Ford’s Autonomous Police Car that Issues Tickets and CHASES You
It seems that Ford is considering the possibility of a police car that is not only a car, but also a police officer in AI form.
Will they Lift Car Warranty Restrictions in Malaysia?
Singapore has done it and now the Malaysian Automotive Industry Association (MAIA) is urging the government in Kuala Lumpur to follow suit. From 2018, Singaporean car owners will be free to have their car serviced in a workshop of their choice without worrying about voiding their warranty, in a move that is all about free trade and the removal of restrictive practices; well, at least according to the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS), that is. It is not just Singapore that has lifted this restriction; the European Commission started the ball rolling back in 2003 when it passed a law allowing owners to have their car serviced where they chose.
Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience for Porsche Owners in Malaysia
In line with Porsche’s heritage which is steeped in motorsports, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) will be starting the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience at the Sepang International Circuit.
The SSUV set to Dominate Luxury Driving in 2018
They are coming, so watch out for the super sports utility vehicles or SSUVs, as they are being dubbed. It seems that all of the top-end luxury marques are looking to add a fast, outrageously priced SUV, with absolutely bonkers styling to their line-ups. These are not any run-of-the-mill Chelsea tractors either; these are definitely a cut above the school-run mum wagon that the manufacturers are falling over themselves to churn out.
The Joys of Driving a Stick Shift
Automologist ATHERTON makes a plea for the disappearing manual transmission.
In a day and age when everything in our lives seems to be geared towards autonomy, there still are purists who prefer if things were left as they are. Yes, technology can improve our lives in leaps and bounds. But, to me, there are some man-made objects that would be good if they kept a certain element of manual labour. Not all, but some—like, the car.
Motoring Legend Walter Röhrl celebrates Silver Jubilee with Porsche
Walter Röhrl in the automotive world is akin to Hollywood’s A-list celebrities. He is a four-time winner of the Monte Carlo Rally with four different automakers, and a two-time World Rally Champion winner—first with a Fiat 131 Abarth in 1980 and two years later in an Opel Ascona 400.