May 2018 week two fuel prices – no change yet again
The focus may be on the upcoming results of the 14th general election, but here's some quick news about fuel prices, and there's no change in current pricing from last week, the …
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Zulfahmi drops out of 2018 Moto2 championship
After being a last minute replacement for Hafizh Syahrin in the 2018 Moto2 World Championship, Malaysian racer Zulfahmi Khairuddin announced he is leaving SIC Racing Team after only four races. The termination …
PSA Group selects Punch Powertrain as electrified transmission supplier – dual-clutch with 48-volt motor
Transmission manufacturer Punch Powertrain has been selected by PSA Group as its supplier of electrified transmission systems. The Belgian company will supply its patented electric dual-clutch transmissions (e-DCT) to the French carmaker …
PT TALKS: Q1 2018 sales – biggest winners/losers? Borgward and G20 BMW 3 Series – good/bad?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPcnUZDp_8 In continuing the PT Talks video series, Hafriz Shah and Matthew Tong discuss the three hottest automotive topics in the past week. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) recently released the collective …
Geely-owned Lotus might switch to Volvo powertrains
Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales is keen on a switch to powertrain options available from other Geely-owned brands, although the sportscar maker will continue using Toyota engines for the immediate future, Autocar reports. …
REVIEW: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS – the killer cometh
Way back in the 1970s, when disco ruled and ABBA topped the charts, the Universal Japanese Machine, or UJM, was king of the roads. 40 years later, it appears the UJM has …
SPIED: 2019 Audi RS7 prototype spotted once again
The second-generation Audi RS7 Sportback has been spotted once again by our European spy photographers, this time in the sunny province of Barcelona, Spain. Just as previously sighted, the prototype model is …
Uber crash fatality caused by software bug – report
Uber has determined that the incident between a pedestrian and an Uber vehicle undergoing autonomous driving trials which led to the death of Elaine Herzberg was due to a bug in its …
Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo to meet 956 C at Nurburgring
Porsche is bringing together a pair of endurance racing legends from its prototype racer line-up - the Porsche 956 C which won World Sportscar Championship titles from 1982 to 1984, and the …
Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV teased – to debut on May 10
Ladies and gents, the time has finally come for Rolls-Royce to unveil its first ever SUV, the Cullinan. Dubbed as the most anticipated Rolls-Royce of all time (for obvious reasons), the luxury …
Volvo’s next-gen Sensus system will be Android based, with Google Assistant, Maps, Play Store
https://vimeo.com/268392319 Volvo has announced that it is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, which …
ASEAN NCAP proposes standard crash safety label
Aside from releasing the latest crash test results yesterday, ASEAN NCAP has also introduced a new labelling guideline for carmakers. The move is meant to reduce consumer confusion regarding the safety information …
Toyota, Nissan, Honda, battery makers and Japan gov’t to jointly develop solid-state battery tech
Top automakers Toyota, Nissan and Honda have teamed up with the Japanese government and battery makers in a programme to develop solid-state batteries for electric vehicles of the future. The programme is …
Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Black – a 300-unit UK special
Mazda is introducing the Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Black in the UK, a 300-unit limited edition. To go on sale from May 28, it's easy to spot the Sport Black thanks to …
ASEAN NCAP Q2 2018 results – Toyota C-HR, Rush, Hyundai Ioniq receive five-star safety ratings
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has released the latest ASEAN NCAP crash test results for the second quarter of 2018. The models tested are the Toyota C-HR and Rush …
Audi Universal Traffic Recorder now available in M’sia – single- and dual-camera setups, priced from RM2,827
Last year, it was announced that the Audi Universal Traffic Recorder (UTR) will be offered in Malaysia, and customers here can now order the Audi Genuine Accessory. Two versions are available, with …
No road closures on PLUS highways from May 5-13
PLUS has announced all maintenance work that requires road closures on its highways will be temporarily stopped from May 5-13. This is to allow for smoother traffic flow in conjunction with the …
Tan Chong building RM500m auto hub in Bagan Datuk
Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd has announced plans to set up a RM500 million automotive hub on 338 acres in Bagan Datuk, Perak. The "Tan Chong Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Hub" will …
G07 BMW X7 – more info about luxury SUV revealed; 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8, 6- and 7-seat configurations
While the upcoming G07 BMW X7 won’t be introduced until later this year, we now have more information about the luxury SUV from Autocar UK and Motor Trend. This comes following an …
Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan rendered as an AMG
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan may have celebrated its global premiere in Beijing less than a month ago, but rendering artists have already created variations of the new model. Here’s what the …
