Grab welcomes taxi drivers wishing to join its platform
Grab is open to taxi drivers who wish to join the platform, said Jaygan Fu, Grab’s head of Malaysia at the launch of GrabHitch today. He noted that for taxi drivers who had finished their […]
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BMW K1600R – new inline-six street bike planned?
While BMW Motorrad’s much-loved ‘R’-boxer twin, and the inline-four S-series engines, have seen wide acceptance in the riding community, its big inline-six has thus far been confined to heavy-touring duty, in the K-series long-distance highway […]
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Volkswagen CrossBlue SUV – production body teased
As reported earlier, the production version of the Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept SUV will be built at the company’s Chattanooga plant in Tennessee, US. Now, the carmaker has released an image that reveals the first assembled […]
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SPYSHOTS: 2018 Jeep Wrangler – next-gen out testing
The next-generation Jeep Wrangler has been captured testing close to Fiat Chrysler’s North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Although wrapped in camouflage, it’s apparent that the new Wrangler’s wheelbase will be longer than before. […]
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GrabHitch launched in M’sia – new carpooling service
A new carpooling service has been launched by Grab. Called GrabHitch the service (still in beta form) is labelled as a door-to-door service. In short, it’s a service that will match both drivers and passengers […]
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Takata airbags – additional 35-40 million inflators to be recalled in the US; 10 fatalities, more than 100 injuries
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed that the recall programme for faulty Takata airbag inflators will be expanded to include an additional 35 to 40 million units. The decision to […]
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2016 Dainese Torque D1 Out Air race boots – RM1,599
The 2016 Dainese Torque D1 Out Air race boot – retailing at RM1,599 – has made its appearance in the Malaysian Dainese D-Store. Designed for use on the racetrack and for fast road riding, this […]
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2016 Peugeot Speedfight 4 Total Sport scooter shown
Peugeot has released the 2016 Speedfight 4 Total Sport scooter to commemorate its two-decade-long partnership with French oil company Total, and the scooter’s 20 years in production. Targetted at newly licensed young riders, the Speedfight […]
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2016 Toyota Fortuner launched in Malaysia – two variants, 2.4L diesel and 2.7L petrol, RM187-200k
The launch of the eighth-generation Toyota Hilux today also saw the official introduction of the new Toyota Fortuner. The second-generation Hilux-based SUV, which makes its local debut 10 months after its unveiling in Thailand, has […]
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2016 Toyota Hilux makes its official debut in Malaysia – six variants, priced from RM90k to RM134k
UMW Toyota Motor has officially introduced the new 2016 Toyota Hilux in the country. The eighth-generation pick-up – which made its world debut last May – arrives very much a known quantity, having had its […]
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New Caltex with Techron RON 95 and 97 – now with new Clean and Glide tech, up to 3% better economy
Chevron Malaysia Limited has launched the new and improved Caltex with Techron, which has now been reformulated to include the company’s Clean and Glide technology. The fuel comes in two grades – RON 95 and […]
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PETRONAS Dynamic Xperience – get up close and personal with PETRONAS Dynamic Diesel!
Do you have a diesel-powered 4WD or a pick-up truck? We have a challenge for you! Stand a chance to take part in an all-expense-paid PETRONAS Dynamic Xperience event happening on May 15, 2016, which […]
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Porsche R&D boss Hatz resigns over dieselgate drama
Wolfgang Hatz (pictured above), Porsche’s research and development boss has resigned from his post, ending his 14-year career with Porsche and leaving Micheal Steiner as his replacement. Before his resignation, Hatz was under extended voluntary […]
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DRIVEN: Hyundai Tucson 2.0 – the Korean alternative
In a segment dominated by its Japanese peers, the all-new Hyundai Tucson has its work cut out for it in Malaysia. Hyundai Sime-Darby Motors’ revealed two variants of the third-gen Korean SUV here, being the […]
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Poorly regulated and implemented “e-hailing model” will destroy the conventional taxi industry – cabbies
Taxi groups say that the new “e-hailing” model needs to be properly regulated and implemented, or it will result in the death of the conventional taxi industry. The new model will legalise app-based ride sharing […]
