Build electric car plant in Pasir Gudang – Che Zakaria
Permas assemblyman Datuk Che Zakaria Mohd Salleh said he plans to submit a proposal to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian for the building of two new facilities, the first being a …
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Volkswagen and Ford announce strategic alliance – partnership to develop a range of commercial vehicles
Strategic alliances are becoming more common these days, and why not? Sharing expertise, tech and build makes a whole lot of sense from a cost and efficiency point-of-view, and the more heads …
BMW M’sia appoints Regas Premium Sabah as dealer
BMW Group Malaysia today appointed Regas Premium Sabah as its newest dealer representative for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands in the state of Sabah. BMW Group Malaysia MD and CEO Harald …
Polestar 1 – use of carbon-fibre saves up to 230 kg!
The upcoming Polestar 1's extensive use of carbon-fibre has been detailed, with the Swedish plug-in hybrid sports car said to use carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) for most body parts, potentially contributing to …
Genesis, Kia and Hyundai top J.D Power quality study
Global market research firm J.D Power has released the results for its 2018 Initial Quality Study (IQS), a US-based survey which measures initial car quality by the number of problems experienced per …
2019 Jeep Renegade facelift – new engines, too cute
The smallest Jeep has received a facelift, and it's now cuter than ever. Introduced in 2014, the Jeep Renegade is unlike most 4x4s carrying the famous badge - jointly developed by a …
2019 Volvo S60 revealed – petrol powertrains only, optional Polestar Engineered upgrade, up to 415 hp
This is the new 2019 Volvo S60, which is making its launch debut alongside the reveal of Volvo’s first United States manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. As the sedan sibling to …
VIDEO: Mazda celebrates 40th anniversary of the RX-7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaOtLK4hDF8 The rotary engine is a fascinating - if polarising - powerplant configuration in automotive applications. Last year, Mazda marked 50 years of rotary engine development which saw the engine begin service …
Mazda MX-5 update detailed – 2.0L jumps from 160 to 184 PS; lower emissions, improved active safety
Mazda has officially announced details of the improved MX-5 roadster for the 2019 model year. As we've previously reported, the product update gives the larger 2.0 litre engine option a significant power …
Britain committed to its 2040 new petrol, diesel car ban
Last July, Britain announced that it was set to halt sales of new diesel and petrol-powered vehicles by 2040, and the British government says it remains steadfast in its aim to achieve …
Porsche acquires a 10% stake in Rimac Automobili
It appears Mate Rimac’s company has done enough to impress Porsche, as the German automaker has acquired a minority stake of 10% in Rimac Automobili. According to Lutz Meschke, deputy chairman of …
New Suzuki Jimny rendered as a convertible model
Suzuki revealed its retro (and rather cute) Jimny only recently, but those familiar with Photoshop have already started imagining alternative looks for the rugged machine. This vehicle here is the work of …
Audi and Hyundai to cooperate on fuel cell technology
Audi and Hyundai have agreed to work together in the area of fuel cell technology. The two carmakers plan to cross-license patents and grant access to non-competitive components. Both partners aim to …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan gets caught
Earlier today you saw spyshots of the next-generation Mercedes-AMG A 45, but the fire-breathing hot hatch won't be the only AMG version of the new A-Class. You're looking at the halfway house …
Audi names interim CEO to replace arrested Stadler
The Volkswagen Group has named Abraham Schot (top left) as interim CEO to replace Rupert Stadler (top right), who has been taken into custody at the request of the Munich public prosecutor’s …
May 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales are down by 9%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the month of May 2018, with both being lower compared to what was achieved in April. Last month saw 42,983 …
SPYSHOTS: Renault Kadjar facelift running road trials
The Renault Kadjar facelift has been spotted testing on public roads, and as expected the concealed areas on the development vehicle photographed here denote what's due for revision come facelift time. Starting …
Police’s special unit on PLUS will make it easier for motorists involved in minor accidents to lodge a report
If you're travelling on the North-South Expressway and happen to be involved in a minor accident, there's no longer a need to make your way to a police station off the PLUS …
SPIED: New Mercedes-AMG A45 is really aggressive
The all-new Mercedes-AMG A 45 has been spotted undergoing testing yet again, with this mule looking a little bit different from a previous sighting. When it makes its launch debut, the A …
Uber to incentivise drivers’ switch to EVs – report
A new pilot project will see Uber drivers in the United States get paid incentives to switch to electric vehicles, according to the Los Angeles Times. “Unless we can be delivering a …
