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Nissan has issued a statement announcing it is shutting down its GT-R LM Nismo racing programme and withdrawing from the World Endurance Championship (WEC). The news comes on the back of a troubled development process […]
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Ford Fiesta RS is on again – 250 PS and 2017 arrival
The “will they, won’t they?” go-round continues to spin, this time on the merry side – a few months ago, news had indicated that the Ford Fiesta RS was not to be. Now, word is […]
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Uber and GrabCar roles to go under SPAD microscope
Following news that the government was set to reveal new regulations for ride-sharing services, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has chimed in to say that the process is not as easy as it seems. […]
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VIDEO: The making of the Bentley Bentayga SUV
Arguably the world’s fastest, most expensive and luxurious SUV, the pinnacle of a trend begun by Range Rover back in the seventies, the Bentley Bentayga looks set to push other contenders out of the running […]
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Free taxi rides for expectant mothers in KL from Jan 2
A free taxi ride initiative will be launched on January 2, but before you get too excited about the news, it’s only for expectant mothers who want to deliver their babies at government hospitals in […]
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Volkswagen to phase out “Das Auto” slogan – report
Volkswagen will be phasing out its “Das Auto” advertising slogan as part of a rebranding exercise to shift its image into a more positive light. According to Reuters, change is in order to realign the […]
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Toyota GRMN 86 revealed, limited to 100 units only
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing Meister of Nürburgring (GRMN), the brand’s motorsports division, has released full details on its upcoming GRMN 86, a limited-run version of the automaker’s 86 sports car. Only 100 units of the car […]
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JPJ says new car purchase incentive scheme a hoax
Scam alert, this concerning rebates apparently being offered via the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to incentify new vehicle purchases. The department issued a statement today regarding the matter, where it has been circulating through social […]
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BMW slapped with RM172 million fine for MINI recall
BMW was penalised US$40 million (RM172 million) and required to comply with performance requirements imposed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a consent order. The consent order – a voluntary agreement […]
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Alta Motors delivers the first Redshift electric bike
San Francisco-based Alta Motors has delivered its first production electric motorcycle, the Redshift, to proud owners Eric Gauthier and Jeannine Smith, motorcycle.com reported. Alma had its beginning back in 2007, the brainchild of Marc Fenigstein, […]
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Renault concludes Lotus deal, officially back in F1
After a signed letter of intent and verbal confirmations that followed earlier this month, Renault has finally announced that it has officially completed the successful acquisition of the Lotus F1 Team. The deal between Groupe […]
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Toyota reveals new map generation tech for CES 2016
Toyota will be previewing its latest high-precision map generation technology at the coming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2016. The new system is being developed by Toyota Central R&D Labs in conjunction with its Toyota […]
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GrabCar Star Wars-themed vehicles giving free rides – The Force Awakens tickets, merchandise up for grabs
Unless you were hiding under a rock over the past few weeks, you’d know that the social media sphere is still wrapped up in excitement over Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ride-sharing service GrabCar is […]
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VIDEO: Ten years of Toro Rosso’s STR in one minute
Formula One cars go through evolutionary design changes every year, in response to FIA rules and regulations, and the vagaries of Bernie Ecclestone. The video above shows the changes the Toro Rosso STR went through […]
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VIDEO: Toyota Hilux gets rowdy in new concept video
Many videos have been made to showcase the eighth-generation Toyota Hilux but perhaps none like this. The latest seems to have a setting that looks quite like the one in the Planet of the Apes […]