PM: Taxi services need upgrading; business model too
Much has been said about taxi services in Malaysia, after ride hailing tech companies such as Uber and Grab gave us an much-needed alternative to cabs. Taxi drivers have put up a …
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 now in Malaysia – from RM481
Michelin's latest performance staple is in town - enter the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. It replaces the outgoing Pilot Sport 3 tyre, and aims to improve on its predecessor in every aspect, …
Peugeot Traveller being explored for Q3 2017 Malaysian introduction – exports of MPV possible
The Peugeot Traveller could be making its way to Malaysia for a third quarter 2017 local introduction. According to a Nasim source, Peugeot's official distributor is exploring the possibilities of bringing in …
GALLERY: Snake Motors K-77 223 Single Racer and K-16 Sports – single-cylinder retro fun, Japanese style
With retro bikes being all the rage at the moment, it is not surprising to find a retro style model from every major manufacturer, such as the BMW Motorrad R nineT and …
UberX in KL now shows riders fares upfront for clarity
Uber riders in Kuala Lumpur will be able to see their fares upfront once they request for a ride. The update is set to be rolled out to all Uber riders over …
Nissan March Midnight Edition for the Sao Paulo show
So friendly-looking is the outgoing Nissan March that even after a sporty makeover, it still looks cute more than anything. This is the Nissan March Midnight Edition that the designers at Nissan …
Subaru BRZ GT announced for Japanese market – Sachs dampers, Brembo brakes, from RM134k
Subaru has announced a new range-topping trim level for the BRZ sports coupé, which will go on sale on November 7. Dubbed the Subaru BRZ GT, the new model adds several new …
2017 Vespa Sprint Adventure limited in M’sia – RM17k
As part of the Vespa Sprint range, local distributors Naza Premira has revealed the Vespa Sprint Adventure limited edition, a customised Vespa Sprint meant to evoke the spirit of adventure. With a …
Mazda to leave Indonesia, appoints local distributor
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it is leaving Indonesia, but the automaker is not pulling out of the market completely, both Kompas and The Jakarta Post report. The Japanese company will …
Honda Gienia – interior of China’s ‘City Hatch’ revealed
The Honda Gienia is a hatchback version of the Honda City for the Chinese market. We first saw the five-door hatch last month, but there was no interior to be seen. Now, …
Perodua Bezza deliveries hit 20,000 units; 151k total sales year-to-date, market share estimated at 36.1%
There's no letting up in Perodua's sales in 2016, it seems – the national carmaker has just announced that it has sold a total of 150,900 vehicles in the first nine months …
Seb Ogier wins fourth consecutive WRC title with VW
Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia were crowned world rally champions for the fourth time in a row after taking victory at the WRC Rally Spain over the weekend. They guided their Volkswagen …
Downsizing to end due to real-world emissions tests
It seems as though the greater industry trend of building smaller, turbocharged engines may not have been such a good thing after all, if a Reuters report is to be believed. Real-world …
Honda Air Blade 125 recalled for fuel pump issue by Boon Siew Honda Malaysia – 3,935 units affected
A recall notice dated October 18, 2016, has been issued for Honda Air Blade (K27F) scooters manufactured between July 2013 and July 2016 by official Malaysian distributors for Honda motorcycles, Boon Siew …
Apple waves white flag – scales back Project Titan car plans, focuses on developing autonomous tech
Apple's dreams of making a full scale self-driving car seems to have stalled. Bloomberg reports that the iPhone maker has drastically scaled back its Project Titan, leading to hundreds of job cuts …
Future public transport projects should focus on commuters’ needs and demographic changes – Najib
Public transport operators have been asked to have a more commuter-focused view and take into account demographic changes when setting out future transport projects, The Sun reports. The call was made by …
Malaysia to use rolling barriers to increase safety
The safety rolling barrier is set to be used on Malaysia's roads identified to have a high risk of accidents, according to The Sun. Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that …
SPAD studying possibility of a tram service for KL
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is looking into the possibility of introducing a tram service in Kuala Lumpur. A feasability study is being conducted by the commission and is expected to …
Toyota Avanza gains VSC as standard in South Africa
Here's a surprise – Toyota South Africa has quietly updated the utilitarian Toyota Avanza MPV to include Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC) and brake assist. The electronic safety nets come …
Honda WR-V – official sketch of compact SUV released
Click to enlarge Honda has released an official design sketch of the Honda WR-V compact SUV, which will make its world debut at the 2016 Sao Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil …
