Geely completes majority stake purchase of Lotus
The Zhejiang Geely Holding (ZGH) Group has completed the transaction for a majority stake in previously-Proton-owned sports car maker Lotus, and now holds a 51% stake in the company, while 49% is …
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Proton to launch new models every year with Geely
Under Proton's strategic partnership with Geely, the cooperation is set the bring forth one new model every year starting with the Geely Boyue at the end of 2018. Before then, the partnership …
SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen T-Roc R to get Golf R grunt
Following close behind the debut of the Volkswagen T-Roc SUV is its hotter, higher-performance variant the T-Roc R, which has been spotted testing at Volkswagen's test facility at the Nurburgring. Being an …
KTM 250 EXC TPI Six Days on sale in M’sia – RM45,050
Hidden in plain sight amidst the fanfare of the just launched KTM Duke 250 and Duke 390 models, the 2018 KTM 250 EXC TPI enduro bike is now on sale in Malaysia …
Fiat Chrysler to engage lawyers in settlement talks
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will engage lawyers representing vehicle owners suing the automotive group for excess diesel emissions for talks in Washington next month, said a court-appointed settlement adviser in a Reuters report. …
Lamborghini says it will be the last to go autonomous
Lamborghini says it is not interested in the race to go autonomous as other makes are and is happy to let owners of its products do as much of the driving as …
F1 to lose ‘one of the toughest’ with SIC – Hamilton
The departure of our very own Sepang International Circuit from the Formula 1 calendar will see the loss of one of the toughest circuits to host the premier open-wheel racing series, three-time …
Care by Volvo leasing service launched in Europe
Swedish automaker Volvo has launched a twist on traditional car leasing, named Care by Volvo. The plan is a 24-month subscription service which aims to make “having a car as transparent, easy …
VIDEO: 2017 Yamaha NVX 155 – RM11k, auto stop-start
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0KPf6wBWlM&rel=0 The Yamaha NVX 155 has a stablemate in the NMax, which also sits in the 150 cc class of scooters - however, the NVX offers more aggressive styling with sharper lines, …
2017 KTM Duke 250 and Duke 390 launched in Malaysia – Euro 4, ABS; from RM21,730 – RM28,800
KTM Malaysia has now launched the latest iterations of its entry-level naked bikes, the Duke 250 and the Duke 390. The new arrivals represent a refreshing of the range, as the Duke …
SPYSHOTS: Porsche 718 Cayman GTS, Boxster GTS
The Porsche 718 duo comprising the Cayman and Boxster have been spotted undergoing tests, with the former running road trials and the latter seen testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. These here are …
VIDEO: Volkswagen Budack engine cycle explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjM14JBPdBI What exactly is the Budack Cycle? It's a question you may have asked since news of an engine thus configured has surfaced. Named after one of its powertrain engineers, the Budack …
Singapore to implement thumbprint scanning at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints; longer times expected
Travellers entering and leaving Singapore via the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints will soon have to pass through an additional layer of security, according to a report by Channel News Asia, though no …
Driver killed after thrown out in crash, fake seat belt clip seen – is the (in)convenience worth your life?
A car crash which occured last Friday saw the driver of the sole vehicle involved lose his life after being thrown from the car he was driving. This would imply that the …
SPYSHOTS: Maserati Levante V8 GTS spotted testing
Maserati's first sports utility vehicle, the Levante, made its debut early last year, joining the increasingly populated luxury segment with a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 under its hood from launch. Luxury and …
Tesla shuts AEB functions pending validation, update
Having updated its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to react at highway speeds, Tesla has temporarily switched off the system in select new Model S, Model X and Model 3 units, promising owners …
Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line unveiled – sportier look
With the Volkswagen T-Roc first unveiled just a few weeks ago, the Wolfsburg-based automaker has presented the T-Roc R-Line variant at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. As the name implies, this is …
2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo launched in Frankfurt
The third-generation Porsche Cayenne is now joined by the peak of the range, the V8 biturbo petrol-engined Cayenne Turbo. Under its hood is a 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol mill producing 550 …
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado facelift unveiled
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado - or just the Land Cruiser as it's badged in Europe - gains a major update for the 2018 model year, with changes applied to the body-on-frame …
London EV Company six-seater taxi – 640 km range
Geely-owned London EV Company (LEVC) - you may remember it better by its previous name, the London Taxi Company - has officially unveiled its six-seater, range-extended electric taxi at the Frankfurt Motor …
