2018 Subaru XV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
The 2018 Subaru XV has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The rating applies to all variants of the SUV, and is based on …
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Ford updates 2016 models fitted with SYNC 3 – Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support added
It's been delayed from its initial end-2016 window, but Ford has finally updated 2016 model year vehicles in the United States fitted with the SYNC 3 infotainment system. The new version 2.2 …
Renault, Qualcomm and Vedecom begin French trials on a wireless on-the-move EV charging system
With the advent of wireless charging for electric vehicles, telecommunications electronics maker Qualcomm has taken the technology a step further with the introduction of dynamic electric vehicle charging (DEVC), a setup which …
VIDEO: Porsche 911 – from one to 1,000,000 units
https://youtu.be/UdvI81Sw2BI Porsche recently hit a significant milestone with the production of its one millionth 911, and has now released a “through the years” video, which chronicles the first to the latest generation …
With liberalisation, many factors will determine pricing of comprehensive motor insurance premiums – PIAM
As it gets closer to July 1, when the liberalisation of motor insurance tariffs in Malaysia kicks off, the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has again briefed consumers that many factors …
Ford CEO Mark Fields to be dismissed – reports
From L-R: Alan Mulally, Bill Ford and Mark Fields According to a reports by Forbes and the New York Times, Ford Motor Company's board is set to dismissed Ford CEO Mark Fields, …
VIDEO: F90 BMW M5 driven on track by Timo Glock
https://youtu.be/b1cBsKvFiIM Although BMW isn’t ready to unveil the all-new F90 M5 in its entirety just yet, the German carmaker is more than willing to let us ride along in the sports sedan. …
2017 Demak motorcycle range Malaysia launch – six new models, two facelift plus four new utility vehicles
For 2017, Demak - represented in Malaysia by Sarawak firm DNC Asiatic Holdings - has launched eight motorcycle models for the budget-end of the local market. There are six models which are …
Skoda Karoq unveiled – Czech Tiguan replaces Yeti
It's clear that Skoda is big on SUVs at the moment – just eight months after the launch of the Kodiaq, the Czech brand has unveiled the Karoq, a smaller Volkswagen Tiguan-based …
Perodua ‘Muhibah di Jalan Raya’ campaign kicks off with 500 free inspections, unlocked by safety pledges
Perodua has officially announced the first giveback for its 'Muhibah di Jalan Raya' road safety campaign after receiving more than 500 pledges from the public. According to Perodua, Muhibah di Jalan Raya …
VIDEO: Renault Zoe e-Sport, Z.E. 16 race car in Paris
https://youtu.be/nnyxMbDCFew It was a another win for the Renault e.dams team, with Sebastien Buemi taking pole position during the sixth round of the 2016/17 Formula E Championship in Paris. In the lead …
AES cameras have captured 185,000 traffic offences since January, but only 43,312 summonses issued
Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras have captured nearly 185,000 images of errant motorists between Jan 1 and May 15, but only 43,312 summonses have been issued, the Malay Mail Online reports. Out …
Toyota, BMW, Mazda and Subaru agree to US$553 million settlement for Takata airbag inflator claims
Four automakers in the United States have agreed to a settlement amounting to USD553 million to resolve class-action economic loss claims relating to potentially defective Takata airbag inflators. This will cover owners …
Perodua Myvi reaching the one million unit milestone
It was exactly two years ago to this date when we reported that there will be one million Perodua Myvis on the road by the end of 2017. That major production milestone …
Volkswagen up! GTI concept unveiled – 115 PS 1.0 TSI three-cylinder engine, 997 kg, 0-100 km/h in 8.8 secs
Rumours of a hot Volkswagen up! have been brewing ever since a GT up! concept showed up during the launch of the original way back in 2011. But Wolfsburg has finally put …
Thailand’s EV and hybrid incentives interest Honda
The incentives announced by the Thai government in March to promote electric vehicles has been met with enthusiasm by Honda - describing the packages as alluring, the Japanese automaker said that it …
April 2017 Malaysia vehicle sales drop 20% from March
The see-saw continues. The Malaysian automotive industry - which had a good showing in March following a sluggish February - had a slow April, according to vehicle sales data supplied by the …
Perodua Bezza running changes followed market feedback, shows unprecedented response speed
The Perodua Bezza was given a mild update last month, less than a year after it was launched in Malaysia. The latest 2017 Bezza comes with some aesthetic tweaks without a change …
2017 Modenas V15 launched in Malaysia, RM5,989
The launch of the 2017 Modenas V15 at RM5,989 is not a new segment for Modenas, a role having previously been filled by the Jaguh. In this case, the V15 is the …
2017 Modenas Pulsar NS200 and RS200 launched – RM9,222 for NS200, RM11,342 for RS200
As part of its resurgence in the Malaysian market, Modenas has launched the 2017 Modenas Pulsar NS200 naked sports and RS200 full-fairing sports bike. Retailing at RM9,222 and RM11,342, including GST, for …
