Audi PB18 e-tron concept to debut at Pebble Beach
While Audi may or may not be shelving plans for a next-generation R8, that doesn't mean it has given up on the whole supercar lark just yet. Debuting at Pebble Beach, California …
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BMW M2 Competition pops balloons for a new record
https://youtu.be/QzJeQOibd5s In May 2016, Ashrita Furman managed to burst a total of 63 balloons in one minute using a focusable 2W 450 nm blue laser, which was enough for the American national …
Restricting auto imports is a regressive move, liberalising market is the way forward – MAA
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad won't be letting go of his automotive dream easily. Yesterday, the prime minister raised the prospect of restricting imported cars to give priority to local cars, just like …
Suzuki Vitara facelift gets new 1.0 litre Boosterjet turbo
Suzuki's cute and cuddly Vitara SUV is getting a facelift, bringing with it a pair of new engines and a number of new safety features underneath its mildly revised exterior. It's just …
Malaysians to be ‘gifted’ with higher car prices, rakyat should not have to bear Proton’s problems – Najib
On Monday, prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government is reviewing the National Automotive Policy (NAP), and that it could impose new conditions on the importation of foreign vehicles as …
Perak to adopt e-parking payment system by 2019
Motorists in Perak will soon get the option of paying for parking via smartphone when a dedicated app is rolled out by 2019, The Sun reports. This goes in hand with the …
Proton Saga – next gen rendered, based on BMA?
With Proton soon debuting its first model developed in partnership with Geely - an SUV based on the Boyue - our attention to other fruits that will undoubtedly come from the pair's …
National Automotive Policy under review – Tun M
The National Automotive Policy (NAP) is under review to ensure that the country's automotive industry remains competitive, said prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. According to a Bernama report, the review of …
NSW, Australia trials a 40 km/h limit when passing emergency services – what do you think of this?
https://youtu.be/EQA_d7puGug Beginning September 1, New South Wales motorists will be required to slow down to 40 km/h when passing emergency services on the side of the road. Drivers in both directions on …
BMW M division will retain manual gearboxes for now
While some car companies have abandoned the manual transmission altogether, the CEO of BMW M will ensure they are offered for the next generation of the company’s products. In a report by …
SPYSHOTS: 992-gen Porsche 911 GTS hits the road
Here's an early look at the GTS variant of the forthcoming, 992-generation Porsche 911. So far we've seen what appears to the the Turbo (the senior one), the soft-top as well as …
MEGA GALLERY: 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor in Darwin
As far as compact pick-up trucks go, the Ford Ranger Raptor is unprecedented, categorically speaking. There's never been one quite like it, but for some reason the Blue Oval saw fit to …
Microlino EV passes homologation tests for European markets – production set to begin in December 2018
First revealed two years ago, the Microlino has been homologated for European roads, with production set to start in December 2018 followed by first deliveries in Switzerland soon after. The Microlino is …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance achieves record first half 2018 sales – 5.54 million units, up 5.1%
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has announced that sales rose 5.1% to a new record of 5,538,530 vehicles in the first half of 2018. The three carmakers saw increased demand in product segments including …
2018 SsangYong Stavic – big MPV receives a facelift
The second-generation SsangYong Stavic facelift has been introduced in the United Kingdom, where it is sold as the Turismo (also known as the Rodius in other markets). Revisions to the big MPV …
Gov’t may impose new conditions on imports to restrict “tin Milo” cars, promote local brands – Tun M
Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said that the government could impose new conditions on imported vehicles in order to prioritise local brands, multiple news sources including The Sun and Malay …
Tan Chong forms joint venture company in New York to develop export channels to the US and Canada
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia recently, Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (TCMH) has formed a new joint venture company in New York that will allow it to develop new distribution channels …
VIDEO: Are Proton cars fuel guzzlers? We ask owners
https://youtu.be/K3oAUiqA718 The Proton 1-Tank Adventure has proven to be quite an eye-opening event, particularly among those who own a Proton car. The two-day event saw participants drive a total distance of 640 …
Hot Wheels SEA 50th Anniversary Tour kicks off
Hot Wheels is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, the iconic die-cast carmaker is embarking on a tour of Southeast Asia. The kick-off was held here in Malaysia at …
Highway tolls can’t be abolished within 100 days, govt has other monetary priorities to address – EPF CEO
It's been revealed that the Pakatan Harapan government's promise to abolish toll collection within 100 days upon taking office cannot be finalised. According to a report by The Star, CEO of Employees …
