BMW 2002 Hommage – latest reminder of a turbo past
Downsized turbo engines are the norm today, and no one is spared from the tightening noose of emissions and fuel economy – not even Porsche and Ferrari. BMW held on for as long as they […]
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Ford GT production extended for a further two years
If you missed out on securing a Ford GT of your own, you’re in luck, because the Blue Oval has just announced that production of the new-age supercar will be extended for a further two […]
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July 2016 Malaysian car sales down 26% from June, 28% lower than June 2015; year-to-date down 16.5%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revealed production and sales figures for the month of July 2016, and it appears that the market has experienced a significant dip compared to what was seen in the […]
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Honda obtains first energy efficient vehicle (EEV) motorcycle certificates in Malaysia for four bikes
With emissions and fuel consumption standards being tightened up in view of current environmental conditions, Boon Siew Honda (BSH), official Malaysian distributors for Honda motorcycles, has obtained energy efficient vehicle (EEV) certificates for four models […]
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Harley-Davidson fined USD 12m for emissions devices
America’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson (H-D) has entered an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pay a USD 12 million (RM48.1 million) fine for selling “super […]
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Proton Perdana 2.0L prize for Malaysian Olympic gold
DRB-Hicom has promised free cars for Malaysian medallists at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with the local conglomerate dangling the carrot of a new Proton Perdana 2.0L for those who score a gold medal. The company’s […]
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VIDEO: Proton Persona teaser feat. Fazura, Zul Ariffin
Proton has released a video teaser of the new Proton Persona, which will be officially launched next week. The 15-second clip posted on the national carmaker’s Facebook page appears to be a short version of […]
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McLaren MSO HS – based on the 675LT; only 25 units
McLaren has revealed the MSO HS, a more extreme version of the 675LT Coupe, which is expected to debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. All 25 examples have already been accounted for, and the […]
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Proton Iriz rally car teased: replaces Satria Neo S2000?
A fairly innocuous teaser of a rally car, posted on the Facebook page of motorsports photography outfit Chicane Media, turned out not to be innocuous at all – it’s a new rally car based on […]
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Vossen Wheels officially rolls into Malaysia – sizes 19-inches and up, priced from RM11k per set
The Vossen name is probably no stranger to the the enthusiast crowd, particularly those who have at least a passing interest in the tuning and customisation scene; even the LaFerrari is considered a suitable candidate […]
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Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept officially revealed
Here it is then, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept has been officially revealed, and will be on public display at the ongoing Monterey Car Week. According to the carmaker, the concept is a “homage to […]
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Takata driver airbag inflator parts availability now at 100% – Honda Malaysia urges immediate action
Here’s an update from Honda Malaysia (HM) on the Takata airbag recall. The company has announced that parts availability for the driver front airbag inflator is at 100% as of today. This means that there […]
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Proton to get remaining RM250m from gov’t – report
The government will inject the remaining RM250 million from the total RM1.5 billion soft loan by subscribing to 250 million new redeemable convertible cumulative preference shares (RCCPS), according to TheSun. Proton’s decision for the proposed […]
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Volvo partners with Uber to develop self-driving cars
Volvo and Uber have announced a partnership to collaborate on autonomous car development as part of a USD$300 million deal, which will see Volvo sell 100 XC90 SUVs to Uber by the end of the […]
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Lotus introduces weight-saving options for Evora 400
Already the lightest of its kind, the Lotus Evora 400 is now available with further weight-saving options such as the new Carbon Pack, a lithium-ion battery and titanium sports exhaust system. The Carbon Pack uses […]
