Latest Stories (Page 241)
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A rear tyre issue has caused the 2023 and 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE to be recalled in Malaysia. According to the recall notice, the original equipment rear tyre fitted to the V-Strom 800 DE […]
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EU to cut tariffs on certain Chinese-built EVs – Tesla down from 20.8% to 7.8%; BYD 17%, Geely 18.8%
It appears the European Union is softening its stance against Chinese-built electric vehicles, lowering tariffs for certain brands, according to a Reuters source. The European Commission had slapped additional tariffs on EVs imported from the […]
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Singapore motorists can collect VEP RFID tag in Woodlands from September 12 – service costs SGD39
Singapore motorists will be able to collect their vehicle entry permit (VEP) RFID tag from the information counter located on the third floor of 186 Woodlands Industrial Park E5 from September 12, 2024, reports CNA. […]
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New Triumph 1200 RS Modern Classic teased
Appearing on social media is a teaser video from Triumph Motorcycles UK for its Modern Classics range. The short video shows glimpses of a retro naked sports with a matte orange paint job and the […]
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JPJ recalls – Toyota 24,345 units, Mercedes 10,978 units; Honda bikes 205 units, Suzuki bikes 345 units
The road transport department (JPJ) of Malaysia has issued its latest list of product recalls from several automotive brands in Malaysia, and the latest list involves Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, as well as motorcycle brands Honda and […]
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2025 Bentley Flying Spur facelift – 782 PS PHEV setup from Continental GT, plus upgraded chassis, tech
Three months after the reveal of the new Continental GT, Bentley has pulled the covers off its four-door sibling, the Flying Spur. But whereas the coupé is an all-new, clean-sheet design, this car is a […]
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2025 Buell Super Cruiser enters the US market
That other American motorcycle maker, Buell Motorcycle, enters 2025 with the Buell Super Cruiser. With deposits being taken beginning September 12, the Super Cruiser is the first cruiser under the Buell name, the company now […]
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Bank Negara keeps OPR at 3% in Sept 2024 meeting – hire purchase interest rates should remain unchanged
Following a monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on September 5, 2024, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced it would maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3%, echoing the decision made earlier in July. The […]
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Selangor state government using Jetpatcher machine for road repair; just 15 minutes required per pothole
The Selangor state government aims to make pothole repairs a more expedited process with a new Jetpatcher machine, which has been acquired from the United Kingdom, reported Selangor Journal. The RM1 million machine will require […]
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Linglong Tire announces new multi-year agreement to be the official tyre sponsor for Chelsea Football Club
Linglong Tire has announced it has signed a multi-year agreement to be the official tyre partner for Chelsea Football Club (CFC). In an official release, the Chinese tyre manufacturer said it would work alongside the […]
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Malaysia to adopt standardised Euro-style number plate for all cars in future – white BG, no fancy plates
This week, the government introduced special plates for electric vehicles – distinctive white background plates with Euro-style fonts and an identifier strip on the left side. Colour and font aside, another big departure from the […]
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Tesla opens V4 Supercharger at Gurney Plaza, George Town; service centre in mainland Penang in Perai
Tesla has announced it has officially opened its first Supercharger station in George Town, Penang, marking the first time the company’s DC fast chargers have popped up on the island itself. The station, located at […]
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Sarawak to receive first two autonomous rapid transit (ART) hydrogen trackless trams by end of year
The first two hydrogen-powered, autonomous rapid transit (ART) trackless trams for the Kuching public transportation system are due to arrive in the East Malaysian city from China by the end of this year, Sarawak Metro […]
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Tesla Model 3 gets kicked, spat on by passer-by – Malaysia needs anti-vandalism laws to curb these acts
Road rage tends to happen on, you know, the road, but sometimes the anger doesn’t stop when the wheels do. There are lots of people who park their car only to return to find it […]
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2025 Honda HR-V facelift to launch in Thailand on Nov 28 – e:HEV RS design revealed; 253 Nm, 25.6 km/l
Honda Thailand has announced it will launch the facelifted HR-V at this year’s Thailand International Motor Expo, specifically on November 28. Ahead of the launch, the company has provided a first look at the refreshed […]