Massa not worried about mystery practice glitch
A "system blackout" forced Ferrari's Massa to cut short his afternoon practice for the Canadian Grand Prix. -AFP
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Motorcycles fall prey to petrol thieves
Mr Maidin Hussien was on his way to work last Monday morning when his motorcycle sputtered to a stop, its fuel gauge on empty. It didn't take the 43-year-old long to realise what the problem was. -ST |
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Fastlane: Less speeding on KPE
The number of speeding offences detected on the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway has plunged since its opening, the Traffic Police said.
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Fastlane: Skid control for Europe's cars
Up to 4,000 deaths and 100,000 injuries on Europe's roads could be avoided following a European Commission decision.
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Fastlane: 1 million Priuses sold
Based on the sales figures, Toyota believes that the car has contributed to a reduction in CO2 emissions by approximately 4.5 million tonnes.
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Speedy way to raise money for charity
Porsche owners paid for 'taxi rides' in a couple of special race cars at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit on Thursday - in the name of charity. |
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Those with Singapore PR also affected
Petrol ban ruling must consider M'sian holders of S'pore PR status residing in Johor. -The Star
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Set two prices for petrol
Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek recommends different price for foreign-registered cars instead of banning them completely. -The Star
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Borneo Motors finally brings in Toyota Wish
Decision may be five years late, but it could be better late than never. Parallel importers unfazed by the competition, noting that the Wish is already an 'old model' in the market. -TNP
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Free installation of rear seat belts
Malaysians to get rear safety seat belts installed free of charge for Malaysian-made cars in latest government initiative - The Star |
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Many not aware of M'sia's rear seat belt rule
Many still claimed ignorance of new rule requiring rear seat passengers to belt up from Sunday. -ST
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Don't take latest car accident reporting rules lightly
If you are one of the 800,000 motorists in Singapore, take note of a new initiative that sets out new procedure you must observe from today.
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Female cabbies - relatively rare
According to the LTA, fewer than 2,400 women hold taxi vocational licences today. -ST
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Fuel ruling on foreign cars to be extended to the South later
Malaysia's ban on sale of subsidised fuel to foreign-registered vehicles took effect along its Northern border yesterday -The Star |
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Two-tier fuel pricing system bad, says Johor DAP
DAP chairman Dr Boo Cheng Hau warns implementing such a system will make Johor an international laughing stock -The Star
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Let foreigners buy at market rate, says MCA leader
MCA Youth secretary-general Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong believed that such a move will prove to be a win win situation for Malaysia and foreigners alike -NST |
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Ecclestone calls for Mosley to quit
Ecclestone's quit call comes as Mosley prepares for a vote of confidence to continue in his position at a meeting of FIA member clubs in Paris on Tuesday -Reuters
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Mosley faces judgement day after sex scandal
Formula One's governing body to decide today on whether Max Mosley can remain as president -Reuters |
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Loeb back on top after Acropolis Rally win
Four-time world champion Sebastien Loeb stormed back to the top of the world championship after achieving his second Acropolis Rally victory on Sunday -AFP
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Tata Motors completes acquisition of Jaguar, Land Rover
The two iconic British luxury brands will be added to a Tata lineup that also includes the low-cost Nano -Reuters |
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Angry car owners now demand answers
They paid more than $100,000 for their Golf GTIs and Touareg SUVs last year, only to learn recently that the cars are older than they thought.
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No surprise if fuel ban is delayed again or scrapped
The fuel ban policy could even be scrapped in the end -myp |
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2 die in Genting bus crash
Two people were killed and 17 others seriously injured when the express bus they were in plunged into a 20m-deep ravine. -NST
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Malaysian government wants bus passengers to belt up
Rule on compulsory seat-belt fitting for new buses to be enforced - The Star
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Mosley keeps job despite sex scandal
Mosley won a vote of confidence by 103 to 55 to stay on as president of Formula One's governing body, the FIA -AFP
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Ecclestone expects business as usual with Mosley
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone hoped that the sport would not suffer for FIA's decision to allow Max Mosley to stay as president- Reuters
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Top Iras official not to blame for fatal crash
Civil servant whose car hit Victoria School student along Marine Parade Rd was cleared of criminal negligence. -ST
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COE premiums tumble across the board
Fall attributed to rising fuel prices and June holiday lull. -ST
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F1: Ecclestone fears Mosley's power is diminshed
Max Mosley could struggle to continue as FIA president if opposition to his leadership increases. -AFP
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Petrol price in M'sia up 40.6%
The govt announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices yesterday, stating that it can no longer continue to subsidise fuel. -The Star |
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Taxi drivers heave sigh of relief
Taxi drivers have heaved a collective sigh of relief that compressed natural gas (CNG) will not be increased.
