IIMS 2017: Suzuki Ignis – a funky city car that we want
Of the many cars vying for customers at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), the Suzuki Ignis was the one that this writer wished he could buy. Sure, there was a …
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SPIED: Mercedes-AMG A40 to supplement hotter A45?
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been spotted testing in various states of disguise, and in addition to the mainstream models, there will apparently be a Mercedes-AMG A 40 model to be positioned …
KTM bans bicycles on Butterworth-Padang Besar route
Effective yesterday, May 1, Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has stopped passengers from carrying bicycles - including foldable ones - on board its Komuter trains plying the Butterworth-Padang Besar route. The ban on …
2017 Modenas new bike teaser – first of three models
With a plan to re-enter the Malaysian market in 2017 in a big way, and re-capture market share, Modenas has teased the first of three new models, slated to launch on May …
Kia Cerato Koup discontinued in US due to poor sales
According to a report by CarsDirect, Kia will discontinue the Cerato Koup (known as the Forte Koup in other markets) in the United States due to poor consumer demand for the model. …
Terengganu sees 95% reduction in Mat Rempit menace
Illegal street racing by motorcycle hooligans - commonly known as mat rempit - in the state of Terengganu has been reduced by 95%, through a series of racing programmes. This includes motorsports …
2017 Russian GP – Bottas secures first career win
Formula One welcomed its 107th Grand Prix winner on Sunday, as Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas clinched his maiden victory at the 2017 Russian Grand Prix. The Finn finished just ahead of Sebastian Vettel, …
Mercedes-AMG cars to adopt plug-in hybrid tech
The upcoming Mercedes-AMG Project One won’t be the only plug-in hybriid model in the company’s line-up, according to its CEO Tobias Moers. In a report by Automotive News, Moers said the technology …
Road charge on vehicles from Thailand to begin soon
All foreign, private-registered vehicles entering Malaysia from the Thai border will soon be subjected to the road charge (RC), which is already in place at the Malaysia-Singapore border, Bernama reports. According to …
IIMS 2017: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport now CKD Indonesia
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is yet to arrive in Malaysia, but in Indonesia, the Triton-based SUV is in its second phase. The seven-seater is now locally assembled in the Republic, and the …
Porsche Cayenne S Diesel tows 285-tonne Airbus A380
https://vimeo.com/215435721 As towing payloads go, an airliner is probably right up there with the ultimate - in this case, a Porsche Cayenne S Diesel has taken on an Airbus A380. Weighing in …
Seven more AES cameras to be installed this year
Another seven Automatic Enforcement System (AES) cameras will be installed across the country this year, according to the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The department's director-general Datuk Seri Nadzri Siron said the cameras …
Perodua Bezza launched in Mauritius – RM70k-86k
The Perodua Bezza has been launched in Mauritius, with authorised distributor Raouf Dusmohamud & Co bringing in two trim levels to choose from – 1.0L and 1.3L Premium X. Both can be …
GALLERY: G30 BMW 530e iPerformance – full details
BMW has released full details and more photos of the plug-in hybrid version of the G30 5 Series, the BMW 530e iPerformance. The eco-friendly executive sedan joins the 225xe Active Tourer, 330e, …
Bridgestone airless bicycle tyres to debut in 2019?
Airless tyres have been mooted and brought to life as concepts before, but few have made it into actual production. Bridgestone says it's aiming to bring a new non-pneumatic tyre for bicycles …
Skoda Karoq – Yeti replacement to debut on May 18
Skoda's new Yeti replacement has been named - the Karoq, as it's called, derives its moniker and spelling from from the language of the Alutiiq, an indigenous tribe who live on an …
VIDEO: BMW Driving Experience – driving on track
Driving a car on a track is certainly an exciting experience but there are some lessons that should be heeded before you attempt to set a quick lap time. Thankfully, Colin Turkington, …
Illegal for motorcycles to use the fast lane in Malaysia?
In March last year, deputy transport minister Datuk Aziz Kaprawi said the transport ministry would request that the relevant road transport authorities deny motorcyclists use of the fast lane on gazetted highways …
VIDEO: Audi lunar quattro to star in Alien: Covenant
https://youtu.be/5fEmCnStgac In September 2015, Audi revealed its lunar quattro rover, which is part of a new venture with a team of German engineers called the Part-Time Scientists. The goal is to send …
VIDEO: Hennessey Exorcist hits the dyno – 959 rwhp
https://youtu.be/oyX9Uh9aPWg Remember The Exorcist, Hennessey Performance’s answer to the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon? Here it is again, this time strapped to a chassis dynamometer (or dyno) so the company can find out …
