Latest Stories (Page 1823)
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More first half of the year car sales records falling, this time on a continental scale. The European car market recorded its best first half performance of the century in H1 2018 with 8.6 million […]
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E-testing for driver’s license to be implemented in 2019
The government is planning to implement a new automated system for driving tests (e-testing) in 2019 once a pilot project ends in November this year. According to The Sun, transport minister Anthony Loke said the […]
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Porsche Taycan – EV powertrain details announced
Porsche has released early details for the Taycan, and has confirmed that its all-electric model will boast a maximum output figure of over 600 PS or 590 hp (440 kW) courtesy of two permanently excited […]
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No plans for motorcycle ride-sharing in Malaysia: Loke
The Malaysian government has no plans to legalise or introduce motorcycle ride-hailing services anytime soon, said transport minister Anthony Loke. This is to protect the safety of riders and passengers, in view of the high […]
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SPYSHOTS: Lexus RC F to spawn hotter GT version
Having made its global debut at the Detroit Auto Show in 2014, the Lexus RC F stepped into a class comprising the likes of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe, BMW M4 and the Audi RS5. […]
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BMW Z4 gets teased ahead of debut at Pebble Beach
BMW has confirmed that an all-new production car will make its world debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 23. The German automaker didn’t reveal any information about the upcoming model, merely providing […]
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JPJ, PDRM to fine those who do the ‘Keke Challenge’
The Road Transport Department (RTD/JPJ) has revealed that it will not hesitate to take action on those who purposely stop their vehicles to perform the ‘Keke Challenge’ on public roads. According to a Berita Harian […]
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Audi PB18 e-tron concept to debut at Pebble Beach
While Audi may or may not be shelving plans for a next-generation R8, that doesn’t mean it has given up on the whole supercar lark just yet. Debuting at Pebble Beach, California at the end […]
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BMW M2 Competition pops balloons for a new record
In May 2016, Ashrita Furman managed to burst a total of 63 balloons in one minute using a focusable 2W 450 nm blue laser, which was enough for the American national to earn a spot […]
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Restricting auto imports is a regressive move, liberalising market is the way forward – MAA
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad won’t be letting go of his automotive dream easily. Yesterday, the prime minister raised the prospect of restricting imported cars to give priority to local cars, just like in the old […]
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MV Agusta returns to Moto2 in 2018 after 42 years
Making a return to the top flight of two-wheeled motorsport in the Moto2 Championship is MV Agusta, after an absence of 42 years. The race effort will be in partnership with Italian outfit Forward Racing […]
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Suzuki Vitara facelift gets new 1.0 litre Boosterjet turbo
Suzuki’s cute and cuddly Vitara SUV is getting a facelift, bringing with it a pair of new engines and a number of new safety features underneath its mildly revised exterior. It’s just the one new […]
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Malaysians to be ‘gifted’ with higher car prices, rakyat should not have to bear Proton’s problems – Najib
On Monday, prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government is reviewing the National Automotive Policy (NAP), and that it could impose new conditions on the importation of foreign vehicles as a means to […]
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Perak to adopt e-parking payment system by 2019
Motorists in Perak will soon get the option of paying for parking via smartphone when a dedicated app is rolled out by 2019, The Sun reports. This goes in hand with the existing coupon system, […]
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Harley-Davidson reveals 2022 growth plan – new Pan America 1250 adventure bike, 975 cc Streetfighter
Titled “More Roads to Harley-Davidson”, US motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson (H-D), revealed its marketing and product plan through to 2022. The plan is intended to support H-D’s 2027 market objectives with the addition of several new […]