Toyota Land Speed Cruiser – 2,000 hp, 352 km/h!
The Toyota Land Cruiser is typically driven or owned for its ruggedness and utility, but Toyota USA had other ideas for the example destined for SEMA this year. Behold, the 2,000 hp, …
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Toyota and Mazda to co-develop connected cars, EVs
Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation are joining forces in the area of connected vehicles and electric powertrains, according to a report by Automotive News. The two automakers are conducting broad …
Volkswagen confirms departure from WRC rallying
It has been decided. Volkswagen confirmed its exit from the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) yesterday following a board meeting where the issue was discussed. This follows sister brand Audi's pull out …
Toyota patents “race track driving assistance” tech
A real-time helping hand whilst driving on a race track sounds like the sort of thing one would encounter in a video game such as Gran Turismo, but it could be a …
Volvo S90 L and Excellence unveiled for China market
An upgraded version of the Volvo S90 has been introduced for China, with the customary longer wheelbase made specifically for the market. A more exclusive, luxurious and oddly, three-seat version called the …
Geely not buying Lotus, considers “tech cooperation”
Not long after reports surfaced that Chinese automaker Geely may be buying out Lotus, company chairman Li Shufu has clarified that Lotus’ parent company Proton was seeking a partnership with other companies, …
2017 Ariel Ace R teased ahead of Birmingham show
Manufacturer of slightly bonkers bespoke sports cars and motorcycles, and keeper of the legendary name, Ariel, have teased a sketch of the 2017 Ariel Ace R, just ahead of its unveiling at …
All 31 highways, 177 toll plazas in M’sia to go cashless (ETC) by 2017; usage now 93%, transaction time 3 sec
Following an unofficial announcement earlier this year, the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has again confirmed plans to implement the cashless electronic toll collection (ETC) system at all 31 highways and 177 toll …
Mazda MX-5 RF Kuro, Speedster concepts reach SEMA
Mazda North America Operations heads to Las Vegas once again for this year's edition of the SEMA Show, and this time it brings a pair of MX-5s with it: the MX-5 Miata …
Toyota Levin 1.2T – China Corolla gets new 1.2L turbo
The Toyota Levin has been updated in China, gaining a brand new 1.2 litre turbocharged engine and LED daytime running lights. In case you’re wondering, the Levin is the GAC-Toyota (Guangqi-Toyota) joint-venture’s …
Modified Honda Civics showcased at SEMA 2016
The Honda Civic has been a staple of the North American tuning and customising scene, and Honda's display at the 2016 SEMA showcase will further cement that fact, with five customised examples …
Petronas Dagangan to finish NGV maintenance ASAP
Following the shutdown of all 67 Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) outlets in the Klang Valley, Negri Sembilan and Johor on October 31, Petronas Dagangan has said it will expedite maintenance and upgrading …
BMW 1 Series Sedan – first picture of interior revealed
After its initial reveal in July, and a leak in September, we now have the first interior photo of the upcoming BMW 1 Series Sedan. Nothing surprising here, of course, with the …
Four Malaysian highways entitled to toll hikes in 2017
Only four highways in Malaysia are entitled to toll hikes in 2017, based on current concession agreements, according to minister of works, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. If the hikes are to be …
2016 Malaysian MotoGP draws record crowd of 160k
Despite the heavy rainfall over the weekend, the 2016 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix drew a record number of fans for the three-day race event at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). Surpassing last …
Singapore to match Malaysia road charge, says it’s “discriminatory against Singapore-registered vehicles”
Singapore will soon match Malaysia's RM20 road charge at the two land entry points to Johor "in some form", according to a Bernama report. Singapore's Ministry of Transport was quoted as saying …
SPYSHOTS: Honda BR-V SUV spotted in Malaysia
Oh look what we have here - it's the Honda BR-V, lightly covered and spotted by reader Kamal Kaiza turning into Honda Malaysia's plant in Pegoh, Melaka. It's the new SUV's first …
VIDEO: Nissan Tsuru crash test against Versa/Almera – see how an old car compares to a modern one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85OysZ_4lp0 Last week, we reported on the Nissan Tsuru, better known to you and me as the third-generation B13 Sentra, which will finally be discontinued next year after 25 years on the …
B8 Volkswagen Passat previewed in Malaysia – 1.8L and 2.0L TSI, 3 trim levels, launching this month
This is it, the B8 Volkswagen Passat in Malaysia, in its full glory. Set to be officially launched later this month, the latest D-segment sedan from Wolfsburg will replace the B7, which …
Gov’t still subsidising RM400m despite fuel price hike; increase supposed to be 20 sen – finance minister II
The Malaysian government is still subsidising RM400 million despite the latest round of fuel price hikes, said the second finance minister Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani. "Based on the October price, actually the …
