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  Porsche acquires a 10% stake in Rimac Automobili

  20 June 2018 / 2 comments

  It appears Mate Rimac’s company has done enough to impress Porsche, as the German automaker has acquired a minority stake of 10% in Rimac Automobili. According to Lutz Meschke, deputy chairman of the executive board […]

   

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  New Suzuki Jimny rendered as a convertible model

  20 June 2018 / 4 comments

  Suzuki revealed its retro (and rather cute) Jimny only recently, but those familiar with Photoshop have already started imagining alternative looks for the rugged machine. This vehicle here is the work of X-Tomi Design and […]

   

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  May 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales are down by 9%

  20 June 2018 / 19 comments

  The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the month of May 2018, with both being lower compared to what was achieved in April. Last month saw 42,983 being registered, which […]

   

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  SPIED: New Mercedes-AMG A45 is really aggressive

  20 June 2018 / 8 comments

  The all-new Mercedes-AMG A 45 has been spotted undergoing testing yet again, with this mule looking a little bit different from a previous sighting. When it makes its launch debut, the A 45 will sit […]

   

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  Volvo cars to feature 25% recycled plastics from 2025

  20 June 2018 / 2 comments

  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. The brand is […]

   

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  BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Convertible patents seen

  20 June 2018 / 0 comments

  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 will be introduced […]

   

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  Bentley Bentayga aims to set new record at Pikes Peak

  19 June 2018 / 1 comment

  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 spent six months […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV goes testing in Spain

  19 June 2018 / 0 comments

  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 Spain, where temperatures […]

   

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  Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and GT4 officially revealed

  19 June 2018 / 0 comments

  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 new Vantage GT3 […]

   

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  Ferrari 488 Pista ‘Piloti Ferrari’ is built only for racers

  19 June 2018 / 2 comments

  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 the recently introduced […]

   

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  Proton vendors must supply parts for electrified cars

  19 June 2018 / 30 comments

  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 is according to […]

   

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  UK cities want new petrol and diesel car ban by 2030

  19 June 2018 / 13 comments

  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, London mayor Sadiq […]

   

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  Nissan GT-R is the keisatsu’s latest patrol car in Japan

  18 June 2018 / 0 comments

  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 police car wasn’t […]

   

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  Proton believes car prices will go up with SST’s return

  18 June 2018 / 53 comments

  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 wondering what will […]

   

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  Fifth Gear to make its return in September this year

  18 June 2018 / 7 comments

  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 year, following a […]

   

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