Weekly fuel price announcements to begin March 29
The new fuel ceiling price mechanism, in which fuel prices will be announced on a weekly basis instead of monthly, will begin on March 29, the New Straits Times reports. Minister of …
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Proton might follow Perodua’s path, with foreign strategy partner having a 51% equity stake – minister
Proton, which is in its final phase of deliberation over its choice of a foreign strategic partner (FSP), might follow Perodua's path by allowing its FSP to have a 51% equity stake …
Luxing iStar – RM14k Mercedes-Benz clone for China
It's an SUV, electric-driven, and looks like a Mercedes-Benz, but no, it isn't the Mercedes-Benz EQ C. Meet the Luxing iStar, a compact, battery-powered SUV manufactured by the Dezhou Luxing Vehicle Company …
Malaysia’s vehicle sales data for Feb 2017 by brand
Click to enlarge chart February 2017 was a slow month for the auto industry, but that surprises no one, as the second month of the year is also the shortest work month, …
2017 Honda Wave Dash Fi launched – from RM5,860
Accompanied by a fashion show by Tarik, a hip-hop dance ensemble and a parkour demonstration, Boon Siew Honda Malaysia launched the 2017 Honda Wave Dash Fi at the eCurve Mall in Petaling …
Peugeot designs food truck for luxury oyster farmer
Food trucks have typically catered for fast food such as burgers and the like due to its casual, roadside nature, but the Peugeot Design Lab aims to bring luxury oyster farmer, Gillardeau, …
Mitsubishi to delay introduction of new ASX, Outlander
Mitsubishi is said to be delaying the introduction of its next-generation ASX and Outlander following the automaker's assimilation into the Nissan-Renault Alliance. Suppliers say the stay order is so that engineers can …
Highway concessionaires instructed to provide dedicated motorcycle shelters along highways
All Malaysian highway concessionaires have been instructed to provide motorcycle shelters along highways under their area of responsibility. This instruction comes from the Public Works department (JKR) citing concern over the safety …
VIDEO: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Turbo chased by VW Scirocco in Thai ad – are they true rivals?
https://youtu.be/8e_rWLysSRM Yup, the headline is no bait. The Volkswagen Scirocco is a constant presence in this Thai ad of the Honda Civic Hatchback. We don't really understand the ad (Thai language experts, …
Kenstomoto MechaStallion – the fourth awakens
Malaysian designer Kenny Yeoh, under the eponymous Kenstomoto label, has released his fourth special, the Kenstomoto MechaStallion. Based on the Honda CBR250R, Yeoh has taken Honda's quarter-litre sportsbike and worked it over …
Spyker to use Koenigsegg engines, will last 200 years?
Dutch sportscar maker Spyker has always used Audi-sourced V8 engines, right up to the C8 Preliator which made its debut at last year's Geneva Motor Show, endowed with a 525 hp supercharged …
BMW and DS Automobiles join the Formula E series
The FIA has announced that nine manufacturers have been accepted as powertrain providers for the fifth, sixth and seventh FIA Formula E seasons. Aside from Renault and Jaguar Land Rover, BMW now …
Cabbies protest against Uber, Grab outside Parliament
You would think that after being legalised and even endorsed by the prime minister as a source of income, that ride-hailing services from Uber and Grab have become a part of Malaysian …
2017 Toyota Agya facelift – leaked brochure reveals new kit and 1.2L mill, debut likely at IIMS next month
Over in Indonesia, the Toyota Agya - and presumably its twin, the Daihatsu Ayla - is set to get a facelift, four and a half years after it first surfaced at the …
SPYSHOTS: Toyota Supra alongside BMW Z5 sister
Here's your daily dose of Supra, served today with a very good side dish - sister car BMW Z5. Both were snapped in the snow in Sweden undergoing cold weather testing, and …
2017 Yamaha YZF-R25 in two new colours – RM20,630
For 2017, authorised Yamaha distributor Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia, has announced two new colour schemes for the quarter-litre Yamaha YZF-R25 sportsbike - Racing Blue and Matte Black. The recommended basic selling price …
Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations division to ‘put tuners out of business’ – design boss McGovern
As the popularity of Land Rover's products as fashion statements shows no sign of abating, third-party tuners and styling houses have been tagging on for the ride and laughing their way to …
Porsche makes US$17k profit per car, Ferrari US$90k
Car manufacturers have to make a profit on every car they sell, but some do better than others. According to a Bloomberg report, Daimler and BMW made around US$5k on every vehicle …
VIDEO: Toyota Hilux Tamiya models vs the real thing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW2Cb4SbWew The Toyota Hilux has been a symbol of toughness and dependability, drawing the handymen and outdoor adventurer types to the pick-up truck. How does it fare against a miniature version of …
More than 70% of local university grads choose to buy foreign vehicles rather than the national car – Proton
Some 70% of local university graduates who have completed their studies choose to buy foreign-made cars because they think Proton is not comparable to foreign brands, according to recently-appointed Proton Edar CEO …
