Latest Stories (Page 2507)
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No car wash this time. In a second instalment, Volkswagen Group Malaysia decided to go up to owners in their cars to treat them to, well, a few treats. The video entitled, “Why these Malaysians […]
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Honda will launch all-new plug-in hybrid model in North America by 2018; other models to follow suit
Honda will introduce an all-new plug-in hybrid model in North America by 2018. The announcement comes following a recent press conference by the company’s president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo. In his speech, Hachigo also revealed […]
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2016 Yamaha MT-07 “Moto Cage” Night Fluo revealed
Hot on the heels of the impending public release of the 2016 MT-10, Yamaha has revealed the MT-07 “Moto Cage” Night Fluo. This “stunt-inspired” 700 cc naked sports bike follows the DNA of its bigger […]
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Shell Malaysia unveils all-new Shell Select store in PJ – first of 30 new retail concept stations nationwide
Shell Malaysia today unveiled an all-new retail concept at the SH Shell Damansara Jaya station in Petaling Jaya, the first of 30 Shell stations that will feature in its “Welcome to Shell” transformational programme. Based […]
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Takata airbag rupture also caused by poor assembly, fluctuations in humidity and temperature – report
While ammonium nitrate may be the key culprit behind the Takata airbag ruptures, two other factors have been identified, Automotive News reports. The Independent Testing Coalition (ITC), a consortium of 10 automakers, have found that […]
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Rolls-Royce Phantom to be discontinued – next-gen model set for 2018, along with new SUV
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed that it will cease production of its seventh-generation Phantom this year. As eloquently put by the brand’s CEO, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, the current Phantom will “enter the last stages of its […]
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Next-gen Honda Accord and CR-V to be built on new Civic’s platform and use downsized turbo engine
At a recent press conference, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. president & CEO Takahiro Hachigo announced that the next Honda CR-V and Accord – both of which are part of its core global models – will […]
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F1 to adopt ‘live knockout’ qualifying format for 2016
In a surprising twist, Formula 1 team bosses have voted unanimously in favour of a new qualifying format for the upcoming 2016 World Championship. In a bid to spice up the racing, the new format […]
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Lambo’s Stephan Winkelmann to become Audi quattro CEO in March; Stefano Domenicali set to take over
Stephan Winkelmann (left), Stefano Domenicali (right) Audi AG has announced that from March 15, 2016, Stephan Winkelmann will be the new CEO of quattro GmbH, succeeding Heinz Hollerweger, who is set to retire after 40 […]
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Aston Martin DB11 pic leaked ahead of Geneva debut
Twitter user RudyB001 has caught what appears to be the new Aston Martin DB11 on camera (it has since been removed). The shot of the successor to the DB9 was said to have been taken […]
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KTM to convert old diesel-powered trains into heritage holiday coaches – first trips start in April
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) is set to retire its ageing diesel-powered passenger trains this year. However, rather than scrapping the trains altogether, the old trains will be repurposed to serve as holiday trains catering to […]
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Mercedes-AMG C63 S gets updated Brabus tuning kit for Geneva – now does 650 hp, 820 Nm, 0-100 in 3.7s
Not content with its earlier effort, Brabus has announced an updated tuning programme for the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S. Described as “full-blooded wolf in sheep’s clothing,” the new Brabus PowerXtra B40S – 650 performance upgrade […]
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Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic Coupe revealed for Geneva
Here is the new Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic Coupe. The name may sound a bit unfamiliar, but as anticipated, Mercedes-Benz is rebranding its current range of AMG Sport models to sit more closely with the […]
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Legalised Mat Rempit street racing idea gathers steam
The idea of allowing Mat Rempits to race on city streets legally under the authorities’ watch, proposed by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor earlier this week, appears to be gathering steam. […]
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VW is the official car sponsor of Le Tour De Langkawi
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) is the official car sponsor at this year’s Le Tour De Langkawi Malaysia 2016, which will be held from today (February 24) till March 2. The company will be supplying 190 […]