Proton, Perodua to regain market share this year?
National carmakers Proton and Perodua are expected to recover lost market share this year and close the sales gap with foreign brands, if not even regain dominance, The Star cites research reports …
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Fisker to be renamed Elux, Karma to cost 20% more
Looks like Chinese auto parts maker Wanxiang does have some grand designs laid out for recently-acquired Fisker after all, according to a Reuters report. The EV manufacturer, formerly led by Danish designer …
Volvo XC40 crossover confirmed, will arrive by 2020
As reported by Autocar UK, Volvo has now confirmed plans that it will indeed introduce a compact crossover to slot below the Volvo XC60 (pictured above). Dubbed the Volvo XC40, the new …
Volkswagen Touran – third-gen makes Geneva debut
After five years, there's now an all-new Volkswagen Touran – the third-generation MPV has been unveiled ahead of its world premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next month, before going on …
Proton revives deal with Goldstar to produce cars, engines in China – the end of Youngman-Lotus?
Proton has signed a three-way agreement with former partner Goldstar Heavy Industrial Co Ltd and authorities in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China to produce cars and engines in that city, WantChinaTimes.com has reported, …
Final Bugatti Veyron sold, to be displayed in Geneva
It's hard to believe that a decade has gone by since the introduction of the mighty Bugatti Veyron. The hypercar that shook the automotive industry consisted of a combination of improbable numbers …
Acura’s version of the Honda HR-V to be called CDX?
We reported earlier this month that Acura was considering its own version of the Honda HR-V (Acura Concept SUV-X pictured). Now, according to AutoGuide, Honda has trademarked "CDX" with the US Patent …
Mercedes-AMG GT3 racer teased, track debut in 2016
The new BMW M6 GT3 will be encountering some stiff competition from Stuttgart in the form of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 racer, teased here ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia issues recall for E-Class, CLS
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has issued a recall for the W212 E-Class and W218 CLS-Class. Only limited batches of both models are affected and all vehicles have been identified. We contacted MBM to …
Nissan Sway concept to preview next-gen March/Micra
Nissan Europe has just released this picture of a brand new concept that will debut at next week’s 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Said to preview the “future generation of small Nissan models,” …
SPYSHOTS: Infiniti Q30 hatch drops some of its camo
It appears that the Infiniti Q30 is inching closer to its production debut, as our trusty European spies have managed to capture the Japanese premium hatch out and about with far less …
Toyota exploring development of synthetic catalysts in bid to reduce dependency on precious metals
Toyota is exploring the development of catalysts at the quantum level in a bid to reduce the dependency of the usage of precious metals in automotive catalytic converters as well as in …
Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe – Mercedes S 63 AMG Coupe with 850 hp, 1,450 Nm and 350 km/h top speed
You can never have enough power, insists Brabus. Well, for those who think that the “standard” Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Coupe with all of its 585 hp and 900 Nm could do …
Rinspeed Budii EV concept to debut at Geneva 2015
Swiss automobile manufacturer, Rinspeed, has revealed its BMW i3-based electric autonomous concept prior to its debut at the upcoming 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Christened the Rinspeed Budii, the pod-shaped concept aims to …
Proton Suprima S now with up to RM8,000 discount
Click to enlarge. Following the Iriz’s RM7,988 discount offer, the Proton Suprima S is now available with up to RM8,000 off its sticker price. That’s more or less a 10% drop, if …
Citroen Berlingo gets facelifted ahead of Geneva 2015
The Citroen Berlingo has been given a second facelift ahead of the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March – the big French box gets a range of revamps to freshen it up …
VW Polo – zero downpayment, RM999 for seven years
Want something other than the usual B-segment suspects? Volkswagen Malaysia is offering the Polo and Polo Sedan with zero interest and zero downpayment, with monthly instalments from RM999 for seven years. Starting …
Go Auto signs MoU with Aussie bus maker Bustech
Go Automobile Manufacturing (Go Auto) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bustech. The two companies will carry out feasibility studies - expected to be completed by end-May - with a …
Porsche develops touchscreen headunit for older 911s
Radio on that older Porsche 911 busted, or simply looking to infuse some new tech into that classic? Well, here's how you can add modern into the old, but keep it all …
McLaren P1 GTR unveiled with 1,000 PS hybrid power
Here’s the astonishing McLaren P1 GTR in its limited-production glory. Carrying minimal changes from the so-called P1 GTR design concept shown last year, the final version will make its public debut at …
