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  France introduces new ruling banning drivers from pulling over to use their phones, 135 euro fine

  7 February 2018 / 22 comments

  Using your phone while driving is a big no-no in a lot of countries, but France has decided to take it a step further with a new ruling. According to Le Figaro, it is now […]

   

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  2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class platform to be used for eight new models – chief designer Gorden Wagener

  7 February 2018 / 7 comments

  The 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class rides on a new, modular front wheel drive platform, one that will be used for at least eight new upcoming models. This was confirmed by Gorden Wagener, chief design officer at […]

   

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  2018 Mazda 6 Wagon facelift revealed before Geneva

  7 February 2018 / 6 comments

  With the Geneva Motor Show coming up in March, Mazda has revealed the first few images of the 2018 Mazda 6 Wagon. Upon its full debut, the refreshed wagon will join its sedan sibling, which […]

   

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  2018 Honda Odyssey facelift launched in Malaysia – now with Honda Sensing; priced at RM254,800

  6 February 2018 / 41 comments

  Honda Malaysia’s first model launch of 2018 is the facelifted Honda Odyssey, which is offered in a sole 2.4L EXV variant priced at RM254,800 OTR without insurance. The refreshed MPV was first introduced in its […]

   

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  Nissan and Infiniti to introduce 6 new EVs over 5 years

  6 February 2018 / 12 comments

  Over the next five years, Nissan will introduce four new electric vehicles, while luxury division Infiniti will debut two EVs. This is according to a report by Automotive News, where it is revealed the six […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan spotted testing

  6 February 2018 / 6 comments

  It has been widely reported that Mercedes-AMG is working on a mid-range A 35 variant of the all-new A-Class hatchback. These new photos from our spies now reveal that a sedan version is on its […]

   

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  VIDEO: Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid walk-around

  5 February 2018 / 4 comments

  Honda introduced plug-in hybrid and all-electric versions of its Clarity in April last year, which joined the Clarity Fuel Cell already available since 2016. Now, the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid stars in a new walk-around video, […]

   

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  Geely reportedly completes Daimler share acquisition

  5 February 2018 / 31 comments

  It appears Geely is set to acquire a stake in Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler, just a few weeks after the Chinese company had its bid to acquire a 5% stake in the company rejected. This […]

   

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  MINI Urbanite and Amplified special editions launched in Malaysia – RM198,888 and RM248,888 price tags

  5 February 2018 / 10 comments

  After teasing their arrival, MINI Malaysia has officially introduced two new special editions – the MINI Urbanite and MINI Amplified – ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities. These models are similar to the […]

   

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  Nissan 370Zki – a 332 hp snow-conquering roadster

  5 February 2018 / 3 comments

  In the early 2000s, there was this television programme called Junkyard Wars, where teams would build curious contraptions to compete in a challenge. Most often than not, this involved finding a seasoned vehicle and modifying […]

   

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  Sarawak government rejects SPAD’s proposal for diesel buses, will focus on electric, hydrogen buses

  5 February 2018 / 47 comments

  The Sarawak government has rejected the Land Public Transport Commission’s (SPAD) proposal of using diesel buses for the Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme. The programme will see the introduction of 130 buses covering 27 […]

   

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  Proton will not be allowed to sink – Najib Tun Razak

  5 February 2018 / 106 comments

  Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak gave his assurance that the (current) government will continue assisting in Proton’s recovery and improvement. This is to ensure the national carmaker can build up its presence in […]

   

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  Electric Production Car Series officially sanctioned by the FIA – Tesla Model S P100D-based race series

  2 February 2018 / 10 comments

  At long last, the Electric GT (EGT) Championship’s Tesla-based race series has been approved by the FIA, with the first race of the new Electric Production Car Series (EPCS) scheduled to take place later this […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: C8 Audi A6 Avant seen with sedan sibling

  2 February 2018 / 1 comment

  Here’s our best look at the all-new C8 Audi A6 Avant, which is expected to make its debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. These spy photos provided to us show a test mule being […]

   

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  Ford Ranger Raptor to debut in Thailand on February 7

  2 February 2018 / 12 comments

  After several months of teasing, the new Ford Ranger Raptor will officially be revealed on February 7, which is just a few days away. This is according to a post on Ford Thailand’s Facebook page, […]

   

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