Volkswagen Beetle Dune revealed – Bug gets rugged
First introduced as a concept at the 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, the Volkswagen Beetle Dune now makes its official global debut ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Designed to be reminiscent …
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Audi finds new roles for old hybrid traction batteries
Given that the high-voltage traction batteries in its modern hybrid and electric vehicles are typically designed for customer use for up to eight years (or 150,000 km), Audi believes that even beyond …
Kia working on partially-autonomous tech – to debut in future models by 2020 and a self-driving car by 2030
Latest to jump on the self-driving bandwagon is Kia. The company plans to have partially-autonomous technology in its cars by 2020, followed by a fully-autonomous vehicle by 2030. By 2018, a total …
KL roads to be closed for ASEAN summit, Nov 18-22
Those working in KL city, take note. Several roads in downtown Kuala Lumpur will be closed from tomorrow until Sunday (Nov 18-22) for the 27th Asean Summit and Related Summits 2015. KL …
Volkswagen lists MY2016 vehicles with false CO2 emissions data – 430k Audi, SEAT, Skoda, VW models
The Volkswagen Group has released information regarding all the vehicles on sale currently affected by the carbon dioxide emissions scandal – separate from the larger "dieselgate" involving so-called "defeat devices" used to …
Bentley Bentayga First Edition revealed, only 608 units
According to Bentley, its Bentayga is the “most powerful, most luxurious, most exclusive and fastest SUV in the world.” Concurrently, the Bentayga also represents the luxury carmaker’s foray into the SUV market …
VIDEO: Koenigsegg Regera “Autoskin” auto doors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bijcZGGjXbM This mad electric-assisted hypercar is anything but dull. The Koenigsegg Regera comes with a 5.0 litre V8 engine that produces 1,100 hp and 1,250 Nm of torque. With three additional electric …
2017 Ford Kuga facelift unveiled ahead of LA debut
Making its debut at Los Angeles is the facelifted Ford Kuga (seen here wearing US-market Ford Escape badging) – the C-segment crossover gets a slew of updates to enhance its looks, performance …
Honda Wave Alpha 110cc kapcai launched, fr RM4,133
Boon Siew Honda officially launched the Honda Wave Alpha motorcycle in Malaysia today. The new kapcai is basically an improved version of the Honda Wave 110 that was introduced here in May …
All-new Mazda CX-9 leaked ahead of LA debut
The all-new Mazda CX-9 will make its appearance at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show after a teaser image of the three-row crossover was revealed earlier in the month. However, it looks …
Kia Optima wagon rendered on fourth-gen model
Kia teased the possibility of an estate/wagon body style for its fourth-gen Optima when it unveiled the Sportspace concept prior to this year’s Geneva Motor Show. After some initial hesitance, Kia then …
Nissan, ETCM to partner long-term with AirAsia BIG
Official distributor for the Nissan brand in Malaysia, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), has announced the start of a long-term collaboration with AirAsia BIG, the loyalty programme of AirAsia. The duo will …
Kia Optima EcoPlugin and EcoHybrid to debut in 2016
Kia Motors has announced that it will be revealing a new Kia Optima plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant in 2016 to join its existing Optima hybrid (pictured here), which will also be updated …
East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) concession agreement to be finalised by end year – Works Ministry
The company that will manage toll collections and maintain the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) will be determined by the end of this year. The concession agreement (CA) will also be signed …
Fugu Z, meet Sung Kang’s Datsun 240 Z restomod
This is definitely not one for the purists, but it certainly deserves recognition. Remember the character “Han” from the Fast and Furious franchise? Well, it turns out the American actor that plays …
Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi in M’sia – 370 Nm, 1,300 km range
Nothing eye catching about this grey Peugeot 308 sitting lonely at the 2015 ASEAN Auto Show, but its decals stood out. With 370 Nm of torque, a range of 1,300 km, low …
Taxi drivers November 18 protest to proceed despite not having permit and having been declared illegal
Taxi drivers have not been issued a permit to proceed with the planned protests, supposedly to take place tomorrow, The Star reports. Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Mhd Amin Nordin, stated that DBKL …
Volkswagen to buy back cars with CO2 irregularities
To help ease some of its customers’ woes, it has been reported that Volkswagen may offer to buy back some of its European-market vehicles known to be affected by CO2 emissions irregularities. …
Mazda RX-7 revival rendered in production form
Were you excited when Mazda unveiled the RX-Vision concept, announcing its revival of the rotary sports car? Good. Unfortunately, the production version is not expected to arrive until the 2017 Tokyo Motor …
Nissan Navara bullbars retain five-star ANCAP rating
The Genuine Accessories bullbars offered for the Nissan NP300 Navara in Australia has been certified with a five-star ANCAP crash safety rating, CarAdvice reports. This essentially means that the bullbars will function …
