BMW M140i and M240i – 3.0L turbo, 340 hp, 500 Nm
BMW is set to launch M Performance models of the BMW 1 Series and 2 Series in July 2016. The M140i will come in three- and five-door variant, while the M240i will …
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BMW 1 Series and 2 Series get more powerful engines for 2017 MY – 230i Coupe with 252 hp, 0-100 km/h 5.6s
Aside from introducing the new M Performance models for the BMW 1 Series and 2 Series, BMW also announced updates to both models armed with the company’s new B48 2.0 litre TwinPower …
Global NCAP tests five new Indian cars – all zero star!
This is rather shocking. Global NCAP today released the latest crash test results of five new Indian-market cars, and all have been rated as zero star. The not so fantastic five are …
Efficient, reliable public transport a priority – Khairy
While the public transport system of a country is its backbone and an efficient and reliable system needs to be in place to ensure progress, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says …
BMW i8 Futurism Edition celebrates 50 years in Italy
To mark the premium German brand’s entry into the Italian market in 1966, a special BMW i8 Futuristic Edition has been unveiled. The model comes with a unique livery, with a pattern …
Third-gen Kia Sorento – Malaysian order books open
Kia Malaysia has officially announced that the all-new Kia Sorento is now open for booking. Set to make its Malaysian debut sometime later this month as previously indicated, the seven-seater SUV is …
Car thieves can hack immobilisers in minutes – JPJ
According to a report by Harian Metro, an organised syndicate targeting models such as the Toyota Alphard, Toyota Camry, Honda Civic and Honda City, can hack into the immobiliser systems by resetting …
UMW Toyota opens new 1S centre in Seri Kembangan
UMW Toyota has announced the opening of a new sales outlet in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. The 1S multi-level outlet, manned by a staff of 15, has a modern and spacious showroom as …
Mitsubishi Triton Knight Edition – 120 units, RM122k
As shown yesterday, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has a new special edition Triton. Named the Mitsubishi Triton Knight Edition, the white Knight takes over the baton from MMM's previous special Triton, the …
BMW 750d xDrive, 750Ld xDrive debuts packing new 3.0 litre straight-six quad turbo diesel – 400 hp/760 Nm
BMW recently revealed its new 3.0 litre turbodiesel, and it appears the oil burner, which is bolted to four turbochargers, has found its way into the new G11 BMW 750d xDrive and …
SPIED: 2016 Proton Persona – high spec variant seen
To add to the first set of silver photos, we now have pictures of a high spec variant of the upcoming 2016 Proton Persona. Sent in by paultan.org reader Jun Kit, the …
Hyundai signs Bentley’s SangYup Lee, ‘Bumblebee’ designer and the Park Ji Sung of car design
The Park Ji Sung of the car design world is heading home. Hyundai has announced the signing of SangYup Lee, previously Head of Exterior and Advanced Design at Bentley. In his new …
Toyota to build assembly plant in Malaysia – report
Toyota Motor Corporation is set to build a new factory in Malaysia, according to the Nikkei. While not citing sources, the publication has revealed initial details about the project through its Asian …
RM40 mil retention ponds to curb KL floods – Ku Nan
Following last week’s flash floods in several areas within Kuala Lumpur, as well as the Klang Valley, the Federal Territories Ministry is now seeking funds of at least RM40 million to build …
Mandatory community service for traffic offenders?
During a recent Dewan Rakyat session, a lawmaker asked if the Government has any plans to implement community service for traffic offenders. In a report by News Straits Times, Datuk Nawawi Ahmad …
Continental debuts steering wheel with swipe, gesture controls – “important step to automated driving”
Continental is currently developing a special steering wheel that supports swipes and hand gestures. Said steering wheel comprises two clear paddle-shift-like panels that are compatible with any control geometry and a “time-of-flight” …
Uber drivers may get taxed if Malaysian government can’t get to diverted company revenue – report
Unlike a salaried employee, who has nowhere to hide from the taxman, corporations have the avenue of employing legal means to avoid or minimise tax by shifting earnings across the globe, capitalising …
Volvo XC40 concept teased again as a plug-in hybrid
Volvo is continuing its “Snapchat-based” teasing approach for its upcoming XC40 concept with three new images posted on its social media page. Set to be unveiled on May 18, the new teasers …
DBKL won’t bear costs of flood damage vehicles
Last week’s flash floods that occurred in the Klang Valley saw around 100 cars trapped in rising waters on several major roads, including Jalan Pantai Baru and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim. Many …
Mercedes-Benz may have a sub-brand to rival BMW i
Ola Kallenius, member of the board of management at Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Cars marketing and sales stated that an eco-friendly sub-brand could come about in the near future, Autocar UK reports. Should …
