Proton Iriz R5 to run at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Following the first official pictures of the Proton Iriz R5 rally car, Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) has released more images of the rally car which is due to hit the rally course …
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VIDEO: G01 BMW X3 in detail – with Driving Assistant+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDka_YN0EKk The third-generation, G01 BMW X3 has made its debut with a full redesign, featuring new engines and fresh technology from its larger siblings. The mid-sized Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) can now …
Range Rover Velar gets 300 PS Ingenium 2.0L turbo
The Range Rover Velar now gains a higher output, four-cylinder petrol engine in the form of the 2.0 litre Ingenium engine shared with the four-cylinder Jaguar F-Type, which outputs 300 PS and …
London Taxi Company TX5 EV to debut at Goodwood
Having undergone extensive testing including wintry conditions, the upcoming electric London Taxi is due to make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new range-extender electric vehicle is set to …
Klang Valley MRT 1 second phase is “99% ready”
The second phase of the Klang Valley MRT 1 project which runs from Semantan to Kajang is now "99% ready," according to a report in the New Straits Times. “We are currently …
Panasonic pushing solar panel roofs for EVs, hybrids
Solar panels on cars may or may not conjure images of teardrop silhouettes on skinny wheels such as those on television programmes such as Beyond 2000, but electronics producer Panasonic is party …
Takata caves under recall, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in US and bankruptcy in Japan
Japanese safety systems manufacturer Takata has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States and for bankruptcy in Japan, in the latest development in the world's largest automotive safety recall, …
GALLERY: 2017 Proton Exora Enhanced – revised look
On the sidelines of the DRB-Hicom-Geely definitive agreement signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur today, the updated, enhanced Proton Exora MPV was displayed, featuring lightly revised aesthetics and equipment. Here, the seven-seater bears …
Thai government reduces excise taxes on EVs, hybrids
The Thai government's new preferential excise tax rates for hybrid and electric vehicles are set to drive greater demand for this type of vehicle, said vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries …
Renault-Nissan could be global No. 1 this year: Ghosn
Carlos Ghosn predicts that the Renault-Nissan alliance - including recent acquisition Mitsubishi - could overtake Toyota and Volkswagen Group to become the global market leader this year, according to a report by …
Honda plant halted by WannaCry ransomware: report
The WannaCry ransomware virus has struck Honda's Sayama plant near Tokyo, causing the automaker to halt production for a day earlier this week after finding that its computer network had been attacked …
Ford to move Focus production from Mexico to China
Ford has announced that it will be moving production of the Focus out of the United States entirely for the 2019 model year, though the automaker is keen to state it does …
SPIED: Next-gen Peugeot 508 testing – due in 2018
Reports that the Peugeot 508 successor is underway appears on track for a projected 2018 debut, as our spy photographers have spotted a test mule undergoing road trials. There is little to …
SPYSHOTS: 2018 Ford Focus shows off new interior
The 2018 Ford Focus has been spotted again, and this time around our spy photographers have managed to catch a glimpse of its interior. From the images of the test mule, the …
Subaru WRX STI Type RA to tackle ‘Ring, Goodwood
Subaru will be sending its new WRX STI Type RA up the Goodwood hillclimb later this month, where it will surely join other expensive metal. Piloted by stunt and rally driver Mark …
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive – limited to 500 units
The venerable Porsche 911 range gains a new variant with an added touch of exclusivity in the form of the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive. This is a limited-run model, with just …
Tesla overtakes BMW, fourth in market capitalisation
As of early December, BMW held a US$30 billion (RM127.8 billion) margin in market capitalisation over California-based Tesla Motors. That positioning has since been reversed, following a rallying of Tesla shares, according …
Apple to focus on autonomous systems: CEO Cook
Last week, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook elaborated on the company's plans for the automotive sector. "We’re focusing on autonomous systems. It’s a core technology that we view as very important," …
Diesel vehicle sales fall amidst fear of future bans
Diesel-powered vehicles have long been a staple of the European car buying public, though now diesels face an increasingly uphill battle in the face of looming driving bans across Europe, according to …
Takata expected to file bankruptcy protection in Japan
Airbag manufacturer Takata is expected to file for bankruptcy protection according to the Nikkei Asian Review. This follows the world's largest automotive safety recall caused by the company's defective inflators, which saw …