Volkswagen tests Level 4 self-driving in Hamburg
A while ago, the research arm at Volkswagen Group began testing of its automated vehicles in urban traffic in Hamburg, the first time the automaker has conducted testing of Level 4 autonomous …
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Next Land Rover Defender exterior leaked online
It appears that a digital rendition of the next-generation Land Rover Defender has been revealed within the forthcoming SUV's instrument display. Posted in various Land Rover discussion boards and picked up by …
Mercedes-Benz to recall ’12-’15 GLK 220 CDI – report
Daimler has been required by the German transport ministry to recall 60,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Germany following the the discovery of 'software aimed at distorting emissions tests', Automotive News Europe quoted Bild …
2019 MINI John Cooper Works GP prototype unveiled
The forthcoming MINI John Cooper Works GP is slated for debut in 2020, though for now the brand has released images of the range-topping three-door hatch ahead of its launch. Production for …
Porsche Macan facelift launched in Malaysia as base 2.0 litre model – 252 PS, 370 Nm; prices from RM455k
Porsche importer and distributor in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has launched the facelifted Porsche Macan SUV in sole, base model guise, priced from RM455,000 which includes all applicable duties but …
Renault Nissan Mitsubishi alliance to partner Waymo
Groupe Renault and Nissan have entered into an exclusive agreement with Waymo to explore all aspects of driverless mobility services for passengers and deliveries, in France and Japan. This agreement aims to …
UEM Edgenta, MHA, CIDB sign safer highways MoU; mechanised highway maintenance machines launched
A tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between UEM Edgenta, the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for improvement in the safety of expressway maintenance …
FIRST LOOK: 2019 Nissan X-Trail – Nissan Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto explored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFGNHBsvV2Q We've taken a pretty deep dive into the 2019 Nissan X-Trail facelift so far, with a spec-by-spec comparison, walk-around of the top three variants, a drag race as well as a …
SPYSHOTS: Ford Puma ST testing at the Nurburgring
Though the forthcoming Ford Puma follows current trends in new crossovers adopting past sporty car nameplates, the Blue Oval aims to re-inject some sportiness back into proceedings with the development of an …
SPYSHOTS: Alpine A110 GT4 – more power, grip?
Following on from the Alpine A110 - which made its debut in 2017 - is a hotter version of the mid-engined two-seater, seen here pounding the laps around the famed Nurburgring Nordschleife. …
Borgward BX5 SUV starts CKD assembly, Q4 deliveries
The Borgward BX5 first made its appearance in Malaysia in left-hand-drive form last April, and was initially set for a launch that following September. The firm announced the BX5 was in the …
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, Boxster Spyder unveiled
It is the return of the range-topping Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder for the Porsche 718 series of mid-engined sports cars, and according to Porsche, both top iterations of the Cayman and …
Hyundai, Kia add Aurora autonomous tech investment
Hyundai and Kia have invested in autonomous driving technologies company, Aurora in order to expedite the development of self-driving vehicle technology, the Korean automaker announced. Aurora's autonomous driving system, Aurora Driver is …
Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder teased – debut soon?
The Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder is about to arrive, going by the release of this brief teaser clip. Images of the car are fleeting to say the least, though as the top …
Koenigsegg Jesko Red Cherry one-off edition revealed
The Koenigsegg Jesko is the Swedish supercar maker's latest and greatest, with up to 1,600 hp and 1,500 Nm of torque at its most potent when running on E85 fuel, paired with …
KL-Seremban express buses for ladies a must – Loke
Express bus firms plying the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban route must now provide buses exclusively for women on a daily basis, transport minister Anthony Loke announced yesterday. The new ruling came as a result …
France firm on ICE vehicle ban from 2040 – report
France will uphold its stand on outlawing conventional fossil fuel-powered cars by 2040, Reuters reports the transport minister Elizabeth Borne as saying. “We have a target for carbon neutrality by 2050 and …
Maserati won’t go smaller than Ghibli, Levante – report
The Maserati Ghibli sedan and Levante SUV are as small as the Italian automaker will go, according to an Autocar report. This essentially puts paid to rumours of future Maseratis said to …
BMW partners Shell, ParkEasy for Reserve+Shell Recharge bays – promo code for first 2,000 users
BMW Malaysia has partnered with Shell Malaysia and ParkEasy for the Reserve + Shell Recharge bays, today unveiled at Sunway Pyramid. The reserved lots can be booked via the ParkEasy mobile app …
SPIED: Audi RS4 facelift to gain revised infotainment?
The B9-generation Audi RS4 Avant has been spotted again, this time in what appears to be less chilly weather compared to its last outing. As a mid-lifecycle update, major equipment such as …
