Tokyo 2015: Toyota Auto Body Alphard Hercule debuts
The thing you see before you is Toyota Auto Body's Alphard Hercule Concept, which made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. It's not just the exterior of the open-top reinterpretation of …
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Mazda MPS – no plans to introduce new hot models
Were you excited when Mazda announced its commitment to the rotary engine by introducing the RX-Vision concept? Are you hoping that the Japanese carmaker’s high-performance focus will also result in the revival …
Renault to ditch three-door models in favour of SUVs
Been saving up for a sporty, three-doored Renault hot hatch? If so, you might want to stop reading now because Australia automotive portal, Drive, has reported that the French carmaker will indeed …
Next Mazda BT-50 to be tougher, may be Hilux-based
Mazda is saying that the next-gen BT-50 will be tougher, despite not yet having a clear direction of the future of its pick-up truck, Drive reports. The Mazda BT-50 received a minor …
Volkswagen Group posts first loss in at least 15 years
The Volkswagen Group recently announced its Q3 financial results, where it has recorded an operating loss of 3.48 billion euro, partly as a result of the dieselgate scandal involving the automotive giant. …
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Looking for that ideal ride to complement your lifestyle? Catch yourself picturing a Mercedes-Benz in the porch every time you take a peek outside your house? If you've answered 'Yes!' to the …
SPAD to regulate app-based taxi services, Uber operators without permits declared illegal – report
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is reportedly looking into the possibility of amending the current law(s) that would see app-based transport services such as Uber, GrabCar and the like regulated by …
Gran Turismo Sport announced for PlayStation 4
https://youtu.be/2h-Kycm8Jxo The Tokyo Motor Show might be ongoing in Japan currently, but there’s big news for driving simulation fans straight out of Paris as well. The big reveal here is Gran Turismo …
At least 20% of East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) needs attention – certain stretches identified as “critical”
Some 20% of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) requires attention, especially near road structures and bridges, Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusoff has said in The Star report. Following the first assessment, …
Kia Forte Koup Mud Bogger transformed for SEMA
Heading to SEMA this year is a jacked-up Kia Forte Koup, the US-market version of the Kia Cerato Koup. Called the Kia Forte Koup Mud Bogger, it’s one of the six customisations …
Partial road closure at Persiaran Subang Permai in USJ1; 8,000 residents to be affected until end of Dec
A partial road closure has been announced in Subang Jaya from now until the end of December, affecting more than 8,000 residents in the area. Motorists heading towards Persiaran Subang Permai in …
UMW Toyota issues recall for Vios, Corolla Altis, Camry, Yaris, RAV4 over faulty power-window switch
UMW Toyota (UMWT) has issued a notice on a "special service campaign" in which the company will be recalling a total of 66,830 vehicles in Malaysia over difficulties involving faulty power-window master …
Tokyo 2015: Toyota Kikai is exposed mechanical art
When Toyota revealed its display line-up for this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, a very curious-looking concept in the form of the Toyota Kikai concept was listed alongside the S-FR sports coupe and …
SPIED: Porsche 911 R goes testing sans camouflage
Earlier this month, automotive portals around the world started whispering rumours about a back-to-basics, no-nonsense variant of the 991-generation Porsche 911 that's slated for introduction in 2016. Now, our European spy photographers …
Polestar tuning now for Volvo T5 and D4 engines
Following Volvo Cars’ acquisition of Swedish car tuning company Polestar back in July, it has now released two new Polestar Performance Optimisation programmes for Volvo's T5 petrol and D4 diesel engines. Keep …
Tokyo 2015: Honda Odyssey Hybrid makes its debut
Sitting quietly in a corner in the Honda stand at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show was the Odyssey Hybrid, which premiered at the show. Given the scant details available for it, the …
Driven Web Series 2015 #4: Malaysia’s cheapest cars – Perodua Axia 1.0 vs Proton Iriz 1.3 vs Kia Picanto 1.2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd2Sn4raDqY We're back with a new episode of Driven Web Series, powered by Petronas Primax 95 with Advanced Energy Formula. As promised, we're looking at Malaysia's most affordable cars this week. Whether …
Tokyo 2015: Daihatsu Tempo cafe and Nori Ori capsule
Two more concepts to make it a quartet from Daihatsu. Besides the Hinata and D-Base - the latter previews an upcoming production mini car, possibly the next-gen Mira - the Japanese compact …
Hyundai Motor unveils new 1.6L Kappa GDI engine, eight-speed automatic transmission for FWD models
Hyundai Motor has recently announced the introduction of a new "hybrid dedicated" 1.6 litre Kappa GDI engine as well as an eight-speed automatic transmission slated for use in its future front-wheel drive …
Independent assessment on East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) reveals soil erosion, water retention issues
Last week, it was reported that an independent audit will be carried out on the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2), where 85 deaths and 1,991 accidents have been reported since its opening …
