BMW raises profit forecast amid semiconductor crisis
BMW has raised its profit forecast for 2021 to 9.5% to 10.5%, a bump from the previous expectation of 7% to 9%. This surprised investors, especially at a time when production is …
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Restriction on only using official service centres to preserve car warranties prohibits competition – MyCC
As everyone knows, warranties are very much part and parcel of new car ownership, and for good reason - they reassure a buyer that if there's a technical issue or a defective …
2021 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Nurburgring limited edition – 150 units to be made, priced from RM192k
Yet another limited edition motorcycle from MV Agusta, this time the 2021 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Nurburgring, with pricing starting from 39,900 euro (RM192,900). Based on the MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR, only …
Perodua Ativa Hybrid coming soon? P2 already testing new Daihatsu Rocky e:Smart Hybrid in Malaysia!
What's this? Why, it's the Daihatsu Rocky, inexplicably finding its way onto Malaysian roads. Experienced Klang Valley drivers will no doubt recognise the sights of Bukit Bintang in these images, which were …
Michelin Uptis makes public debut – airless, puncture-proof and 3D-printed tyres to enter production in 2024
Michelin has showcased the Uptis airless tyre for the first time in public at IAA Munich 2021, demonstrating its capabilities to members of the public in attendance at the recent motor show …
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses LG-supplied front camera for its advanced driving assistance systems
LG Electronics (LG) has announced that its advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) front camera module is used in the facelifted Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which was first revealed back in February this year. This …
October 2021 week two fuel price – RON 97 up 1 sen
It’s time again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming October 7 to 13 week. The price of …
Nissan’s Spain plants to be sold to Great Wall Motors?
Nissan and Spanish authorities have begun talks with interested parties on a possible takeover of the Japanese automaker’s three Barcelona plants, which are set to shut down this December as part of …
Three MRT stations to close from Oct 9 till Nov for migration works – Kwasa Dsara, Kg Selamat, Sg Buloh
This time, it's not just for the weekend. The Kwasa Damansara, Kampung Selamat and Sungai Buloh stations on the MRT Kajang Line will be closed from October 9 until the opening of …
30 minutes with Zulfahmi – Damok does Moto3 in 2022
In an online media session with Malaysian media, Zulfahmi Khairuddin, team manager of SIC Racing Team, said Malaysian FIM CEV Moto3 racer Syarifuddin Azman, better known as Damok, will be moving up …
Michelin LTX Trail tyre launched in Malaysia – for pick-up trucks and SUVs; nine sizes from 15 to 18 inches
Michelin has launched the LTX Trail tyre for Malaysia, which is positioned for on- and off-road applications according to the manufacturer. The LTX Trail is a multi-purpose use tyre recommended for 80% …
smart electric SUV shown in patent images – Geely-developed small crossover based on Concept #1
At the Munich Motor Show last month, smart revealed the Concept #1, presaging its first new model developed in partnership with Geely. We now know what the production model will look like, …
Cheaper toll in Malaysia being studied: works minister
The government is still studying and going through the most appropriate options to reduce the toll rates for Malaysian highways. Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that he will also consider …
U06 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer debuts – all-new styling; petrol, diesel engines first; PHEVs next year
BMW has unveiled the redesigned 2 Series Active Tourer (codename U06), which replaces the F45-generation model that has been around since 2014. Now built on the company’s FAAR (Frontantriebsarchitektur) platform that also …
Honda starts selling cars online in Japan, with the entire process carried out digitally from start to finish
Earlier this week, Honda became the first major Japanese automaker to offer its domestic customers the chance to procure new cars online, with the entire process from consultation to contract being completed …
Porsche Boxster, Cayman replacement to keep mid-engined layout for low centre of gravity, crash safety
In their transition to fully electric powertrains, the next-generation Porsche Boxster and Cayman will adopt an electric platform battery layout designed in a manner similar to the powertrains of mid-engined cars, Autocar …
Toyota Corolla Altis Nürburgring pack in Thailand – free bodykit, sports suspension to celebrate 24-hr win
Toyota is sporting up its Corolla Altis in Thailand with a new Nürburgring set of accessories for the C-segment sedan. The package, which consists of a bodykit and some "performance" upgrades, has …
New Toyota Aygo X confirmed for Europe – Czech-made A-segment crossover to debut in Nov 2021
Toyota has confirmed the all-new Aygo X, with the 'X' pronounced as 'cross'. The Aygo X is an A-segment crossover that continues the bloodline of the second generation Aygo from 2014. The …
2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 debuts, 81 PS, 64 Nm – arrival in Malaysia end Jan, priced below RM50k?
Joining the Triumph Trident 660 in the Hinckley motorcycle maker's middleweight range is the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660. The Tiger Sport 660 is expected to arrive in Malaysia by the end …
Government will ensure that people are not burdened by the rise in global crude oil prices – Mustapa
The government says it will ensure that Malaysians are not impacted by the rising global price of crude oil, which has touched US$80 (RM334) a barrel. According to minister in the prime …
