Star Motoring News Feed

British baker wins Batman-inspired Juke Nismo

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:01:59 GMT

LONDON: Some Hollywood glitz and glamour were sprinkled onto a corner of Wales recently, when Nissan handed over a special one-off Batman-inspired Juke Nismo to its lucky new owner.

Toyota Merit members get entertained

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:08:24 GMT

SHAH ALAM: It was a pleasant weekend for 500 invited Toyota Merit members and their guests in Klang Valley and Kuching when they were treated to a get-together, while enjoying the sci-fi movie, Star Trek into Darkness.

Scania opens Kota Baru branch

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:37:29 GMT

KOTA BARU: Scania (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has opened a branch here to cater to a growing fleet of buses and trucks plying the east coast routes.

Raikkonen would rather be left alone

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:47:49 GMT

MONACO: Kimi Raikkonen would much rather be left alone but he is happy to admit that sometimes he does not know what he is doing.

Qoros promises real innovations in QorosQloud

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:45:57 GMT

SHANGHAI: After recently revealing to the world its European-inspired executive sedans, new car brand Qoros is set to roll out 'QorosQloud'.

New KL cars to start from W1A after WFY series ends

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:53:59 GMT

PUTRAJAYA: The big question of new registration for Kuala Lumpur vehicles once the WFY series ends has been answered.

Electric carmaker Tesla pays off US loan

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:14 GMT

DETROIT: Tesla Motors Inc on Wednesday paid off its US Department of Energy loan nine years earlier than required, using money raised last week in a stock and debt offering.

High costs, currency push Ford out of Australia car production

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:06:42 GMT

CANBERRA: Ford will shut its two Australian auto plants in October 2016, blaming a strong currency and costs that are hitting manufacturers just as the country looks for other sectors of its economy to cushion the end of a mining boom.

Denso execs admit to price fixing in Toyota case

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:20 GMT

WASHINGTON: Two executives at Japan's Denso Corp have agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to fix prices of electronic auto parts sold to Toyota and will cooperate with an ongoing criminal investigation, the US Justice Department said on Tuesday.

Nissan to recall 841,000 vehicles due to steering wheel glitch

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:57:47 GMT

TOKYO: Nissan will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide including the Micra compact car, also known as the March, as a result of a steering wheel glitch, Japan's No.2 automaker said today.

Nissan Road Survival workshop kicks off

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:06 GMT

KUANTAN: Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has brought the Nissan Road Survival Workshop to the Eastern Region. This half-day workshop provides valuable advice and tips on road-safety.

Shell launches nationwide survey

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:17:11 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Malaysia has launched the Shell Nationwide Survey. Over the survey period, Shell will reward 1,200 customers and give away over RM1.3 milion.

Bob Lutz and Chinese in bid to buy Fisker, say sources

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:06:33 GMT

DETROIT: A boutique carmaker led by former General Motors Co executive Bob Lutz and China's largest auto parts supplier made an offer this month to buy cash-strapped "green" car company Fisker Automotive, people familiar with the matter said.

Beware of danger from above

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:38 GMT

PETALING JAYA:Some apartment dwellers are indiscriminately throwing their rubbish out of their floors, and their reckless acts are posing a hazard to people and cars alike.

Malaysian in US designs Vololights to enhance m-cycle safety

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:38:35 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR: Vololights, the latest brake light technology that is getting automotive and motorcycle journalists excited in the United States, is the brainchild of a Malaysian engineer based in San Diego, California.

Caltex Fuel Your School goes to Johor and Kedah

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:08:05 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR: The Caltex Fuel Your School community campaign pilot project which has made a difference to schools in need in Penang will be expanded to Johor and Kedah under Phase Two of the social investment initiative by Caltex, in collaboration with MyKasih Foundation.

Tesla Motors may repay US loan by Wednesday

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:11:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Motors may repay its US Department of Energy loan as early as tomorrow, chief executive Elon Musk said in a message on Twitter on Monday.

Ownership transfer issue of second-hand cars for court to decide

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:52 GMT

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court will determine whether second-hand vehicles must be physically inspected by Road Transport Department (JPJ) or merely via inspection of documents before transferring ownership.

GM gearing up for big ad push for crucial new pickups

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:18 GMT

DETROIT: The launch of General Motors Co's redesigned Chevrolet Silverado, the most important since the automaker's bankruptcy and US$50 billion taxpayer-funded bailout in 2009, is on track and advertising for its full-size trucks should begin in a few weeks, a top GM executive said on Monday.

Lowe to join Mercedes F1 team in June

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:02 GMT

LONDON: Former McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe will join Mercedes as an executive director on June 3 after agreement was reached between the two Formula One teams, Mercedes said today.

BMW UK announces sales network for i cars

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:10 GMT

LONDON: BMW UK today revealed its network of dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company’s new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobility services.

Traffic congestion can be eased, says expert

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:06:32 GMT

PUTRAJAYA: Improving public transportation in the Klang Valley may be an uphill task but an expert believes Malaysia is on the right track towards tackling traffic congestion in its capital city.

Bentley launches home decor collection

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:20:45 GMT

LONDON: Bentley enters the world of home decoration and design with the new Bentley Home collection, designed in collaboration with Luxury Living Group.

HK launches first electric taxis

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:18:26 GMT

HONG KONG: Hong Kong saw its first electric taxis hit the streets on Saturday in a step towards reducing the city's high levels of roadside pollution.

George Michael gets medical treatment after car crash

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:11:26 GMT

LONDON: British singer George Michael has received medical treatment after a car crash on Thursday, his publicist said.

GM taps Stanford for talents

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:53:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO: General Motors is joining the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford University, its latest effort to mine the best and brightest ideas and recruit top students studying towards careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

European car sales end losing streak, respite may be brief

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:13:51 GMT

FRANKFURT/LONDON: Europe's ailing car market ended a streak of 18 straight months of falling sales, though a number of one-off factors suggested that a sustained recovery will be harder to achieve.

Aston celebrates hydrogen hybrid milestone

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:31:59 GMT

COLOGNE: Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez has made history by driving the first-ever zero CO2 emissions lap in an international motor race in the manufacturer’s #100 Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S race car at the 41st ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours.

US small SUVs score badly on more stringent crash tests

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:36:18 GMT

DETROIT: Most of the small SUVs tested for safety in crashes did not fare well in more stringent tests performed by an influential US safety group in results issued on Thursday.

McLaren say Honda deal keeps them among F1 elite

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:35 GMT

LONDON: McLaren's Formula One engine deal with Honda from 2015 is a vital step to ensure they can keep punching at the same weight as works team rivals Ferrari and Mercedes, managing director Jonathan Neale said on Thursday.