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Duo in 200 car thefts nabbed
Men are believed to be involved in theft from vehicles island-wide since middle of last year. -ST
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Toyota in the dark after difficult start in Canada
Things look gloomy for Toyota as drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock made a number of mistakes in the two Friday practice sessions. -AFP
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Pay less in tax for your vehicle
Road tax for most vehicles will be reduced by 15% while the annual special tax for Euro-IV diesel cars will be revised.
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Mosley receives Toyota and Ferrari backing
He won vote of confidence that allows him to retain his position until October 2009. -AFP
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Drunk US mother lets toddler take the wheel
29-year-old put infant son behind steering wheel, while two other children were also in the car. -AFP
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Borneo Motors finally brings in Toyota Wish
It aims to win over consumers to next- generation model.
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CNG-powered cars hitting sales high
Rising pump prices, M'sian ban on petrol sales to foreign cars fuel increase. |
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Hamilton arrives in Montreal in confident mood
The McLaren star hopes to build on his success in Monao -AFP
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Hamilton's father crashes Porsche
One can only hope that Hamilton junior does not follow in his father's footsteps by crashing in the F1 Canadian Grand Prix-AFP
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FUEL PRICE HIKE: Car sales may go down
Car sales are expected to slow down in the second half of this year because of the petrol and diesel price hike.
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Thai motorists back for more fuel
Thai motorists started coming over the border yesterday to buy petrol and diesel. They have also returned to other towns close to the Kelantan-Thai border.
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BMW must improve to challenge for wins: Kubica
F1 star Robert Kubica admits that there are still huge strides to be made if the German-Swiss team are to achieve their target of a race win this season -AFP
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Kubica has no qualms on return to Canada crash site
Kubica, 23, was lucky to escape serious injury in the crash at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve last June -Reuters |
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Formula One statistics for Canadian Grand Prix
The last two races in Canada have been won by the driver starting on pole position -Reuters
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Raikkonen undecided about his F1 future
A Raikkonen walk-away could spark the arrival of Spain's double world champion Fernando Alonso to Ferrari -Reuters |
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Stoner and Rossi will deliver classic dual in Spain
The Catalunya motorcycling Grand Prix will see an in-form Valentino Rossi pitting against reigning world champion Casey Stoner --AFP
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Careless car owners offer tempting targets for thieves
Many valuable items including sunglasses and CDs are lost amid rising thefts from vehicles.
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Toyota develops improved hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle
The newly developed vehicle can run for 830 km on a single tank of hydrogen and in temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius. -Reuters
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Canada deploying cardboard cops to nab speeders
Life-size cardboard replicas of traffic cops pointing radar gun at oncoming traffic being used. -AFP
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Webber undone by 'motocross' track in Canada
Australian driver lashed out at track conditions after crashing out of qualifying for Canadian GP. -AFP
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F1: Hamilton takes pole for Canadian GP qualifying
He was over six-tenths of a second faster than that of his nearest rival. -AFP |
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Raikkonen and Kubica slam Montreal track
It was the loose tarmac on parts of the track rather than Hamilton's display that most concerned Raikkonen. -AFP
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No cut in petrol duties to cushion fuel hikes
The Government is not about to reduce duty on petrol to help cushion rising pump prices.
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Rising petrol prices prompt switch to 'green' transport
With pump prices heading north, motorists here are switching to cheaper alternatives.
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Kubica wins drama-filled Canada GP
Polish driver stormed to maiden victory exactly a year after suffering horrific crash on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. -AFP |
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Hamilton goes from hero to zero
The Briton earned himself a 10-place penalty on the starting grid for the next race in France after a bizarre crash with Kimi Raikkonen on Sunday -Reuters
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Fastlane: Porsche on track for charity
Owners of 72 Porsches from the Porsche clubs of Singapore and Hong Kong came together for a Charity Track Day to raise $65,888 |
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Fastlane: Sportier Wish come true
Toyota's next Wish multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), due in the middle of next year, is expected to have a sportier design and a higher equipment level.
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Fastlane: Renault's first mid-sized coupe
The Laguna Coupe, measuring 4.64m by 1.83m, boasts lovely proportions, deadly curves and a modern interior.
