2022 MotoGP: Mir moves to Honda Racing Team
Joining the injured but recovering Marc Marquez in the Repsol Honda Racing Team is Joan Mir, who has signed a two-year contract with the Japanese/Spanish outfit. The moves comes after the folding …
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Rivian R1T electric pick-up truck demonstrates its 1,095 mm water fording capability in a flooded pool
The Rivian R1T is one of the most popular electric pick-up trucks currently on sale in the United States, and for good reason. First unveiled at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, …
MoT threatens legal action against unlicensed e-hailing operator – it lacks driver identification in app
The transport ministry (MoT) has released a statement that threatens suspension and legal action against e-hailing operators without valid licenses. "It has come to the ministry's attention that a company operating e-hailing …
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge launching in Malaysia soon – P8 AWD; 408 PS, 660 Nm, 420 km EV range; CKD?
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced the imminent arrival of the Volvo C40 Recharge, which is set to become the company’s second electric vehicle (EV) offering after the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. …
Toyota bZ3 EV sedan seen in ministry filing; China-specific model gets two variants, on sale late 2022
A fastback sedan-shaped electric vehicle from Toyota has emerged, and this, the Toyota bZ3 has been shown in a filing by the ministry for industry and information technology (MIIT) of China where …
Shellios Puros helmets provide filtered air for the rider
Everyone knows riding a motorcycle (or a bicycle) on city streets exposes the rider to a lot of air pollution. Shellios Technolabs of India presents a solution for the motorcycle rider in …
Most unique Malaysian Customs car seizure ever? Ford GT40, classic Mustang, VW Kombi, Mazda RX-7
Click to enlarge The customs department seizes vehicles very often and we no longer bat an eyelid when it comes to supercars or luxury cars, but images of JKDM's latest haul immediately …
Malaysian EV infrastructure development guidelines to be enforced Q4 2022 – a brief look at the standards
Yesterday, prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the EV infrastructure development guidelines under the Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Act 447) would be enforced in the fourth quarter of 2022. …
2022 Ford Ranger debut tour heads to East Malaysia – September 7-11 in Kuching, October 5-9 in Sabah
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, has announced that the all-new Ranger will head to East Malaysia as part of the pick-up truck’s debut tour. …
Rapid KL bus schedule for Merdeka Day, from 4.30 am
Heading down to Dataran Merdeka tomorrow for the Merdeka Day parade? It's best not to drive and you should take public transport instead. Rapid KL has already announced that the LRT, MRT …
Honda, LG form joint venture for battery production in United States, mass production commences end-2025
Honda and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have announced a joint venture agreement for the production of lithium-ion batteries in the United States, destined for Honda and Acura vehicles to be sold in …
Toyota GR Yaris gains Kinto Garage performance upgrades in Japan – 390 Nm; personalised settings
Toyota has announced the addition of the regular GR Yaris to the Kinto Factory line-up alongside the GR Yaris Morizo Selection, the latter being a model that is offered exclusively through the …
Oyika bringing e-bike battery-swapping to Malaysia?
With the move to electrification for vehicles in Malaysia, Singapore-based start-up Oyika intends to bring battery-swapping for electric motorcycles (e-bikes) to the local market. Seen in a social media post, a photo …
DRB-Hicom ventures into vehicle servicing business via EON, forms JV with Saudi Arabia’s Petromin Corp
DRB-Hicom through its wholly owned subsidiary, Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) will be expanding its presence in the aftersales vehicle servicing market via a joint venture with the world’s fifth largest fast-fit service …
Initial design of road alignment connecting Malaysia and Thailand immigration complexes ready in Nov
According to a report by Bernama, the initial design of the road alignment connecting the immigration complexes in Bukit Kayu Hitam (Malaysia) and Sadao (Thailand) is expected to be completed this November. …
MIROS MT3 test facility for active and passive safety systems to be built in Sepang; completion by end 2022
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) held a ground breaking ceremony today for its upcoming Technology Test Track (MT3) located in Sepang, with the aim of spearheading the development of …
2022 Givi Scudo M35.0 helmet priced at RM365 for plain colours, RM410 for graphics, in Malaysia
Following the release of the 2022 Givi M35.0 Scudo open-face helmet, pricing has now be divulged for the Malaysia market. The M35.0 Scudo is priced at RM365 for the plain colours, while …
TNB and Mysuri Biz to deploy 1,000 EVs as taxis – EV infra development guidelines to be enforced Q4 2022
Tenaga Nasional (TNB), in collaboration with Mysuri Biz Technologies, is set to deploy 1,000 units of electric vehicles as taxis in support of the country's decarbonisation efforts. The plan was revealed by …
Malaysian government to pay TNB RM5.8 billion to maintain current rates; home EV charging unchanged
The ministry of finance of Malaysia has announced that it will be paying national utlities company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) RM5.8 billion for it to maintain the current electricity tariffs for the …
Royal Enfield teases new Himalayan, 450 cc, 6-speed?
News of a new Royal Enfield Himalayan 400 replacement looks to be confirmed with the release of a teaser video from the Indian motorcycle maker. Only coming with the words, "Testing 1, …
