MyPrihatin to help urban poor get licensed from Apr 15
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be helping the urban poor obtain a motorcylce license with the help of MyPrihatin. The programme will be launched on April 15, according to a report …
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Mercedes-Benz faces EQ trademark dispute in China
The Paris Motor Show last year saw the debut of the Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ concept car, with the Stuttgart manufacturer's EQ moniker denoting a new, fully-electric model sub-brand. Now, it seems that …
PLUS toll plazas to go fully electronic effective April 26
Motorists travelling on highways operated by PLUS will have to pay their toll charges via PLUSMiles, Touch 'n Go or SmartTag effective April 26, as cash transactions will no longer be accepted …
Ford F-150 Raptor – UK gets RHD conversion option
The Ford F-150 Raptor nameplate is hugely popular in its native United States, and now the American pick-up truck is available in the United Kingdom as a right-hand-drive model. The right-hook Raptor …
Minimal weekly fuel price changes acceptable – PDAM
The recent move to a weekly fuel price announcement should not pose problems if the changes are not too great, said Datuk Khairul Annuar, president of the Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia …
SPYSHOTS: 2019 Ferrari Dino mule in 458 clothes?
With the Dino nameplate confirmed to return by none other than Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne, here's what appears to be a development mule of the upcoming model, wearing the old 458 bodywork. …
McLaren BP23 three-seater hyper-GT teased – all sold
Woking supercar manufacturer McLaren has released a teaser image of its upcoming, three-seater hyper-GT model, for now known as the BP23. From this rear three-quarter perspective, the BP23 appears to flaunt classic …
TechArt GTStreet R Cabriolet – 340 km/h wind in hair
The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is the fastest way to travel in a soft-top 911, at least as far as factory models are concerned. The range-topping, 3.8 litre twin-turbo, flat-six cranks …
Hum Rider – extreme lift-kit to “drive through” traffic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faU7-6u58zM Push a button, and get set to clear the gridlocked traffic ahead of you. It sounds like something that happens in cartoons, but this is a real, functioning Jeep Grand Cherokee …
Motul named official 2018 Dakar Rally lube partner
Automotive lubricants manufacturer Motul has been named the official lubricants partner for the 2018 edition of the annual Dakar Rally. Its partnerships with factory teams in 2017 saw success with Toyota Auto …
Luxing iStar – RM14k Mercedes-Benz clone for China
It's an SUV, electric-driven, and looks like a Mercedes-Benz, but no, it isn't the Mercedes-Benz EQ C. Meet the Luxing iStar, a compact, battery-powered SUV manufactured by the Dezhou Luxing Vehicle Company …
Peugeot designs food truck for luxury oyster farmer
Food trucks have typically catered for fast food such as burgers and the like due to its casual, roadside nature, but the Peugeot Design Lab aims to bring luxury oyster farmer, Gillardeau, …
Spyker to use Koenigsegg engines, will last 200 years?
Dutch sportscar maker Spyker has always used Audi-sourced V8 engines, right up to the C8 Preliator which made its debut at last year's Geneva Motor Show, endowed with a 525 hp supercharged …
VIDEO: Toyota Hilux Tamiya models vs the real thing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW2Cb4SbWew The Toyota Hilux has been a symbol of toughness and dependability, drawing the handymen and outdoor adventurer types to the pick-up truck. How does it fare against a miniature version of …
Tesla Model S arrives in South Korea, from RM480k – waiting list to test drive stretches over six months!
The Tesla Model S has just been launched in South Korea, and the waiting list to get a test drive is said to stretch to over six months, according to Forbes. Two …
SPIED: Next Porsche 911 Turbo (992) to go wider again
The next-generation 911 Turbo, the 992, has been spotted testing, here seen wearing 991-generation bodywork. It seems that the new car will be larger than the current model, with wheelarch extensions seen …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG GT four-door seen testing
The Mercedes-AMG GT four-door concept made its debut at Geneva recently, bringing EQ Power+ branding and the accompanying electrification of high-performance models heralded by this year's Mercedes-AMG W08 F1 racer. Much of …
Ford and Magna co-developing carbon-fibre subframes – 34% lighter and 87% fewer parts compared to steel
Ford will be using carbon-fibre subframes co-developed with automotive supplier Magna International, with the aim reducing a vehicle's weight and number of parts, according to a report by Car Advice. The new …
