Qatar signals its interest in new national car project
The government has yet to reveal the company that will be responsible for the new national car project (NNCP), but there seems to be no shortage of interest from parties - and …
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Honda e shows off its dual 12.3-inch touchscreens
https://youtu.be/XLOWXr1limQ Ahead of the launch of the Honda e later this year, the Japanese carmaker has released a short video showcasing how the car’s dual touchscreens will enhance the driving experience for …
Govt’s RM6.2b takeover of 4 highways on hold – report
The Malaysian government's proposed RM6.2 billion takeover of four highway concessionaires has been paused for a re-examination of the offered price, according to government sources. Singapore's Straits Times (ST), via the Malay …
AD: Auto Bavaria heads to Desa ParkCity this weekend – deals, test drives for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad!
If you've been after a good deal on a BMW, MINI or BMW Motorrad motorcycle but somehow haven't been able to head to a dealer, good news if you're located around the …
Tata Motors eyes partnerships for Jaguar Land Rover
Tata Motors is looking to establish partnerships for its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) subsidiary, in light of the British outfit’s volume slowdown and increasing losses. This was revealed by Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman …
AoS 2019: Yamaha Y15ZR goes fat-tyred style
Growing from strength to strength, year to year, the 2019 Art of Speed (AoS) custom car and motorcycle show at the Malaysian Agriculture Exposition Park (MAEPS) in Serdang, Selangor, this year showcased …
Mimco Alif – sketches of Giugiaro-designed EV SUV
You may remember on Monday we ran the news that the Alam Perkasa Consortium (APC) was apparently one of the bidders for the New National Car Project (NNCP), with its planned carmaker, …
Peugeot 3008, 5008 to arrive in M’sia as CKD models
The Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs have surfaced on the French marque's Malaysian Facebook page, which means that locally-assembled versions of the duo are about to arrive. CKD operations for the two …
Rimac C_Two electric hypercar to debut in September
The Rimac C_Two all-electric hypercar is set to make its world debut at the distinguished Salon Privé event in September, ahead of its scheduled delivery which will commence early next year. Prototypes …
Honda Malaysia announces gear push knob button replacement exercise for 7,050 units of 2018 CR-V
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced a part replacement exercise for the 2018 model year CR-V to replace the gear push knob button on the vehicle. The company says the recall, which involves …
India slashes tax on EVs, chargers to reduce pollution
As expected, India has slashed taxes on electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers, as the pollution-choked nation seeks to boost the use of eco-friendly cars. Reuters reports that the India has reduced the …
Consumers unsure of autonomous, electric vehicles; better reception amongst experienced users – report
Consumer sentiment with regards to self-driving and electric vehicles is one of uncertainty, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Mobility Confidence Index Study. On a 100-point scale, self-driving vehicles scored 36 points …
Tesla to pay China RM1.33 billion a year for factory site
Tesla has agreed to pay China 2.23 billion yuan (RM1.33 billion) in annual tax as part of a deal with local authorities to build its Gigafactory on the outskirts of Shanghai, Automotive …
Proton X70 launched in Brunei – pricing from RM98k
The Proton X70 has been launched in Brunei, with distribution of the SUV model handled by PAD Motors. Our Borneo neighbour is the first export market for the X70, and customers there …
Kia Stinger GT420 is a one-off 428 hp, 560 Nm beast
Sometimes, Kia takes its 'Power to Surprise' tagline a tad too seriously. Not that it's a bad thing, because once in a while, you get a one-off car like this. Meet the …
2019 Givi Rimba Raid – Gabit Saleh defends title, Malaysian riders make clean sweep of top 3
Starting eight years ago primarily as an off-road motorcycle enduro challenge between a group of dirt bikers, Rimba Raid has grown into Malaysia's, and some say ASEAN's, largest enduro race. For those …
Tesla pick-up to be unveiled in three months – Musk
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has taken to his favourite medium, Twitter, to reveal that the brand's all-electric pick-up truck will be making its global reveal in two to three months' time. …
Tun Mahathir envisions the possibility of Malaysia producing its own supercar, with foreign cooperation
The new national car project (NNCP) continues to progress quietly in the background, with new names continuing to pop up in the picture, but something more exotic is being eyed as a …
Proton Satria GTi – M’sian hot hatch with Lotus tuning
For some of us growing up, the Proton Satria was an appealing three-door hatchback, and the version that was most lusted over was the one that bore the badge ‘GTi’. Thankfully, one …
European customers to get China-made Volvo XC60
It may be 'Made by Sweden', but the Volvo XC60 will be made in China for European consumption. Volvo has announced the start of exports of the SUV from China to Europe, …
