VW CEO predicts a comeback for diesel technology
The popularity of diesel-powered vehicles have been on the decline ever since the Dieselgate scandal erupted in September 2015. This has led Toyota to completely stop sales of its oil burning models …
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VIDEO: The Exorcist beats the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon on a drag strip – 0-100 km/h in 2.1 seconds
https://youtu.be/rOOg_dYZT9w When Dodge introduced the unholy spawn that is the Challenger SRT Demon, Hennessey Performance (HPE) wasted no time in creating an answer with The Exorcist. Based on the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, …
Jaguar “Art of Performance” Tour lands in Malaysia – March 16 to 18 at the Setia City Convention Centre
Jaguar Malaysia has announced that its "Art of Performance" roadshow will take place this month from March 16 to 18 at the Setia City Convention Centre. First introduced in Europe in 2016, …
VW Group developing all-new premium EV platform – to be used by Audi, Bentley and Porsche by 2022
Volkswagen is reportedly working on a new premium electric vehicle platform that will eventually be used by Audi, Bentley and Porsche. According to Motor Trend, there will be three versions of the …
SPYSHOTS: MINI Cooper E on winter trials, 2019 debut
An electrified MINI Cooper has been spied undergoing winter tests, and from these images it appears to be a fully electric test mule in three-door guise. We've had a pure-EV MINI before, …
Pakatan Harapan GE14 manifesto – auto-related points
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has released its Buku Harapan election manifesto for the upcoming 14th General Election (GE14), and though there was no mention of lower car prices if it came into power, …
2018 Yamaha TMax in Europe – new SX and DX version
Taking the maxi-scooter segment to a new height is the 2018 Yamaha TMax, which now comes in SX Sport Edition, SX and DX versions for the European market. Both the TMax SX …
Germany diesel ban ruling is “scary and unnecessary,” according to Volkswagen executive Herbert Diess
Recently, a German court ruling allowed cities in the country to ban the most heavily polluting diesel cars from their streets. The move is now being described as “scary and totally unnecessary,” …
Gov’t says toll-free highways in Malaysia are possible
The Malaysian government is optimistic about the chances of toll-free highways materialising in the country, said deputy works minister Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin. This, however, will take time, she said in …
Toyota and Mazda establish joint-venture company for new plant in Alabama – production to begin in 2021
Toyota and Mazda have established a new joint-venture company - Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, USA (MTMUS) – that will produce vehicles in Huntsville, Alabama starting in 2021. The move is part of a …
VIDEO: Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept in action!
https://youtu.be/yfeUvRm8f6k The legend has returned, albeit in a race car form with plenty of distracting stickers and extreme aero bits. Not quite the "new Toyota Supra" that we'll be able to dream …
Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya officially opens
After taking over the distributorship of Harley-Davidson (H-D) motorcycles for Malaysia, Didi Resources officially opened Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya, the first of a refreshed independent dealer network. Located at The Gasket Alley, …
Daimler acquires a 3.93% stake in BAIC’s EV division
Daimler has announced it has purchased a 3.93% stake in Beijing Electric Vehicle (BJEV), a subsidiary of China’s BAIC Group, to strengthen its partnership in the area of new energy vehicles (NEV). …
Renault EZ-GO urban EV concept unveiled in Geneva
Autonomous, all-electric and built for urban mobility. Increasingly common buzzwords in the modern automotive realm, these are aspects which are embraced by the Renault EZ-GO concept car. According to the automaker, the …
SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen Tiguan GTE on winter trials
The Volkswagen Tiguan in GTE (plug-in hybrid) form has been some time in the making, with the concept having surfaced at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Since then, a GTE Active Concept …
Aston Martin to use Mercedes-AMG 3.0 litre inline-six?
The technical partnership between Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz could extend to include the latter’s new 3.0 litre turbocharged inline-six engine in the Mercedes-AMG CLS 53, according to a report by Wheels. Currently, …
Proton Persona – one man’s tale of love at first sight
For many people, a car is seen largely as a means of transportation, something to serve mobility needs and nothing more. For some though, a car represents something deeper and more personal. …
SPYSHOTS: Next Mercedes-Benz CLA spotted again
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA has been spotted again, this time also during a cold-weather testing session where it was spotted by our spy photographers at a fuel stop. Although it appears to …
Motorcyclists wearing jackets backwards is dangerous? Yes, but there’s more to safety riding gear
A Facebook post has been making the rounds, put up by user Zairul Ezam, who remarked on the fact he saw 63 motorcyclists over the course of 18 days wearing their jacket …
Kia Ceed Sportswagon – new 1.4 T-GDI, 600-litre boot
We've had a low res glimpse of it, now here's the new Kia Ceed Sportswagon with full details. The wagon bodystyle of the latest C-segment Kia Ceed hatchback, which surfaced last month, …
