DRIVEN: B9 Audi A4 – handsome suit, inner beauty
Priorities change as we enter different phases in life. The good ol' hot hatch is the weapon of choice for the young and dangerous, before a premium-badged sport sedan becomes the dream …
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Renault Duster Oroch pick-up truck launched in Brazil
Previewed by a concept last year and first seen as a production model in June this year, the Renault Duster Oroch has been launched in Brazil. Based on the no-frills and robust …
Taxi drivers protest at SPAD HQ, trap GrabCar driver
Yes, the same old people protesting against the same old people. The only things that have changed in this latest taxi driver protest against app-based car hailing services GrabCar and Uber are …
Suzuki Ignis – new ‘compact crossover’ for Tokyo 2015
There will be quite a lot to look forward to at next month's 2015 Tokyo Motor Show and here's one, the new Suzuki Ignis. The small car expert calls it a compact …
We don’t use illegal software, defeat devices – Mazda
Volkswagen's use of trick software to cheat in official emissions tests has sowed doubt in consumers' minds. Are they the only ones? Is this practice widespread? With that in mind, Mazda has …
Mazda teases new sports car concept for Tokyo show
Click to enlarge image Mazda is a brand on form, and the momentum is set to continue with a new sports car concept that will be revealed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor …
VW announces diesel action plan, big recall expected
Admission and apologies done, it's time for action, and Volkswagen has announced its action plan to correct the "defeat devices" of affected diesel vehicles. It was earlier reported that the German government …
Mitsubishi ASX range refreshed, new RM105k 2WD GL
The Mitsubishi ASX has been refreshed in Malaysia, with minor enhancements and a new entry-level variant that lowers the starting price to just RM105k. That's for the new ASX 2WD GL, which …
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge: GT-R-powered M3 rival canned
Infiniti's planned rival to the BMW M3 and Mercedes C 63 AMG, the Q50 Eau Rouge, has been canned. According to Car magazine, the projected sales of the super saloon versus the …
SPYSHOTS: Alfa Romeo SUV preparing for 2016 debut
If we went back a decade in time and told car enthusiasts that in 2015, you will see a Bentley SUV, a Rolls-Royce off-roader and a high-riding Maserati, we would have been …
Kesas Highway’s Awan Besar R&R closed due to fire
The Awan Besar R&R on the Kesas Highway, Shah Alam-bound, will be closed to motorists for an indefinite period. This is to facilitate repair works following a fire that broke out yesterday …
Next-gen Renault Megane RS not joining hot hatch power war, manual gearbox a possibility
The new Renault Megane IV was unveiled at the ongoing Frankfurt show, with a warm Renault Sport-tuned 205 hp GT the most potent variant announced so far. No official word on a …
Perodua launches Alza S, Myvi Premium XS 1.3 today
Perodua is rolling out two new variants at its showrooms nationwide today, and they are the Alza S and Myvi Premium XS 1.3. Let's start with the Alza S, which will replace …
Nissan to focus on crossovers, electric cars in Europe
Nissan, the top-selling Asian brand in Europe, has reinforced its European growth strategy and confirmed its commitment to be the most desirable Asian car manufacturer by the year 2020. Central to the …
BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition – 600 hp, 700 Nm
BMW brought a new M6 Coupe Competition Edition to the 2015 Frankfurt IAA show. The exclusive Competition Edition stands for exceptional individuality, thanks to its special paintwork colours, components made of high-tech …
Mazda CX-3 Malaysian launch in Dec – from RM130k
The Mazda CX-3 will be launched locally in early December 2015, with the first deliveries starting in the middle of the same month. This was confirmed by Bermaz Motor, the local Mazda …
Ford reveals Focus RS performance: 4.7 sec, 266 km/h
https://youtu.be/3uhUYBrfbzI Ford has finally released performance figures for its Focus RS, which is now available to order in Europe, with delivery to customers from early 2016. It will be built in Saarlouis, …
Aston Martin confirms DB11 name for 2016 sports car
Aston Martin has confirmed DB11 as the name of its forthcoming sports car. The DB9 replacement – to be unveiled during 2016 – will be the first major product of the company’s …
Road widening, U-turn lanes completed in Taman Desa
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has widened Jalan Desa Bakti and Jalan Desa Utama in Taman Desa, with the addition of U-turn lanes along the roads to ease traffic congestion, Bernama …
