Takata airbag recall: US$1 billion settlement possible
There could be light at the end of the tunnel for the Takata airbag fiasco, as the company is preparing a deal with US federal prosecutors which could see the Japanese auto …
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SMART is one of the world’s greatest tunnels – CNN
Good news, Malaysians! The Stormwater Management And Road Tunnel or SMART tunnel has been listed as one of the 10 greatest tunnels in the world, according to CNN. This adds to the …
Honda Malaysia extends mobile hubs, door-to-door service for Takata airbag replacement to March 2017
Honda Malaysia has announced that it will extend the operations of its Mobile Hubs (MH) for Takata airbag inflator replacement activities to three mall venues every weekend in the Central region, Johor …
SPYSHOTS: Honda BR-V ahead of Malaysian launch
Courtesy of paultan.org reader Dave, the Honda BR-V has been spotted again, this time atop a transporter truck, following an earlier sighting with its interior revealed. Compared with that earlier sighting, more …
Toyota Innova Venturer for Indonesian market leaked
Leaked brochure images from Autonetmagz have revealed that a new variant will join the Toyota Innova range in Indonesia soon. Called the Venturer, the new Innova model appears to be offered in …
Big Blue Taxi to implement e-ticketing system in Jan
In a report by Bernama, Big Blue Taxi Services has announced that it will implement an electronic ticketing system, dubbed Big Blue e-Ticketing, to all taxi drivers that are under the company’s …
FCA may sell Maserati and Alfa Romeo to ease debt?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) might be flogging off the Maserati and Alfa Romeo brands in a bid to better handle its debt, which currently stands at almost US$7 billion (RM31.4 billion) at …
Imported tyre and battery prices to go up next year?
According to a report by Nanyang, tyre and battery prices in Malaysia are expected to go up in 2017, with imported new and reconditioned tyres (except those from China) said to be …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C350e plug-in hybrid
October saw the launch of Stuttgart's answer to the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid, the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e – the petrol-electric version assumes the role of the flagship of the local C-Class …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 40 – 265 PS
In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the automaker’s United Kingdom branch has released more images of the Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 40, a special model that was …
GALLERY: Haval H2 – 1.5L turbo, from RM87k
Launched in Malaysia earlier this year, the Haval H2 SUV is classified as an Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) and is available in three variants - the RM87,246.01 Standard base model, the RM95,997.97 …
SPYSHOTS: Next Audi A8 goes winter testing
Seen undergoing on-circuit testing a few months earlier, the next, D5-generation Audi A8 has now been spotted testing in winter, with the eventual product confirmed for debut next year. Still wearing full-body …
Toyota’s Intelligent Clearance Sonar reduces pedal misapplication and vehicle reversing accidents
https://youtu.be/Ih8weympgis Toyota’s Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) has been around since 2015, and serves to prevent or mitigate collisions when parking or setting off. To prove its effectiveness since being introduced, the big …
Next-generation Mitsubishi ASX spotted undisguised
As previous spyshots have shown, Mitsubishi is currently busy developing the next-generation ASX ahead of its expected debut next year. However, thanks to Twitter user hotaka_ltd, we now have our first look …
New Tesla Roadster “some years away” – Elon Musk
@jelleprins Some years away, but yes— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 23 December 2016 The Tesla Roadster may have been the company’s first production car but it has since been discontinued as of 2012. …
Nissan to develop plug-in hybrid model for Europe
According to an Auto Express report, Nissan is currently working on a new plug-in hybrid model for the European market (likely due to CO2-led taxation). The new model could benefit from the …
RapidKL launches new train sets for Kelana Jaya LRT
RapidKL has officially launched the new Bombardier Innovia Metro 300 four-coach trainsets, which will ply the Kelana Jaya LRT Line starting from today. Also called the “Kuala Lumpur Additional Vehicle (KLAV),” Datuk …
Ford Driving Skills for Life reaches Northern region
The Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme, which aims to raise road safety awareness in Malaysia, continued its efforts by recently hosting workshops for students in the Northern Region of Malaysia …
M&D Exclusive Car Design boosts Audi S7 to 690 hp
Tuner company M&D Exclusive Car Design has turned its attention to the pre-facelift Audi S7 Sportback, giving it a host of visual and mechanical modifications. As standard, the 2013 Audi S7 produces …
Porsche 918 Spyder recalled for faulty suspension
Porsche has once again issued a recall for the 918 Spyder, its flagship model that forms one third of the hybrid supercar Holy Trinity that also includes the McLaren P1 and LaFerrari. …
