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  SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-Benz C-Class plug-in hybrid

  8 May 2014 / 2 comments

  Just last month, a prototype of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class plug-in hybrid covered in relatively light camouflage was spotted by our European spy photographers, and now they have sent us pictures of an undisguised sedan. As we […]

   

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  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles five-year plan unveiled – new Alfa RWD lineup, a new Ferrari every year

  7 May 2014 / 19 comments

  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has revealed an ambitious five-year plan that will see an aggressive expansion of most of its brands – Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati, Ferrari, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep. The group plans to increase […]

   

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  Holden to get Cascada, Astra VXR and Insignia VXR

  7 May 2014 / 8 comments

  Holden may be stopping production in 2017, but the brand will live on affixed to cars brought in from other parts of the General Motors (GM) empire, beginning with a couple of cars sold under the […]

   

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  VIDEO: ASEAN NCAP Phase III frontal impact tests

  7 May 2014 / 97 comments

  The ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) has uploaded videos of the frontal impact crash tests of the third and final phase of the pilot stage on its YouTube channel. 11 models were tested this time – […]

   

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  GALLERY: ASEAN NCAP Phase III – a closer look

  6 May 2014 / 74 comments

  The results of the third and final phase of the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) were released yesterday, but we were also given a quick look at the cars tested at the PC3 […]

   

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  ASEAN NCAP Phase III: Honda CR-V, Proton Preve, Toyota Corolla Altis, Chevrolet Colorado get five stars

  5 May 2014 / 186 comments

  The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has announced results for the third and final phase of the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) at the Philea Resort and Spa in Melaka. The announcement of […]

   

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  Former PSA head Jean-Marc Gales now Lotus CEO

  2 May 2014 / 45 comments

  Jean-Marc Gales and Aslam Farikullah Just two days after Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah was announced as Proton’s new chief executive officer, the company has now made official the appointment of Jean-Marc Gales as Group Lotus’ new CEO, who […]

   

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  SPY VIDEO: Volkswagen Passat – B8 sedan and estate

  2 May 2014 / 7 comments

  While the leaked pictures of the European-market B8 Volkswagen Passat (or, more accurately, the China-only long-wheelbase Magotan) are still fresh on our minds, our European spies have managed to capture this video of the next-generation […]

   

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  Gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT shown at Auto China

  30 April 2014 / 66 comments

  Our photographers at Auto China stumbled upon this rather… amusing gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT sedan while finishing up their run of the show, and sent us these pictures to pique our interest. Having a case […]

   

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  Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe – production model already leaked, likely based on MQB architecture

  30 April 2014 / 3 comments

  Would you look at that – Chinese website autohome.com.cn has not only furnished leaked pictures of the B8 Volkswagen Passat (called Magotan in China), but also of the production version of the Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe […]

   

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  Audi Q9 flagship considered, no four-ringed city car

  30 April 2014 / 6 comments

  Well, how about that? Just a month after BMW confirmed that it will be building a flagship X7 SUV, CAR UK has now reported that an Audi Q9 flagship is being considered to compete with it, sitting above […]

   

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  Trident Iceni – 6.6 litre diesel sports car with 1,423 Nm

  30 April 2014 / 18 comments

  Always wanted a sports car but can’t afford the fuel bills that come with it? Or bored with the tepid torque figure of your naturally-aspirated Ferrari? Well, it’s good news, because the diesel-powered Trident Iceni, a […]

   

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  McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept shown in China

  30 April 2014 / 3 comments

  The McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept has been unveiled, demonstrating the upgrades provided for the 650S Coupe and Spider by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), McLaren Automotive’s bespoke division. Shown throughout China over the coming weeks, […]

   

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  Nissan Safety Campaign to teach owners safe driving

  29 April 2014 / 14 comments

  Edaran Tan Chong has launched the 2014 Nissan Safety Campaign, a programme designed to raise awareness of road safety issues and to enhance driving skills and knowledge, at the Legoland Malaysia Resort. Aimed at both children and […]

   

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  Volkswagen Group signs off on budget car – report

  29 April 2014 / 14 comments

  Reuters has reported that the Volkswagen Group has signed off on the design and basic concept of a sub-€8,000 (RM36k) city car for its yet-to-be-launched budget brand. Project manager Hans Demant affirmed this at Auto […]

   

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