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What’s the prize for being the fastest qualifier in MotoGP?

Last weekend concluded the Spanish MotoGP in Jerez where we witness Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez took home the win and the lead in this year’s championship. But did you also know that even the fastest qualifiers are rewarded for their efforts?

Ever wondered why MotoGP riders are super excited when they get the pole position ahead of race day? Apart from getting the usual things, BMW M GmbH also has been actively involved in this area, apart from being the official cars for the Motorcycle Grand Prix. (more…)

Get road directions from Leona Chin on Waze

For this year’s United Nations (UN) Road Safety Week, GPS navigation app Waze will be providing a brand-new voice option in the form of renowned motorsports heroine, Leona Chin. Her cheerful voice with bubbly personality will assist in providing road users proper navigation throughout Malaysia. (more…)

Porsche 911 GT2 RS breaks lap record at Road America

Breaking lap records don’t happen often but when they do, they happen in spectacular fashion. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS recently did so by setting a new production car lap record at Road America with a time of 2:15.17 minutes. (more…)

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe teased – debuts next month

BMW has teased the motoring industry with a simple and mysterious image of what will be the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. Set to be unveiled at the end of June, the new 4-door sedan will make is first public appearance at the BMW Welt event. (more…)

Porsche 917 Concept – new hypercar in the works?

Many are still talking over the beautiful Porsche 917 Concept which was just introduced a few weeks back. Well, the German premium vehicle manufacturer revealed more jaw-dropping photos of the concept and it is our sworn duty to share it with the rest of you motorheads. (more…)

New Proton 3S outlet now open in Seremban

Attention to all Seremban folks. There’s a new Proton 3S dealer outlet that has just been opened by Setia Auto Drive Sdn Bhd which features the new image of the company and it is banging. Located at Galla Industrial Park, the new showroom was officiated by Dr Li Chunrong, CEO of Proton and YB Dato’ Seri Aminuddin Harun, Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan. (more…)

K-pop sensation BTS rides Hyundai Palisade to Billboard Music Awards

Hyundai Motor will be taking K-pop mega group BTS for their journey to the 2019 Billboard Music Awards onboard their all-new flagship SUV, the Hyundai Palisade.

All seven members of BTS are Hyundai Global Brand Ambassadors arrived at the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport on 29 April 2019 and to commence their US tour, they’re welcomed and ferried around in style with the Hyundai Palisade. (more…)

Volkswagen Raya promo – Save up to RM15,000

It’s the final weekend before the start of Ramadhan and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is welcoming the holy month with some very special sales and after-sales promotions.

In the spirit of unity and togetherness, Volkswagen will be offering some pretty awesome savings on selected models, low interest rates of 1.88% per annum for the beautiful Passat, and a RM1,000 petrol card for those who book and register their new vehicles before 30 June 2019. (more…)

2019 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S – ‘Stay classy, burn rubber’

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) always put on a great show every time they launch new models for the Malaysian market. Enticing us with V8-fuelled donuts at Turn 15 of Sepang International Circuit, they not only launched the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S but also the latest 2019 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S series. (more…)

Hit 315km/h with the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched three new exciting models earlier today at the Sepang International Circuit in the form the new 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG C 63 S and C 63 S Coupe. These models represent the next-generation V8 engines with more power and driving dynamics than ever before. (more…)