JPJ eBid: BQY, AML, VJB number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that BQY, AML and VJB are the next number plate series up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Selangor’s latest running number series is ‘BQY’, and …
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Malaysia’s Damok misses Junior GP podium in Spain
Just missing a podium place is Malaysia's Syarifuddin Azman, better known to motorcycle racing fans as Damok. During the weekend's race at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, Damok finished fourth in …
Volkswagen to revive Scout as EV brand in US market; pick-up, SUV prototypes next year, production fr 2026
The Volkswagen Group will be launching the Scout brand with a fully electric pick-up truck and SUV destined for the United States market, the automaker has confirmed. According to Volkswagen, the Scout …
Chery is returning to Malaysia – meet its Pro family of 4 SUVs and a sedan; Tiggo 7 Pro and 8 Pro confirmed
In 2021, Chery managed to deliver a total of 961,926 vehicles, which is a year-on-year increase of 31.7% and a new record for the Chinese carmaker. Equally as impressive is the 269,154 …
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé most expensive car sold – one of only 2, priced at RM627mil
It's clear that capitalist excess is alive and well, despite hardships created by the pandemic and various other complications. Mercedes-Benz has announced that its most priceless possession actually did have a price …
Tesla stock has plunged by nearly 50% since late 2021
Tesla hasn't been having a good year so far financially, nor has its boss Elon Musk. The EV maker has seen US$558 billion (RM2.45 trillion) wiped off since November last year, and …
2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Meteor 350 now in Malaysia, priced from RM23,500 and RM24,500
Now officially launched in the Malaysian market are the 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350, priced from RM23,500 and RM24,500, respectively. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance …
Glow-in-the-dark markings trialled on Australian roads; part of RM12.5 million road safety package for Victoria
Visibility is key road safety; to that end, Australian road construction firm Tarmac Linemarking has been selected by road transport safety authority VicRoads, along with safety surfaces company OmniGrip for the trial …
Mercedes-Benz EQS gains EQS450, EQS500 4Matic variants – up to 685 km range, coming to Malaysia?
It has been more than a year since the Mercedes-Benz EQS made its debut, and the German carmaker recently added two new variants for customers to choose from in the form of …
Mercedes-AMG One: F1-powered hypercar approved “when we were drunk,” CEO Ola Källenius jokes
Customers of the Mercedes-AMG One were supposed to take delivery of their F1-powered hypercar last year, but the project is once again facing delays. Making the car roadworthy is a huge technical …
Mitsubishi eK X EV debuts as Nissan Sakura’s close cousin – 180 km range; 64 PS; priced from RM64k
This is the new Mitsubishi eK X EV, essentially a close cousin of the Nissan Sakura, with both being all-electric kei cars. Developed and manufactured by the Nissan Mitsubishi Kei Vehicle (NMKV) …
EV maker Nio to establish an R&D centre in Singapore
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio says it will set up a research and development centre for autonomous driving and artificial intelligence in Singapore. The announcement, made by its chairman and CEO William …
Pan Borneo Highway expected to be complete by 2028
The Pan Borneo Highway is a tale as old as time. However, more than half a century later, the end is finally in sight. According to senior works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah …
Tesla driver in Autopilot crash faces manslaughter charges; first known driver trial in self-driving crash
A driver of a Tesla Model S in the United States, who had his vehicle operating on Autopilot, is facing manslaughter charges for a crash that killed two persons in 2019 in …
April 2022 Malaysian vehicle sales down 23% to 56k units despite Raya season – chip shortage to blame
April hasn't exactly been a good month for the automotive industry, if the Malaysian Automotive Association's (MAA) recently-released vehicle sales data is to be believed. Despite consumer sentiment continuing to return in …
Ride-hailing services, including Grab, asked to explain about significant fare hikes to transport ministry – Wee
The transport ministry says it is looking into ride-hailing services following complaints from users about increasingly expensive fares, which are becoming a burden to consumers. According to transport minister Datuk Seri Wee …
Hyundai Sonata to be discontinued for good, assembly lines tipped to be converted to manufacture more EVs
The future of the Hyundai Sonata seems bleak, if reports of its discontinuation are to be believed. Company insiders told South Korean newswire Chosun that the Sonata will indeed be discontinued, with …
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Combining remarkable levels of performance and technology with attractive designs, the Volkswagen Passat Elegance and R-Line are talented sedans that can deliver not just an engaging and smooth driving experience, but are …
Motorcyclist blocks a Proton Saga driving on NKVE emergency lane – driver was just using the Smartlane
Emergency lane abuse is a big no-no and can get you in trouble with the authorities. In some cases, there are even motorists that attempt to enact their own “justice” on culprits …
Sungai Petani racing circuit in Kedah is on again, state gov’t will sell land to finance RM30 milllion project
Kedah's Sungai Petani racing circuit has been thrust into the spotlight again, with the latest state government saying the state has not forgotten about the project, and is in the midst of …
