BMW i8 Futurism Edition celebrates 50 years in Italy
To mark the premium German brand’s entry into the Italian market in 1966, a special BMW i8 Futuristic Edition has been unveiled. The model comes with a unique livery, with a pattern …
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Car thieves can hack immobilisers in minutes – JPJ
According to a report by Harian Metro, an organised syndicate targeting models such as the Toyota Alphard, Toyota Camry, Honda Civic and Honda City, can hack into the immobiliser systems by resetting …
Continental debuts steering wheel with swipe, gesture controls – “important step to automated driving”
Continental is currently developing a special steering wheel that supports swipes and hand gestures. Said steering wheel comprises two clear paddle-shift-like panels that are compatible with any control geometry and a “time-of-flight” …
Mercedes-Benz may have a sub-brand to rival BMW i
Ola Kallenius, member of the board of management at Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Cars marketing and sales stated that an eco-friendly sub-brand could come about in the near future, Autocar UK reports. Should …
Kelana Jaya LRT Line – new trains to operate June 30
As previously reported, the Kelana Jaya LRT Line is getting a new batch of trains. A total of 14 driverless four-car Innovia Metro 300 sets will begin its run when the extension …
Ford GT – 6,506 buyers, car limited to just 500 units
A total of 6,506 fully completed applications for the ownership of the Ford GT have been received from around the world, according to Ford. Applications were made within a one-month window, with …
VIDEO: 2016 Fiat 124 Spider rises to the occasion in funny new ad for the USA, “No blue pill needed”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15h85E5wEQI A new video has been released for the Fiat 124 Spider, which showcases the kind of “rush” it can provide. Called “No blue pill needed,” the new ad is a follow-up …
Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake RHD in Australia
Mustang Motorsport Official in Australia is introducing the Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake. While the modded Mustang is noteworthy, it’s actually the first right-hand drive unit to have arrived Down Under. While …
Nissan NP300 Navara now offered with Ironman 4×4 accessories – packaged from RM11k to RM22k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is currently organising a Nissan 4WD Carnival at all showrooms nationwide, from May 14 to 15. Said carnival aims to allow members of the public to experience …
SPIED: 2017 Audi A8 spotted testing for the first time
At Audi’s annual general meeting in Ingolstadt, it was announced by Audi CEO, Rupert Stadler, that the next-gen Audi A8 will be presented in 2017. Better yet, we have just received spyshots …
Toyota – record profits in 2016, drop in 2017 predicted
Toyota Motors has reported a profit of 2.31 trillion yen (RM85 billion) for the financial year ending year in March 2016 - a record figure for the third time in a row. …
Toyota Corolla 50th anniversary models for Japan
As a way to celebrate five decades (50th anniversary) of the Toyota Corolla’s existence since 1966, special editions of the Toyota Corolla Fielder and Axio have been launched in Japan. Over on …
Lotus Evora 400 Hethel Edition celebrates 50 years of the home factory – special colours and interior
To commemorate 50 years of the Hethel factory, Lotus is introducing a limited Evora 400 Hethel Edition. The model here is labelled as the first in a series of special products and …
Volkswagen Polo with 300-watt beats system debuts
Having debuted some time ago, the special edition Volkswagen Polo beats is now available for order in Europe. As its name suggests, the model is kitted up with a sound system by …
Chevrolet Cavalier name revived – a China-only model
After having been discontinued for 11 years now, Chevrolet is set to bring back the Cavalier name on a new model. This time round, though, the model won’t be available in the …
SPIED: Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 ‘Ring test ends in crash
Seen testing at the Nurburgring was the new hardcore Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, based on the sixth-gen Camaro. Unfortunately, the model on test ended in a crash (you can see it in the …
Mercedes-Benz sales up in the US, surged by SUVs
Mercedes-Benz’s vehicles sales in the US for the month of April came out on top of in the premium segment. The brand beat out competitors such as Lexus and BMW thanks to …
Chevrolet’s 10-spd gearbox faster than Porsche’s PDK
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be the first to receive the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic gearbox and it’s said to have faster shift times than Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. In tests …
PSA Group and Dongfeng sign agreement to build new e-CMP platform for future all-electric cars
A new milestone has been attained in the strategic partnership between the PSA Group and Dongfeng Motor at the presentation of the “5A+” medium-term plan for Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile (DPCA) on …
Volkswagen Scirocco R Black Style package unveiled
A new design package has been released for the facelifted Volkswagen Scirocco R. The entire package, priced at 600 euros (RM2,760), includes a new paint job and a new set of wheels. …
