Volkswagen Virtus – Vento replacement rendered
During Volkswagen’s annual general meeting in May this year, the carmaker revealed a timeline of new models that it is planning to unveil this year. Among them is the new Virtus, which …
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FIRST DRIVE: BMW 740Le xDrive Plug-In Hybrid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL3lkBjsLHo&rel=0 After a long run as the sole locally assembled hybrid offering in the segment, the Mercedes-Benz S400h hybrid finally has apple-to-apple competition in the form of the new BMW 740Le xDrive …
New formula to determine fuel prices out next week
The domestic trade, co-operatives and consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) will meet with oil industry players to discuss a new formula to determine fuel prices next week. In a report by Bernama, its minister …
REVIEW: 2017 Kawasaki Z900 – Zed’s not dead, baby
The "Z" designation has always been important for Kawasaki, marking the first of its street-going sportsbikes, going all the way back to 1973. Kawasaki motorcycles have always been known for performance, and …
Takata expected to file bankruptcy protection in Japan
Airbag manufacturer Takata is expected to file for bankruptcy protection according to the Nikkei Asian Review. This follows the world's largest automotive safety recall caused by the company's defective inflators, which saw …
DRIVEN: 2017 Honda CR-V – first impressions of Honda Sensing and the 1.5L VTEC Turbo
Following the opening of the order books for it as well as previews in Penang and Kota Kinabalu, the 2017 Honda CR-V has now made its press debut, the fifth-gen SUV being …
2018 Volkswagen Polo Mk6 gets MQB platform, new Active Info Display, AEB and Active Cruise Control
Here it is - the all-new Volkswagen Polo Mk6, said to be bigger, better and more advanced than ever. From looks, interior practicality to active safety systems, the Polo takes a significant …
Volkswagen Polo GTI Mk6 gets 200 PS 2.0 TSI engine
The all-new Volkswagen Polo GTI Mk6 has been unveiled, featuring brand new looks inside and out, fresh platform and engine, plus a host of advanced technologies. As usual, it forms the flagship …
May 2017 Malaysia vehicle sales up 18% from April
According to data supplied by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), the month of May saw 50,600 units being registered, an increase of 7,854 units or 18% from April 2017 (42,746 units). The …
PLUS North-South Expressway travel time advisory
The Hari Raya Aidilfitri season is upon us again, and PLUS has issued a travel time advisory for road users who will be traveling on the highways out of and back into …
FIRST LOOK: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo vs old 2.4 i-VTEC – acceleration, braking and handling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypSYva6Sds4&rel=0 We were given a short preview of the 2017 Honda CR-V ahead of the all-new SUV’s local launch soon. It wasn’t a full on-road test (that will come after launch), and …
DS 5 facelift now available in Malaysia – RM198,888
The facelifted DS 5 has finally arrived in Malaysia, and no longer carries the Citroën badging to better reflect the marque’s luxury-oriented direction. The new name is accompanied by some new styling …
First US-spec Honda Civic Type R sells for US$200,000
The new Honda Civic Type R certainly has its fair share of fans, especially in the United States, whereby the arrival of the hot hatch there heralds the return of a Type …
Subaru tops Audi in global all-wheel-drive car sales
In the the April 2015 to April 2016 financial year, Subaru sold 965,892 all-wheel-drive vehicles, which accounted for 15.2% of the entire global market, putting the the Japanese manufacturer ahead of Audi, …
Peugeot 3008 teased for Malaysia, launching soon
The SUV that took the world by storm is coming soon. Stay tuned because you don't want to miss this. A post shared by Peugeot Malaysia (@peugeotmalaysia) on Jun 15, 2017 at …
Ford reveals power figures for 2018 F-150, Expedition
Ford has revealed the horsepower and torque figures for the new 2018 F-150 and Expedition, both of which were revealed earlier this year. Beginning with the pick-up truck, the 3.3 litre V6 …
GALLERY: Honda CR-V – new 1.5L Turbo vs old 2.4L
With bookings for the 2017 Honda CR-V now open, Honda Malaysia recently invited members of the media to sample the fifth-generation SUV alongside the soon-to-be outgoing fourth-generation model. Thankfully, this provides us …
2017 Honda CR-V – four variants confirmed; five-seater version only, Honda Malaysia explains reason why
The previews of the 2017 Honda CR-V so far have revealed both 1.5L VTEC Turbo and 2.0 normally-aspirated versions of the fifth-generation SUV, but nothing specific has been mentioned as to just …
Festive period road fatalities due to carelessness: IGP
Paying attention on the roads is particularly crucial during the festive and holiday periods, as an estimated 95% of road accident fatalities are due to driver carelessness, according to the Malaysian police …
KTM opens ASEAN assembly plant in the Philippines
As part of its expansion into Asia, and more specifically ASEAN, Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has formed KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing - a joint-venture with Adventure Cycle Philippines, owned by industrial giant …
