SPIED: 2019 Ford Mustang GT500 – twin-turbo V8?
With the new facelifted Ford Mustang on the horizon, there is a new range-topping GT500 variant in the works. The origin of the upcoming GT500's engine is still unconfirmed, though initial reports …
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Proton presents child seats to early bird customers, plus prizes for the “Experience the Drive” contest
The ensuring of safety is key to peace of mind, and to that end Proton presented child seats to three early bird customers at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara last weekend, as …
India big on EVs – no petrol/diesel car on sale by 2030
The country with the second-largest population in the world is considering going towards an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2030, with the goal of reducing the country's fuel imports as well as running …
Volkswagen aims for one million CNG cars by 2025
Volkswagen has signed a joint declaration of intent with operators of compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations and gas networks towards the expansion of CNG mobility. The declaration of intent represents the …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 1 Series goes front-drive with UKL platform – plug-in hybrid and EV possible?
The upcoming 1 Series - spotted here undergoing trials - will no longer be rear-wheel-drive, as it will use the UKL platform which underpins BMW Group products such as the 2 Series …
Volkswagen diesel sales resume in US, account for 12% of April sales despite Dieselgate – report
German automaker Volkswagen said that it has resumed sales of its diesel-powered passenger vehicles in the United States, with oil burners accounting for 12% of its US sales in April, according to …
SPIED: Milder Porsche 911 GT3 – new Sport Classic?
The facelifted, 991-generation 911 GT3 has appeared to spawn a test mule that is nearly identical in all areas save for its rear wing, instead employing a retractable unit found on the …
SPYSHOTS: High performance Opel/Vauxhall/Holden Insignia spotted – AWD, twin-turbo V6 up to 400 hp?
Our spy photographers have spotted what appears to be a high-performance variant of the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, seen testing in Europe in right-hand-drive guise. The upcoming sedan is rumoured to be powered by …
Mercedes-AMG G 63, G 65 Exclusive Edition and G 350 d, G 500 Designo Manufaktur specials introduced
The Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen is now available yet another batch of luxurious special editions, this time as the G 63 and G 65 Exclusive Edition as well as the G 350 d and …
SPIED: Mercedes-AMG A40 to supplement hotter A45?
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been spotted testing in various states of disguise, and in addition to the mainstream models, there will apparently be a Mercedes-AMG A 40 model to be positioned …
Porsche Cayenne S Diesel tows 285-tonne Airbus A380
https://vimeo.com/215435721 As towing payloads go, an airliner is probably right up there with the ultimate - in this case, a Porsche Cayenne S Diesel has taken on an Airbus A380. Weighing in …
Bridgestone airless bicycle tyres to debut in 2019?
Airless tyres have been mooted and brought to life as concepts before, but few have made it into actual production. Bridgestone says it's aiming to bring a new non-pneumatic tyre for bicycles …
Volkswagen to debut coasting with engine off, TGI tech
VW 1.0 TGI dual-fuel engine Volkswagen will be heading into the 38th Vienna Motor Symposium this year with a duo of new engines: an upgraded 1.5 litre, turbocharged TSI Evo petrol engine …
Govt keen to use rubber in road construction: ministry
The Malaysian government is keen to encourage the use of rubber in the construction of roads in order to promote the growth of the local rubber industry, according to works minister Datuk …
Uber to roll out flying taxis in Dallas, Dubai by 2020
Ride-sharing company Uber has set some very ambitious goals - it aims to set up a network of flying taxis in Dallas, Texas and in Dubai by 2020, according to Uber's chief …
PLUS toll collection goes fully electronic – all 94 toll plazas from Juru, Penang to Skudai, Johor on ETC
All 94 toll plazas operated by PLUS Expressways - spanning from Juru, Penang to Skudai, Johor - commenced electronic operation from noon today, the highway operator announced. "Starting today, no more cash …
Apple training testers with G27-equipped Lexus SUVs
Tech giant Apple currently has a programme in which test staff are taught how to regain manual control of an autonomous vehicle, according to a Business Insider report. A document obtained by …
SPYSHOTS: BMW X2 undergoes Nurburgring testing
Spotted undergoing winter testing in Sweden last year, the upcoming BMW X2 has now been sighted running trials at the Nurburgring. As reported earlier, the upcoming X2 will slot into the gap …
SPYSHOTS: Range Rover Velar SVR – V8 super SUV?
The Jaguar Land Rover SUV sibling rivalry is heating up, as the Range Rover Velar appears set to spawn a future SVR variant, just as the equivalent Jaguar F-Pace will also have …
Malaysia vehicle sales data by brand for March 2017
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales data for last month by brand, and it appears that the vast majority of auto brands in the country recorded an uptick in sales. …
