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Sighted earlier on wearing the bodyshell of a 488 GTB, the upcoming mid-engined V6 Ferrari hybrid model has been sighted running road tests, this time in its own production body. This would be the first […]
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Porsche building business case for new PPE-based model line; to be related to upcoming Audi A4 e-tron
Porsche is considering the viability of an all electric model to sit below the Taycan (above) Porsche is building a business case for an all-new model line that will be based on the Premium Platform […]
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Safety technology could further drive demise of manual transmission, on top of popularity decline
The manual transmission faces yet another element going against its presence in new vehicles of the future, reports Automotive News Canada; in addition to waning demand for the do-it-yourself gearbox, the stick shift could now […]
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Fifth-gen Kia Sportage teased ahead of July debut; interior to feature integrated curved display
Kia has released official teaser images of its forthcoming, fifth-generation Sportage SUV ahead of its July debut in its native Korea. The Korean manufacturer’s ‘Opposites United’ design language is applied to the upcoming Sportage, and […]
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Indonesia Battery Corporation and LG to construct RM4.96 billion battery plant in Bekasi, West Java
The Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) and an LG Group-led consortium will soon commence construction of a US$1.2 billion (RM4.96 billion) manufacturing plant for electric vehicle batteries, reports Nikkei Asia. The manufacturing plant is to be […]
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New proposals for Euro 7 emissions regulations could make internal combustion engines unviable by 2026
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) says that proposals recently made by the European Union for Euro 7 emissions regulations – which are due to come into effect in 2025 – could make vehicles powered […]
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SPYSHOTS: G81 BMW M3 Touring seen on road trials
The current-generation BMW M3 and M4 family is growing, with the G83 M4 Convertible having just made its debut. Historically, that would be the lot, with sedan, coupe and convertible bodystyles covered, though this time […]
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Trevo Guard – insurance renewal with Buddy Driver service, complimentary temporary car replacement
Trevo GM Susan Teoh, with Trevo and Socar Group CEO Leon Foong Car-sharing platform Trevo has unveiled its latest product, Trevo Guard, an insurance renewal service with value-added benefits to provide a one-stop solution for […]
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Bentley Bentayga S – sharper handling, sportier trim
Bentley has added a new variant to the facelifted Bentayga range, this time with the Bentayga S joining the 4.0 litre V8, the 6.0 litre W12 Bentayga Speed and the 3.0 litre V6 Bentayga Hybrid. […]
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June 2021 week one fuel price – all fuels unchanged
It’s Wednesday, and time for the weekly fuel price update. The ministry of finance has announced the latest update for fuel prices for the week of May 27 until June 2, 2021, with no changes […]
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SPYSHOTS: Sony Vision-S sighted on test in Europe
First unveiled at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the Sony Vision-S electric prototype was revealed as a test bed for its imaging and sensing technologies, built on a modular platform that is […]
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MIROS proposes 30km/h speed limit for built-up areas
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is proposing a 30 km/h speed limit for built-up zones such as urban and residential areas, cities and villages as part of the national road safety plan […]
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Ioniq 6 to arrive in 2022, Ioniq 7 SUV to follow in 2024
The Ioniq 6 electric sedan could be modelled after the Hyundai Prophecy concept The United States market debut of the Ioniq 5 will be followed by two more models in the near future from Hyundai’s […]
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Stellantis expands Heritage Parts spares range for classic Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Fiat, Lancia models
The Stellantis group has announced the addition of new parts for heritage models in its portfolio, courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles whose merger with Groupe PSA was finalised at the beginning of this year. The […]
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G80 BMW M3, G82 M4 tested by Red Bull Driftbrothers – M Drift Analyzer sampled at the Hockenheimring
High performance BMWs, and M models in particular have been regarded for their rear-wheel-driven handling characteristics, often with playful oversteer as a result. The latest G80 M3 and G82 M4 are zealous upholders of the […]