Hyundai Ioniq – name of Prius-fighting hybrid/EV?
Hyundai's upcoming Toyota Prius-rivalling hybrid – rumoured to be codenamed AE – will apparently be called the Hyundai Ioniq – if a report by AutoGuide is to be believed. The US auto …
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Kia exhibits six American-inspired concepts at SEMA
Remember the Kia A1A Optima and the Forte Koup Mud Bogger? Well, joining both at SEMA this year, are four more concepts themed around the “Spirit of the American Road Trip,” according …
SPIED: Next-gen 2017 Subaru Impreza sedan testing
Subaru gave us a preview at what the next-generation Impreza will look like at the recent Tokyo Motor Show with the debut of its 5-Door Concept. The design cues seen on the …
2016 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racer – 50 units
This is no ordinary Ford Mustang. The 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang is a factory-built race car that is legal for US National Hot Rod Association Stock and Super Stock drag racing, as …
All-new Mazda CX-9 teased ahead of LA world debut
It seems Mazda is quite fond of the Los Angeles Auto Show – it introduced the facelifted CX-5 and Mazda 6 at the show just last year. Now, Hiroshima is gearing up …
LRT stations to be given more facilities to attract riders
It appears Prasarana Malaysia has big plans for LRT stations in the Klang Valley, according to a report by The Star – the public transport operator is looking add more shops and …
Toyota to show five TRD concepts at SEMA 2015 – Corolla, Camry, Avalon, Highlander, Land Cruiser
Toyota will be bringing five Toyota Racing Development (TRD) concepts to the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association show, more popularly known as SEMA. Toyota's official line is that it is looking for …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia says 2,000 E 300 BlueTEC Hybrids delivered, 7,000 CKD units produced in 2015
At a recent press conference, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s vice president of marketing, Mark Raine, announced that up to 2,000 units of the locally-assembled E-Class E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid have been successfully delivered to …
Honda displays custom HR-Vs alongside 2017 Honda Civic, facelifted CR-Z, Pilot and Pioneer 1000 at SEMA
At SEMA this year, Honda is displaying a list of custom exhibits alongside the facelifted CR-Z and the 2017 Honda Civic. The most notable ones are four customised Honda HR-Vs. The other …
Hyundai confirms Genesis brand spin-off; launches in December with six models to be introduced by 2020
When Hyundai first unveiled the Genesis in 2007 and later, its second iteration in late 2013, you may have noticed that the premium sedan featured a winged badge design instead of a …
Tokyo 2015: Honda Super Cub Concept and EV Cub Concept – leading the parade of two-wheelers
Cars weren’t the only items at Honda’s Tokyo Motor Show stand - there were a host of motorcycles to be found as well, and the two-wheeled displays were led by the Super …
Takata issued record USD$200 million fine by NHTSA; Honda ditches automotive airbag producer
The US Department of Transport’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a massive USD$200 million fine to Takata Corp for defective airbag inflators that violated the country’s Motor Vehicle Safety …
Design plans for new DASH alignment to be submitted
It looks like the proposed Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) still has to iron out some issues before it receives full approval from the Selangor state government – according to The Sun, …
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia announces price hike across range – 2 to 7% increases for all models in 2016
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a price hike for all its models, set to take effect come the first quarter of 2016. The company cited the depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit …
Lionel Messi, global brand ambassador of India’s Tata
Lionel Messi is widely heralded as the world's best footballer, surely in this generation if not of all time. Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo might disagree, but if you had to pick a …
Porsche US issues stop-sale order for diesel Cayennes
Yesterday, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a second notice of violation (NOV) of the country’s Clean Air Act (CAA) to the Volkswagen Group. The NOV involves the Group’s 3.0 …
BMW patent drawings leaked: new hydrogen concept?
What do we have here? Alleged patent drawings of an unknown BMW model have surfaced on Chinese auto portal PCauto.com.cn, with many now speculating as to what the car could actually be. …
Mercedes-Benz GLS debuts – the S-Class among SUVs
Following a recent brochure leak, Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed its refreshed seven-seater SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLS. Essentially a renamed GL-Class, the new SUV takes its place in the range as the largest …
DBKL uses Renault Twizy and e-chariots for patrols
In a bid to reduce its carbon footprint, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has begun using electric vehicles and scooters. Four units of the Renault Twizy have been acquired on a …
Road closures announced for KL ASEAN Cycle Fest
This weekend, the Kuala Lumpur ASEAN Cycle Fest 2015 event will take place in the city, held in conjunction with the 27th Asean Summit. To accommodate the event, there will be several …
