SPYSHOTS: 2017 Volkswagen Touareg spotted testing
The Volkswagen Touareg is the next in line to debut on the Volkswagen Group's new MLB Evo platform, which underpins the Audi Q7, Bentley Bentayga, and the upcoming Porsche Cayenne which has …
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GIIAS 2016: Wrapping up with Jakarta’s cewek manis
Here's one final post from the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2016 show. For some, it's the one you've been waiting for. But first, let me explain why we (photographer Sherman …
Lexus HS 250h spotted in M’sia – grey import unicorn
We collectively and regularly spot many unusual cars on Malaysian roads. Some are test mules in disguise, but more often than not, it's just a rare or interesting car. Very few would …
BMW Malaysia announces promo prices for 3 Series, 5 Series, 2 Series AT/GT and X6 – up to RM70k off
BMW Malaysia has announced new promotional pricing in conjunction with its Merdeka sales campaign up to the end of September, with (sometimes steep) discounts on the 3 Series, 5 Series, 2 Series …
SPYSHOTS: 2018 Volkswagen Polo, Polo GTI spotted
We now know that the upcoming, MQB platform-based Volkswagen Polo will spawn a B-segment, SUV variant; here's the standard hatchback that the compact crossover will be based on. The move to the …
2017 Harley-Davidson to come with all-new “107” mill
Pictures of a new Harley-Davidson mill have been circulating across the web, showing H-D's trademark air-filter housing with the markings "107" and "Milwaukee Eight" on the side. This could be the all-new …
Apple’s multi-section, articulated steering patent
Documents have now surfaced showing that Apple has a patent for an articulated vehicles steering system, for use in a multi-section, tracked design. The technology giant filed for the patent in July …
2017 KTM RC16 MotoGP racebike debuts in Austria
After months of testing at Spielberg in Austria, Mugello in Italy and other continental circuits, the 2017 KTM RC16 Motogp racebike made its world debut during a demonstration performance at Red Bull …
Suzuki shuts down Malaysia motorcycle plant
Suzuki has ceased assembly operations in Malaysia with the shutting down of its assembly plant in Prai, Penang. The plant assembled scooters and kapchais, including the Suzuki Address, Nex, Axelo and Belang, …
Lotus to become profitable this fiscal year, says CEO
Just two years after taking the reins at Hethel, Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales has made the bold claim that the small, Proton-owned British sports car maker will turn a profit as soon …
BMW Connected – the next-step in personal mobility
At the BMW Innovation Days 2016 held in Munich earlier this month, the automaker announced that full-scale deployment of BMW Connected was set to begin in August, when operations commence in Europe. …
GIIAS 2016: Suzuki Satria F150 – the 150 cc supercub “Belang” replacement that Malaysians won’t get
There is no doubt that Indonesia, in terms of its motorcycle market, is huge. This allows manufacturers to capitalise on economies of scale, and produce niche models specific to the market. What …
VIDEO: Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 gullwing doors
Bit by bit, more of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is teased since the first teaser images were released. This time it's been revealed to have gullwing doors, which haven't appeared on a …
2017 Range Rover Sport gets 2.0L twin-turbo Ingenium diesel entry-level variant, new tech and infotainment
Land Rover has rolled out the 2017 Range Rover Sport, which the company says is its most efficient ever. The latest RR Sport features a new Ingenium powertrain, upgraded infotainment system with …
Taxi drivers hit out at new SPAD reform plan – say local cars will be abandoned if all models can be taxis
Despite promising sweeping changes to the taxi and ride-sharing industry, the Land Public Transport Commission's (SPAD)'s cabinet-approved Taxi Industry Transformation Programme (TITP) has been met by a lukewarm response from taxi drivers …
2017 BMW Motorrad R nineT to get two new models?
A report has emerged that BMW Motorrad has two new models in the pipeline for its heritage series motorcycle, the R nineT. Following the release of the R nineT Scrambler, motorcycle.com reports …
Police book 15 Pokemon Go players for obstruction
The roads of Georgetown in Penang are narrow, and the last thing the locals need is indiscriminate parkers that block traffic. But some Pokemon Go players are inconsiderate, thinking of nothing but …
Indonesia auto sales expected to breach 1m units in 2016 – passenger vehicle sales up, commercial down
It was a fruitful few days for us at last week at BSD City, camping in the south-west Jakarta suburb to bring you live coverage of the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show …
SPAD unveils taxi transformation programme (TITP) – Uber/Grab to be regulated, taxi models liberalised
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has outlined its plans to improve the taxi industry in Malaysia. The Cabinet-approved Taxi Industry Transformation Programme (TITP) is geared to regulate e-hailing services (Uber/Grab), while …
SPIED: B8 Volkswagen Passat in M’sia, incl interior
Yet again, the B8 Volkswagen Passat has been spotted in Malaysia. Reader Saufi Che Wan sent us photos of the Euro D-segment sedan parked at the East Coast Mall in Kuantan, including …
