Toyota Pixis Mega – kei car with class-leading height
This is the tall boy of tall boys, the Toyota Pixis Mega. The new kei car to hit Japan is banking on two selling points - excellent driver visibility and a spacious …
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Ford recalls 433,000 cars over engine software fault
Ford has issued a recall for nearly 433,000 vehicles in North America over an issue with faulty body control modules - in the affected cars, there's the possibility the engines will continue …
Lancia Delta Integrale nameplate set to make a return?
An old - and hallowed - nameplate may be set to make a return. Word is that some quarters of upper management at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are looking to commission an …
First Lotus Evora 400 rolls off production line at Hethel
The first Lotus Evora 400 has rolled off the production line at the British carmaker's facility in Hethel, Norfolk, England. The event was commemorated with the presence of several senior management officials …
Hyundai Elantra FL Sport Edition, limited to 999 units
Seen this before? Yup, we showed you this Hyundai Elantra Sport Edition last month, but now it has been officially announced by Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors. The Sport Edition of the Elantra facelift …
We cannot force people to buy Malaysian cars – MITI
To boost sales overseas, Malaysian vehicle manufacturers need to price their cars more competitively and increase quality, said International Trade and Industry (MITI) minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. "If the pricing is …
AD: Auto Bavaria Raya offers – drive home a brand new BMW and enjoy special Raya deals on BMW Lifestyle merchandise
Hari Raya Aidilfitri will be upon us very, very soon, and those looking to balik kampung in a brand new BMW will be pleased to know that Auto Bavaria will be having …
Toll rate increase – government hasn’t made decision
According to news reports, the government has not made any decision on the increase in toll rates, but Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said it is continuing to look into the …
2016 Honda Civic – next-gen’s dashboard revealed
We've seen spyshots of it before; now here are patent filings that confirm the 2016 Honda Civic's dashboard design. Patent drawings of the next-gen Civic's exterior surfaced in April. It shows the …
Volvo Excellence Child Safety Seat – simpler and safer
There's more to the freed up space offered by the Lounge Console concept as seen on the Volvo XC 90 Excellence - the design team at the Swedish automaker has come up …
Ford EcoSport SUV ‘significantly enhanced’ for Europe
The Ford EcoSport, which hasn't really set the market alight here and in Europe, has been 'significantly enhanced' for the Continent. Now available to order, the compact SUV comes with 'sophisticated styling …
Numbers not important, but feel is – Mazda MX-5 chief
The latest Mazda MX-5 is over 100 kg lighter than before, has perfect 50:50 weight distribution and is very desirable to enthusiasts, but some complain that the NA-only roadster (155 hp/200 Nm …
Tun Mahathir takes a swipe at MAI over liberalisation
In his latest blog post, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has taken a swipe at the Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) for its call to open up the local automotive industry. Last month, The …
Subaru BRZ, WRX STI Series.HyperBlue limited edition
Subaru of America has announced the 2016 "Series.HyperBlue" limited edition for the BRZ and WRX STI. The cars feature exterior paint in Subaru’s exclusive Hyper Blue with matching interior trim. Production will …
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG and GLA 45 AMG to gain A 45 facelift’s revised 381 hp and 475 Nm output
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG and GLA 45 AMG buyers will be pleased to hear that the duo will gain the power hike that was recently introduced for the refreshed Mercedes-AMG A 45, …
BMW i8-based hydrogen fuel-cell prototype revealed
Aside from showing its direct water injection technology at the its Innovation Days technology showcase, BMW has also pulled the wraps off its i8-based hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, affording the motoring world its …
Toyota Hilux Revo TRD Sport Offroad prototype
The eighth-gen 2016 Toyota Hilux was unveiled in Thailand and Australia in May, and the market leading pick-up truck now sports Toyota's latest design language as seen on its passenger cars, both …
Reckless driving, exhaustion, damaged roads reasons behind fatalities on East Coast Expressway Phase 2
The majority of accidents and fatalities on stretches of the East Coast Expressway Phase 2 can be attributed to reckless or exhausted drivers, trespassing animals and damaged, water-logged roads, according to the …
Robot kills worker at Volkswagen factory in Germany
An assembly robot has killed an external contractor at a Volkswagen plant in Germany. According to reports, the technician was part of a team setting up the robot at the automaker's Kassel …
BMW 1 Series prototype features direct water injection
BMW's direct water injection technology made its debut on the BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car, but it looks like its usage won't be limited to high performance M cars. It's also been …
