JPJ collects over RM2m from KFC number plate series
Number plate followers would have known that a particularly tasty series was open for tender on February 13. We are of course talking about Kedah's KFC series, which is a running sequence …
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No road tax renewal at post offices till March 31, 2021
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced the temporary suspension of the renewal of road tax (Lesen Kenderaan Motor, LKM) for private vehicles at all post offices nationwide. The suspension is from …
Volkswagen Group close to Bugatti deal with Rimac
Rimac and Bugatti are "a good technological fit," said Porsche CEO Oliver Blume to German weekly Automobilwoche according to Reuters, adding to rumours that a deal could soon emerge between the supercar …
Honda Malaysia assists communities hit hard by Covid and floods, donates face masks, laptops to schools
In a move to give back to the community, Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has provided assistance to communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and floods. Earlier this month, the company distributed necessities such …
Malaysian vehicle sales data for Jan 2021 by brand – Perodua’s share above 50%, national brands at 70%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of January 2021, which saw a total of 32,829 units registered last month. That's 52.3% less than the 68,836 …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift launched in Thailand – diesel, PHEV variants; priced from RM430k
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has launched the new W213 E-Class facelift, with three variants being offered to customers in the country. The refreshed sedan was first introduced last March, bringing with it some styling …
Cupra Formentor VZ5 – 390 PS/480 Nm, 7,000 units
Teased earlier this month, the Cupra Formentor VZ5 SUV has made its debut as a limited-run, top of the range variant with an inline-five cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The Formentor VZ5 is …
2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance revealed – sports sedan with a 5.0L NA V8; 472 hp and 535 Nm
The world woke up to some terrible news: legendary French duo Daft Punk have announced that they are splitting up after 28 years. It’s another blemish on the year that is 2021, …
2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 adventure-tourer – will the road less traveled be enough?
Entering a very crowded adventure-touring motorcycle segment is the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America and higher-spec Pan America Special. This pair of motorcycles represent Harley-Davidson's (H-D) first foray into a market niche dominated …
Perodua Ativa SUV: 1KR-VET 1.0L 3cyl turbo deep dive
Perodua's long-awaited compact SUV, the Ativa, is the talk of the town. Based on the attractive Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize and utilising more of its Japanese partner's technology than ever before, the D55L …
BMW Group Malaysia delivered 8,903 BMW vehicles in 2020, brand regains top spot in the premium segment
Everybody loves having bragging rights of being the top dog in whatever field they're in, and automakers are no exception. Locally, annual sales performance numbers are the benchmark by which things are …
GoCar Subs introduces new Sports category – Subaru BRZ, WRX subscription plans from RM2,699 monthly
GoCar Malaysia has expanded its Subs car subscription service to include a new Sports category, which currently includes the Subaru BRZ or WRX, for a start. As with the company’s other subscription …
Iskandar Malaysia BRT to commence three-month pilot testing programme, licensing process in April
Automated Rapid Transit in China The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has announced in a statement that a pilot testing programme for the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will commence on …
W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will reportedly get just four-cylinder engines – chief engineer explains why
It won’t be long before Mercedes-Benz unveils the fifth-generation C-Class, with the W206 set to make its debut on February 23. Previously, the German carmaker said that the new C-Class will only …
Porsche to CKD Macan, Cayenne in Malaysia – report
Last week, The Edge Weekly published a surprise report saying that Porsche is setting up a CKD assembly plant in Malaysia. The news invariably conjures up images of Boxsters, Caymans and 911s …
Jail term, RM2,000 fine await exhaust noise offenders
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) reminds the public that owners or drivers of vehicles that have been fitted with illegal exhaust modifications can be punished with a jail term of up to …
Geely’s satellite plant gets license, production in Oct
From blockchain tech to making satellites, Geely seems to have a hand in every jar. But this one has links to cars, which of course is the group's main business. Last week, …
Proton Preve 1.6 CFE Turbo with a five-speed manual!
Can you believe that it has been nearly nine years since the Proton Preve was introduced? At the time, its 1.6 litre turbocharged CFE (Charge Fuel Efficiency) engine was the talk of …
Lexus tops J.D. Power’s US Vehicle Dependability Study again – Porsche 911 most dependable model
J.D. Power has released its 2021 United States Vehicle Dependability Study, which measures the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old …
GALLERY: 2021 Subaru Forester 2.0i-L GT Lite Edition
Launched in Malaysia earlier this month at RM163,788 on-the-road without insurance, the Subaru Forester 2.0i-L GT Lite Edition builds upon the the Forester 2.0i-L as a base with a bodykit installed for …
