Porsche Cayenne S Diesel tows 285-tonne Airbus A380
https://vimeo.com/215435721 As towing payloads go, an airliner is probably right up there with the ultimate - in this case, a Porsche Cayenne S Diesel has taken on an Airbus A380. Weighing in …
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Bridgestone airless bicycle tyres to debut in 2019?
Airless tyres have been mooted and brought to life as concepts before, but few have made it into actual production. Bridgestone says it's aiming to bring a new non-pneumatic tyre for bicycles …
Volkswagen to debut coasting with engine off, TGI tech
VW 1.0 TGI dual-fuel engine Volkswagen will be heading into the 38th Vienna Motor Symposium this year with a duo of new engines: an upgraded 1.5 litre, turbocharged TSI Evo petrol engine …
Govt keen to use rubber in road construction: ministry
The Malaysian government is keen to encourage the use of rubber in the construction of roads in order to promote the growth of the local rubber industry, according to works minister Datuk …
Uber to roll out flying taxis in Dallas, Dubai by 2020
Ride-sharing company Uber has set some very ambitious goals - it aims to set up a network of flying taxis in Dallas, Texas and in Dubai by 2020, according to Uber's chief …
PLUS toll collection goes fully electronic – all 94 toll plazas from Juru, Penang to Skudai, Johor on ETC
All 94 toll plazas operated by PLUS Expressways - spanning from Juru, Penang to Skudai, Johor - commenced electronic operation from noon today, the highway operator announced. "Starting today, no more cash …
Apple training testers with G27-equipped Lexus SUVs
Tech giant Apple currently has a programme in which test staff are taught how to regain manual control of an autonomous vehicle, according to a Business Insider report. A document obtained by …
SPYSHOTS: BMW X2 undergoes Nurburgring testing
Spotted undergoing winter testing in Sweden last year, the upcoming BMW X2 has now been sighted running trials at the Nurburgring. As reported earlier, the upcoming X2 will slot into the gap …
SPYSHOTS: Range Rover Velar SVR – V8 super SUV?
The Jaguar Land Rover SUV sibling rivalry is heating up, as the Range Rover Velar appears set to spawn a future SVR variant, just as the equivalent Jaguar F-Pace will also have …
Malaysia vehicle sales data by brand for March 2017
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales data for last month by brand, and it appears that the vast majority of auto brands in the country recorded an uptick in sales. …
Lotus Exige Cup 380 – 53 kg lighter, limited to 60 units
Building upon the Exige Sport 380 as a base, the Lotus Exige Cup 380 goes further in its quest for weight reduction towards improved performance. Powered by the same 3.5 litre supercharged …
Autonomous car dev turn to GTA for quicker progress
What could possibly go wrong, one may ask, when development of real autonomous cars turn to a computer game such as Grand Theft Auto for help. The idea isn't as ludicrous as …
SPYSHOTS: Dallara road car targets 800 kg, 400 hp
Italian racing car chassis manufacturer Dallara has made a name for itself in various single-seater series, including the premier Formula 1 and IndyCar circles. Now, it appears the motorsport specialist has turned …
Perodua Total Protect insurance programme launched, 10-year coverage on excess, loading and betterment
Perodua has launched the Perodua Total Protect programme - the manufacturer's motor insurance programme which offers additional benefits and extended protection for Perodua owners. This provides full coverage of the vehicle's insured …
Benimar Mileo motorhomes in Malaysia, from RM609k – 13 caravan models available, sleeps up to six
Caravans and motorhomes are a rare sight in Malaysia, though distributor Luxe Motorhomes & Caravans - via WTA Ventures - aims to change that, with the introduction of Benimar Mileo motorhomes. A …
SPYSHOTS: Jaguar E-Pace spotted testing again
Following its earlier sighting in winter, the upcoming Jaguar E-Pace has been spotted again, this time in sunnier settings where the smaller sibling to the F-Pace appears to be undergoing performance testing …
Lexus NX facelift debuts with active safety systems, improved dynamics – NX200t now badged as NX300
First introduced in 2014, the Lexus NX SUV heads into the Shanghai Motor Show as a 2018 model, the mild facelift bringing the Lexus Safety System + active safety package as standard, …
Audi e-tron Sportback concept set for 2019 production
Following the release of teaser images ahead of its debut at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show, the Audi e-tron Sportback concept is said to see production reality in 2019 as an electric …
Toyota beats Porsche in 2017 6 Hours of Silverstone
The 2017 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season opener at Silverstone saw Toyota emerge victorious at the British circuit, with drivers Kazuki Nakajima, Anthony Davidson, and Sebastien Buemi each taking the wheel of …
Renault Captur CKD – RM8.2k cheaper, now RM109k
The Renault Captur has arrived in locally assembled form, rolled out of the Tan Chong Motor Assemblies plant in Segambut. Priced at RM109,000 on-the-road without insurance, the B-segment crossover is priced RM8,200 …
