Latest Stories (Page 2975)
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Ah, a birthday celebration, and nothing like a limited-edition sport-racing edition to mark the occasion. The 45th birthday of Mercedes-AMG has brought about a special SLS AMG edition called the GT3 45th Anniversary. Aimed at […]
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Ingress receives supply contracts worth RM51.6 mil
Things are picking up for Ingress Corporation – the automotive components manufacturer has announced that it has received contracts from three companies for component supply, with the projects worth RM51.6 million in revenue over a […]
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Mitsubishi Mirage on display at Mid Valley Megamall
As previously reported, the Mitsubishi Mirage made its first public showing today at Mid Valley Megamall and is open for booking – here are live pics of the car as promised. There are two Mirages […]
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Proton Marketing acquires Hicom-Potenza for RM4.5m
Some news about Hicom-Potenza Sports Cars, the joint venture company between UK firm Potenza – which makes Westfield cars – and local partner DRB-Hicom. It seems that the local distribution company has changed hands. In […]
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Tribe Toyota’s Amazing Trails of the Thrillseekers 2012: prizes include a Nikon 1 J1 and Sony PS3
Tribe Toyota, the official Toyota owners community in Malaysia, is organising another installment of their Amazing Trails of the Thrillseekers event. This time, there’s both an online and on-ground challenge. Toyota owners may take part in […]
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Electric Kia Soul confirmed for mid 2014
Our friends at Auto Express have reported that production of an electric version of the next-gen Kia Soul has been confirmed, and that it will join the European line-up from mid-2014. Set for launch next year, the […]
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Enforcement agencies to cooperate under new SOP – roadblocks to involve more comprehensive checks
Enforcement agencies are definitely stepping up their game. The advent of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) isn’t just the only thing errant motorists will have to contend with. Roadblocks in the future are set to […]
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NEC develops tech to improve Li-ion capacity by 30%
In Japan, a report states that NEC has developed technology that improves the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries by at least 30%, which paves the way for EVs to achieve long-distance travel. With the technology, […]
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All-New Ford Focus Challenge – sedan up for grabs!
If you’ve bought yourself a new third-gen Ford Focus, or have already booked one, here’s some news of interest. Ford has announced details for its All-New Ford Focus Challenge, with all customers taking delivery of […]
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Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi achieves 38.5km/l mark
Some fuel economy-related news, and how diesel comes up trumps again. Over in the UK, the annual 2012 ALD Automotive / Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon held last weekend saw a Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi […]
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Proton Green Mobility Challenge: IIUM is overall champion, UMP and UTeM are runners-up
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) bagged the overall honours at the inaugural Proton Green Mobility Challenge (PGMC), held at the Sepang circuit last weekend. Their Saga EV, named ‘Smart Mobility,’ also won the Farthest […]
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BMW ActiveHybrid 3 test drive review – is it just a 335i with an electric motor, or more?
A car company that builds incredibly good diesel cars that are both really fast and really fuel efficient goes ahead and builds a hybrid car with a big engine. This is the BMW ActiveHybrid 3, […]
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VIDEO: Winners of the Toyota 86 Cutout Contest experience the modern day “hachiroku” going around corners and going sideways!
Not too long ago we launched the Toyota 86 Cutout Contest which saw you, the readers of this website explore your creativity with scaled paper cutouts of the 86. We received very interesting submissions with […]
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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid introduced – RM617k
Volkswagen Malaysia has introduced the Touareg 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid locally, and the hybrid Typ 7P5 joins the RM429k 3.6 V6 FSI in the model lineup in the country. Its arrival also heralds the roll-out […]
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Audi and Joule developing new e-fuels
Something along bio-tech lines. Audi and US-based fuels specialist Joule have developed a remarkable process to produce e-ethanol and e-diesel, whereby microorganisms suspended in brackish or waste water can use sunlight and waste CO2 to […]