US 2015 auto sales the highest ever at over 17 million
Car sales is a decent indicator of economic health, and things are looking rosy in the United States, as confirmed by the recent rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, the first …
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew unveiled in Detroit
Ford's 2017 F-150 Raptor is coming with a SuperCrew cab, giving more cabin space than before. Due to hit the US market sometime in 2016, the 2017 Raptor has been eagerly awaited …
2019 Lotus Elise to become more practical; Lotus Evora 400 roadster to be unveiled this year – report
It appears plans are afoot to add some compromise to the no-compromise Lotus Elise, as Auto Express reports that the next generation of the lightweight sports car, due out in 2019, will …
Toyota expert says driverless cars safer than humans
Autonomous vehicles have long been poised as a life-saving grace where being on the road is concerned. Car makers like Toyota, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Kia, to name a few, have all long …
2017 Chrysler Pacifica debuts at NAIAS – Town & Country replacement now comes in hybrid flavour
This is the Chrysler Pacifica, which is making its debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). A replacement for the questionably-named Town & Country (T&C), the Pacifica isn’t just …
2017 Ford Fusion facelift debuts – 2.7L twin-turbo Fusion V6 Sport and two hybrids lead the new line-up
The facelifted CD391 Ford Mondeo has broken cover at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, arriving in the form of the 2017 Ford Fusion for the US market. Earlier …
Buick Avista Concept hints at future V6, RWD coupe
Buick couldn’t wait till the start of the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to unveil this, the Avista concept. According to Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global Buick Sales, Service …
Kia Telluride concept – new luxury SUV gets early look
Teased recently, here are a few more photos that fully reveal Kia’s new luxury SUV concept, the Kia Telluride. The Korean car maker had only just shown us a glimpse of its …
VIDEO: Koenigsegg subsidiary shows camless engine
https://vimeo.com/145498720 A new kind of engine is being showcased by Freevalve, a subsidiary of supercar maker, Koenigsegg. The company has released a video of its engine that comes without camshafts. The result …
Lotus Exclusive brings personalisation service to Hethel, will be available in Malaysia too!
Fancy a new Lotus, or already own one? Well, now you can customise it just like you can a Ferrari (through Ferrari Tailor-Made) or Lamborghini (via Lamborghini Ad Personam), with the new …
Yamaha Motobot Ver. 1 trash talks Valentino Rossi
On display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was Yamaha's Motobot Ver.1. Based on the theme, “Beyond Human Capabilities", the Motobot is a robot that rides a stock-standard Yamaha R1-M. Except for …
Petron Blaze 100 – RON100 station locations revealed
Earlier in the week, Petron Malaysia revealed that it will be unveiling its new Petron Blaze 100 fuel on January 15. It was reported that the new RON 100 fuel - which …
Toyota ViRA – a rakish Vitz meets RAV4 concept
Joining the modified vehicle fray at the upcoming 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon will be the Toyota ViRA, a rather imaginative crossover take from the automaker's subsidiary, Toyota Industries Corporation. The two-door vehicle …
VIDEO: Hear the V8 engine of Lexus’ Detroit debutant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT2Vs0lwRw0 Something interesting will be on show at the Lexus stand at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week – the Japanese luxury brand is bringing what …
JPJ forms special squad to detect cloned vehicles
A special 25-member squad that can detect cloned vehicles has been formed, according to the director-general of the Road Transport Department (JPJ), Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad, Bernama reports. "The squad can detect …
VIDEO: Hologram to stop disabled parking abuse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUfcNNv3g68 We’ve all seen this (annoying) occurrence before - a handicap parking spot occupied by an inconsiderate, able-bodied driver. Unfortunately, it’s a worldwide issue that one Russian non-profit organisation decided to address …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – full details, pics, video
At long last, after several teasers, a bucket-load of spyshots and an official reveal of the interior, here is the new W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. While it may not be a look that …
Proton Preve and Exora – first exports arrive in Chile
Back in November last year, it was reported that national carmaker Proton was set to make an official return into the Chilean market with three models, the Preve, Exora and Saga, all …
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept makes debut
The 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is the stage for the global debut of the Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept, a rugged version of the Tiguan GTE Concept that premiered …
Kia Telluride – name of large SUV concept headed for Detroit 2016; interior teaser sketch revealed
Kia has officially revealed the name of its large SUV concept that will be unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit later this week. The Kia Telluride, …
