UberX in KL now shows riders fares upfront for clarity
Uber riders in Kuala Lumpur will be able to see their fares upfront once they request for a ride. The update is set to be rolled out to all Uber riders over …
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Ironman 4×4 accessories for Nissan Navara, fr RM5k
Nissan Navara owners who are looking at outfitting their pick-up trucks can now turn to the official Nissan channel in Malaysia. ETCM's after-sales subsidiary, Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS), now offers …
VIDEO: BMW G30 5 Series – all you need to know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBV-NsQExas The BMW G30-generation 5 Series was officially unveiled yesterday, and it is set for a market debut in February next year. As you'll see in these official walk-around videos, it looks …
Perodua, Proton would welcome first-car incentives
Perodua hopes that the government will consider special incentives for first-time buyers of national cars in Budget 2017, according to a Bernama report. Such a move will drive further consumer spending, said …
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 facelift set for November reveal
The facelifted Volkswagen Golf Mk7 will be unveiled in November, the carmaker revealed recently. Despite the minor exterior changes as seen in earlier reports, this update of the popular family hatchback is …
Tesla Model S outsells 7 Series and S-Class in the US
The Tesla Model S topped the US luxury sedan sales chart for the third quarter of 2016, with 9,156 units of the fully electric sedan sold. In second and third place is …
SPYSHOTS: C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – a closer look
We’ve seen the early aerial shots of the upcoming, C7-generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, which has been spotted with rear wing uprights on its bootlid, indicating the presence of a rear wing on …
JPJ continues action against emergency lane abusers
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be ramping up enforcement against emergency lane abusers, according to a report in The Sun. The department is also continuing its zero tolerance policy against queue …
Drivers prefer phone navigation over in-car systems
In-car navigation systems have been found to be the least satisfactory aspect of new car ownership, according to JD Power's 2016 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study of new vehicle owners after …
Petronas to expand Euro 5 diesel availability to 18 stations by end October; 50 stations by year end
Having introduced its Euro 5-grade diesel at six stations in the Klang Valley in August, Petronas has now announced that the Euro 5 Dynamic Diesel will be available at 18 Petronas stations …
W213 Mercedes-AMG E63 to have drift mode function
We've known for a while now that when the W213 Mercedes-AMG E 63 arrives, it will come with 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard. For the rear-wheel-drive enthusiasts wondering if that move might …
VIDEO: Original Honda NSX stars in tribute to Senna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg-oiuU0Nzc Ayrton Senna is perhaps most well-known for his successes in Formula 1 with the McLaren-Honda team, having won championships in 1988,1990 and 1991. The legend has inspired tribute films and productions …
Volvo on its way to being an ‘SUV company’ – report
Sport utility vehicles and crossovers are in great demand, and Volvo is on track to take advantage of that. The Swedish automaker aims to sell more vehicles of such body types than …
Ford Ranger receives Tickford boost – 228 hp, 560 Nm
The Ford Ranger is a staple of the Australian motoring scene, being one of the more popular models of its kind on the continent. Ford specialist Tickford has given the pick-up truck …
SPYSHOTS: VW Golf R facelift testing at the ‘Ring
Already seen testing on public roads, the facelifted Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Variant wagon has now been spotted undergoing more rigorous testing at the Nurburgring. As seen before, exterior changes are rather …
SPYSHOTS: Audi S8 seen testing at the Nurburgring
Audi's big sedan, the A8, will typically be consigned to chauffeur duties, but the S8 here has a slightly different remit - to entertain the driver as well. Kicking things off for …
Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition: 26 kg lighter, 50 units
Staying true to founder Colin Chapman's philosophy best exemplified by his oft-quoted line "simplify, then add lightness", Lotus Cars' latest product, the Exige 350 Special Edition has had even more excess trimmed …
SPYSHOTS: New Mercedes-AMG A43 spotted testing
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class has already been spied testing, and now it is the AMG-fettled variant's turn. Our European spies tell us that this test mule is thought to be a new …
BMW i5 patent images leaked, appears fully electric
There is more to come from BMW's i division, with these leaked patent images from Autoguide.com pointing towards a vehicle that is closer to a production unit than a concept. What is …
Renault Megane RS sticking to FWD, manual gearbox?
Contrary to earlier reports, rumours are that the next-generation Renault Megane RS will be pairing its new turbocharged engine to a front-wheel-drive layout, as opposed to all-wheel-drive as predicted earlier. It will, …
