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  Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Facelift open for booking – now CKD with LED headlamps, below RM140k

  24 October 2014 / 39 comments

  The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid facelift, which we spotted in Malaysia in August, is now open for booking by Edaran Tan Chong Motor, as advertised on the Nissan Malaysia official website. The facelifted Serena S-Hybrid made […]

   

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  Disputes over Caterham F1 threaten team’s future

  24 October 2014 / 10 comments

  Following Tan Sri Tony Fernandes’ sale of the Caterham F1 Team to a consortium of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors in July, all has not exactly been smooth sailing, if reports are to be believed. […]

   

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  Mercedes-AMG GT gets Silver Chrome and Carbon styling packages – no performance enhancements

  24 October 2014 / 6 comments

  The recently unveiled Mercedes-AMG GT is set to receive two new styling packages, designed to enhance the aesthetic value of the car should potential owners find the normal one a little bit too bland on […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: W222-based Mercedes-Benz Pullman

  23 October 2014 / 7 comments

  This monster six-door limo is the latest Pullman set to roll out from Mercedes-Benz’s garage, based on the latest W222 series S-Class. It will seat six in luxury in a three row configuration, with the […]

   

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  Brabus tunes Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class up to 400 hp!

  23 October 2014 / 11 comments

  Brabus has unveiled its complete tuning programme for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class compact SUV, encompassing show as well as go. For the GLA 250, we have Brabus’ PowerXtra B25 kit. The plug-and-play module, integrated into the […]

   

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  Russell Carr to head Lotus design; Donato Coco out

  23 October 2014 / 8 comments

  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 company, of course, […]

   

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  Petrol subsidy to be distributed via MyKad, ‘low income group’ to enjoy current price – Ahmad Maslan

  23 October 2014 / 304 comments

  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 MyKad, Deputy Finance […]

   

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  Hyundai Genesis gets highest score ever by ANCAP

  23 October 2014 / 30 comments

  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 with a maximum […]

   

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  Toyota 86 to live on as next-gen version is confirmed

  23 October 2014 / 34 comments

  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 – even if the […]

   

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  Nissan teases mystery compact SUV, Brazilian debut

  23 October 2014 / 4 comments

  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 precursor to the […]

   

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  Takata to be prosecuted in the US over exploding airbags, owners urged to fix affected cars immediately

  23 October 2014 / 34 comments

  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 a centre of series of massive worldwide recalls […]

   

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  Hyundai Santa Fe gets updated for 2015 in the US – improved steering and suspension, power tailgate

  23 October 2014 / 5 comments

  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 that claims to […]

   

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  Asia Klasika Motor Festival – classics take centrestage

  23 October 2014 / 21 comments

  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 Lakeside Hotel from […]

   

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  RENDERED: Proton Exora facelift with Iriz-like styling

  23 October 2014 / 98 comments

  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 once – the […]

   

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  Ducati Testastretta DVT – first motorcycle engine with VVT thanks to Volkswagen technology

  23 October 2014 / 16 comments

  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 XL Sport was shown, […]

   

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