2016 Mazda MX-5 on sale in Japan, priced from RM75k
Mazda has announced that the fourth-generation of its iconic small roadster, the 2016 Mazda MX-5, will officially go on sale in its home market of Japan – where it's badged as the …
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Audi says “no” to Formula 1 despite rumours – report
Even in the face of mounting rumours regarding its involvement in Formula 1, Reuters has reported that Audi has categorically denied any interest in an entry into the world's biggest motorsport. "This …
Win a trip to 2015 Tokyo Motor Show with UMW Toyota
Been wanting to visit the Tokyo Motor Show? Well, you're in luck – UMW Toyota Motor is offering an opportunity to catch this year's edition of the biennial exhibition (happening from October …
SPIED: Volkswagen Golf R 400 caught at the ‘Ring
A year on from its Auto China 2014 debut, the rabid Volkswagen Golf R 400 appears to be progressing nicely from show stand to showroom – our European spies have spotted a …
Porsche Boxster, Cayman turbo flat-four coming 2016
Think naturally-aspirated flat-six engines in Porsche's smaller Boxster and Cayman models are the bee's knees? Stuttgart had better batten down the hatches, then, as it has confirmed that future versions of these …
Chevrolet Camaro – pony car history over 50 years
Yesterday saw the launch of the all-new, sixth-generation 2016 Chevrolet Camaro which, incidentally, falls just over a year shy of the pony car's 50th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, Chevrolet has re-released …
Honda Australia recalls 130,000 cars over Takata airbags; Honda Malaysia to announce local recall soon
Honda Australia has announced two recalls involving a total of 130,000 cars – again over airbags made by Japanese parts maker Takata Corp – according to CarAdvice. The defective inflators have been …
SPYSHOTS: Kia Niro B-segment SUV spotted testing
It looks like the Koreans are finally entering the burgeoning global B-segment market with the Kia Niro, after the China-only KX3 and Hyundai ix25 were launched late last year. That's not surprising, …
SPYSHOTS: 2017 Ford GT spotted on the streets!
Five months after its unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show, our trusty spy photographers have spotted the new 2017 Ford GT, undisguised and prowling public roads – and its looks are as …
Mazda 2 receives “Mid Century” and “Urban Stylish Mode” variants in Japan with stylistic upgrades
The Mazda 2 – known as the Demio in Japan – has received a pair of special variants, named Mid Century and Urban Stylish Mode (really brilliant names, guys), exclusively for its …
New BMW M6 Competition Package – 600 hp, 700 Nm
Facelifted late last year, the BMW M6 receives a more, ahem, competitive Competition Package for 2015, adding a dollop of oomph to the already awe-inspiring performance of the outgoing version (not like …
Mercedes-Benz Apple Watch app – door-to-door navi
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new application for the much-hyped Apple Watch, following in the footsteps of BMW and Volkswagen. Dubbed the MB Companion App, it differentiates itself from the competition by adding …
GALLERY: Peugeot 508 THP facelift in showrooms
The launch of the facelifted Peugeot 508 is clearly imminent – we've just seen the range-topping GT turbodiesel that is currently on display at Mid Valley Megamall, and today we bring you …
Ford Fiesta gets 3.2 l/100 km 1.5 TDCi, more kit for EU
Ford of Europe has announced that its bestselling B-segment hatch, the Ford Fiesta, will receive a host of minor updates for 2015, with new colours, revamped styling and equipment options and broader …
Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport concept hits Worthersee
Ah, the GTI meet in Wörthersee, Austria – the annual festival for the German hot hatch faithful is also where the usually uptight Volkswagen Group lets its hair down by showing its …
Ford to extend turbodiesel deal with Peugeot, Citroen
Ford is set to extend its turbodiesel engine joint venture with PSA Peugeot Citroën – a deal that has been in place since 1998 – beyond the current deadline of 2017, according …
VIDEO: BMW 3 Series – a look through six generations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E23iKtRMBwQ This year is a big one for the BMW 3 Series – not only does it see the introduction of the facelifted/LCI F30, but it also marks the 40th anniversary of …
MG to return to Malaysia, possibly CKD – SAIC inks RM1bil assembly and distribution deal with Weststar
Chinese automotive conglomerate SAIC Motor Corp Ltd and local commercial vehicle distributor Weststar Maxus Sdn Bhd have signed an assembly and distribution deal worth up to RM1 billion in a move that …
Autonomous emergency braking reduces rear-end collisions by 38%, says Euro NCAP, ANCAP study
A study conducted by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) has proved that the use of low-speed Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) significantly …
More realistic driving school syllabus, improved enforcement could prevent accidents, analysts say
Analysts have said that a review of the existing driving school syllabus could reduce road accidents like the fatal incident on May 2 – in which two allegedly speeding Perodua Myvis crashed …
