Land Rover to build Evoque and Freelander in China
Jaguar Land Rover announced last week that it will be starting production in China later this year. Although no models have been confirmed by the company, Automotive News reports that it will …
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Sharp Free-Form Display – new display technology could revolutionise car interior design
These days, we are seeing more and more cars that are coming with large colour screens that form everything from the infotainment system to the instrument cluster and even the climate controls. …
SPYSHOTS: BMW X5 M and X6 M flex their muscles
While the F16 BMW X6 is still hot off the press, Munich's engineers are already putting the finishing touches on the next-generation BMW X5 M and X6 M, as these spyshots from …
JPJ’s new ruling leads to disabled drivers’ protest
A new ruling by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) requiring disabled drivers to get a letter from a doctor every time they want to renew their driving licence has sparked fury among …
2017 Aston Martin DB9 to spearhead new model range
Autocar reports that a rejuvenated Aston Martin will be launching a new product offensive which will finally see it go toe-to-toe with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. The new cars will …
SPYSHOTS: Ford Focus RS – next-gen 330 hp rocket
Fast Ford fans can finally rejoice – our trusty spies have snagged photos of this third-generation Ford Focus RS mule running around in the US, confirming that development of the unhinged pocket …
High vehicle maintenance at Johor state departments
The high cost of maintenance of vehicles under the Johor State Secretary's Office (SUK) and Land and Mines Department (PTG) was brought to light in the second series of the 2014 auditor-general's …
Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo coming to GT6 in July – a look into the future of the GT-R?
Nissan will come to the Vision Gran Turismo party with what could be the most outlandish concept ever to grace the virtual showrooms of Gran Turismo 6 – the Nissan Concept 2020 …
On Nissan’s cards – Navara-based SUV, bespoke cars for Asia, Datsun expanding beyond current markets
At the launch of the new Nissan NP300 Navara in Bangkok, we managed to catch up with Nissan chief planning officer Andy Palmer to discuss the company's direction and product strategy, particularly …
Motorists’ attitudes to blame for accident spike – JKJR
The Road Safety Department (JKJR) says that rising road accident rates are caused, among other things, by the attitudes of road users who believe that it would not happen to them. National …
McLaren P1 GTR track special confirmed – 1,000 PS
McLaren Automotive has confirmed that it is developing a hardcore track-only version of its already astonishing P1 hybrid supercar. Dubbed the McLaren P1 GTR in a nod to the successful Le Mans-winning …
Le Mans 2014 – Audi 1-2 marks 13th win for Ingolstadt
An eventful weekend saw Audi clinch its 13th overall victory at the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans through a stunning 1-2 finish, with Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer in …
New PETRONAS PRIMAX 95 now available with Advanced Energy Formula for superior fuel economy
Six grands prix, six victories – that's the amazing record MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 Team has scored so far this season. And PETRONAS PRIMAX plays a vital role, helping the Mercedes F1 …
Nissan-Mitsubishi pickup JV confirmed off – new Navara developed separately from next-gen Triton
At the Q&A session during the launch of the new Nissan Navara in Bangkok on Wednesday, Nissan global product planning chief Andy Palmer confirmed that the JV between Nissan and Mitsubishi to …
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso – orders open, RM195k est
The order books are open for the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso at all showrooms nationwide. As previously reported, the new Gallic seven-seat MPV is available in just one variant – a 2.0 …
Tesla Motors’ EV patents can now be used by anyone
In what it claims is a move done "in the spirit of the open source movement", Tesla Motors has announced that it will open up its electric vehicle patents to be used …
Nissan Navara D23 – exterior design teased in video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC5yQOUE4SY With the June 11 launch date fast approaching, the next-generation D23 Nissan Navara has been teased yet again, this time with a video that showcases some of the new Mother Trucker's …
Mercedes-AMG GT – listen to the thunderous V8 roar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uhSrMiZkXA While the Mercedes-AMG GT is still anything from a month (German Grand Prix in July) to about three months away (Paris Motor Show in September) depending on who you listen to, …
2014 Canadian GP: heartbreak for Mercedes, Hamilton
The scintillating on-track action at the 2014 Canadian GP has certainly heated up the Great White North, that's for sure. And this time, there's a new face on the top step of …
Proton R3 Motorsport Driving Experience – getting to grips with the new driver training programme
As an avid fan of the Gran Turismo video game series, I have gone through countless of the famous licence tests that are a necessity to advance through the games' career modes. …
