With 10 races in three and a half months, Charles Leclerc has revealed he was “mentally”, never mind physically, tired at the end of what was a difficult 2020 season. Up against the odds, Formula 1 managed to string together a 17-race 2020 calendar, one that started in July and ended in mid-December. The calendar included three triple-headers while the […]
Read moreCars like the Astra VXR won't be part of any fast Vauxhall future – so is now the time to try one? By Matt Bird / Thursday, January 21, 2021 / Loading comments The storied history of fast Vauxhalls is an intriguing one. Once upon a time its quick saloons and hatches made a fair bit of sense – the […]
Read more‘Clean air zone’ plans mean diesel drivers could face charges Car tax updates will see a new emissions charge introduced for those using the most polluting petrol and diesel cars within the city centre. Bath and North East Somerset Council has warned drivers of most pre-euro 6 diesel cars and pre-euro 4 petrol vehicles will be affected by the new […]
Read moreA new prototype vehicle, identified as the GAC Trumpchi GS3 SUV, has been spotted by reader Enche Ariel undergoing road tests in Perak. The GS3 is a B-segment SUV produced by GAC Group and sold under the Trumpchi brand in China. If you’re wondering what it’s doing here in Malaysia, well, it’s likely part of a feasibility study resulting from […]
Read moreWe pile on the pressure by testing eight traditional twin-barrel car foot pumps We all know that under-inflated tyres make driving more dangerous and expensive. Handling and braking deteriorate, and being just a few pounds per square inch (psi) too low can result in a drop in economy. So checking pressures should be part of your regular driving routine. Service […]
Read moreOne of Formula 1’s top earners, Sebastian Vettel says he is “richer” for having raced at Ferrari, but he doesn’t mean financially. The German joined the Scuderia in 2015, making the move after losing the World title to Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes the previous season. Eager to join his hero Michael Schumacher on the list of Ferrari’s World Champions, it […]
Read moreThe system consists of a separate touchscreen and head-unit module for better space management. Pioneer has unveiled the NEX series of car infotainment systems at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The first model to debut will be the DMH-WC5700NEX – a 6.8-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen unit. The system consists of a separate touchscreen and head-unit module for better space […]
Read moreThe main KL road transport department (JPJ) office in Wangsa Maju, Setapak, will be closed for five days from today for sanitisation and cleaning works. The January 21-25 closure was announced by JPJ WPKL in a public post. The department said that customers can head to JPJ WPKL offices at Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Bandar Menjalara, UTC Kuala Lumpur, Mini UTC […]
Read moreWe always want what we can’t have, but the recently finalized 14-brand Stellantis mega-merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA added many non-U.S.-market brands and cars into a company that sells cars here. Some of us have even had weird dreams about Lancia Ypsilons ever since, baffling anyone who is remotely familiar with that car. Yet there’s plenty of cool […]
Read moreThe first-ever mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette is a hit, and it can be tough to find one for sale—even if you’re the Georgia Lottery. Georgia resident Dennis Kahler thought he hit the jackpot when he won the grand prize on a scratch-off ticket: a new C8-generation Corvette valued at up to $107,000 and $250,000 in cash, per CorvetteBlogger. Unfortunately, he also […]
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