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  BMW seals partnership with Andretti Formula E team

  28 September 2016 / 1 comment

  Aside from its re-entry in the FIA World Endurance Championship, BMW’s strategic realignment of its motorsport programme will involve a partnership with the Andretti Formula E team on a long-term basis. The partnership will see […]

   

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  2017 Nissan Note facelift leaked, new hybrid variant

  28 September 2016 / 6 comments

  The new Nissan Note has been leaked thanks to livedoor, revealing significant updates to the model’s styling. Aside from that, the Note (known as the Versa in the United States) looks set to receive a […]

   

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  VW Group stops development of Audi’s 420 PS EA888

  28 September 2016 / 4 comments

  According to Autoblog, the Volkswagen Group has stopped all development of Audi’s potent 420 PS, four-cylinder engine. Back in 2014, the German carmaker wheeled out the TT quattro sport concept, which packed a heavily-modified version […]

   

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  VIDEO: Nissan develops ProPILOT autonomous chair to spare people from the hassle of standing in line

  27 September 2016 / 7 comments

  In a bid to spare people from the hassle of standing in line, Nissan has revealed the newly-developed ProPILOT Chair. Named after the company’s flagship autonomous driving technology available on the new Serena, the carmaker’s […]

   

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  Isuzu D-Max V-Cross updated in Thailand – new six-speed automatic, enhanced styling, more safety

  27 September 2016 / 6 comments

  The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross has been updated in Thailand, with the pick-up seeing improvements to its looks, equipment list and powertrain. The range-topping double-cab version of the D-Max competes against the likes of the Chevrolet […]

   

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  Kia Picanto undergoes ANCAP audit test – five-star safety rating retained; higher risk of injury to the driver

  27 September 2016 / 17 comments

  Following the zero-star safety rating obtained by the airbag-less Kia Morning (aka Picanto) in the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released the […]

   

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  SPAD – 33,652 cases recorded since inception in 2011

  27 September 2016 / 12 comments

  Since its inception in 2011 until August this year, the Land Public Transport (SPAD) has recorded a total of 33,652 cases involving various types of vehicles, according to a report by The Star. From the […]

   

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  Renault-Nissan signs partnership deal with Microsoft

  27 September 2016 / 6 comments

  With cars receiving more and more connected services these days, carmakers require a platform to keep up with the new features. Therefore, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced a multiyear partnership agreement with Microsoft to develop […]

   

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  McLaren P1 loses its roof, gains all-electric powertrain

  27 September 2016 / 22 comments

  McLaren’s latest version of its iconic P1 supercar is finally here! Arriving in topless guise and with an all-electric powertrain, the new model even comes with a central driving position just like the original McLaren […]

   

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  2017 Audi Q5 teases its new adaptive air suspension

  27 September 2016 / 1 comment

  Audi is making sure the teaser train for its second-generation Q5 continues chugging along, and this time, we’re shown the SUV’s new adaptive air suspension. The feature was not offered on the outgoing model, so […]

   

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  Taxi drivers’ negligence suit against SPAD dismissed

  26 September 2016 / 8 comments

  The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has succeeded in its bid to strike out a negligence suit by 102 taxi drivers, according to a report by The Star. According to High Court judge Justice Su […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Renault Clio RS 16 set for production?

  26 September 2016 / 3 comments

  Remember that lovely Renault Clio RS 16 concept that was unveiled at this year’s Monaco Grand Prix? Well, it appears the French carmaker could very well look to introduce a road-going version soon, according to […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz SLC 200 previewed in Malaysia

  26 September 2016 / 8 comments

  In conjunction with the launch of the Nurita Harith x Petronas grid girls uniform for the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia decided to wheel out the facelift for the R172 SLK, otherwise known as […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: New 2016 Toyota Vios seen on trailer

  26 September 2016 / 86 comments

  During the launch of the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire, it was revealed that UMW Toyota will introduce the “improved” Vios, and it appears a launch could be imminent. A big thanks to paultan.org reader Adam […]

   

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  2017 Kia Soul revealed with 1.6L T-GDI, styling tweaks

  26 September 2016 / 6 comments

  The Kia Soul will receive several updates for the 2017MY, which will debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The big news here is the introduction of a 1.6 litre T-GDI engine to the line-up, […]

   

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