Amendments to legalise ride-hailing services tabled
The first step in the process to regulating ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab has been taken, following the tabling of amendments to two laws in Parliament, according to a report by …
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Malaysian public transport rated best value in ASEAN
Malaysians are certainly getting their money's worth in terms of public transport, it seems. According to the Malay Mail – which cited a report by FT Confidential Research – users over here …
2017 Honda Civic Si to debut on April 6 – sedan, coupe
First revealed as a concept back in November 2016 during the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2017 Honda Civic Si will finally make its debut on April 6 in sedan and coupe …
2017 Modenas Kriss MR2 photos teased before launch
It appears Modenas' intention to make a strong comeback to the Malaysian market is no idle boast. After the launch of the Modenas Karisma 125, the Elegan 250 and associate brand Kymco's …
Toyota Vios Challenge launched in Malaysia – one-make race series to feature at Gazoo Racing festivals
With an encouraging resurgence in motorsports, Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced its arrival in Malaysia with the launch of the Vios Challenge one-make race series at the Sepang International Circuit today. The …
Next Suzuki Swift Sport to weigh just 870 kg – report
Fans of the simple-but-fun Suzuki Swift Sport will be pleased to know that the next-generation model is set to shave the pounds in pursuit of even greater driving pleasure, if a report …
Fiat 500X defeat device found, says Germany – report
It isn't quite the end of emissions foul-ups just yet. Germany's transport ministry said it has found an emissions control defeat device in a Fiat 500X, leading to a dispute with the …
2017 Triumph Street Scrambler and Bobber now in Malaysia – priced at RM65,900 and RM74,900 plus GST
Capitalising on the success of its "Modern Classics" range, launched last year, Triumph introduced two "custom" models, designed for two very different riding styles. Now in Malaysia, these are the 2017 Triumph …
Thai incentives for hybrids, PHEVs, EVs include tax holidays – excise tax for imported green cars slashed
Late last month, Thailand's Board of Investment (BoI) approved promotional privileges for manufacturers of green cars including hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles (EVs). The carrot includes tax holidays of …
F1 departure from turbo hybrids possible beyond 2021
A meeting was held at the International Automobile Federation (FIA) headquarters in Paris, France, where FIA representatives gathered with current power unit suppliers, automotive manufacturers and Formula One's new commercial rights holder …
Peugeot 308 facelift official pics leaked, mild changes
These are apparently leaked images of the 2018 Peugeot 308 facelift spreading on the internet. Looks just like the current 308 GT Line? Yes, but not exactly, as there are some minor …
Mercedes-Benz A200 now RM3k more costly – RM209k
Bad news for those looking to buy a Mercedes-Benz A 200 AMG Line – the middle child of the local A-Class lineup is now RM3,000 more expensive, retailing at RM208,888 on-the-road without …
DRIVEN: 2017 Mazda CX-9 – pricey, but is it worth it?
These days, car buyers have all been siloed into clearly-defined market segments and price points. Take the SUV and crossover market, for instance. Customers looking for a big, car-based seven-seater are split …
SPIED: F45 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer LCI spotted
The F45 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is set to receive a facelift after a prototype was spotted undergoing testing in Germany by our spy photographers. From what we can see, the …
SPIED: Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift spotted again
Our spy photographers have managed to capture several photos of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS as it underwent testing recently, giving us a better look at the facelifted track machine. Unlike …
Thailand’s new vehicle test centre to be ready in 2018
Thailand is going one level up in its wooing of the automotive industry. The country's first automotive and tyre testing centre that follows global standards is due to open next year, Bangkok …
Foreign interest will take Proton global – geostrategist
The news that all bidders in the running to be Proton's foreign strategic partner (FSP) are still present and accounted for indicates that many parties want to take the Malaysian automaker to …
Tesla delivers 25,000 vehicles in first quarter of 2017
In the first quarter of 2017 (Q12017), Tesla has managed to deliver precisely 25,000 vehicles. This is not only a new record for the company, exceeding analysts’ estimates, but also represents a …
India’s court bans sale of Euro 3-compliant vehicles
India’s Supreme Court has banned the sale of vehicles that comply with the Bharat Stage (BS) 3 emission standards in the country, which is similar to the Euro 3 emission standards put …
2018 Hyundai Kona compact SUV officially announced
Hyundai has officially announced its upcoming sub-compact SUV. In Hyundai SUV tradition, the 2018 Hyundai Kona is named after American locations. In this case, the name Kona is derived from the Kona …
