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  Nissan joins Toyota, Mazda and Honda in ditching Takata; Mitsubishi and Subaru considering the same

  9 November 2015 / 15 comments

  It looks like Takata’s woes are set to worsen, as Nissan has announced that it will drop the Japanese airbag supplier. The carmaker now joins Toyota, Mazda and Honda, all of which have recently announced […]

   

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  EPA expands on-road emissions testing for diesel cars

  9 November 2015 / 6 comments

  The dieselgate scandal has certainly called into question the credibility of reported vehicle emissions, which is why the the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will significantly expand its on-the-road emissions tests to cover all […]

   

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  VIDEO: Hyundai N performance sub-brand previewed

  9 November 2015 / 6 comments

  Hyundai announced the launch of its N performance sub-brand at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, alongside its Vision Gran Turismo concept. Now, the Korean carmaker has released this commercial to mark the “beginning of N.” […]

   

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  2016 Lamborghini Huracan gets minor tech updates

  9 November 2015 / 4 comments

  The Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 has been updated for its 2016 model year, bringing minimal changes that aim to improve upon the car’s efficiency, driveability and cabin luxury. The first of these changes involve the […]

   

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  Police shut down illegal street racing syndicate in Ipoh

  9 November 2015 / 14 comments

  A short-lived illegal street racing syndicate was shut down recently, following a police operation near Terminal Amanjaya in Ipoh. The “racing circuit” has been hosting races there on the weekends, attracting participants from as far […]

   

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  New traffic dispersal system for Jalan Tun Razak will result in smoother traffic flow at peak hours – DBKL

  9 November 2015 / 18 comments

  According to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), motorists who travel along Jalan Tun Razak during peak hours can expect a smoother traffic flow. This is due to the implementation of a new traffic dispersal […]

   

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  Formula E is in town this weekend; Renault e.dams and its Z.E. 15 aims for pole position in Putrajaya

  6 November 2015 / 4 comments

  If you haven’t heard, the Formula E spectacle makes its second stop here in Putrajaya this weekend, as part of the 2015/16 Formula E World championship. The all-electric auto racing series is currently in its […]

   

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  VIDEO: Lotus Evora 400 proves its worth on the track

  6 November 2015 / 7 comments

  The Lotus Evora 400 first broke cover way back in February of this year, and was labelled as the fastest production car ever to come out of Hethel. Although the car has yet to make […]

   

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  Renault to develop high-performance Tesla rival?

  6 November 2015 / 3 comments

  Renault could be looking to develop a high-performance, all-electric vehicle in the future, based on the technological experience it gains from the ongoing 2015/16 FIA Formula E Championship it is currently participating in, under the […]

   

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  Porsche Cayman GT4 debuts in Malaysia – RM840k

  5 November 2015 / 15 comments

  Making its global debut earlier at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Porsche Cayman GT4 has now been officially launched here in Malaysia by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP). The asking price for the Cayman […]

   

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  Nissan Juke turns five, celebrates with origami replica

  5 November 2015 / 4 comments

  The Nissan Juke is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, the UK division of the Japanese carmaker has employed the services of local artist Owen Gildersleeve. What the artist came […]

   

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  Volvo XC90 gets Polestar tuning for T6 and D5 engines

  5 November 2015 / 0 comments

  Volvo’s Performance Optimisation programme has now been expanded to include the all-new XC90 SUV. The performance upgrade is developed and designed by the engineers at Volvo’s performance division, Polestar, which also raised the performance of […]

   

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  Shell V-Power Lego Collection launched in Malaysia

  5 November 2015 / 12 comments

  Shell is back with its new V-Power Lego Collection, which is now available at its stations across the country. The collection, which now comprises seven models, includes a mix of Ferrari vehicles, Minifigures, playsets, and […]

   

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  Shelby F-150 pick-up truck debuts at SEMA; 700 hp

  4 November 2015 / 2 comments

  If you’re looking to buy a pick-up truck in the United States and “power-hungry” is the best way to describe your purchasing trait, you’ll be solely disappointed that the standard Ford F-150 only manages to […]

   

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  SPIED: Next-gen 2017 Subaru Impreza sedan testing

  4 November 2015 / 1 comment

  Subaru gave us a preview at what the next-generation Impreza will look like at the recent Tokyo Motor Show with the debut of its 5-Door Concept. The design cues seen on the concept is said […]

   

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