Russell Carr to head Lotus design; Donato Coco out
Group Lotus has just appointed Russell Carr as its new head of design, replacing the outbound Donato Coco (best known for designing the ill-fated five Lotus concepts). Carr isn’t new to the …
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Petrol subsidy to be distributed via MyKad, ‘low income group’ to enjoy current price – Ahmad Maslan
The days of subsidised petrol are coming to an end, for certain sections of society. The government's ongoing petrol subsidy rationalisation programme is currently under study and the implementation will involve the …
Hyundai Genesis gets highest score ever by ANCAP
The Hyundai Genesis has achieved the highest score in the 21-year history of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The flagship sedan scored 36.88 points out of a possible 37, along …
Toyota 86 to live on as next-gen version is confirmed
Fans of the Toyota 86 have another reason to celebrate as a company exec has confirmed in a recent interview with motoring.com.au that the second-generation has been given the thumbs up - …
Nissan teases mystery compact SUV, Brazilian debut
Nissan has teased the public with shots of a mystery compact SUV, which is set for a public debut at the 2014 Sao Paulo motor show. The mystery shot serves as a …
Takata to be prosecuted in the US over exploding airbags, owners urged to fix affected cars immediately
Public prosecutors in the United States are targeting Japanese automotive parts supplier Takata Corp, which is suspected to have misled US regulators regarding its airbags. The company's defective safety components have been …
Hyundai Santa Fe gets updated for 2015 in the US – improved steering and suspension, power tailgate
The immensely-practical Hyundai Santa Fe has gained a few enhancements for 2015 in the US, chief among which is the addition of a new 32-bit microprocessor to the electric power steering system …
Asia Klasika Motor Festival – classics take centrestage
The Asia Klasika show is back for the fifth time to showcase the finest of vintage, classic and contemporary supercars from the region. This year's event will be held at Pullman Putrajaya …
RENDERED: Proton Exora facelift with Iriz-like styling
Click to enlarge. Design whiz Theophilus Chin has rendered his take on a Proton Exora facelift, using elements of the local carmaker’s latest Iriz hatchback. Yes, Proton has already facelifted its MPV …
Ducati Testastretta DVT – first motorcycle engine with VVT thanks to Volkswagen technology
It seems we are starting to see the fruits of Audi's purchase of Ducati, both for the Italian motorcycle company and for the Volkswagen Group as a whole. Last month, the Volkswagen …
SPYSHOTS: Next gen Audi A4 B9 begins testing
Audi is preparing the next generation Audi A4, which should be codenamed the B9. This is the first time we've seen a prototype tested with the actual next generation body (heavily camouflaged, …
VIDEO: Porsche Macan 2.0 in-depth walk-around tour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ7UnKZCRUY&modestbranding=1 Next on our video walk-around series is the most affordable - though not exactly cheap - Porsche around, the new Macan 2.0. This compact SUV opens up the Porsche brand to …
Nissan to receive nine-speed transmission, three-cylinder engine from Daimler in partnership – report
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Nissan, or more specifically Infiniti, is set to receive a nine-speed transmission from Daimler as part of a product-sharing partnership between the German automaker …
Isuzu supports Borneo Safari event for the eighth year
Isuzu Malaysia will be supporting the Borneo Safari 2014, the eighth successive year it is sponsoring "Asia’s Toughest 4X4 Challenge." The event's "Diamond Sponsor" will work together with the Sabah Four Wheel …
Mercedes-Benz GL 400 price announced – RM842,888 for a road tax-friendlier 3.0 litre turbo V6 engine
The Mercedes-Benz GL 400 has been introduced in Malaysia with a price tag of RM842,888 on-the-road without insurance. The luxurious GL is a big seven-seater SUV that plays in a size class …
BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition marks 2014 title win
It’s almost a given lately that German Touring Car Masters (DTM) championship winners will have a commemorative special edition of their road-going models. BMW won both titles in 2012 and made the …
Deepavali toll discounts and rebates for road users
The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has announced that discounts and toll rebates will be offered to motorists in conjunction with Deepavali tomorrow. Road users will be able to enjoy discounts ranging from …
Mazda BT-50 Pro Eclipse special edition for Thailand
Mazda has introduced the BT-50 Pro Eclipse for the Thai market. Think of the Eclipse special edition as the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Isuzu D-Max X-Series of the BT-50 range, although the …
Volkswagen Polo, Jetta CKD to be exported next year
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller also let slip during yesterday's media briefing that the company is looking to export the Volkswagen Polo 1.6, Polo Sedan and Jetta – all of …
Ford delivers best-ever sales record in September
Ford Malaysia has recently announced its best-ever September performance in Malaysia, with sales increasing 52 percent to 1,183 units. The record for quarterly sales has seen an increase of 55 percent to …
