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Singapore Raises Vehicle Entry Permit; Malaysia Reacts

July 22, 2014

Malaysians and Singaporeans are like siblings – one moment we’re the best of buddies, the next we’re at each other’s neck. At this moment, we’re not exactly on the best of terms. Early this month, the little island across from the tip of the Malaysian Peninsular announced a whopping 75% increase on the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee, from SG$20 to SG$35 per day for foreign-registered cars and a quadrupling of fee for goods vehicles, from SG$10 to SG$40, with effect from 1 August 2014. Buses, taxi’s and motorcycles are unaffected.

Rosberg’s Lead Extends With Germany Win

July 22, 2014

“It’s an amazing feeling to win at home. It’s a very special day,” said Nico Rosberg, who maintained the lead throughout the German Grand Prix on Sunday and became the first German to stand at the top of the podium in Hockenheimring since Michael Schumacher’s victory in 2006.

VW India Plans US$250M Investment Programme

July 18, 2014

The Volkswagen group has announced its plans to invest a total of US$250million (approximately ₹15 billion) in its manufacturing arm in India over the next six years. The money will be spent on the building of an engine and transmission plant, which the company hopes will allow them to produce more competitively priced cars.

JP Morgan Claims Second Win In X-1R Pro Cup Series

July 14, 2014

From the sixth race of the season which took place last Friday emerges the first two-time winner, a title claimed by 38-year-old JP Morgan. Veteran racer Morgan raced to victory over Reid Wilson and newcomer Brian Keselowski, who took second and third place on the podium. It is also Morgan’s second win at the 4/10-mile track in Hudson, North Carolina.

Thailand Car Market Splutters Are Bad News For India

July 13, 2014

After a couple of years of political turmoil as Red battles Yellow for control of the streets of Bangkok and the hearts and minds of the population, coupled with the recent coup d’etat, it is feared that the Detroit of the East, Bangkok, will take another hit.