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 …
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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 …
Nissan Nismo Watch Concept unveiled and detailed
Here's a Frankfurt show concept that's a little bit different. This is the Nissan Nismo Watch Concept, a smartwatch concept that connects Nismo drivers to their cars. The Japanese carmaker deems this …
Renault Initiale Paris concept – next-gen Espace?
The 2013 Frankfurt show is getting ready to open its doors. As you know, there's absolutely no shortage of new metal on the stands, and adding to the long guest list is …
DRIVEN: F32 BMW 4 Series Coupe – 435i Sport tested
Picture a BMW 3 Series in your head. Now tell me the number of doors it’s got. I’m no psychic, but I’d bet my last sen with a considerable degree of confidence …
Peugeot 508 HYbrid4 and RXH spotted in Malaysia
Our regular 'JPJ correspondent' Anol Alias has certainly been hard at work - having served up photos of the local spec Mitsubishi Attrage earlier today, he has now very kindly presented us …
Jaguar C-X17 concept – first official image surfaces
And here she is, a few days ahead of the Frankfurt live reveal - a single photo has surfaced of the Jaguar C-X17 concept. Viewed head-on, we're greeted by the familiar Jaguar …
Datsun to reveal new model in Indonesia on Sept 17
Datsun has announced plans to debut an all-new model in Indonesia on September 17. The born-again carmaker says the model has been "developed specifically for Indonesia," and will cost under Rp 100 …
Citroen Cactus concept to premiere in Frankfurt
Previewing an upcoming production model called the C4 Cactus and presenting a vision for future affordable C-line (non-DS) models is the Citroen Cactus concept, which the French carmaker is bringing to the …
Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R concept – even more details
Additional details have been let loose of the Frankfurt-bound Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R - the concept features new-design headlamps, a wider front grille and black and blue detailing to offset the white body …
Lexus ES bookings open – priced from RM260k
Click to enlarge. UMW Toyota Motor has announced that order-taking has officially begun for the Lexus ES in Malaysia. ES 250, ES 250 Luxury and ES 300h variants are available, priced at …
