Hyundai rubbishes rumours of FCA takeover – report
Rumours have long linked Hyundai Motor Group with a potential takeover of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) – as early as September last year, in fact. Those rumours intensified recently as an Asia …
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SPYSHOTS: X253 Mercedes-Benz GLC facelift spotted
The X253 Mercedes-Benz GLC facelift has been spotted undergoing testing yet again, and this time, our spies managed to capture more detailed shots of the new lights that will be present on …
Maxus T60 pick-up truck coming to Malaysia this year, Fortuner-rivalling D90 7-seater SUV possible in 2019
Maxus, known for its commercial vehicles and the G10 MPV, will be venturing into the pick-up truck market in Malaysia. Weststar Maxus is set to introduce the Maxus T60 pick-up truck here …
Volkswagen Beetle to be resurrected as four-door EV?
Here we go again. Volkswagen, after deciding to pull the plug on the Beetle, has revealed that a 'revolutionary' successor is being considered, and that it will be a pure battery-powered electric …
SPYSHOTS: G21 BMW 3 Series Touring spotted testing
Despite slowing sales in the face of SUVs' growing popularity, the station wagon continues to feature in many a model line-up, and so it appears to be the case for the forthcoming …
Mercedes-Benz X-Class – V8 petrol could be offered
Mercedes-Benz says it's ready to shoehorn a V8 petrol engine into the X-Class pick-up truck, but only if customers demand it. Head of X-Class engineering Frank Schumacher told Australian publication Drive that …
Uber to resume its autonomous driving programme
Uber will resume its autonomous driving programme by August, according to a report by The Information. The company said that it plans to continue testing its autonomous driving systems in Pittsburgh and …
Volkswagen Group to invest one billion euro in India – Skoda to lead push, new A0-based SUV out in 2020
Volkswagen Group is set to revive its presence in India through a project called India 2.0. The plan will see a one billion euro investment (RM4.76 billion) being pumped into the country …
Aprilia under new Malaysian distributor by Oct 2018?
Malaysian fans of famed Italian brand Aprilia might appreciate this little rumour, in that the new distributor will be picking up the reins as early as this October. Previous industry whispers had …
USA’s SUV craze a leading cause of pedestrian death
A new Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network investigation has found that the SUV revolution is a key and leading cause of escalating pedestrian deaths across the United States. Fatalities have reportedly gone …
FK8 Honda Civic Type R sets new record at Silverstone
https://youtu.be/gdWflh96Vh0 It’s three for three as the FK8 Honda Civic Type R has managed to set a new front-wheel drive lap record at the Silverstone GP circuit in the United Kingdom. This …
Volkswagen Marketplace launching in Malaysia soon
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced earlier this year that it would launch the Volkswagen Marketplace, and it looks like it will take place very soon - a countdown timer has already …
Toyota 86 GR Sport gets racy looks, no extra power
It's safe to say that with the Toyota 86, the general consensus is that it needs more power. Ask any car enthusiast worth his salt at car meets, messaging boards and the …
YA number plate series – bidding opens for run-out
The government may have called time on special number plates being sold by NGOs, but it looks like there's still a run-out series or two left. One of these that look to …
McLaren P1 GT by Lanzante coming to Goodwood
Inspired by the classic McLaren F1 GT, tuners Lanzante Motorsport are set to reveal its newest creation, the P1 GT Longtail, at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The P1 GT was …
Honda halts Asimo development, tech finds other uses
It's time to bid goodbye to Honda's quirky humanoid robot, Asimo. According to Nikkei Asian Review, the company has suspended development of its pioneering research project, dubbed the Advanced Step in Innovative …
Tan Chong opens new Nissan 3S centre in Seremban
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), together with Seremban Victory Credit, have launched a new Nissan 3S centre in Seremban to cater to customers in Negeri Sembilan. The 3S centre covers a total …
2018 MSF Superbikes: the importance of suspension
If you are interested in pushing the performance of your motorcycle to edge of the envelope, what is the first thing you do? Most riders would look into increasing engine power or …
Mazda CX-8 three-row SUV available in Australia – diesel only, three variants offered, priced from AUD42k
The Mazda CX-8 is now available in Australia, and becomes the second three-row SUV sold in the country after the CX-9. First revealed in Japan back in September last year, the CX-8 …
VIDEO: Tun Dr Mahathir drives upcoming Proton SUV, samples its voice command function and sunroof
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYZAommDsx0 The forthcoming Proton SUV has surfaced again, this time in video form on prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's official YouTube channel. The minute-long clip appears to have been taken last …
