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At last year’s NST-MAI ASEAN Auto Show, Great Wall Motors (now known as Haval Motors) previewed the Haval H2. It has now been revealed that the C-segment SUV, which will go up against the likes […]
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Toyota Karawang Engine Plant begins production of NR engines – 216,000 annual production capacity
PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) recently announced that production has already begun at its newly-constructed engine plant in West Java. The Karawang Engine Plant started operations since the end of February, built with an […]
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VIDEO: Mercedes-AMG Petronas’ Formula 1 ERS system is capable of powering up 10,000 light bulbs
Formula 1 is constantly evolving with new regulations being introduced nearly every season. Therefore, it is imperative that teams are able to adapt and ensure that their cars have the best combinations of power and […]
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B10 biodiesel to be launched nationwide this year
According to Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the government is poised to fully implement the B10 biodiesel programme nationwide this year. In the report by Bernama, the minister said the […]
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2016 Toyota Previa/Estima facelift rendered by Mag-X
The Toyota Previa is almost a decade old now, but it is not about to be retired just yet. According to reports, the MPV, which is known as the Estima in Japan, will undergo a […]
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Lexus LC 500h – why a four-speed auto/CVT combo?
The Lexus LC 500h is certainly a sight to behold. Essentially the greener version of the V8-powered LC 500, the LC 500h features a unique transmission setup with a four-speed gearbox connected to a CVT […]
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Toyota Proace debuts in Geneva with up to nine seats
One of the other debuts (aside from the exotics) at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show is the Toyota Proace Verso, the latest MPV to join the automaker’s line-up. The MPV shares the same platform and […]
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Toyota C-HR – late to the party, but with good reason
The Toyota C-HR finally made its global debut recently, announcing the Japanese automaker’s entry into the compact crossover market. While the new model may be late to the party, there is a valid reason behind […]
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G-Power Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe, plug-play 705 PS
G-Power has revealed its tuning programme for the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe, a change of pace from the usual string of tuned BMW vehicles that it is synonymous with. For just 5,589 euros (RM25,236), G-Power […]
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BMW Group Malaysia announces #myBMW100Years contest winners – all-expense paid trip to Munich
BMW officially turns 100 today. In conjunction with the carmaker’s centenary, BMW Group Malaysia has announced its ten winners for the #myBMW100Years contest. The contest, which ended on February 29, 2016, had individuals share their […]
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The Proton Search Contest to reward longest single Proton car owner – prizes include new 2016 Saga
Proton is looking for its most loyal customers as part of The Proton Search Contest, a 13-week competition that is part of the recently-launched ‘My New Proton’ campaign. The contest seeks out the longest-serving Protons […]
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Subaru Global Platform officially unveiled – new architecture to debut in next-generation vehicles
Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) has taken the wraps off of its new Subaru Global Platform, which will be the architecture used on all of Subaru’s next-generation vehicles. According to the carmaker, the new platform is […]
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LaFerrari Spider – open-top hybrid supercar to debut?
Ferrari LaFerrari Spider is coming! Photo by Automotive Passion (D. Benoit) Posted by Autogespot on Saturday, 5 March 2016 It has long been rumoured that Ferrari might build a LaFerrari Spider, an open-top version of its […]
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Audi increases R&D budget in spite of VW’s dieselgate
It has been revealed that Audi increased its research and development budget in spite of Volkswagen Group’s dieselgate scandal, according to a report by CarAdvice. This was done to ensure the company continues to remain […]
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Next-gen Porsche 911 GT3 will come with a manual gearbox; new 911 GT2 and Cayman GT4 a possibility
Fans of the manual gearbox, rejoice! According to Andreas Preuninger, head of Porsche’s GT programme, the next-generation Porsche 911 GT3 will be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox from the recently launched 911 R. Unfortunately, […]