Audi RS6 and A6 Avant wide-body kit by Prior Design
German tuner Prior Design has just given the Audi A6/RS6 Avant a buffed-up stance and an added option for an engine tune-up. The kit for the model in question is called the …
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Porsche unveils new 550 hp twin-turbo V8 engine
Over at the 37th International Vienna Motor Symposium, Porsche has quietly brought in a new 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine, Car and Driver reports. The engine on display will be making its …
Grab welcomes taxi drivers wishing to join its platform
Grab is open to taxi drivers who wish to join the platform, said Jaygan Fu, Grab’s head of Malaysia at the launch of GrabHitch today. He noted that for taxi drivers who …
SPYSHOTS: 2018 Jeep Wrangler – next-gen out testing
The next-generation Jeep Wrangler has been captured testing close to Fiat Chrysler’s North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Although wrapped in camouflage, it’s apparent that the new Wrangler's wheelbase will be …
GrabHitch launched in M’sia – new carpooling service
A new carpooling service has been launched by Grab. Called GrabHitch the service (still in beta form) is labelled as a door-to-door service. In short, it’s a service that will match both …
Porsche R&D boss Hatz resigns over dieselgate drama
Wolfgang Hatz (pictured above), Porsche’s research and development boss has resigned from his post, ending his 14-year career with Porsche and leaving Micheal Steiner as his replacement. Before his resignation, Hatz was …
VIDEO: Top Gear trailer shows Aston Martin Vulcan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gzCnrR0ZhM The trailers keep on coming for the new Top Gear. In the latest one entitled “Great British Summer,” we see Chris Evans and Matt Leblanc standing under the rain in what …
VIDEO: Perodua Effect – more ways to see the world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVFuxdvILus A second video that further explains what the Perodua Effect means has been released. The description “more ways to see the world,” highlights how large families in particular were provided with …
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to be used in Google’s self-driving car project, in new collaboration with FCA
A new collaboration between Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been announced. The collaboration will expand Google’s self-driving test programme to include the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. In detail, Google’s self-driving …
Rolls-Royce Wraith turns into a Spofec Overdose
German tuner Spofec (which gets its name from a shortened form of Spirit of Ecstasy) has given the luxurious Rolls-Royce Wraith coupe a wider body and a tune-up. Called Spofec Overdose, the …
Cityliner bus – all 19 routes are now back in service
A total of 19 routes in which the Cityliner bus service plies in Kelantan are now back in service following a two-day service disruption, The Star reports. Konsortium Transnasional Berhad (KTB) stated …
Hyundai patents a steering wheel with touch controls
According United States Patent Application Publication documents, Hyundai has filed a patent for a steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Said steering wheel comes with two touch inputs and can be operated with …
India trialling “virtual” speed bumps to reduce deaths
India is trying out a new “virtual” speed bump with the objective of reducing fatalities caused by speed bumps and potholes, CarAdvice reports. Based on India’s 2014 road accident report, some 11,000 …
Volvo Life Paint, V40 Adventure Pack launched in M’sia
Over the long weekend, Volvo Car Malaysia, in partnership with Clear Marque, its authorised dealer and Go Sportz, organiser of the RHB-Shimano Highway Ride took the opportunity to launch Volvo Life Paint …
Nissan Kicks debuts – new Honda HR-V rival detailed
The Nissan Kicks has officially been unveiled in Brazil. According to Nissan, the new B-segment crossover is meant for “busy city-dwellers,” and will go on sale in Brazil in August this year …
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor goes off-roading in the desert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XukcEpty2c An adrenaline-filled video that showcases the rugged F-150 Raptor has been released by the automaker. Shot somewhere in the Mojave Desert, the objective is to explain to viewers (and consumers) why …
Toyota Mirai c – smaller, cheaper FCV planned for 2019
Toyota is planning to introduce a smaller and more affordable Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) before the 2020 Olympics takes place, according to the Asahi Shimbun. It is said that the …
Pirelli P Zero tyres with F1 tech launched in Shanghai
Pirelli has officially unveiled its latest P Zero high-performance tyres in Shanghai. The new tyre utilises technology from Formula 1 (F1) and can already be found equipped on production cars such as …
Pirelli Dragon Sport tyres – exclusively for Asia-Pacific
A new performance tyre has been launched by Pirelli in Shanghai. Called Pirelli Dragon Sport, the new tyre will be available exclusively for the Asia-Pacific market, CarAdvice reports. Offered in a total …
Lamborghini Huracan gets official bodykit, for RM88k
A factory aerodynamic bodykit for the Lamborghini Huracan is set to be offered by the automaker, according to Supercar Advocates. Available for the standard model, the aero kit is priced at USD$22,484 …
