GIIAS 2016: Ural motorcycles – up close and personal
Despite news that Ural Motorcycles were to be making its debut in Malaysia soon, all seems to have gone quiet on that front. When we last met with Reed Motorcycle Company, authorised …
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ZF recalls nine-speed transmission for faulty neutrals
Automotive components manufacturer ZF has recalled 505,000 vehicles in the United States, mostly consisting of Fiat Chrysler Automobile units. The fault specifically affects the transmission manufacturer's 9HP48 and 948TE gearboxes, which are …
GIIAS 2016: Daihatsu Cast Activa, kei-car for the active
The Daihatsu Cast is one of the more interesting minicars sold in Japan now, along with the Suzuki Hustler. Both feature round eyes and a cute face, but while the Hustler sports …
DRIVEN: BMW 330e iPerformance – the coming of age
Technology usually comes at a price. So, when you get a car loaded with such glitz coming around, entering the market at a price point below that which you'd normally expect to …
Stage bus industry to receive RM143 million from Government, aims to benefit small towns and villages
The stage bus industry will be receiving RM142.7 million under the Interim Stage Bus Support Fund (ISBSF) 2016, which will be channelled to 65 stage bus operators who have applied for assistance …
VW keyless systems vulnerable to hacking – report
Millions of VW Group vehicles are vulnerable to hacking via their keyless entry systems, according to a Reuters report. Computer security experts at the University of Birmingham have published a paper outlining …
New Proton Persona open for booking: RM47k-RM61k
Proton has issued a press release announcing that the new Proton Persona is now open for booking. The car will be officially launched next week on August 23. We know this already …
2016 Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 – ride impression of Ducati’s RM53k 400 cc retro-bike from “the land of joy”
When Ducati announced the 2016 Scrambler Sixty2 last year, reactions were mixed. In certain market segments, a mid-sized, low-power two-wheeler like the Sixty2 makes sense, based on that specific market's motorcycle license …
SPYSHOTS: 2018 Corvette ZR1 to gain twin-turbo V8?
Here's the range-topping ZR1 for the C7-generation of Corvettes, spied from what appears to be a relatively high-altitude aerial vantage point. The ZR1 designation was previously reserved for the supercharged Corvette which …
Chevrolet Merdeka promo – rebates of up to RM20,000; 7-in AVN, rear monitor, reverse cam on Cruze, Orlando
Click to enlarge Official Chevrolet distributor Naza Quest has launched its Malaysia Day Drive-Away Deal campaign – until September 30, buyers can expect rebates and added kit on the Cruze sedan, Orlando …
2016 Renault Fluence 2.0 – now from under RM80k!
Renault Malaysia has announced the “Renault Fluence It’s a Big Deal” campaign, where you can now own 2016 display units from just RM79,888 on-the-road without insurance (for selected variants). To put that …
GIIAS 2016: Lexus RC F – V8 coupe with carbon dress
The Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2016 may be more about utility vehicles that serve basic motoring needs, but there are treats for car enthusiasts as well. Here's one: the Lexus …
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback – first photos released!
Here's a real surprise – Honda has released the first official photos of the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback ahead of its arrival in showrooms across the United States, slated for this autumn. …
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L SD4 pricing revealed – RM450k; RM30k more than petrol-powered version
Land Rover Malaysia has officially revealed the pricing of the Discovery Sport 2.2L SD4, the diesel-powered version of the SUV, which retails at RM450,000. The diesel variant was announced alongside the 2.0L …
VIDEO: What not to do with a CVT-equipped vehicle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSxg97m8lLA Different types of transmission have different characteristics because of their different designs, and therefore require different ways of handling. For the continuously variable transmission (CVT) in particular, it has its own …
GIIAS 2016: Royal Enfield Himalayan – first look at Enfield’s new dual-purpose with new L410 engine
With Indonesia's motorcycle market the size that it is, it comes as no surprise that many motorcycle manufacturers release new models there first, and there are models specific to that market. In …
Mercedes-Maybach 6 teased ahead of Pebble Beach
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept has been teased once more, this time bringing into view its front with the large, imposing grille suggesting the use of a very large powertrain under the …
GIIAS 2016: Toyota Avanza Veloz Tigre – SUV-inspired
Not a new model, but a crossover concept based on Indonesia's most popular car, the Toyota Avanza Veloz Tigre was quite a standout at Toyota's GIIAS 2016 booth. SUV-inspired styling for humdrum …
Proton Preve, Exora to get 1.6 Turbo engines only; CPS and IAFM+ replaced by VVT in new Persona, Saga
Aside from introducing new models this year, Proton will also be making some adjustments to its engine line-up of its models, according to the national carmaker’s chief technical officer, Abdul Rashid Musa. …
Proton can be a “competitive global player” – Madani
Ahead of the launch of the new 2016 Proton Persona in a week's time, Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Madani Sahari has released a statement regarding his outlook on the national carmaker's …
