Latest Stories (Page 819)
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Of late, Ford’s Malaysian distributor Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) has been promoting the “Ford Ranger lifestyle” rather than the truck itself. These days, many people buy pick-up trucks for their activities and the image, […]
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2022 BMW 3 Series facelift debuts – G20 LCI gets new headlamps, grille; widescreen display for interior
Here it is, the new BMW 3 Series facelift. First previewed by the i3 in March this year, the seventh-generation G20 LCI (Life Cycle Impulse if you prefer BMW speak) receives a series of updates […]
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BMW XM – 650 hp/800 Nm hybrid V8 to debut end 2022 with 80 km EV range, 48-volt Active Roll Comfort
The BMW XM is approaching production readiness as the German manufacturer has put the electrified, high-performance SUV through its paces in its final testing phase, and BMW has supplied an image gallery of the XM […]
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Foxconn to set up a chip-making facility in Malaysia with local tech firm DNex, furthering its EV ambitions
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysian technology firm Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNex) to set up a joint venture to build and operate a facility for 12-inch chips in […]
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JPJ Pahang issues 64 summonses for tint, fancy plate
The Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) has issued 64 summonses during a special operation in Pahang on May 15 for offences relating to illegal car tinting and fancy number plate designs. According to JPJ Pahang […]
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Rapid KL Bus Skip Stop Xpress shuttle for Jalan Ampang – Ampang LRT direct to Ampang Park, KLCC
Click to enlarge Jalan Ampang is a major artery in KL bringing people from the Ampang area to the heart of the city. It’s narrow and has lots of turn offs, which means traffic is […]
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Biker Fest International Italy custom motorcycle show
Now in its 36th showing, Biker Fest International (BFI), held 19th to 22nd May in Udine, Italy, has something for everyone when it comes to two wheels. While most have the idea of a custom […]
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smart #1 in Malaysia – Proton Edar to launch premium EV SUV in 2023, CBU only for now, sub-RM150k price?
Early this year, Proton Edar raised eyebrows by inking an agreement to become smart’s new distributor in Malaysia and Thailand. At the launch of the new Proton Saga last week, CEO Roslan Abdullah shed some […]
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Honda CR-V driver arrested for blocking ambulance on PLUS – driver claims to suffer from hearing condition
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has arrested the driver of a Honda CR-V for blocking an ambulance in Kampar, Perak. According to police investigations, the incident took place on May 15 at KM 292 (northbound) […]
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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance – 1,088 PS electric racer based on chassis of 718 GT4 Clubsport
As the motoring industry in general is firmly pointed in the direction of electric drive, Porsche is working on a future of customer racing that points the same way, with the introduction of the Porsche […]
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New highway to bypass Menora Tunnel gets approval from Perak government – Gopeng to Kuala Kangsar
The Perak state government has approved the construction of a 64-km highway from Gopeng to Kuala Kangsar, which will bypass the 800-metre Menora Tunnel on the North-South Expressway, as reported by Bernama. According to Perak […]
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Singaporean cars can’t buy RON 95 fuel in Malaysia, but what about diesel, which is also subsidised?
The reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore land border on April 1 saw no shortage of traffic heading into the country, and with it, plenty of reports of Singaporean motorists refuelling with RON 95 petrol at Malaysian […]
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Big chunk of fuel subsidy enjoyed by T20 group, 53 sen of every RM1 goes to the rich – Tengku Zafrul
Fuel subsidy, costly as it is, will remain in Malaysia. However, it’s no secret that the government is looking at a more targeted approach to fuel subsidy, as opposed to the current blanket subsidised price, […]
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Dashcams should be compulsory – USIM lecturer
Dashcam footage is increasingly present on our social media feeds, and motoring misadventures especially attract interest. When the law is inevitably involved in those instances, the presence of a functioning in-car video recorder is invaluable […]
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Malaysia ranked 8th most dangerous country to drive in but has lowest alcohol-related road traffic deaths
Malaysia has been ranked the eighth most dangerous country to drive in out of 53 countries in 2022, according to data from Zutobi, an international driver’s education company. With a safety driving score of 5.63 […]