GIIAS 2017: Jakarta’s ceweks are sweeter than es teler
It's hard work, but someone's got to do it. Photographer Sherman Sim and myself can say that with a straight face, although there's high chance you won't believe us after this post, …
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2017 MV Agusta motorcycles get Euro 4 compliance
With Euro 4 emissions control being compulsory for motorcycles in 2017, Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta, sometimes in the news for the wrong reasons, has said its inline three-cylinder models - the …
August 2017 week three fuel prices – petrol up again
It's time once again for another mid-week fuel price announcement, and after several weeks of unfavourable updates, it's a mix of good and bad news this time around. From tomorrow, August 17, …
Moto Guzzi Flagship Centre opens in Petaling Jaya
With the return of italian motorcycle brand Moto Guzzi to Malaysian shores, and the recent launch of the V7 and V9 series of transverse V-twins, Moto Guzzi has launched its flagship centre …
Toyota and Lexus to showcase next-gen automated driving features at 2020 Tokyo Olympics – report
As a top global sponsor of the Olympics, Toyota is set to showcase its next-generation automated driving features – set to appear in Toyota and Lexus models starting next year – at …
RFID Tag gateless gantry toll system for electronic toll collection to be implemented from January 2018
Two years ago, it was reported that there were plans to implement a gateless gantry toll system for electronic toll collection (ETC) starting from 2018, and this was set to be based …
Chery to launch new nameplate for Europe – new compact SUV to be its first model, debuts in Frankfurt
Chinese carmaker Chery will begin selling passenger vehicles in Europe within the next few years, but it won’t be doing so under the ‘Chery’ nameplate. Instead, it will introduce a new brand …
Geely’s Q1 profit more than doubles with Volvo input
Chinese carmaker Geely has reported solid sales and profit for the first half of 2017. Q1 2017 profit more than doubled, the sharpest jump in eight years, thanks to well-received China domestic …
Vehicles parked near KL2017 roads to be towed: police
Vehicles parked near roads involved in the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games (KL2017) will be towed away by the police, according to a Bernama report. This move is to avoid incidences of massive …
SPIED: Next-gen Audi Q3 spotted in prototype form
Development of the second-generation Audi Q3 is well underway, with a prototype being sighted undergoing testing by our spy photographers. The Q3 will join Audi’s other second-generation SUVs like the Q5 and …
VW, Tata end talks for emerging markets joint venture
The Volkswagen Group and Tata have ended talks for joint development of a car model for emerging markets, according to a Reuters report. Skoda was the brand commissioned by Volkswagen to lead …
Citroen C4 Picasso L2 Seduction in Malaysia – RM125k
The Citroen C4 Picasso is an alternative for those who perhaps look at a C4 Grand Picasso but haven't the need or desire for seven seats. For the Malaysian market, there's now …
Continental to showcase inductive wireless charging for electric cars and bikes at Frankfurt 2017
Automotive components maker Continental has big ambitions to make the life of an electric vehicle driver easier – it will be showcasing its inductive wireless charging solution at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor …
REVIEW: 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 250 – big fun sometimes comes in small packages
In Malaysia's quarter-litre motorcycle segment, buyers truly are spoiled for choice. There is everything from low-end commuters, to naked sports, to full-on full-fairing racers. For Kawasaki Malaysia, it offers customers in the …
Eco Car segment going strong in Thailand, could reach 25% market share in a few years – Toyota
Toyota is expecting the Thai eco car segment to continue to rise, and eventually reach 25% of total auto sales in Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports. The fuel efficient and affordable segment …
GIIAS 2017: Honda Brio RS CVT Special Edition debuts
Honda had the Brio RS CVT Special Edition on show at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), and if the car looks familiar, it is - the regular RS CVT …
BMW 1 Series Sedan may come to Australia – report
During its debut, it was revealed that the F52 BMW 1 Series Sedan will be sold exclusively in China, its biggest market. However, CarAdvice reports the front-wheel drive model could make its …
VIDEO: Volkswagen T-Roc teaser vid – interior shown
https://youtu.be/eq5i9TuTvqM The Volkswagen T-Roc isn’t ready to make its global debut just yet, but it is willing to star in another video teaser, and here it is. Volkswagen says its upcoming compact …
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Speedster and Shooting Brake announced – join existing Coupe and Volante
The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato family is just getting bigger and bigger. Joining the coupé and Volante roadster bodystyles are the Speedster and Shooting Brake, announced at the Monterey Car Week in …
Indonesia to reduce ‘luxury tax’ on sedans, aims to grow local production and boost sales
Indonesia is a market dominated by MPVs. Besides the fact that the people carriers can well, carry more people, why aren't sedans more popular in ASEAN's biggest auto market? In 2016, sedans …
