New developments from Bosch could enable vehicle manufacturers to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) so drastically that they already comply with future limits. Even in RDE (real driving emissions) testing, emissions from vehicles equipped with the newly premiered Bosch diesel technology are not only significantly below current limits but also those scheduled to come […]
Once upon a time a true workhorse that was rarely seen in urban areas, the humble FJ-40 today is much sought after by collectors just like the original Land Rover Defender. Vehicle restorations in Malaysia can run from mediocre to showroom best. Truly excellent restorations like this one pictured here, particularly of specialty vehicles like […]
This classic Defender pickup 4×4 has been given a widebody kit that’s riveted onto the existing panels. British tuner ‘Kahn’ has also installed their custom X-Lander grille, fender vent mesh and a stainless steel hood with a big bulge on top of it. The vehicle rides on new 1939 Defend Retro Dish wheels that have […]
Scania recently participated as an exhibitor in the PETRONAS Fleet Management Drive (FM Drive) 2018 competition that promotes safe driving in its fleet operations among its road tanker drivers and hauliers. The FM Drive is a demonstration of PETRONAS’ commitment to safety in its day-to- day operations which sees its road tanker drivers cover hundreds […]
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) will soon introduce the new Toyota Avanza 1.5X with a rugged theme in its appearance. This new variant is on sale from 5th Feb 2018 with pricing starting from RM82,700 (excluding insurance, for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia). The new variant comes with front and rear bumpers having black […]
The first ever Ford Ranger Raptor is no pretender. It will be Malaysia’s first ever factory-built, factory warranted, off-road performance truck. This is no option pack performance kit. This is a uniquely designed, engineered and fully tested off-road performance truck. One look at the Ranger Raptor and you know this is no ordinary truck. From […]
Scania is due to provide Kobelco with low-emissions industrial engines that will be used to power its new models of the 300t hydraulic crawler cranes. The products will be launched worldwide. Scania and Kobelco Construction Machinery have agreed that Scania will supply 13-litre low-emission industrial engines to Kobelco for use in its latest crawler cranes […]
EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology is the culmination of everything Subaru engineers know about safety. Adding confidence to every trip, EyeSight monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you if you sway outside your lane. The Pre-Collision Braking feature can even apply full braking force in emergency situations, helping you avoid or reduce frontal impacts. EyeSight […]
Chinese electric car startup Nio has recently demonstrated its new ES8 SUV to customers in Beijing, with home market sales already under way. It is priced from 448,000 yuan (around £50,500) after government incentives. This ES8 SUV offers comparable specs to a Model X. It’s a full 7-seater, with an all-aluminium body and chassis, air […]
Is is too little to late? Car manufacturers say they are taking steps to clean up their diesels. Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz spent 3 billion euros to develop a new family of 4 and 6-cylinder diesels capable of drastically cutting on-road NO2 emissions. By the end of 2019, roughly 80% of all new diesels sold in Germany […]
