Latest Stories (Page 2975)
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The US Department of Transportation has become aware of counterfeit airbags being sold as replacement parts in vehicles that have been involved in a crash, saying that owners who have had their airbag replaced within […]
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Kia Sorento XM facelift has a Qibla compass option
Remember Proton’s plans to develop an ‘Islamic car’ designed for Muslim motorists? We first heard of this back in 2007, where it was reported that Proton would be teaming up with a company in Iran […]
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Lotus said to owe suppliers over RM110 million
According to a report published by British daily The Independent, Lotus owner DRB-Hicom is facing threats of legal action from a number of suppliers over non-payment of debts – said to total £23 million (RM113 million) […]
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Test Drive Kia On Tour roadshow heading to Kuantan
Naza Kia Malaysia is bringing its ‘Test Drive Kia On Tour’ roadshow to Kuantan’s East Coast Mall from October 12 to 14. Models available for a test drive this weekend include the Optima K5, Sportage, […]
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Isuzu Philippines quashes rumours of plant shutdown
Some regional news from the Philippines, where things aren’t all that rosy and there are lots of familiar issues, by the sound of it. According to reports, rumours abound that there is the possibility that […]
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Toyota recalls 7.43 mil vehicles over faulty window switches, UMW Toyota issues service campaign note
Toyota has announced a recall on 7.43 million vehicles globally over an issue with a faulty power-window switch. According to reports, it’s the largest single recall since 1996, when Ford pulled back eight million vehicles […]
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary: only 5
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 […]