Volvo cars to feature 25% recycled plastics from 2025
In an effort to minimise its global environment footprint, Volvo has announced that by 2025, at least 25% of the plastics used in every new Volvo car will made from recycled material. …
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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Convertible patents seen
The all-new BMW 8 Series was revealed in coupe form not too long ago but we already know that there are two other body styles – a convertible and four-door – that …
Bentley Bentayga aims to set new record at Pikes Peak
The Bentley Bentayga weighs more than two tonnes but its makers believe that underneath all that luxury is an SUV with a lot of performance to offer. To prove their point, Bentley …
Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV goes testing in Spain
Mercedes-Benz is continuing its test programme for the upcoming EQC following an excursion to Sweden a few months ago. This time, the test mules were subjected to the burning summer heat in …
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and GT4 officially revealed
2019 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Following the introduction of the Aston Martin Vantage GTE race car last year, the British carmaker has now expanded its racing offerings with the reveal of the …
Ferrari 488 Pista ‘Piloti Ferrari’ is built only for racers
Customer racing is a pretty big deal for Ferrari and to celebrate the success of its clients who race their cars, the Italian carmaker has unveiled a unique ‘Piloti Ferrari’ specification for …
Proton vendors must supply parts for electrified cars
Proton vendors must focus on new technologies and manufacturing parts for electrified cars so they can be aligned with Geely’s plan to become the number one electric car manufacturer in China. This …
UK cities want new petrol and diesel car ban by 2030
Last year, the United Kingdom announced plans to ban the sales of petrol and diesel powered vehicles by 2040, but there is now a push to accelerate the initiative. According to Reuters, …
Nissan GT-R is the keisatsu’s latest patrol car in Japan
The iconic black and white livery found on Japanese police cars has now been applied on a brand-new Nissan GT-R, which will operate in the Tochigi Prefecture in Japan. However, this unique …
Proton believes car prices will go up with SST’s return
Car buyers are currently enjoying a “tax holiday” with the goods and services tax (GST) rate currently set at 0%, which has resulted in prices being lower than before. However, many are …
Fifth Gear to make its return in September this year
If you’ve been hoping for Fifth Gear to make a return after its long hiatus, good news! The alternative to the vastly popular Top Gear is set to air in September this …
No public funds to spare for new national car project; must be backed by private sector – Lim Guan Eng
According to finance minister Lim Guan Eng, a new national car project as suggested by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad cannot be supported by public funds and must be backed by …
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 gains improvements
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 has been given an update for the 2019 model year, making it an even more desirable version of the revered pony car. According to its makers, the …
2019 Volvo S60 teased – official debut on June 20
Volvo has released a teaser of its upcoming S60, which is set to debut on June 20, 2018. This comes after a recent announcement that the sedan will be the first model …
Porsche Panamera Sportscar Together Day Facebook contest – win a fully sponsored trip to Bangkok
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Porsche sports cars, where a number of events will be held across the globe to celebrate the occasion. Come July, the festivities will reach the …
Transport ministry could revive Cash for Clunkers plan to help reduce the number of old cars on the road
In order to reduce the number of old cars on the road, the transport ministry could look to revive the Cash for Clunkers programme, according to a report by The Edge. This …
McLaren teases new model ahead of Goodwood debut
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren will reveal a new addition to its model line-up, which is being teased in these images here. According to the British carmaker, the unnamed …
All-new Suzuki Jimny spotted completely undisguised
The all-new Suzuki Jimny has been spotted completely undisguised ahead of its official debut on July 5. Based on these photos posted online by Creative311, the fourth-generation model’s retro styling appears to …
Volvo reveals new Polestar Engineered upgrade programme – first application on all-new S60 T8
Volvo Cars and Polestar have introduced a new electrified performance upgrade programme called Polestar Engineered, which will first be offered for T8 Twin Engine versions of the Volvo S60. The Swedish carmaker …
Aston Martin Rapide AMR revealed with 603 PS V12
After being previewed at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin has finally presented the new Rapide AMR, which becomes the latest model parked under the performance sub-brand after the DB11 AMR. …
