DRIVEN: 2014 Nissan Teana 2.5 (L33) at Nissan 360
Malaysia may have only recently welcomed the arrival of the blind spot monitoring-equipped Nissan Teana, but our 2013 model still belongs to the J32 family, which has existed in world markets from …
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PDAM: Further fuel subsidy reductions may stop petrol smuggling, use savings to abolish road tax
The recent price hike of RON 95 petrol to RM2.10 a litre, diesel to RM2.00 a litre and RON 97 petrol to RM2.85 a litre has made ballooning fuel subsidies and the …
BMW M3, M4 first tech details – 430 hp, over 500 Nm!
We have the first technical details of the new BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe ahead of their Detroit show debut in January – both will be powered by a 3.0 litre …
SPYSHOTS: F56 MINI Cooper testing in Germany
The wraps are set to come off the new F56 MINI hatch range on November 18 (Alec Issigonis' birthday), but if you just can't wait, here's a closer look at the Cooper …
Ford Mondeo celebrates 20th anniversary this year
Britain's long-time love affair with the Ford Mondeo is not a secret one, with over 1.4 million units sold there to date, out of 4.5 million in Europe. The large family car …
TBU opens RM22 mil Plant 3 for new Toyota Vios
Toyota Boshoku UMW (TBU) has opened its third plant in Shah Alam. The plant will support the processes at the first two plants by producing seat padding and form-in-place headrests for the …
Porsche 911 Turbo, Turbo S Cabriolet unveiled
Following the reveal of the Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S back in May are their cabriolet counterparts, which step out of the shadows ahead of their LA show debut in November. …
SPYSHOTS: New Renault Twingo in production body
We don't think we've actually mentioned it before, but because the next-gen Renault Twingo will share platforms with the next-gen smart fortwo, it'll be rear-engined and rear-wheel drive. In a world where …
VIDEO: Infiniti explains Q and QX naming convention
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDlJ6Cvvok Last year, Infiniti announced its new naming convention, under which all sedans, convertibles and coupes would be named starting with 'Q,' and SUVs/crossovers with 'QX.' Either would be followed by a …
Bentley SUV to get 12-cylinder engine, 575 to 650 hp
At the recent Frankfurt show, Bentley global head of sales and marketing Kevin Rose revealed to Automotive News Europe that the new Bentley SUV (EXP 9 F concept pictured) will be powered …
BMW 1 Series (F20) launched in Malaysia – 116i, 118i Sport/Urban, 125i Sport/M Sport, RM171k-254k
After teasers, spyshots and a preview, the F20 BMW 1 Series finally lands on Malaysian soil. Having made its global debut a whole two years ago in Frankfurt, the second-gen rear-wheel drive …
ZF announces GenShock regenerative suspension
You've heard of regenerative brakes; how about regenerative suspension? ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Massachusetts-based Levant Power Corp have collaborated to come up with GenShock, an active suspension system that recaptures energy for …
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado facelift goes Modellista
The recently-unveiled Toyota Land Cruiser Prado facelift has gone down the Modellista route in Japan. Accessories on offer include an all-round body kit, a custom twin-tailpipe exhaust system and electrically-retractable side steps. …
Skoda Yeti facelift turns up at the Frankfurt show
Another one that's turned up in Frankfurt is the facelifted Skoda Yeti, showing off its new front and rear. Gone are the unique round secondary headlamps, and there's a new front bumper …
Nissan 370Z successor to be previewed in Tokyo
The Tokyo show in November could welcome a concept that previews the successor to the Nissan 370Z sports car, according to an Autocar UK report. At the ongoing Frankfurt show, Nissan development …
Hyundai i10 – Euro-spec second-gen detailed
You've seen the Euro-spec second-gen Hyundai i10 before, when it was unveiled at the same time as the Indian-spec Grand i10 last month. We now have more details of the former, and …
Nissan X-Trail – third-gen breaks cover in Frankfurt
The Nissan X-Trail (Rogue in the US) enters its third generation at the ongoing Frankfurt show. Looking more sophisticated than its largely right-angled predecessor, the new Nissan X-Trail derives its softer lines …
Kia Soul – Euro-market second-gen makes debut
The second-gen Kia Soul made its first public appearance at the New York show in March; now it's time for its Euro-market sister to shine in Frankfurt before Continental sales begin early …
Jaguar C-X17 concept fully unveiled in Frankfurt
The wraps have officially come off the Jaguar C-X17 concept crossover at the ongoing Frankfurt show. Created to showcase a new aluminium modular monocoque platform - codenamed iQ[Al] - the vehicle measures …
Interview with Peter Alexander Trettin, CEO of Daimler Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia
Where the world of automobiles is concerned, surely the Daimler Group needs little introduction. In fact, with a lineage dating back over a hundred years to the very dawn of motoring, the …
