W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: first details released!
Ladies and gentlemen, the new W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The popular compact exec sports a new look inside and out, and is up to 100 kg lighter than before, thanks to its lightweight …
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Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet facelifted for 2014
The third-gen Renault Megane range (three-door, five-door, estate, GT Line and RS) was given the new Renault family face with the big diamond logo a few months back; now it's the Coupe-Cabriolet's …
SEAT crossover planned for 2016, to rival Qashqai
SEAT is planning a five-seat crossover (2011 IBX concept pictured) to take on the likes of the Nissan Qashqai, according to our friends at Auto Express. The model, code-named Tribu, could go …
Citroen DS 5LS sedan teased, December 19 reveal
Citroen has teased a new DS 5LS sedan that will be revealed on December 19. The model is reportedly meant for China only - or at least for now. It could go …
Goodyear gives rolling support to St John Ambulance
In line with its commitment to help improve health and safety in the local community, Goodyear Malaysia's latest contribution of Durasport and G-28 model tyres will be fitted to St John Ambulance …
Lambo Gallardo successor to be called Huracan?
According to a report by Auto Express, the successor to the Lamborghini Gallardo will be called Huracan, instead of Cabrera as widely speculated. The name Huracan, which is Spanish for 'hurricane', was …
Sime Darby relinquishes Alfa Romeo franchise
Sime Darby has announced that its subsidiary Sime Darby Auto Italia (SDAI) is voluntarily relinquishing the Alfa Romeo distribution rights in Malaysia, according to a company report by AmResearch. The report says …
BMW 7 Series – next-gen to offer extra-long version?
The next-gen G11 BMW 7 Series - due in 2016 - could come with an 'extended wheelbase' version as a response to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class Extended Wheelbase, according to BMWBlog. The …
Malaysian drivers want parking space detection and auto parking systems in their cars, survey finds
Malaysian drivers want parking space detection and full automatic parking assist systems in their cars, a global survey by Accenture has found. They also want a system that, in an emergency, stops …
Citroen DS3 by Benefit – a dainty one-off concept
After our very own Perodua's release of the limited-edition Myvi F.E.M. comes another one targeted towards the fairer sex - Citroen UK and San Francisco-based Benefit Cosmetics have bonded to create the …
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept for 2014 Detroit show
Infiniti will be bringing a Q50-based, Formula One-inspired concept car to the 2014 Detroit show in January. Christened the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge, the concept points towards a high-performance variant of the …
Maserati Quattroporte sixth-gen launched in Malaysia: V6 and V8 models, priced from RM899k to 1.139 mil
Following its reveal nearly a full year ago, the sixth-gen Maserati Quattroporte has finally landed in Malaysia, with a choice of V6 or V8 power - both twin-turbocharged and direct-injected. The V6 …
2014 Saab 9-3 Aero – going for it, one more time
That's right - after changing hands a few times, Saab is back in the game. This is the 2014 Saab 9-3 Aero, which, as far as we can tell, looks the same …
Mercedes-Benz S-Class is China Car of the Year
The W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been declared the first ever China Car of the Year by the Chief Editors' Club, a group comprising 10 editors-in-chief from some of China's top motoring publications. …
Audi R8 V10 Spyder gets Regula Tuning bodykit
Remember the Audi R8 Coupe with the Stormtrooper-like Grandiose bodykit we showed you last year? Well, the German meisters from Regula Tuning are at it again - this time with the facelifted …
Honda Civic Tourer to race in BTCC next year
Honda Yuasa Racing will be entering a Honda Civic Tourer in the 2014 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). The only estate car on the BTCC grid will make its track …
Proton Persona SV launched – from RM44,938
We're at Proton's Bola! Bola! Bola! Mega Test Drive Carnival, where the national carmaker has launched a new variant of the Proton Persona called the Proton Persona SV. Following on from the …
GM to move international HQ from China to S’pore
General Motors will shift its international operations headquarters from Shanghai to Singapore in Q2 2014, according to Reuters. In a bid to make it easier to focus on the Middle Kingdom market, …
Proton Suprima S launched in Thailand, 805k baht
Following overseas launches in Indonesia, Australia and Brunei, the Proton Suprima S arrives in Thailand. The hatchback has turned up at the ongoing 2013 Thai Motor Expo, and is available in a …
Last R56 MINI Hatch rolls out of Plant Oxford
With every hello must come a goodbye. We've said hello to the new F56 MINI Hatch and its all-turbo engine line-up; now a farewell is due the outgoing R56 MINI Hatch. The …
