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Our European spy photographers have managed to capture a few photos of a prototype Porsche undergoing testing. Looking very much like a Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift, the test mule seen here does sport a […]
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SPIED: Lamborghini Huracan Superleggera testing?
In the grand tradition of previous Lamborghini models, it isn’t far-fetched to assume that the Huracan has room for further improvement. Like the Gallardo, which spawned a Superleggera version, we now have photos of what […]
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BMW Thailand aims to export 10,000 cars this year
BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand has announced that it will be looking to increase its completely built-up (CBU) exports for 2016 and the following year. The Group aims to ship 10,000 cars annually, mainly to China, […]
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Takata could recall 85 million more airbags in the US
The worse isn’t over for Takata Corp. Recently, the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that about 85 million airbag inflators inside vehicles in the US would have to be recalled if […]
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Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible gets pop art treatment by famous British artist, Sir Peter Blake
Taking a page out of the BMW Art Car Project, Bentley has decided to let an artist have a go at one of its Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertibles. Said artist is none other […]
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Global NCAP demands for safer vehicles from GM, as Chevrolet Sail gets a zero-star rating from Latin NCAP
Enough is enough. That’s the tone of David Ward’s letter to Mary Barra, chairman & CEO of the General Motors Company (GM). The secretary general of the Global NCAP wrote to Barra, expressing the automobile […]
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MITI reveals all six members of Proton loan task force
As reported earlier, the Malaysian government’s approval of Proton’s application for a soft loan of RM1.5 billion will include several conditions, including the creation of a task force to oversee the national carmaker’s turnaround plan. […]
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Ford Focus RS RX – 600 hp/900 Nm rallycross monster
At the end of Ken Block’s latest Gymkhana video, we were given a short glimpse of his upcoming Hoonigan Racing/Ford Performance ride – a Ford Focus RS RX. Now, we are given a full view […]
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Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration teased – Beijing debut
Infiniti has revealed a teaser of a new concept that will break cover at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Called the QX Sport Inspiration, the first glimpse here reveals an SUV that will adopt the […]
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Jaguar XF L – long wheelbase teased for Beijing Show
Jaguar will debut the all-new Jaguar XF L at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show at the end of the month. Essentially a long-wheelbase version of the XF, the model will take on long-wheelbase versions of […]
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Proton agrees to terms for RM1.5 billion soft loan
Recently, the Malaysian government approved Proton’s application for a soft loan of RM1.5 billion. The loan does of course come with a set of terms, and it has been revealed that Proton will agree to […]
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2016 Subaru Forester facelift launched in Malaysia, from RM140k – two NA CKD variants, one turbo CBU
At long last, the 2016 Subaru Forester facelift officially makes its launch debut here in Malaysia, a few weeks after its regional debut at the Bangkok Motor Show. The good news here is, the refreshed […]
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New York’s “textalyser” will combat distracted driving
You may be familiar with a breathalyser, a device used to estimate blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample obtained from suspected drunk drivers. However, have you heard of a “textalyser” device? In today’s […]
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Maxus G10 MPV launched in Malaysia, from RM136k – new 10-seater with 225 hp/345 Nm 2.0 litre turbo
Weststar Malaysia has officially launched the imported (CBU) Maxus G10 today, a few months after we initially previewed a pre-production unit of the large MPV back in June 2015. Prices (OTR without insurance) start at […]
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Singapore government readies regulation for ride-sharing services like Uber, Grab – effective early 2017
Uber and Grab drivers in Singapore will be required to follow a new set of regulations that are set to take effect by early next year, according to Singapore’s Strait Times. The new rules come […]