Volkswagen Golf R facelift – new looks, more power
With the new Volkswagen Golf (we’ll call it the Mk7.5 for now) now out in the open, the German automaker’s next step is to introduce the potent Golf R models (hatch and …
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Next-gen Suzuki Swift specifications sheet leaked
Just a few days after the next-generation Suzuki Swift was revealed thanks to leaked brochures finding their way online, more details about the B-segment model have been revealed. This time, the specifications …
Toyota C-HR can be produced in Indonesia – TMMIN
According to a report by Kompas, the Toyota C-HR could become a locally-produced model in Indonesia. Warih Andang Tjahjono, vice president of PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) said the likelihood of …
Honda hits 100 million-unit automobile production milestone – T360 pick-up the first to roll off the line
One hundred million units. That is how many automobiles (discounting motorcycles and power products) Honda has produced since it first began production back in 1963 at its Saitama Factory in Japan. However, …
Bentley Continental GT V8 S Black Edition unveiled
Bentley has unveiled its new Continental GT V8 S Black Edition, which introduces some of the visual enhancements that was first available on the W12-powered Continental GT Speed. The Black Edition can …
PLUS announces 20% rebate for electronic toll payments this Christmas, public advised to follow TTA
In conjunction with the Christmas holidays, PLUS highway users on the North-South Expressway (NSE), North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) and the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) will be able to enjoy a …
UMW Toyota appoints Ravindran Kurusamy as new company president, replaces Datuk Ismet Suki
UMW Toyota Motor has announced the appointment of Ravindran Kurusamy as the new president of the company, replacing Datuk Ismet Suki whose term has ended after 26 years of service to the …
Volkswagen I.D. van concept teased – Detroit debut
After the first Volkswagen I.D. concept made its debut in Paris in September, the German automaker is gearing up to unveil another one at next year’s North American International Auto Show in …
Bermaz expands Takata airbag recall campaign for Mazda vehicles – RX-8, BT-50 (UN) and 2 (DE) affected
Bermaz has expanded its Takata airbag recall campaign for Mazda vehicles, with the RX-8 (FE), additional units of the first-gen BT-50 (UN) and third-gen Mazda 2 (DE) joining the company’s previous recall …
Ferrari SP 275 rw competizione revealed – one of one
It’s another limited-edition Ferrari! However, unlike the Italian carmaker’s previous introduction – the J50 – there will only be one unit of the SP 275 rw competizione in the entire world. Inspired …
Hands-free phone use just as distracting as hand-held
According to a new study by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), using a hands-free mobile phone system while driving is equally as distracting as holding the device in your hand. For …
Tesla acquires Volvo’s head of interior engineering
The interior of the Volvo XC90 is certainly a very special place to be, and the man behind the SUV’s living space is Anders Bell, who is now the former head of …
VIDEOS: 2017 Honda CR-V gets detailed deep dive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX_5EWRnMAM You’ve probably seen plenty of the 2017 Honda CR-V by now, and if you haven’t, here’s our mega gallery post for your perusal. First making its debut in the United States …
Volvo raises over RM2 billion from sale of shares
Volvo Cars has raised five billion Swedish kronor (RM2,391,967,500) from the sale of newly-issued preference shares to a group of investors, the company announced. The investors include two Swedish pension funds, AMF …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Coupe spotted
While we’ve seen spyshots of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 previously (with more photos below), this is our first sighting of the SUV’s sleeker-looking sibling – the GLC 63 Coupe. This prototype was …
VIDEO: Faraday Future’s crossover races a Bentley Bentayga, Ferrari 488, Tesla Model X to 96 km/h
https://youtu.be/rm_CCR5tnRQ Faraday Future (FF) is back with a follow up to its previous teaser, whereby the company’s first crossover goes up against Bentley Bentayga, Ferrari 488 GTB and Tesla Model X P100D …
Proton Ertiga gets 4-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating; Hyundai Elantra, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport get five stars
The Proton Ertiga, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Hyundai Elantra are the latest vehicles to be tested by the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), with all models scoring …
Electric GT Championship to use Tesla Model S P100D
Just a few months after the Electric GT (EGT) Championship was first publicised, the zero-emissions race series has now announced that the Tesla Model S P100D will replace the initial Model S …
Toyota C-HR with Kuhl Racing styling kit previewed
Click to enlarge Kuhl Racing has revealed its upcoming styling kit for the Toyota C-HR as an alternative to the in-house options from Toyota Racing Development and Modellista (galleries below). Based on …
Ferrari, Aston Martin fined for failing EU CO2 mandate
According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), two manufacturers - Aston Martin and Ferrari – will face penalties for exceeding their specific emissions target in 2015. This comes following the release of …
