2017 Proton Iriz officially launched – RM44k to RM59k
After a public debut followed by a media preview, the 2017 Proton Iriz has been officially launched in Malaysia. As reported previously, the variant line-up has been trimmed to make it more …
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TVR to unveil its new car at Goodwood Revival in September – 5.0L Cosworth-developed V8, 322 km/h
Just two years after it was first announced that TVR would make a return by collaborating with Cosworth and Gordon Murray, we now have an official debut date for the British company’s …
SPIED: 2019 Audi A7 test mule goes up in flames
A test session for the next-generation Audi A7 came to a fiery end in the Austrian Alps recently, when a test mule went up in flames, something was captured by our spy …
Fiat Argo launched in Brazil – eight variants offered
The new Fiat Argo has made its launch debut in Brazil, and with it, we now have details about the replacement for the Punto, Bravo and Palio in the South American country. …
Toyota disposes of its remaining shares in Tesla
Due to a lack of new developments, Toyota has confirmed it had sold all its remaining shares in Tesla. The Japanese carmaker had previously owned a 3% stake in Tesla, which was …
Proton Kasih Ramadan – new clothes sponsored to widows and orphans of company’s former employees
In view of the months of Ramadan and Syawal festivities, Proton is strengthening its CSR initiatives with the Kasih Ramadan programme. One of its efforts includes the sponsorship of new clothes to …
Proton poised to face RM1 billion loss this year without Geely deal – prime minister Najib Tun Razak
According to Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Proton would have experienced losses of up to RM1 billion this year should DRB-Hicom’s deal with Zheijiang Geely not take place. During …
London Taxi Company TX5 undergoes desert testing
Most people will be familiar with the London Taxi Company (LTC), and the iconic black cabs that are seen around the city. By the end of Q4 2017, the latest iteration of …
Subaru WRX STI Type RA teased, to debut on June 8
It appears Subaru of America will have more than one surprise on June 8, because it has released another teaser image on its Instagram page, which doesn’t seem to point towards the …
F60 MINI Countryman gets five-star Euro NCAP rating
https://youtu.be/A1E9YPaXfrA In its latest round of testing, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has awarded the F60 MINI Countryman with a five-star safety rating, which is identical to the previous …
Toyota TJ Cruiser name trademarked for new model?
Toyota has filed a trademark for the name “TJ Cruiser” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which suggests that a new model may soon join its SUV and crossover …
BMW receives licence to export cars made in China
Authorities in China have granted a licence to BMW, which allows the Bavarian carmaker to export vehicles built by its local joint venture BMW Brilliance. This opens up the possibility for China-made …
D5 Audi A8 to feature 48-volt mild hybrid system
The new D5 Audi A8 will employ a 48-volt mild hybrid system as standard on both diesel and petrol variants, according to a report by Automotive News Europe. The carmaker’s flagship sedan, …
BMW Art Car #18 reflects the pace of China’s progress
The BMW Art Car Collection welcomes its newest member in the form of an M6 GT3, the work of internationally acclaimed multimedia artist, Cao Fei, who is also the youngest and first …
Saab-based EV concepts revealed by NEVS for China
National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) has unveiled two electric vehicle concepts – the 9-3 and 9-3X – based on a Saab-engineered platform, which will be used in a city mobility pilot …
2018 Ford Focus RS Limited-Edition – only 1,500 units
It appears Ford is adhering of the phrase “ask and you shall receive” when it comes to its Focus RS owners, as the carmaker recently unveiled the new 2018 Focus RS Limited-Edition. …
BMW 1 Series Sedan to be sold in China only for now
While the BMW 1 Series Sedan has already been introduced in China, the company has revealed it is no rush to launch the Audi A3 Sedan rival in other key markets, Autocar …
Suzuki Swift awarded up to four-star Euro NCAP rating
https://youtu.be/V1a6DLBhntI The all-new Suzuki Swift was first revealed towards the end of the 2016, and now, the hatchback has received a four-star safety rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro …
2017 Honda CR-V bookings to open soon – 1.5L VTEC Turbo, six airbags, Honda Sensing active safety tech
It appears that order books for the 2017 Honda CR-V are set to open from June 1, according to this dealer leaflet sent in to us by a paultan.org reader. In terms …
