2018 Subaru XV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
The 2018 Subaru XV has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The rating applies to all variants of the SUV, and is based on …
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VIDEO: Porsche 911 – from one to 1,000,000 units
https://youtu.be/UdvI81Sw2BI Porsche recently hit a significant milestone with the production of its one millionth 911, and has now released a “through the years” video, which chronicles the first to the latest generation …
VIDEO: F90 BMW M5 driven on track by Timo Glock
https://youtu.be/b1cBsKvFiIM Although BMW isn’t ready to unveil the all-new F90 M5 in its entirety just yet, the German carmaker is more than willing to let us ride along in the sports sedan. …
VIDEO: Renault Zoe e-Sport, Z.E. 16 race car in Paris
https://youtu.be/nnyxMbDCFew It was a another win for the Renault e.dams team, with Sebastien Buemi taking pole position during the sixth round of the 2016/17 Formula E Championship in Paris. In the lead …
Toyota, BMW, Mazda and Subaru agree to US$553 million settlement for Takata airbag inflator claims
Four automakers in the United States have agreed to a settlement amounting to USD553 million to resolve class-action economic loss claims relating to potentially defective Takata airbag inflators. This will cover owners …
SPIED: Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo seen in Malaysia again
The fifth-generation Honda CR-V has been spotted in Malaysia again, just a few days after it was sighted making its way towards Genting Highlands. The SUV seen here is still wearing quite …
Subaru Forester 2.0i-S launched in M’sia – RM133,818
After being previewed over the weekend, Motor Image has officially launched the new Subaru Forester 2.0i-S in Malaysia, which is priced at RM133,818 on the road without insurance. Buyers will get to …
Proton Saga gets optional bodykit, priced at RM1,888
The Proton Saga Premium can now be had with an optional bodykit, for those looking to inject a little more visual presence into their four-door sedan. Priced at RM1,888, the bodykit can …
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class teased on LinkedIn
We’ve seen plenty of spyshots of the next-generation 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class in recent months, and here’s a few more. However, these photos aren’t from our spy photographers, but rather from the chairman …
Volvo will stop developing new diesel engines – CEO
The latest generation of diesel engines by Volvo could be its last, as the cost of reducing emissions of nitrogen oxide is becoming too expensive. This was revealed by Volvo CEO Hakan …
Scrapping of parking bays in city buildings to be implemented after MRT network is ready – KL mayor
If you’re worried about Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL)’s proposal to disallow parking bays in new city buildings, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Amin Nordin Ab Aziz has assured motorists that such …
Proton Iriz R5 set to compete in 2018 World Rally Championship with Mitsubishi Evolution X engine
A post shared by Furancho Racing (@furanchoracing) on Oct 13, 2016 at 8:42am PDT Proton will make its return to the World Rally Championship in 2018 with the new Iriz R5, according …
G30 BMW 5 Series gets IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award
https://youtu.be/i4m5orYr82Q The G30 BMW 5 Series earlier secured a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in April 2017, and now, the sedan has claimed another accolade in the form of the Insurance Institute …
BMW outsells Mercedes-Benz and Audi in China – April 2017 sales at 48,869 units, 39% YOY increase
It was a good April for BMW (and MINI) in China, as the carmaker managed to outsell both Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as reported by Autonews. In the previous month, the marque shifted …
Maserati Levante gets the Novitec tuning treatment
Novitec has set its sights on the Maserati Levante for its latest tuning package, which introduces plenty of aesthetic and performance components to the premium SUV. The former is as you’d expect …
Elextra EV concept – 680 hp, 0-100 km/h in 2.3 seconds
It seems like everyone is out to make a fast electric vehicle (EV) these days, and here’s another one. This is the Elextra, a concept EV from Classic Factory - a firm …
VIDEO: Nio EP9 breaks Nurburgring lap record with 6 minutes 45.9 seconds run – fastest road-legal car
https://youtu.be/c4MRydmz86E Ladies and gentlemen, meet the fastest road-legal car to lap the Nurburgring – the Nio EP9 – which was first unveiled back in November 2016. At the time, its makers claimed …
Peugeot 308 GTI facelift revealed ahead of schedule
When Peugeot unveiled its facelifted 308 earlier this month, the French carmaker didn’t include the high performance GTI variant. However, it appears the 308 GTI is set to make its global debut …
DS7 Crossback serves as ceremonial vehicle for new president of France, driven in public for the first time
The all-new DS7 Crossback was driven in public for the first time during the inauguration of the new president of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron. This comes just a few months after …
Volkswagen Tiguan production ramped up in Malaysia; new Crimson Red body colour officially introduced
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced that it has ramped up production of the locally-assembled (CKD) Tiguan to meet the demands of Malaysian customers. In conjunction with that, the company also introduced …
