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Hyundai has an electric double-decker bus?

Let’s face the facts and just prosper on the fact that the future of mobility is already here and thriving on a magnificent scale. Hyundai has done so with open arms and guess what? They just launched an electric double-decker bus of their very own.

The first-of-its-kind from Hyundai is part of the company’s effort in the goal of reducing traffic congestion and more importantly, air pollution. Making its public debut at the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Technology Fair in South Korea, it is a huge deal for Hyundai as the was co-hosted with the national Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. (more…)

Top things to prepare before driving anywhere this Hari Raya

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is less than one week away and already folks are getting on the roads for that ‘balik kampung’ trip to meet up with their loved ones. We all know that the Raya exodus can get a bit crazy but navigation app, Waze, will hopefully make things a bit easier with their traffic predictions. (more…)

87-year-old man wants to drive 16,000km in a 1955 Land Rover, AGAIN

It’s not everyday you get to know someone who has driven 16,000km in a 1955 Land Rover and it’s certainly almost impossible to find out that the same man wants to do it again after over 60 years; and at the golden age of 87. (more…)

Bugatti La Voiture Noire wins Villa d’Este design award

The Villa d’Este annual event have seen many fine examples of automobile royalty known on this planet for many years now. Any motoring enthusiast would a few heartbeats upon witnessing some of the fine examples on display but a particular Bugatti La Voiture Noire stands out like a golden rose amongst other beauty and stunning roses. (more…)

Ferrari SF90 Stradale launched – 986hp hyper hybrid

Ferrari has just dropped the bomb with the unveiling of their latest and most powerful road-legal supercar yet and yes, it is a hyper hybrid monster machine. The task to triumph over the LaFerrari seems like the most daunting task in automotive history but the mad geniuses over in Italy succeeded and boy, are we excited about the new Ferrari SF90 Stradale. (more…)

2019 BMW X5 & BMW X2 M35i previewed – Estimated RM400k-RM640k

Apart from the official launch of the all-new BMW X4 last night, BMW Malaysia also took the opportunity to preview to other additions from the BMW X family which are the all-new BMW X5 and BMW X2 M35i.

Simply put, the new versions of the Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) are now available with more power and better styling for those looking for something a bit on the wild side without sacrificing any of the BMW class. (more…)

BMW Malaysia launches new BMW X4 – RM380,000

There’s an all-new BMW X4 in town and BMW Malaysia launched it last night during their annual ‘buka puasa’ event with the Malaysian media members. The new Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) more specifically known as the BMW X4 xDrive30i M Sport now comes with improved driving dynamics, reworked design, and updated technology for a better overall driving experience. (more…)

680hp electric Volkswagen ID.R eyes Nürburgring record

It was around this time last year when the manic and eco-friendly 680hp electric beast Volkswagen ID.R set not only the fastest ever time at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb but also smashed the record for the fastest vehicle ever in the ‘Unlimited’ category. (more…)

Help the less fortunate with Shell ‘Anda Beli, Kami Derma’ campaign

It was only last week since Shell Malaysia announced their annual Raya CSR campaign for this year called the ‘Anda Beli, Kami Derma’ campaign. Starting tomorrow (30 May 2019) until 8 June 2019, Shell will be donating:

1 Sen for every litre of Shell Fuels purchased
1 Sen for every Ringgit spent at all Shell Select stores (excluding E-Pay products, Touch N Go & in-store services)

That might seem very little but considering the fact that EACH AND EVERY Shell station in the country will be participating for the next 10 days, that amount will positively total up to a huge figure by the end of the campaign. (more…)

Hyundai Nexo arriving soon in Southeast Asia market

The folks from Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) and Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) are currently ironing out all the final details in bringing the Hyundai Nexo, the brand’s flagship hydrogen fuel cell powered crossover SUV, into the Southeast Asia market. This was announced following the sale of two units of the vehicle to Sarawak Energy Berhad aka “Sarawak Energy”. (more…)