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Team by team analysis of Canadian Grand Prix
Double joy for BMW Sauber as Kubica and Heidfeld secured a one-two finish. -Reuters
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Fastlane: New look for three Merc models
Mercedes-Benz unveiled three facelift models at one go this week.
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Fastlane: Ferrari powers up California
Ferrari's first coupe-cabriolet, the California, will also be the first Prancing Horse to have a seven-speed dual-clutch sequential transmission.
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Fastlane: Don't meddle, VW chief warns
'If Porsche intervenes in the operations, its boss Wendelin Wiedeking will have to look after the top job himself.'
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Bourdais laments "worst ever" race
Toro Rosso's French driver Sebastien Bourdais finished last in qualifying for Sunday's race and then last among the 13 drivers to finish the grand prix. -Reuters
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Fastlane: Honda's Freed a small wonder
Due in Singapore in the second half of next year, the Freed could well be the smallest purpose-built eight-seater. |
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Kubica targets F1 title after first win
Polish F1 star determined to build on Sunday's victory at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. -Reuters
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Second-placed Heidfeld happy for himself and team
BMW Sauber Nick Heidfeld now wants the team to fight for the championship next year. -AFP |
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Coulthard overjoyed by third place in Montreal
A podium finish on Sunday was a sweet moment for 37-year-old Coulthard who has been overshadowed by teammate Mark Webber so far this season. -AFP
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Toyota celebrate as Glock and Trulli pick up points
Timo Glock and Jarno Trulli came in fourth and sixth respectively in Toyota's best finish of the season. -AFP
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Smooth Alonso hoping for "big points"
As several drivers struggling on the tricky Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Alonso showed his class by smoothly easing into fourth place during the qualifying. -AFP
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Little appetite from teams for F1 "breakaway"
Rumoured talks of a F1 series without the FIA's involvement met with little enthusiasm. -Reuters
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Renault back Piquet to turn the corner
Renault engineering head Pat Symonds and Piquet's team-mate Spaniard Fernando Alonso expressed confidence in Piquet's ability. -Reuters
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Sutil upbeat heading into Canadian GP
German Adrian Sutil hopes to put aside Monte Carlo nightmare and peform well at the Canadian Grand Prix. -AFP
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Hamilton hit by ten-place grid penalty for French GP
Briton Lewis Hamilton to be penalised for his role in a crash with Kimi Raikkonen in Canada on Sunday. -AFP
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He saved $7000 on car fuel
Mr Lim Sin Leng's decision to switch to compressed natural gas (CNG) instead of petrol proved to be a wise move. -NP
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Malaysia: Rebates for vehicle owners from Saturday
Latest move comes as the Malaysian government seeks to minimise the discontent from the recent fuel hike. -NST
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Canada win forces BMW Sauber to revise targets
Kubica's win on Sunday has led BMW to declare the Formula One championship as a three-way battle. -Reuters |
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Hamilton remains confident despite Montreal blunder
The Briton F1 star wants to make up for his mistake at the French Grand Prix. -Reuters
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Innovations to tackle seat-belt issue
Students came up with an adjustable belt system that allows three children to sit on a bench seat meant for two adults, without compromising their safety. -ST |
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New cars imported as used - to attract less tax
Parallel importers use revised rule to bring in high-end cars at cheaper prices. -ST
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Relocation of ERP Gantry along Central Boulevard
There will be a temporary road closure along Central Boulevard on 19 June from 0001hrs to 0500hrs.
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Disgruntled Thai truck drivers up in arms
They are demanding government help against rising fuel prices. -Reuters
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Pender Road closed to traffic on Sunday for Mt Faber run
During the road closure from 7.30am to 10.30am, only police and emergency vehicles can access Mount Faber Road via Pender Road. -ST
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Rush to fit natural gas gadget
With the recent fuel hikes, Malaysians are realising that converting their vehicles to run on natural gas would help ease their financial burdens. -The Star
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Peugeot smash Le Mans lap record in qualifying
French driver Stephane Sarrazin, partnered by Portugal's Pedro Lamy and Austrian Alex Wurz in the diesel-engined 908, demolished the existing record by 7.8 seconds. -Reuters |
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Davidson tests again for Honda after Aguri collapse
Davidson, 29, was a Honda test driver from 2002 to 2006 before joining Honda-backed Super Aguri. -Reuters
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Grosjean makes Renault F1 test debut
The Swiss-born 22-year-old has been tipped by France's former world champion Alain Prost among others as having a bright future ahead. -Reuters |
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More alternative fuel cars heading to S'pore
Daimler leading march towards less dependence on oil. -ST
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$25m plan for new Porsche, Rolls-Royce building
The Eurokars Group will invest an estimated $25 million to rebuild the Porsche and Rolls-Royce showrooms on Leng Kee Road next year. |
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Rising number of parallel-import Porsches 'disturbing'
It is not illegal but caveat emptor, says Porsche Asia-Pacific head.
