Mazda 2 named as 2014-2015 Japan Car of The Year
The new Mazda 2, or Mazda Demio as it is known in Japan, has bagged the 2014-2015 Japan Car of the Year award by the Japan Car of the Year Committee. The …
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W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class recalled – steering issue
The W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has only been on the market worldwide for a few months, but it's already been hit with a sweeping recall to fix an issue with the steering on …
Driverless Audi RS7 to lap Hockenheim at race speed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSD6ld1pM94 A driverless Audi RS7 Sportback is set to make a track run on the Hockenheim at race speed this weekend, and the automaker says that the RS7 piloted driving concept will …
Carbon-fibre production costs to drop by 90% – report
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, the future in which carbon-fibre will be employed in mass-produced cars could come sooner rather than later. MAI Carbon Cluster Management GmbH - a …
Thai Eco Car Phase 2 – 52.7 bil baht invested in total
Thailand's Board of Investment has approved investments worth a total of 52.7 billion baht (RM5.23 billion) for Phase 2 of the country's Eco Car programme, according to a report by just-auto. That's …
Ferrari F60 America – 10 units for USA, all spoken for
Ferrari has come up with a limited edition F60 America to commemorate the brand's 60 years in North America. Just 10 units of the built-to-order version - which was unveiled in Beverly …
AD: Your next Suzuki model comes with a low 1.68% financing rate while you stand a chance to win some really cool prizes!
If you've been putting off that trip to the Suzuki showroom, now is the time to make that visit. Suzuki Malaysia is offering attractive rebates and special financing rates for selected Suzuki …
2015 Mazda 2 – European-market supermini detailed
Mazda Motor Europe has released details regarding the European-market version of the 2015 Mazda 2, which will make the rounds around the continent at several events over the coming months before going …
Lotus F1 Team switching to Mercedes power for 2015
The Lotus F1 Team will be racing next season with Mercedes engines, switching over from Renault. Under the terms of the agreement, Enstone-based Lotus will be supplied with Mercedes-Benz Power Units by …
DRIVEN: F55 MINI Cooper S 5 Door tested in the UK
Ah, the original Mini. We all know Alec Issigonis' landmark 1959 design – ADO 15 was the first car with a transversely-mounted engine (powering the front wheels), allowing as much as 60% …
Malaysia Budget 2015: CKD hybrid incentives – no extension to December 2015 deadline announced
The just-concluded Budget 2014 speech made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak did not make any announcement on the current duty exemption for CKD hybrid cars that was originally announced …
Malaysia Budget 2015 – RON 95, diesel fuel and LPG exempted from GST; subsidy rationalisation “soon”
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has confirmed in today’s Malaysia Budget 2015 announcement that RON 95, diesel and LPG will be exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) that will …
AD: Enjoy free service for 5 years when you purchase a new or pre-owned BMW exclusively from Wearnes Autohaus this weekend!
Yes, you read the headline right! Authorised BMW distributor Wearnes Autohaus is offering an exclusive 5-year BMW Service and Repair Inclusive (BSRI) package when you purchase any brand new or pre-owned BMW …
Malaysia Budget 2015 Live Updates (Auto/Transport)
Budget 2015 will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at 4 pm today. We will be posting live updates on any automotive-related announcements from his speech here. Watch this …
Tesla Model S P85D – supercar-baiting electric sedan with 691 hp, 931 Nm and all-wheel drive
After Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk went onto Twitter earlier this week to tease the unveiling of "the D and something else" (snigger all you like), the company has finally pulled the …
SPYSHOTS: Hardcore Audi R8 prototype spotted
The Audi R8 has been with us for close to eight years already and though it may be on its way out, it's not looking to go quietly from the looks of …
GST may not result in cheaper cars, says MAA
The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April 2015 may not result in car prices going down, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has said, according to The Star. "We …
Paris 2014: adieu French kisses from the City of Love
We’re wrapping up our coverage of the Mondial de l’Automobile 2014 in customary fashion, with the usual selection of photos of the non-metal variety. Paris had its share of metallic glitter, from …
Paris 2014: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S
Another Paris debutant was Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV Concept-S, which previews what the company calls “a special design package” for the production Outlander PHEV. The SUV gets a new cleaner and sharper-looking “X-shaped” …
Paris 2014: Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary Edition
Of the cars that were not brand new at Peugeot's 2014 Paris Motor Show stand, this one stood out for yours truly. Simply because the Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary Edition is …
