BYD introduces biggest e-taxi fleet in Southeast Asia
Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD has introduced 100 e6 electric taxis in Singapore to form the biggest e-taxi fleet in Southeast Asia. The vehicles are part of an expansion plan after BYD’s …
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Volkswagen Arteon teased again before Geneva debut
Now wanting to miss out on the Geneva hype, Volkswagen has released new teaser images of its upcoming Arteon, the CC’s successor, which will take its spot above the Passat. Unlike the …
Dego Ride motorcycle taxis will be seized, JPJ warns
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is sending a stern warning to those that continue to provide motorcycle taxi services, most notably Dego Ride, by saying it will seize any motorcycles involved in …
2017 KTM 390 and 250 Duke launched in India – priced at RM15,001 for 390 Duke and RM11,534 for 250 Duke
Updated to Euro 4 and now sporting a TFT LCD dashboard, the 2017 KTM 390 Duke has been launched in India at a price of INR 225,000 (RM15,001). Launched alongside the revamped …
Lexus and Porsche are the most dependable automotive brands of 2017 – J.D. Power US study
Click to enlarge According to J.D. Power’s latest United States Vehicle Dependability Study, Lexus and Porsche are the most dependable brands for 2017, with tied to rank highest in vehicle dependability among …
AD: Subaru pre-owned deals – available from RM76k!
Motor Image is now having fantastic deals on management and test drive Subaru vehicles, available for a limited time only. The pre-owned units now start from as low as RM76k, so if …
Tesla Model 3 enters limited production in July – Musk
Tesla has finally announced a firmer schedule for the launch of its Model 3 electric car, which is set to take position below that of the Model S. “Our Model 3 programme …
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid – 680 hp/850 Nm
This is the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, which is set to make its debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. Occupying the top spot in the Panamera range, …
Toyota Vellfire is Malaysia’s most frequently stolen car
Click to enlarge At the annual media briefing by the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) yesterday, the umbrella body revealed that the insurance industry saw the lowest growth rates in recent …
VIDEO: New Top Gear Series 24 trailer is here – Aston DB11, Ferrari FXX K, Bugatti Chiron, cocking about
https://youtu.be/NyAKoKi-8k0 Were you a little let down by The Grand Tour? Don’t worry because come March 5, 2017, Top Gear is set to return with a brand new series (now devoid of …
Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ for 2017 season
Mercedes-AMG Petronas has unveiled its title defender for the 2017 season, the W08 EQ Power+ - the latter suffix to the racer's name a new tag that will find its way on …
Ford GT Competition Series – no air-con but lighter
The Ford GT Competition Series is the latest model to be unveiled by the Blue Oval, essentially a lightened version of its flagship supercar. How much lighter? Well, the carmaker did not …
2017 Honda CR-V – Thailand to get 1.6 i-DTEC diesel?
First details of the Thai-spec 2017 Honda CR-V have surfaced on the forums of automotive website Headlight Magazine. If the information is correct, the fifth-generation of the popular family-oriented SUV – which …
PIAM: Motor insurance growth tapered in 2016, but claims remain high at RM13.8 million per day
The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM), the umbrella body representing all insurers in the country, has released figures for 2016 and it does not make for good reading, whether from the …
Honda Malaysia now offers airbag inflator replacement at Petronas stations; 75% completion for driver-side
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced that customers can now replace their vehicles’ Takata front airbag inflators at selected Petronas stations. With the move, airbag replacements are now available at three main venues, …
2017 Kawasaki Z650 ABS price confirmed – RM35,609
Launched in Malaysia during Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMM) annual dealers' dinner in January, the price for the Kawasaki Z650 ABS is now confirmed at RM35,609, including GST. As announced during the dealers' …
PSA Group confirms bid for strategic partnership with Proton – targets expansion in Southeast Asia
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, France’s Groupe PSA confirmed it has submitted a bid for a strategic partnership with Proton. The company, along with China’s Zhejiang Geely are reportedly …
Italdesign unveils new V10 supercar – only five units
Famed Italian styling house Italdesign has revealed a new mid-engined supercar that will be sold to the public, albeit in a very limited run of just five units. The new car will …
SPYSHOTS: Jaguar F-Pace SVR spotted road testing
First spotted undergoing performance testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR has now been snapped out on the public roads of Spain for hot weather testing, and as suggested earlier, …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for Jan 2017 by brand – Honda down 25%, Hyundai up 93.4%, VW up 58%
The first month of 2017 hasn’t been an encouraging one for the automotive industry, with sales volume decreasing by 31% from December 2016, mirroring the previous December 2015/January 2016 pattern. Even so, …
