Toyota to focus on user experience with CES concept
At next year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Toyota will reveal a new concept vehicle that will emphasis on the importance of user experience (UX) in the development of automated …
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Volkswagen up! GTI confirmed – turbo 1L with 115 PS
Volkswagen GT up! Concept An Autocar UK report has confirmed that Volkswagen will introduce a range-topping GTI model for its up! city car, which is set to debut in 2018 in three- …
Euro NCAP reveals ‘Best in Class Cars of 2016’ list – Hyundai Ioniq, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Tiguan
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has bestowed three cars with the ‘Best in Class’ award for performing best in their respective categories. In 2016, the Toyota Prius won the …
Subaru Impreza gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
In its latest round of testing, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded the fifth-generation Subaru Impreza with a five-star safety rating. The fifth-generation model is available as both a …
VIDEO: Faraday Future teases its first crossover again, races a Bentley Bentayga, Ferrari 488, Tesla Model X
Faraday Future (FF) is back with another teaser for its first production electric vehicle (EV), which is set to make its official debut at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las …
Toyota and Daihatsu announces plans to establish ‘Emerging-market Compact Car Company’ on Jan 1
Toyota together with its fully-owned subsidiary Daihatsu has announced that it will officially establish an internal company responsible for developing compact vehicles for emerging markets on January 1, 2017. The new internal …
Renault, Nissan to use common platform for new EVs
Renault and Nissan will jointly develop a new platform for the next-gen Zoe and Leaf electric cars, according to Automotive News Europe. This push for more cooperation between the two companies is …
Mitsubishi’s seven-seat crossover to enter production next year; Nissan version likely to take on Honda BR-V
With Mitsubishi Motors now part of the Nissan-Renault Alliance, a new seven-seat crossover marketed under both the Nissan and Mitsubishi badge could be the first collaborative effort between the Japanese automakers, according …
Uber’s self-driving Volvo cars arrive in San Francisco
Volvo and Uber have expanded their joint self-driving pilot programme to San Francisco, California, allowing customers there to be ferried around by autonomous driving Volvo XC90s, with an Uber technician on board …
GALLERY: Peugeot 208 and 2008 facelifts on display
Earlier this month, Nasim previewed both the Peugeot 208 and 2008 facelifts in Penang, and announced that bookings for the B-segment models were now open. An official launch (with prices) will take …
Nasim to launch five new Peugeot models in 2017 – 208, 2008 facelifts; all-new 3008, 5008; Traveller MPV
At this year’s Peugeot Media Night organised by Nasim, the company announced plans to introduce five new models come 2017 – the 208 and 2008 facelifts, second-generation 3008 and 5008, as well …
MINI Malaysia year-end promotion – attractive rebates of up to RM25,000 and low interest rate of 2.38%
It’s almost the end of the year, and MINI Malaysia is offering the most tantalising deals so you can end the year on a high by taking home a brand-new MINI. Customers …
Mercedes-Benz unveils BR Jaya Batu Pahat Autohaus
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) together with authorised dealer, BR Jaya, has launched the new Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Batu Pahat, Johor. The facility is part of a total investment of RM11 million in the …
VIDEO: Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 versus The Iron Knight
https://youtu.be/fLtbv7mqa2E If you enjoyed the Volvo Trucks vs Koenigsegg video from 2014, the Swedish automaker is back with another video for your entertainment. This time, the company rolled out its most extreme …
Takata airbag recall expanded in the US – McLaren, Audi, Ferrari, Tesla, Lexus models added to the list
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that more than 20 high-performance models will be added the Takata airbag fiasco, further expanding the world’s biggest automotive recall in …
Ferrari J50 – 50 years of the Prancing Horse in Japan
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in Japan, the Italian brand has rolled out a bespoke model aptly called the J50. Just like the F60 America, only 10 units of the …
VIDEO: Fate of the Furious – FF8 trailer finally arrives
https://youtu.be/JwMKRevYa_M After a trip down nostalgia lane with its teaser trailer, the full theatrical trailer for the eighth instalment in the Fast & Furious franchise has finally arrived. Fate of the Furious …
Borneo Safari Off-road Challenge 2016 with the new Mitsubishi Triton 2.4L MIVEC – one for the bucket list
“So, who wants to spend a few days in the jungle?” This question was put forth to the editorial team when the invite to this year’s Borneo Safari was sent by Mitsubishi …
Faraday Future releases new teaser for its first SUV
To keep the hype train rolling, Faraday Future has released a second teaser image for its first production model set to debut at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The …
Audi TT 2.0 TDI gets quattro all-wheel drive option
According to Audi, 50% of Audi TT models sold worldwide comes with its quattro all-wheel drive system. Therefore, the German automaker has decided to offer the system for the third-generation model that …
