage charges
The Malaysia Automotive Institute has opened its design centre in Sungai Choh, Rawang, near the headquarters of Perodua, which it has partnered with in the centre's development. The aim of the design …
Tesla Model Y SUV to contain a lot less wiring: Musk
Advances made in the development of the Tesla Model 3 mean that the US-based electrical vehicle manufacturer can now use 5,000 feet (1,524 m) of wiring per vehicle, compared to approximately 10,000 …
Chevrolet Colorado X, X-Urban, X-ADV launched – from RM114k -RM147k OTR without insurance
Naza has just launched the Chevrolet Colorado X range of variants, based on the second-generation Colorado - the Colorado X, Colorado X Urban, and the Colorado X ADV. All three X-Edition variants …
FIRST DRIVE: 2017 Honda Civic Type R video review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkR3AKf_B90&rel=0 The new, FK8-generation Honda Civic Type R is, as our man Danny Tan puts it, a paradigm shift. A big part of that comes from the adoption of turbocharging to bring …
Mercedes-Benz patent for external A-pillar airbag filed
Mercedes-Benz has filed a patent for an airbag which deploys from a vehicle's A-pillar, to make front-end pedestrian collisions more survivable in the event of such occurrences. The patent is an extension …
VIDEO: Why wearing the rear seat belt is a must!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdW_3oQFO0c If you've had difficulty convincing others (or yourself) that buckling up in the back seat is a good idea, beyond just obeying the law, check out this in-car video of crash …
SPYSHOTS: Lexus LS mule – could this be the LS F?
Lexus' take on the high-performance sedan/coupe has only recently provided a comparable answer to the likes of Mercedes-AMG, M GmbH, and Audi Sport, with models such as the GS F and the …
SPYSHOTS: Mid-engined Corvette spotted testing
Here it is, the much-rumoured, mid-engined Corvette that is set to arrive after the current C7-generation model lifecycle. Prior to this, the latest Corvette test mule to emerge in images was the …
SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Porsche Cayenne, undisguised
The next-generation Porsche Cayenne is nearing its official debut, judging by its latest state of disguise, or rather, lack of it. The upcoming Leipzig-built SUV adopts more of the current design language …
Toyota partners Thai uni for EV sharing in Bangkok
Toyota has announced that its manufacturing and distribution subsidiary in Thailand will be partnering with Chulalongkorn University to implement Ha:mo, a vehicle sharing scheme which uses ultra-compact electric vehicles (EVs) within the …
Tesla Model 3 – 63,000 orders cancelled, still OK: CEO
Approximately 63,000 would-be buyers have cancelled their orders for the Tesla Model 3, company CEO Elon Musk revealed during a quarterly earnings report, according to Fortune. This sees the order total fall …
Uber car subject to recall caught fire in S’pore – report
Ride-sharing company Uber has often been in the news for various reasons, though in Malaysia recent amendments have been made to legislation in order to regulate and legalise ride-sharing in the country, …
Toyota Mobility Foundation to support five-year research for hydrogen energy
Established in 2014, the Toyota Mobility Foundation was setup to support mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. To that end, the foundation has launched a research program to drive development of …
Toyota stands by natural aspiration for its engines – Dynamic Force for V6 and V8 mills are in the works
Like just about everyone else in the automotive industry today, the Japanese giant is working on engine technology towards gaining fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and increase performance all at once. Unlike most …
FIRST LOOK: Lexus LC 500 walk-around – RM940k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThFNdfJCzwM&rel=0 With its official launch last week, we can now bring you a video walk-around of the new, almost concept car-like Lexus LC 500, which arrived in Malaysia with a cool RM940,000 …
Shell Malaysia launches Costa Coffee in Shell Select stores; to reach 200 locations within 12 months
Shell continues to augment its Shell Select retail operations in Malaysia, which originated from the 'Welcome to Shell' reinvention programme. In addition to Krispy Kreme, Boost Juice, and deli2go outlets which are …
Mobile number set up for RapidKL commuter feedback
A mobile number has been set up by RapidKL for commuters who use the LRT, MRT and monorail services in order to curb instances of vandalism and other wrongdoing, according to a …
