Taxi group to unite in suit against SPAD and gov’t
On top of the planned protest come November 18, a group of taxi drivers intend to unite under a single union before the demonstration takes place. The strike is to address other issues that taxi […]
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No decision to write-off frozen AES court cases and fines yet, Cabinet will decide – Transport Minister
Following reports that the government could write-off 1.6 million pending Automated Enforcement System (AES) court cases and fines of around half a billion ringgit since September 2012, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has […]
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Takata airbag recalls set to expand to more brands – Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Suzuki, Land Rover included
On top of the 12 brands already known to be affected by the faulty Takata airbag issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be making an announcement in a matter of days, that […]
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Volkswagen halts sales of diesel vehicles in Europe
Volkswagen has halted the sales of its diesel vehicles equipped with “defeat devices” in Europe, according to a report by Reuters. While a similar move has been implemented in the US, the percentage of diesel […]
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R35 Nissan GT-R rendered as BTTF time machine
Now this would be something Dr. Emmet Brown would likely consider if he went Back to the Future. With all due respect, the DeLorean DMC-12 time machine has indeed gained its place as the one […]
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Cement industry calls for more concrete roads in M’sia
Malaysia should have more concrete roads, as it is more cost-effective in the medium to long term compared to asphalt ones, according to the local cement and concrete industry. The call was made by outgoing […]
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ASEAN NCAP responds to Proton’s tether-gate
The ASEAN NCAP has issued a response statement following the admission by national carmaker Proton that it “mistakenly omitted” the top tethers from the current Saga models, and regrets the miscommunication with ASEAN NCAP on […]
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Driving in haze-hit areas causes choking smog – “no necessity, don’t use your vehicles,” says minister
Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has advised drivers to keep driving to a minimum in order to prevent “choking smog” from further developing in haze-hit areas. A report […]
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M’sia rated poorly on road safety effectiveness – WHO
Malaysia has received a poor rating on its effectiveness in implementing the seat belt law and raising general awareness on road safety by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to a report by theSun, the […]
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GALLERY: Tesla Model S 85 – first impressions
An update on the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) Tesla vehicle programme, which was first announced in May. In early October, it was reported that the organisation had taken delivery of its first two […]
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ASEAN NCAP – how the Nissan Teana scored a perfect five-star rating, plus where the agency is heading next
Recently, the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), together with Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), organised a press conference talking about the impressive safety performance of the latest Nissan […]
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GALLERY: 2016 Hyundai Tucson roadshows preview unique exterior, interior colour options for M’sia
Spotted recently at the Sunway Carnival Mall in Seberang Jaya, Penang, here is the 2016 Hyundai Tucson making another appearance, in the Klang Valley this time, and on a much larger scale too — three […]
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Toyota Mirai BTTF ad – it’s powered by rubbish too!
It’s here, the “Future” and the Toyota Mirai. The latest Back to the Future (BTTF) collaboration ad from Toyota starts with a clip of the Doc filling rubbish into the Mr. Fusion energy reactor to […]
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Taxi drivers to protest against SPAD in KL on Nov 18
The drama goes on. Blatantly ignoring the Land Public Transport Commission’s (SPAD) advise, thousands of taxi drivers will stage a protest in Kuala Lumpur come November 18. The protest is expected to congregate in droves […]
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Volvo teases “time machine” concept for Los Angeles
Today is Back to the Future Day and several carmakers, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Lexus, have paid homage to the iconic movie trilogy with a series of promotional videos. Volvo however, did not prepare something […]
