669 Johoreans done for drunk driving in 2023
"Don't drive drunk!" That's the stern message from Malaysian police for those who might be drinking and driving. In a social media post, Johor traffic police (Johor JSPT) said with the current …
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Artisan GT-R revealed – modified Nissan R35 with R34 styling, up to 1,000 hp; only 36 units; from RM2.17 mil
Remember the Nissan Skyline GT-R design concept from last year by Roman Miah and Avante Design? Well, it will be put into production thanks to London-based Artisan Vehicle Design, which will offer …
2025 Nio ET9 – brand’s new flagship EV sedan; 707 PS, 900V architecture, 600 kW charging, active suspension
Nio Day 2023 was recently held on December 23, 2023, and during the event, the company unveiled its new executive flagship model, the ET9. Currently open for pre-orders in China ahead of …
Daihatsu to halt all production in Japan until end-Jan 2024 – Perodua production reported to have resumed
An update on the Daihatsu safety testing irregularities issue that came back to light last week. Having first announced last week it was suspending shipments of all vehicles it developed that are …
2024 BMW M5 Touring gets Christmas-themed teaser before debut – G99 PHEV wagon with over 700 PS
BMW’s Christmas gift to all wagon lovers is the M5 Touring, which has been teased ahead of an official unwrapping in 2024. First announced in June this year, the G61-based M5 Touring …
Indonesia greenlights Daihatsu shipments to resume
The latest episode of Daihatsu's safety test irregularity situation looks like it could end up shortlived, as there are reports that shipments to Indonesia have resumed. According to a report by The …
Electricity price hike in Malaysia from Jan 1, 2024 – charging EV at home to be up to 6% more expensive
If your household electricity bill is currently costing you more than RM220 a month, be prepared to pay more for the utility from January 1, 2024. That's because the Energy Transition and …
Wuling Bingo EV launched in Indonesia – 68 PS; 333 and 410 km EV range options; priced from RM107k
The Wuling Bingo EV has been launched in Indonesia as the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) after the Air EV. First introduced in China earlier this year, the Bingo is offered in …
2024 McLaren GTS debuts – 635 PS/630 Nm biturbo V8, 10 kg lighter; quicker 20 mm nose lift mechanism
Mclaren has pulled the cover off its latest grand tourer entrant, now called the GTS which replaces the GT that made its debut in 2019. Detail changes abound, though first, the headline …
Contra lanes to be activated at Causeway, Second Link during peak hours for Christmas and New Year period
The Johor state government says it will activate contra lanes at the customs, immigration and quarantine complex (CIQ) at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) at peak …
Porsche and Aston Martin preview upcoming models with next-generation Apple CarPlay – launch in 2024
At last year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple gave us a preview of the next-generation CarPlay, which will more deeply integrate with a car’s hardware and can be spread out across multiple …
Lucid mid-sized EV model line in the works to rival Tesla Model 3, Model Y; debut after 2025, before 2030
American EV maker Lucid Motors in July this year has stated its aim of producing rivals to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, including right-hand-drive versions of those models, and now …
Disney Mickey Mouse Edition by Vespa launched for Malaysia market, priced at RM22,900
Now in Malaysia in a limited quantity is the Disney Mickey Mouse Edition by Vespa scooter, priced at RM22,900. As a special project for the Disney100 centenary celebration, the Mickey Mouse Edition …
Bikers riding motorcycles with noisy exhausts made to replace exhaust at the police station
Over 60 motorcycle riders who flouted the law on noisy exhausts were made to replace the exhaust at the station. This was at the mass inspection of motorcycles seized after a two-day …
Daihatsu ‘procedural irregularities’ – UMW Toyota Motor issues statement, working to address the matter
Earlier this week, on December 20, Daihatsu announced that it would temporarily suspend shipments of all vehicles it developed that are currently being produced in Japan and overseas markets. The move came …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour concludes in Vietnam – 3,197 km travelled; total cost per EV was just RM537
After 11 days and travelling 3,197 km across five Southeast Asian countries, Hyundai’s “Go Far with Zero Worries” Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour came to its successful conclusion in Ho Chi Minh City, …
Toyota to recall 1.12 million vehicles for airbag sensor short circuit issue; one million vehicles in US
Toyota will recall 1.12 million vehicles worldwide due to a short circuit in a sensor that could lead to airbags not deploying as designed, Reuters reported. This recall will involve vehicles made …
JSPT KL conducts mass inspection of seized bikes
Following a large scale operation conducted on December 16 and 17, the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (JSPT) conducted a mass inspection exercise yesterday. Held at its headquarters in Jalan …
Range Rover Evoque facelift launching in Malaysia in Jan 2024 – updated exterior, new 11.4-inch screen
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has announced it will launch the new Range Rover Evoque facelift in January 2024. Currently in its second generation, the Evoque’s most recent update was announced in …
Ducati Corse Off-Road headed by Paolo Ciabatti
Following the announcement of its off-road racing motorcycle, Ducati has established the Ducati Corse Off-Road Division, headed by Paolo Ciabatti. Stepping down as Ducati Corse Racing Director, Ciabatti will take the reins …