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Subaru speeds up sales chart
Between January and May, total sales of Subaru passenger cars were 1,603 units for a 5.26 per cent market share among MTA members. |
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"No collison, no damage"
Yet man demands to be compensated. -TNP
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Hitting animal as serious as hitting a human
Hit-and-run Human:Fined or Jailed. Hit-and-run Animal: You could face the same penalty.
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Should police cars be allowed on footpaths?
Police cars along the East Coast Park, the public questions the need for it. -ST
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45 minutes for a parking lot
That's how long some have to wait for carpark lots in Orchard Road. -myp |
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Where are the parking lots?
Carparks in Orchard Road are packed due to GSS and June holidays. -myp
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Petrol found in 'spare tyres'
Contraband diesel and petrol smuggled in tanks disguised as spare tyres. |
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Be wary of 'save petrol gadgets'
KUALA LUMPUR: With the rise in oil price, vehicle owners should be wary of 'save petrol gadgets'
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Doc's nose broken after noting driver's licence number
Navy major honks, tails car, scolds woman for driving badly, then headbutts her doctor colleague. -TNP |
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She Nails Cheating Hubby With Help Of GPS Unit
Wife installs gadget & tape recorder in man's car to catch him in the act
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I didn't know I can't honk
Security guard banned from entry for 20 days for honking |
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We are forced to do this
Residents of MacPherson Road private housing estate forced to protect parking spaces
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Alonso hints at move from Renault
Spanish two-time champion may quit Renault at the end of the 2008 season |
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Motorcycle catches fire on PIE
Elder man caught in accident towards Changi
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Diversion of 9 bus services next 2 Sundays due to NDP
Many buses services and roads will be closed for reherseals. |
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Higher ERP rates and new gantries from July 7
Changes are aimed at making city traffic flow smoothly in the evenings.
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'Eazi' money? Think again
Cash-strapped businessman illegally leased out his car to make some money to pay off his debt, but was later told his car had been stolen. And then, his car was found in Malaysia... |
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SUV sales fall due to higher pump prices
But bigger, upscale models are less affected than smaller, cheaper brands.
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Man fined $95,000 for evading duty, GST to import Porsche
Singapore Customs' investigations revealed that the supporting documents provided by the man were falsified. -ST |
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Minor road cave-in at Marina Boulevard
Traffic distrupted when authorities closed road after a small section caved in during morning rush-hour. -ST
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Rising fuel prices, higher ERP charges, inflation dampen COE prices
COE prices ended relatively flat in the latest exercise, as record fuel prices, higher ERP charges and inflation continued to weigh on car buyers. -ST
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Company transport will help ease traffic woes
Providing shuttle buses to and from offices will alleviate congestion amidst higher costs of fuel and road charges. -myp
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Comfy over cheap
Escalating ERP rates - but some still insist on driving |
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More competition to improve public transport
Current public transport system far from adequate with long waiting times, constant increases in fares and system errors. -myp
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Sufficient motorcycle parking lots
Even after conversion of some lots, multi-storey carpark has adequate parking spaces for motorcycles as well as cars. -myp
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Singapore GP: Trackside hotels have room to let
Hoteliers disappointed as anticipated revenue from first ever night race fails to materialise.
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What Japanese race queens think of M'sian men
Malaysian men are good-looking, nicely built and friendly. -The Star |
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Social visit pass holders turn carpark into bedroom
Free hotel for all: Foreigners who are illegal food hawkers can be spotted sleeping at almost every corner of Joo Chiat carpark - walkways, lift-landing areas and even near doorways. -TNP
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Separate pumps for foreigners
Under a new system local citizens can buy fuel at lower prices while foreigners pay a sepearte price.--STAR
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Formula One: Massa and Ferrari on top at French GP
Brazilian storms to victory with Ferrari team-mate in second at Magny-Cours
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Formula One: Ferrari poised to pull clear in both F1 title races
Third Ferrari double at the French Grand Prix distances the team's rivals from constructors' title chase |
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10 China workers hurt in 3-vehicle collision
Another loud call rang out to make it compulsory for mini-buses to install seatbelts when a minibus collided into the back of a tipper truck. -ST
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Cheap car brings cheers and fears
Launch of the low-cost Nano may cause world car population to soar, increasing environmental burden |
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Singapore CEO, wife, son killed by drunk driver
Indian national was in Chennai celebrating his son's recovery when they met with a tragic accident.
