Penang to take action against OKU parking offenders
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is set to get tough on those who park indiscriminately in OKU parking lots. From May, only those with disabled car stickers issued by the local …
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Analysts tip auto sector to improve in the second half
The automotive market isn't the the best of times now; the overhang from last year's year end sales and consumers staying away from making big ticket purchases means that sales is soft. …
Ford Mustang is the world’s best-selling sports car
Not content with leading the sales charts in Germany, the Ford Mustang has been announced as the best-selling sports coupe worldwide in 2015. According to the Blue Oval, the achievement comes following …
Removal of subsidy not main cause of fuel price hikes
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says that the abolition of the petrol subsidy for RON95 is not the main cause of fuel price hikes, and added that the pricing has not …
VIDEO: LeEco LeSEE concept, a China Tesla rival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1spsVY7gNX8 Chinese startup LeEco (known previously as LeTV) is showcasing the LeSEE, a four-door electric sedan in Beijing. The all-electric car was developed completely in-house by LeEco, which also has a strategic …
PTPTN loan holders finding it hard to secure car loans
Fresh graduates who are bad paymasters towards their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans are finding it difficult to obtain financing from banks. This includes securing loans to buy cars, property …
Euro NCAP now counts autonomous emergency braking for pedestrians, new Prius gets five stars
https://youtu.be/qW0Z4QO6NTc Euro NCAP crash tests are getting tougher, and the safety body is now looking at autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology for pedestrians. The Toyota Prius and Suzuki Baleno were the first …
Volkswagen sets aside RM3.9 billion for US dieselgate
Volkswagen has reportedly reached a settlement with the US government and private law firms over how to compensate owners for its dieselgate scandal. According to Die Welt, the German car maker will …
Netherlands looking towards an electric future, aiming to ban sales of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2025
In the Netherlands, politicians have voted through a motion calling for a ban of new petrol and diesel car sales beginning from 2025, The Guardian reports. It's not set in stone yet, …
Apple sets up secret lab in Germany for first car
Apple’s Project Titan is advancing smoothly, as the company has established a secret research facility in Berlin, Germany. According to the report by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, a team of automotive experts will …
Mitsubishi admits to manipulating fuel economy tests
Another scandal has emerged, this time over fuel consumption figures - the culprit is Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), which has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption test data on four mini-car models to …
SPIED: 2017 Honda CR-V – first pics of next-gen SUV!
This is quite exciting, guys. Here we present the very first photos of the 2017 Honda CR-V. That’s right, this is the next-generation SUV that will replace the current fourth-gen “Comfortable Run-about …
2016 Yamaha Tracer 700 dual-purpose announced
After some speculation in the online motorcycle media, Yamaha Europe has announced the 2016 Tracer 700, a dual-purpose sports-tourer based on the MT-07. The Tracer 700 uses the same engine as the …
IIMS 2016: It’s just not complete without the ladies
It has been left hanging, our 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show coverage. Why, when all relevant cars and motorcycles were covered with live galleries from JIExpo, you ask? Well, traditions matter, and …
Singapore SMRT to introduce driverless public transport by end-2016 – GRT to carry 24 passengers
Singapore is set to have driverless cars in the country by the end of 2016 - to serve as public transportation. In a joint-venture between SMRT Service and Netherlands-based 2 Getthere Holding …
2016 Honda Civic detailed in Australia, from RM68k
Prices and specifications of the 10th-generation Honda Civic range have been revealed for Australia. The model is expected to make its full debut there in June, with a total of five variants …
DRIVEN: Subaru Forester 2.0i-P – a worthy alternative?
The facelifted fourth-generation Subaru Forester officially made its launch debut here just over a week ago. Aimed at taking on established models like the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5, the refreshed SUV …
Carmakers want Thai gov’t help for PHEV production
It was previously reported that Thailand is now trying to position itself as a hub for green car production after being successful as a global destination for pick-up truck and eco car …
Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W-40 diesel lubricant launched in Malaysia – 45% lower oil consumption
Shell Malaysia today launched the new fully-synthetic Rimula R6 LM 10W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO), which is made from natural gas. Designed to offer users longer engine life, extended oil …
SPIED: Ford Focus ST – new variant seen at the ‘Ring
It would seem that the introduction of the Ford Fiesta ST200 has gone down well with the decision-makers at the Blue Oval, because if this is any indication, the Focus ST is …
