REVIEW: 2017 Modenas Elegan 250 – scooting around
Scooters are, by definition, quick, easy to ride, and well suited for personal urban transport. Not every errand or trip requires you to bring along two armchairs and a sofa, and looking …
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Malaysia to review auto policies that “burden Malay entrepreneurs,” including RM10k AP fee – report
Malaysia is poised to review automotive policies that is said to burden Malay entrepreneurs, according to a report by The Star. Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that among the …
Nissan to test autonomous cars on London city roads
Nissan has announced that it will bring real-world demonstrations of autonomous driving cars to the UK next month. The next-gen tech showcase will be done in a Nissan Leaf EV, which will …
MINI Countryman JCW Design Edition launched in Malaysia for RM243k – aero kit, LED door projectors
To welcome the Year of the Rooster, MINI Malaysia has launched the new Countryman JCW Design Edition, which is being priced at RM242,888 (on-the-road without insurance), exactly the same as the Countryman …
Mugen Garu – wacky Honda S660-based concept
Think the cute-and-cuddly Honda S660 is too plain? Honda tuner Mugen clearly had you in mind when it designed the Mugen Garu, a custom concept based on the kei roadster. Debuting at …
MRT one-month free ride period ends tomorrow – public advised to use cashless forms of payment
Beginning tomorrow (January 17, 2017), the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) Line Phase 1 will end its one-month free ride period, and Rapid Rail is encouraging commuters to use cashless forms of payment …
Kuala Lumpur to ban kapchai from entering city?
Small underbone motorcycles, popularly referred to as kapchais might be banned from entering Kuala Lumpur, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and pollution. In a speech by Federal Territories minister Datuk …
Dakar 2017: Peugeot bags 1-2-3 finish with 3008 DKR
Clearly, winning the Dakar Rally last year was not enough for Team Peugeot Total – the team not only followed up its impressive 2016 performance with another overall victory, but locked up …
Govt planning embedded microchip for number plates
The government has plans to embed microchips in vehicle registration plates in a bid to put an end to fancy number plates. The chip would contain information about the vehicle owner and …
Tesla Model S P100D for EGT revealed with 778 hp
The race-ready Tesla Model S P100D destined for the Electric GT (EGT) Championship has finally been unveiled after it was initially teased last year as a replacement for the racing version of …
Kia Niro Hybrid debuts at the Singapore Motor Show
The Kia Niro Hybrid made its debut at the recent Singapore Motor Show, after it was first introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2016. The B-segment hybrid SUV (Kia’s first-ever …
Benelli appoints new Malaysian distributor – official announcement in two weeks
News has hit the local market that Benelli motorcycles will be appointing a new Malaysian distributor, and its contract with current distributor Benelli Keeway is not being renewed for 2017. This news …
Proton, Yes offer enhanced 4G LTE in select models
Connectivity on the go is a prerequisite nowadays, and Proton has collaborated with YTL Communications to offer in-car Internet connectivity with the Yes 4G Huddle mobile hotspot device since 2011. Today, Proton …
Perodua Axia facelift new details – new tailgate handle, projector headlights for Standard, higher prices
Perodua has released new details on the upcoming Perodua Axia facelift – the cheapest car in Malaysia, now open for booking, gets a number of new features in addition to the new …
Stigo folding e-scooter in Malaysia – last mile commuter connection solution, from RM5,990
One problem many public transport commuters face is the last-mile - the distance between the station and their home or workplace. In many cases, walking is not a convenient solution, as our …
Toyota C-HR coming to Indonesia with 1.5L engine?
It appears that not only is the Toyota C-HR coming to Indonesia, it will also be assembled there, according to Indonesian automotive portal AutonetMagz. The publication quoted a source in product planning …
Honda to boost Thailand production by 10% this year
After launching the City facelift yesterday, Honda Automobile Thailand (HAT) is set to raise its car production in the Kingdom by 10% this year to 220,000 units. The move is to match …
Lamborghini charts record sales in 2016, third model line aims to double overall volume with Urus launch
Lamborghini has been selling more and more cars every year, which means that 2016 was its best yet, with 3,457 cars sold last year. This is a seven percent increase over the …
Puspakom offers free Voluntary Vehicle Inspection
With the Chinese New Year festivities nearing, Puspakom will be offering Voluntary Vehicle Inspection (VVI) free of charge for a limited time, from January 16 to January 27 this year. These voluntary …
Lotus Exige Race 380 drops more weight for the track
Following the Lotus Exige Sport 380, Lotus has taken more weight out of the already lightweight 1,066 kg sportscar to make the Lotus Exige Race 380 - a track-only version which weighs …