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ERP helps business, says LTA
ERP rates must go up because congestion will have a negative impact on the economy. -BT
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Road thug could have blinded me
Road rage: A cyclist and motorist get into a heated squabble and girlfriend joins in.-TNP
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Owners of big 4WD vehicles hail fuel rebate
Malaysia: Rebate on fuel will ease the burden for rural residents who can only use 4WD due to road conditions. -NST
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Workshop bully won't let customer get away
Singaporean pays over $1k for repairs in Malaysia but car still breaks down 10 times
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Petrol stations decline credit cards
The petrolum association of Malaysia is taking strategic measures to be more cost-effective;cash will only be accepted.
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Government doesn't make money from ERP
Motorists are 'net gainers' as revenue losses from tax rebates remain higher than ERP income
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Malaysian border petrol stations to have 'foreigner' pumps
New pumps targeting Thais and Singaporeans will force day-trippers to now pay market rates |
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Pump prices up for 13th time since last July
Petrol now costs $0.05 more a litre, diesel up by $0.10; analysts puzzled by latest hikes. -ST
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Rumours spark off mad dash for petrol
Thousands of motorists make a beeline for petrol following rumours of station closure and price increase |
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Business as usual for Malaysian petrol stations
'No credit card' advisory not strictly adhered to by some stations
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Credit card refusal draws ire
Station owners' sudden rejection of credit transactions further fuels annoyance over rising costs. |
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Plans to replace credit cards with Touch 'n Go
Use of TnG cards at petrol stations being looked into; timely, since credit card transactions no longer valid
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Commission raised for petrol, diesel dealers
Petrol Dealers' Association recall 'no credit card' advisory following expected increase in profit margin |
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Police to act against rumour-mongers
Act of spreading false news about the closure of petrol stations likened to economic sabotage
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Petrol stations in Penang rescind ban on credit cards
15 hour 'stand-off' ends as station operators start to accept card payments again |
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Man on car roof causes stir on highway
Curious behaviour following accident brings traffic to a halt
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Singapore GP: Season festivities will add to Formula 1 buzz
Gigs, sculpture exhibits, and car shows to accompany first ever night race |
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He's too stubborn to listen: Speeding turns into a tragic accident
A young motorcyclist dies while riding a bike hastily;ramming into a taxi and other motorist as well .-TNP
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Two ex-champs advise Hamilton to take it easy
Mistakes in recent races lead many to think that the young Brit may be 'losing the plot' |
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Put that PSP away and pick up a book
Portable video consoles may be a godsend to modern commuters, but whatever happened to a good read?
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The big taxi surcharge muddle
Passengers and drivers are confused over where city surcharge applies as it differs among cab companies |
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Public demands map of city area surcharges
Passengers and cabbies confused about which areas are part of the CBD
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Shell V-Power at Formula 98 prices this weekend
In celebration of Ferrari 1-2 victory at Magny-Cours
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Extension of LTA Traffic marshals to all other expressways
1 July: LTA marshals deployed to manage incidents on all other expressways
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CNG: Compressed Natural Gas or Cheap N Good?
Driving a compressed natural gas car saves Lauren Heng money otherwise spent on petrol. But he takes it one step further - he pumps CNG in M'sia, where it is five times cheaper -TNP |
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Taxi evening surcharge in the city should go
Since implementation of evening city surcharge,congestion in the city has worsened -myp
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Customs cracks down on car importers who evade tax
About 70 vehicles from parallel importers held up at the port due to their low declared values |
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Fastlane news
New Audi coupe, Nissan Qashqai, Citroen C5, Cerato and Sportage, twin-clutch Ford, seven-seater Land Rover
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New Bus to ease congestion on MRT's
You can either take the bus or mrt now as bus 128 duplicates sections of certain MRT lines.-AsiaOne
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Mega sale: 50% off for traffic violations!
Effective Tuesday, Malaysian police would half the compound fines for traffic summonses except for those for serious offences. -The Star
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