News and reviews on Malaysian cars, motorcycles and automotive lifestyle
News and reviews on Malaysian cars, motorcycles and automotive lifestyle
Reports of the Dakar Rally usually highlight the achievements of the competing teams in cars and motorcycles but there is also a category for big trucks which weigh more than 3,500 kgs. In this category, the trucks can be entered to compete or as support vehicles for the teams. Like the competing cars, the huge […]
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The Unimog by Mercedes-Benz is a true go-anywhere all-terrain vehicle, born over 70 years ago and sold in 30 countries. At least 400,000 units have been sold to date, used for all sorts of transportation in extreme conditions. When it comes to scientific expeditions in all places and climates around our planet, the Unimog would […]
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TomTom, Bosch and Daimler have announced their joint work on Daimler’s Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC), an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), or smart cruise control, for commercial vehicles. Trucks can use TomTom’s highly-accurate ADAS Map and Bosch’s electronic horizon to automate driving functions on highways and, in Europe, on inter-urban roads too. The system is […]
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The Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas is all about personalization. It’s an event that even carmakers attend to showcase what extremes their models can be taken to when it comes to adding accessories. Ford sees the automotive aftermarket space (in the USA) continuing to grow at a tremendous pace from powerful street […]
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The first-ever Apollo Tyre Service Centre has just been launched here in Malaysia called the Apollo Truck Tyre Zone (ATTZ) where it focuses to be the ultimate one stop solution centre for commercial vehicles. Focused on providing added services and convenience, this service centre located in Batu Pahat, Johor will be assisting the southern region. […]
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Trucks. 4x4s. Pick-up Trucks. Call them what you will, but a couple of decades ago they didn’t exist… well not on the highways anyway. Since Mercedes-Benz likes to call itself “the inventor of the automobile” I guess it’s only apt to call Ford Malaysia “the inventor of the lifestyle pick-up truck”… no, really. You see, […]
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Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford in Malaysia, has announced the ‘Ford Ranger Explore & Experience Roadshow’ which will run in February until March. Held at participating Ford showrooms, visitors will be able to explore and experience the Ranger’s smart and safe technologies which has helped the Ranger continue to set […]
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IT’S HERE! Following its maiden appearance at the KL International Motorshow 2018, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has officially launched the all-new Triton 4×4! Boasting incredibly unique front looks, which Mitsubishi calls the “Dynamic Shield” design, the new Triton is available in 5 variants including a 6-speed manual. Here’s the official price list: 5 Things you need […]
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I’m gonna dispense with the preamble, this truck doesn’t need one. So I’m just gonna mention 5 Things you need to know about the Sutton CS3500 Monster 4×4 Truck launched by Hamawangsa Kredit Sdn. Bhd. just now, and then show you a video… It costs RM780,888 and it’s bigger than your living room. It’s powered by […]
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Yes, 2019 is indeed shaping up to be a stellar year for Truck and SUV fans across the nation, and here’s just a taste of what’s to come! LAND ROVER Thanks to AutoExpress, we’re getting a first glimpse of the all-new 2019 Land Rover Defender. So who said the LR Defender was dead eh? You […]
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