Samsung purchases a US$449 million stake in BYD
Last week, it was reported that Samsung was in talks to purchase a stake in BYD, China’s largest EV manufacturer. The deal has now been concluded, with a unit of South Korea’s …
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Death Machines of London DMOL2 “Up yours copper!” – tribute to legendary journalist Hunter S. Thompson
Legendary American journalist Hunter S. Thompson, father of "gonzo" journalism - a journalistic style that blurs the barriers between fiction and non-fiction - loved guns, drugs, alcohol and motorcycles in equal measure. …
Honda Sonic Civic sedan – celebrating that hedgehog
Honda - working together with video game company Sega - has come up with the Sonic Civic, a one-off special to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th anniversary. The customised offering, which is …
Perodua Bezza hits 10,115 bookings, averaging 1,000 units per day; 9,000 units ready stock by end-July
During Perodua’s 1H2016 review today, the national carmaker announced that its newly launched Perodua Bezza has notched up 10,115 bookings as of the morning of July 26, with 500 deliveries made since …
Federal Highway motorcycle lane – the danger is real
After the heavy rains over the weekend, we did wonder what the situation might be in the Federal Highway motorcycle lane, more specifically, the tunnels. We got our answer from these pictures …
Gov’t looking to have 100,000 EVs on the road by 2020
The government is aiming to have 100,000 electric vehicles on the roads nationwide by year 2020, according to international trade and industry minister Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamed. While there are only 891 …
2016 KTM Super Duke GT launched in M’sia – RM125k
Someone in KTM, probably something to do with all the schnitzel they eat, came up with the idea of taking the bonkers V-twin from the Super Duke R and putting it into …
2016 Renault Koleos – Malaysian debut in September
The order books are set to open for the new Renault Koleos next month ahead of its Malaysian debut in September. No pricing indication as of yet, but we do know that …
2016 Proton Persona coming in August, new Saga in September and Ertiga MPV in October – Proton CEO
Proton’s CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali has just announced that the local carmaker will launch not one, but three new models over the next three months. That’s right, it’s going to be …
2016 Honda CBR250RR world premiere in Indonesia – official videos and photos, prices start at RM19,500!
The long-awaited 2016 Honda CBR250RR, the replacement for Honda's long-in-the-tooth CBR250R, has finally made its global debut in Indonesia. Ever since images of the Honda CBR250RR surfaced on the internet, plus the …
No plans to scrap VEP – system still being trialled
The government says it has no plans to scrap the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for foreign vehicles. Transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the system is still …
Proton Pick-Up Concept – production version rendered
First seen at the Alami Proton event last year, the Proton Pick-Up Concept has been given a revised look by concept rendering maestro, Theophilus Chin. In this exercise, Theo illustrates what a …
Toyota Alphard and Vellfire – Malaysian spec cars previewed at Toyota showroom, Mitsui Outlet Park
The third generation Toyota Alphard and its sibling the Toyota Vellfire has yet to be launched in Malaysia, but we already know what we’re going to be getting as UMW Toyota have …
VIDEO: Getting closer to B10 biodiesel mandate – MAI
https://youtu.be/RtD9Q05meU8 The implementation of the sale of B10 biodiesel (diesel fuel blended with palm oil in a 90:10 ratio) in the country has raised much controversy over its suitability for use in …
2016 Triumph Tiger XR open for booking – RM59,900
Triumph Malaysia is now taking bookings for the 2016 Triumph Tiger XR, at RM59,900. With a minimum downpayment of RM6,200, and RM877 for 84 months, this is Triumph's entry-level model into its …
Kia Picanto facelift makes a quiet debut in Malaysia – only few units available, priced at RM62k
The facelifted Kia Picanto has arrived in Malaysia, albeit quietly. The refreshed second-gen TA has been spotted at some Kia dealerships in the country - the photos seen here are courtesy of …
MINI John Cooper Works Pro Edition launched – limited run of 20 units exclusive to Malaysia, RM256k
MINI Malaysia has introduced the MINI John Cooper Works Pro Edition, a limited-edition run of 20 units that has been exclusively created for the Malaysian market. Based on the F55 MINI Cooper …
Teksi 1Malaysia revamp on the cards – individual taxi permits to be liberalised as part of transformation plan
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is proposing a total of 11 initiatives to help transform the taxi service and address the implementation of e-hailing services. These will be decided by the …
Ford taking flak in Australia for Focus RS Drift Mode
Safety experts in Australia are up in arms over the Ford Focus RS' Drift Mode, a drive mode which allows drivers to initiate and hold a sustained drift with help from the …
GALLERY: 2017 Yamaha FZ-10/MT-10 American launch
Pending the launch of the 2017 Yamaha FZ-10 this weekend in North Carolina, US, Yamaha Motors has issued a gallery of the US-specification 2017 FZ-10 - known to Europe and the rest …
