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At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month, BMW will be showcasing two technologies – a ‘360-degree Collision Avoidance System’ and ‘Remote Valet Parking Assistant’ – in what the company deems […]
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Skoda Superb – third gen to debut at Geneva 2015
The Skoda Superb isn’t Skoda’s best seller, only making up 10% of its global sales volume, but it’s still an important car to act as a halo. Think of it as Skoda’s very own Volkswagen […]
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Audi said to be seriously contemplating entry into F1
Audi is reportedly mulling the idea of entering Formula 1, and it’s no mere passing thought by the sound of it. The BBC says that the Volkswagen Group is conducting a feasibility study on whether […]
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues tests in Malaysia
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues to be driven around Malaysia on trade plates, though there hasn’t been much news on whether the car will be introduced here or not. Reader Dr Mohamed Ahsan saw this […]
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“We will meet all new safety regulations, no question about it” – Perodua CEO on 22 new UN regulations
At Perodua’s ‘Facilitation Scheme Briefing’ held at the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) earlier today, Perodua CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid boldly claimed that the company will be able to meet the 22 new UN safety regulations […]
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Renault Zoe to get smaller, improved electric motor
Renault has announced the development of a new electric motor that has been entirely designed and built in-house, and it’s set to be deployed in the Renault Zoe electric car. The new motor is smaller […]
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Jaguar Land Rover developing ‘invisible’ roof pillars, ‘ghost car’ navigation to ease urban commutes
In a twisted homage to another famed British luxury carmaker known for spectre-inspired nameplates, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is currently working on numerous technological platforms aimed at reducing the number of accidents in the urban […]
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2014 BMW Shorties grand prize winner announced
The 2014 BMW Shorties short film competition has finally found its winner for this year in the form of Rozita binti Roslan, an independent (indie) romantic comedy short film directed by Taufiq Kamal Abdul Rahman. […]
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BMW 218i Coupe gets new 1.5L three-cylinder engine
BMW’s new 1.5 litre three-cylinder engine has been installed in a front-engined, rear-wheel drive configuration for the first time – the mill makes its way on to the new BMW 218i Coupe. Previous applications have […]
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Toyota Hilux TRD Sportivo revealed – from RM105k
UMW Toyota Motor is set to introduce a new N70 Toyota Hilux variant – details about the Hilux TRD Sportivo have been revealed on the company’s website ahead of the version’s official debut. The Hilux […]
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SPIED: Mercedes-Benz GLS – the GL gets a new name
Like the M-Class, the big GL-Class will also be renamed when it is facelifted next year. It will be called the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, to reinforce that it’s the “S-Class” of Mercedes-Benz’s SUV line-up. The M-Class […]
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VIDEO: W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class walk-around
Taking its turn on our walk-around series this time is yet another new challenger in the compact executive sedan arena, but one that looks to have the best shot yet at taking the fight to […]
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SPIED: Honda HR-V on TVC shoot in Sentul East
Not very long before the Honda HR-V makes its Malaysian market debut – word on the vine is that the much-anticipated Jazz-based B-segment crossover is due to be launched in Q1 2015, and its appearance […]
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Infiniti Q60 Concept teased ahead of Detroit debut
Teased ahead of its debut at the North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next month is the Infiniti Q60 Concept – a dimly-lit photo of the Q50-based coupé has been released, providing a small glimpse […]
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Renault reveals new “POWERFUL” twin-charged, two-stroke two-cylinder diesel engine for the future
When one thinks of a two-stroke diesel engine, images of large container ships tend to conjure themselves up in the mind’s eye. Renault, however, plans to change that perception, with the company revealing a two-stroke, […]