After a long run as the sole locally assembled hybrid offering in the segment, the Mercedes-Benz S400h hybrid finally has apple-to-apple competition in the form of the new BMW 740Le xDrive plug-in hybrid. Munich’s contender for the segment is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine, supported by an electric motor. The motor’s batteries can be recharged via a wall socket, and allows it to travel between 30-35km on electric power alone, based on our tests. The official NEDC rating is 41 km. Also interesting is the inclusion of xDrive, which makes the 740Le an all-wheel drive sedan. We’ve not seen xDrive on BMW sedans in Malaysia before this, only SUVs. Watch our video review to find out what we think of the 740Le xDrive. For detailed specifications and equipment list, click here for a Car Comparison on CarBase.my or read our launch story. … [Read more...] about BMW 740Le xDrive Plug-In Hybrid Review in Malaysia
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Gov’t to review issuance of vehicle stickers for the disabled, wants to prevent misuse by family members
The ministry of transport (MOT) said it will be working together with relevant parties such as the social welfare department to review the issuance of vehicle stickers for disabled persons (OKU). It said that this is to prevent misuse by family members, Bernama reports. According to deputy transport minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi, there will be certain requirements that the disabled will need to comply with to obtain the vehicle stickers. “This is to avoid the misuse of OKU stickers which will affect the benefits enjoyed by those (the disabled) who drive on their own,” he told the Dewan Rakyat. Among the guidelines that were agreed upon in a meeting of the national council for the disabled was that the sticker application is subject to the modification carried out on the vehicle and that the vehicle was registered under the name of the disabled person in possession of an OKU card. He said the guidelines for the issuance of OKU vehicle stickers had been adopted at all road … [Read more...] about Gov’t to review issuance of vehicle stickers for the disabled, wants to prevent misuse by family members
Thread: Kawasaki Z250 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Hola ! What made me to get Kwacker Baby? I Previously owned Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS, Which helped me to cover lot of places. Planned to Upgrade bike and had a plans to get Premium segment Quarter litre bike. So, I classified the requirement. My Classification is very simple, the bike should be comfortable for touring, smooth engine performance and good styling. So, the choice of bikes I considered are as follows: Ninja 300 - It very Expensive and eye catchy design and it is faired, has better performance. Benelli TNT 300 - Being new entrant to India. I was advised not to buy, But Inline two cylinder with IXIL Exhaust it sounds bloody impressive to buy.Yamaha R3- Actually about to book, but Yamaha announced to recall the bikes for clutch and oil pump malfunction.Mojo - Best for Touring and comfortable to drive. But i hate the design of the vehicle.Benelli TNT 25- Small brother of TNT 300, Single cylinder 25ps and good ride quality. As i Said it is new entrant.Duke 390- All terrain … [Read more...] about Thread: Kawasaki Z250 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Thread: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Got My 2017 Duke 390 on 17th March 17. Before starting the ownership experience let me take back in time to understand how and why I selected this bike. I have been residing out of India for last couple of years, And the easy and cheap availability of super bikes there pulled me back to teen age and I decided to go for Biking again, So went to few mechanic shops who sell used bikes there and finally Purchased Sachs X Road 250, Three months later added another to the collection as it was available for a real cheap price because of the history attached to this bike. The bike was Suzuki Intruder VS 1400 97 Model . Yes it seemed quite old. But when I came to know the story, I made the decision. The bike was imported by a person from Dubai in the year 98( Brand New). He rode it for 2.5 Years and fell from the bike once and his leg was badly crushed below the Bike. And the bike got parked in his garage. His wife and mother got really scared after this accident and didn't allowed this man to … [Read more...] about Thread: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Range Rover Velar P250 road test review
A good two weeks have passed between the time I drove the Range Rover Velar and penned this review. In this time, it has grown on me. The vehicle we drove and what you see here, does not give the best impression of the Velar - the grey is quite dull and lacks some of the cosmetic sheen that you can otherwise specify on the options list. I was starting to feel that its platform cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace, feels more desirable. But then I saw a Range Rover Velar late in the night, slowly appearing out of a dark alley, wearing a red color on the body and gloss black on the roof and the wheels. What a sight! It looked sinister and how. If I were to buy one that is exactly how I would like it. The Velar also happens to be one of the few European SUVs I spotted in Fujairah when I was in the Middle East recently, and in typical Range Rover fashion, its sophisticated form looked right at home even with sand dunes and rocky mountains in the backdrop. Design But is it a true-blooded Range Rover? … [Read more...] about Range Rover Velar P250 road test review