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  Ford S-MAX Concept – previewing the next-gen

  29 August 2013 / 23 comments

  Ford has unveiled its new Ford S-MAX Concept, which essentially previews the next-gen S-MAX. Exterior design-wise, the vehicle gets the brand’s Kinetic global design language – shades of the facelifted Fiesta to be found in […]

   

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  Toyota Land Cruiser Prado facelift unveiled

  29 August 2013 / 34 comments

  The supposedly leaked pics of the facelifted 150-series Toyota Land Cruiser Prado we showed you last week has turned out to be legit all right – a treasure trove of info and images of the […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG sighted at JPJ Putrajaya

  28 August 2013 / 93 comments

  Malaysia saw the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class back in June with the launch of two variants – the Mercedes-Benz A200 and the Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport. The A250’s 208 horsepower and 350 Nm from its […]

   

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  Nissan appoints new dealership partner in Indonesia, gears up for Datsun brand introduction in 2014

  28 August 2013 / 3 comments

  Over in Indonesia, Nissan Motor Indonesia has announced the appointment of PT. Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Tbk (MPM) as its dealership partner – the brand states that expansion of its dealer network is to accommodate the […]

   

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  Bell & Ross opens new flagship boutique in Pavilion

  28 August 2013 / 7 comments

  You’ve no doubt noticed the fully functioning virtual Bell & Ross clock which adorns our sidebar. Well, those interested in the real timepieces the French-Swiss watchmaker makes will find this snippet to be of interest […]

   

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  Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R – more tech details emerge

  28 August 2013 / 9 comments

  More tech details have emerged on the Toyota concept now known as the Yaris Hybrid-R, which will make its debut in Frankfurt. An earlier teaser post had the donor correctly pegged as a Yaris, and […]

   

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  BMW Shorties – a BMW for a weekend, via Instagram

  28 August 2013 / 4 comments

  BMW Shorties is back for 2013, and the launch of the seventh edition of the short film competition takes place next week. Ahead of that, BMW Malaysia is inviting fans to take part in a […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Is this the Jaguar F-Type R-S Coupe?

  28 August 2013 / 6 comments

  We’ve shown you spyshots of the Jaguar F-Type Coupe; now it’s time for something with even sharper claws. Our trusty Continental peeping Toms have caught what could be a Jaguar F-Type R-S Coupe at the […]

   

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  DRIVEN: Proton Suprima S 1.6 Turbo Premium tested

  28 August 2013 / 499 comments

  Public opinion is an odd thing. Sometimes it’s absolutely spot on, while other times, well, the public is just plain wrong. But once faith has gone, it takes a painfully long time to rebuild. Once […]

   

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  Volkswagen e-Golf – the Mk7 gets an electric variant

  27 August 2013 / 7 comments

  We first had a look at an electric Volkswagen Golf back in September last year, where we tested out the Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion prototype, which was based on the Mk6 Golf. That one had an […]

   

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  Honda Accord – Malaysia to launch three variants

  27 August 2013 / 141 comments

  Turns out the banner from yesterday’s post was spot on – the ninth-gen Honda Accord will be in showrooms on September 5, a day after the car is officially launched. Honda Malaysia will be introducing […]

   

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  Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE updated for Frankfurt 2013

  27 August 2013 / 8 comments

  We first got wind of the Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE at the Geneva show earlier this year, but its presence at the show was only a teaser, with no actual car or real technical details […]

   

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  Mazda to increase SkyActiv engine production output

  27 August 2013 / 14 comments

  Here’s a case of measurable success. A year ago, Mazda began ramping up production of its SkyActiv engines to keep up with growing demand for its cars equipped with the new mills, doubling annual production […]

   

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  Peugeot 5008 facelift to debut at Frankfurt 2013

  27 August 2013 / 4 comments

  Peugeot has given the 5008 MPV a nip and tuck for Frankfurt 2013 as well, where it will debut alongside the facelifted Peugeot 3008 crossover. The 5008 gets Peugeot’s new family face which features a […]

   

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  Infiniti Q30 Concept – first view of Frankfurt debutant

  27 August 2013 / 10 comments

  Click on the image to enlarge. Infiniti has released the first image of its Q30 Concept, which the company says offers a unique fusion of body styles, merging of the dynamic design and sportiness of […]

   

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