Mazda CX-3 production begins in AAT plant, Thailand
Mazda has confirmed the start of production of the CX-3 at the AutoAlliance (AAT) Plant in Thailand today. This move will see the crossover share the same production line with the Mazda …
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McLaren P1 GTR Driver Programme commences
The Mclaren P1 GTR Driver Programme has commenced at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain. Round one of what is, arguably, one of the most exclusive ownership programmes sees a total of seven …
MAI welcomes Budget 2016 initiatives – promotes job growth and automotive sector competitiveness
The Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) has said that the announcement of Budget 2016 will improve the automotive sector on both a domestic and global level. This includes initiatives to create more job …
Toyota regains top spot in global vehicle sales, as the Volkswagen Group struggles with dieselgate scandal
Toyota Motor Corporation today announced that its year-to-date (January to September 2015) worldwide sales results have amounted to 7,498,000 units, effectively overtaking the Volkswagen Group, which managed to deliver 7,430,800 units in …
Malaysia vehicles sales data for Sept 2015 by brand
Looks like there's no letup to the slump in vehicle sales in Malaysia just yet - we've managed to compile sales data via the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) for the month of …
Volvo XC90, Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Land Cruiser all get five-star safety ratings from ANCAP
https://youtu.be/TEyL3N0aIdk Aside from the new Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today released safety rating for other vehicles as well. They are the 2015 Volvo XC90, …
Ford Mustang – eight custom models headed to SEMA
Eight custom Ford Mustangs will be heading to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Ford has announced. Each one features cosmetic and performance enhancements by eight different aftermarket specialists. One that perhaps …
Ford Ranger Raptor to enter production in 2019?
As previously reported, Ford Australia has trademarked the titles “Ranger Raptor” and "Ranger FX4." Now, a new report has surfaced, stating that a Ford Ranger Raptor model is a strong possibility for …
Nissan Leaf Piloted Drive 1.0 – self-driving prototype
Nissan recently unveiled the first prototype of its autonomous technology, installed in the Nissan Leaf. Called Piloted Drive 1.0, it allows the car to overtake vehicles, change lanes and merge in and …
‘Genuine is Best’ campaign in Australia raises awareness on the danger of using counterfeit wheels
A new campaign, dubbed 'Genuine is Best, has recently been launched in Australia to help raise the awareness amongst motorists on the potential risks faced by them should counterfeit wheels be employed …
2015 Ford Everest gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
The 2015 Ford Everest has received a five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety rating, with a score of 35.98 from a possible 37. Tested here is the Trend 4x4 Auto …
2016 Toyota Fortuner awarded five-star ANCAP rating
The 2016 Toyota Fortuner has been awarded a five-star rating in the latest round of testing conducted by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Already on sale in Australia, the Toyota …
SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Land Rover Discovery testing
Prior to the start of last year’s New York Auto Show, Land Rover introduced its Discovery Vision concept, which it says will preview the design language of the new Discovery family, evident …
Motorcycle accidents and fatalities on the rise – report
Recorded motorcycle accidents and subsequent fatalities in the country are on the rise, the New Straits Times reports. According to Mohammad Fakhri Mansor, director of the Selangor Road Safety Department (JKJR), statistics …
Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo autonomous MPV teased
Mercedes-Benz is all set to preview its latest concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show - an MPV of the future. Not much else can be told save for a teaser image …
Malaysia looking at Korea’s ‘smart’ traffic system (ITS)
According to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Aziz Kaprawi, Malaysia is looking to learn and possibly implement South Korea’s metropolitan intelligent transport system (ITS). Speaking to The Sun, Datuk Aziz Kaprawi said high-ranking …
Volkswagen says newer EA 288 (1.6, 2.0 TDI) engines have no defeat device, clears all European vehicles
Volkswagen has confirmed that its newer range of EA 288 turbodiesel engines in the European Union is not equipped with the infamous “defeat device” cheating software. In an official statement, the German …
Toyota Skills Contest 2015 champions announced
The Toyota Skills Contest 2015, now in its 26th year has seen a total of 1,200 participants contesting in 12 different categories. Out of that number, seven winners from seven primary categories …
Tokyo 2015: Nissan teases autonomous EV concept
Nissan has released a sole teaser image of its upcoming autonomous electric vehicle (EV) concept bound for 2015 Tokyo Motor Show - and what a tease it has turned out to be …
Third BMW i model confirmed; sits between i3 and i8
The BMW i model lineup is currently comprised of the all-electric i3 and the plug-in hybrid i8 sports car. However, a third model could soon join the i family after company CEO, …
