TPP Agreement – will it affect Malaysian car prices?
More on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement - specifically, the question as to whether or not the prices of vehicles on sale in Malaysia will be affected as a result. Earlier on, …
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Nissan joins Toyota, Mazda and Honda in ditching Takata; Mitsubishi and Subaru considering the same
It looks like Takata’s woes are set to worsen, as Nissan has announced that it will drop the Japanese airbag supplier. The carmaker now joins Toyota, Mazda and Honda, all of which …
MRT two-lane closure on the Cheras-Kajang Highway
Daily users of the Cheras-Kajang Highway (Grand Saga Highway) would probably have already noticed this, but for everyone else, take note that there will be a two-lane closure from now till November …
F30 BMW 3 Series LCI to arrive in Malaysia soon
It looks like the F30 BMW 3 Series LCI will make its local introduction soon, as seen on BMW Malaysia's webpage. Additionally, a Facebook posting (below), lists that the following variants will …
EPA expands on-road emissions testing for diesel cars
The dieselgate scandal has certainly called into question the credibility of reported vehicle emissions, which is why the the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will significantly expand its on-the-road emissions tests …
Volkswagen engineers overinflated tyres, added diesel to engine oil to cheat CO2 emissions testing – report
Another one to add to the "dieselgate" saga – after Volkswagen admitted that up to 800,000 vehicles in Europe have been provided with falsified carbon dioxide emissions data, German newspaper Bild am …
Next-gen Subaru BRZ to be co-developed with Toyota
Fans of the current Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ will be delighted to know that both manufacturers have agreed to renew their respective pledges to design, engineer and produce the next-generation replacements …
Honda BR-V to launch in Thailand first quarter of 2016
Honda's big product for our region next year is the BR-V, which will begin production in Indonesia in January 2016. It will be officially launched in the republic shortly after, and now …
VIDEO: Hyundai N performance sub-brand previewed
https://youtu.be/y7XSFZNk8M0 Hyundai announced the launch of its N performance sub-brand at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, alongside its Vision Gran Turismo concept. Now, the Korean carmaker has released this commercial to mark …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 3 Series GT LCI almost bares it all
Just days after our spy photographers managed to catch a glimpse of the coming 2017 5 Series GT, here’s a look at the BMW 3 Series GT LCI, spotted testing in public, …
Proton to export the Saga, Preve and Exora to Chile?
It appears national carmaker Proton will officially be making a re-entry into the Chilean market with three of its models soon. Malaysian ambassador to Chile, Datuk Dr. Mohammad Rameez Yahaya revealed as …
Alfa Romeo Giulia design inspired by 156, not 3 Series
If you happen to be among the few who saw the Alfa Romeo Giulia and figured it looked all too similar to a certain performance-oriented sedan from Munich, Alfa's design chief, Alessandro …
Volkswagen diesel emissions cheating scandal is “a blow to German auto industry,” says Daimler chief
Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche has reiterated the company's claim that it never used illegal "defeat devices" to pass emissions regulations, adding that the Volkswagen diesel emissions cheating scandal is "a blow to …
2016 Lamborghini Huracan gets minor tech updates
The Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 has been updated for its 2016 model year, bringing minimal changes that aim to improve upon the car’s efficiency, driveability and cabin luxury. The first of these …
Volkswagen to pay up for CO2 tax difference in Europe
According to a Reuters report, Volkswagen has offered to pay for the additional vehicle taxes faced by its European customers, following the company’s dieselgate scandal which illegally falsified CO2 emissions claims globally. …
Malaysia to dissolve cap on US vehicle imports with TPP, no additional charges to be imposed – report
According to the New Straits Times, Malaysia will dissolve the cap on imported US vehicles once the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement swings into motion. The move was disclosed in a side letter …
Mazda Aqua-tech Paint System nets Japanese award
Mazda has chalked up a win for environmental friendliness – its new Aqua-tech Paint System, which reduces both volatile organic compounds (VOC) and carbon dioxide emissions, has nabbed the Japanese prime minister's …
Putrajaya to get electric bus service by Sept 2016
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Sunway Line electric bus An electric bus service is slated to commence operations in Putrajaya by September 2016, as announced by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Tengku Adnan Tengku …
Police shut down illegal street racing syndicate in Ipoh
A short-lived illegal street racing syndicate was shut down recently, following a police operation near Terminal Amanjaya in Ipoh. The “racing circuit” has been hosting races there on the weekends, attracting participants …
MIROS proposes ASEAN data centre for road safety
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has announced a proposal to set up an ASEAN data and information coordination centre on road safety, said to be able to help the …
