SPYSHOTS: Next-generation BMW 6 Series out testing
Seen here is the next BMW 6 Series coupe, which appears to initially closely resemble the current model, in silhouette at least. It's early days, therefore camouflaging on the prototype seen here …
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Toyota Land Speed Cruiser – 2,000 hp, 352 km/h!
The Toyota Land Cruiser is typically driven or owned for its ruggedness and utility, but Toyota USA had other ideas for the example destined for SEMA this year. Behold, the 2,000 hp, …
Toyota and Mazda to co-develop connected cars, EVs
Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation are joining forces in the area of connected vehicles and electric powertrains, according to a report by Automotive News. The two automakers are conducting broad …
Toyota patents “race track driving assistance” tech
A real-time helping hand whilst driving on a race track sounds like the sort of thing one would encounter in a video game such as Gran Turismo, but it could be a …
Geely not buying Lotus, considers “tech cooperation”
Not long after reports surfaced that Chinese automaker Geely may be buying out Lotus, company chairman Li Shufu has clarified that Lotus’ parent company Proton was seeking a partnership with other companies, …
Mazda MX-5 RF Kuro, Speedster concepts reach SEMA
Mazda North America Operations heads to Las Vegas once again for this year's edition of the SEMA Show, and this time it brings a pair of MX-5s with it: the MX-5 Miata …
Modified Honda Civics showcased at SEMA 2016
The Honda Civic has been a staple of the North American tuning and customising scene, and Honda's display at the 2016 SEMA showcase will further cement that fact, with five customised examples …
Singapore to match Malaysia road charge, says it’s “discriminatory against Singapore-registered vehicles”
Singapore will soon match Malaysia's RM20 road charge at the two land entry points to Johor "in some form", according to a Bernama report. Singapore's Ministry of Transport was quoted as saying …
Gov’t still subsidising RM400m despite fuel price hike; increase supposed to be 20 sen – finance minister II
The Malaysian government is still subsidising RM400 million despite the latest round of fuel price hikes, said the second finance minister Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani. "Based on the October price, actually the …
Honda WR-V – Jazz-based crossover teased yet again
Following the release of an official design sketch, the Honda WR-V compact crossover has been teased again behind a veil, this time offering a hint of what the headlamps will look like. …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG A45 R spotted testing
Prior to receiving its facelift, the current Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG was thought to spawn an even more powerful variant in the guise of a Black Series edition, with outputs rumoured to …
Volkswagen to end WRC programme over Dieselgate
Volkswagen is set to announce its departure from the World Rally Championship (WRC), following Volkswagen Group's cost-cutting measures that have seen Audi confirm its withdrawal from the World Endurance Championship (WEC) by …
Geely plans to take over Lotus from Proton – report
Geely has set its sights on British sportscar maker, Lotus for its next company purchase, according to a speculative report by Road & Track. Lotus' owner, Proton, has been searching for a …
East Coast Rail Link to be financed by China – report
The 620 km East Coast Rail Link will be built and financed by China, Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah has confirmed. The engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPC) …
McLaren losing Mobil sponsorship to Red Bull?
ExxonMobil is said to be jumping ship from McLaren to Red Bull in Formula One, having worked with the former for 21 years and celebrated four world titles and 78 race wins …
BMW to showcase parts and accessories at SEMA
BMW will be at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show this year with new M Performance parts and original BMW Accessories, with vehicles including the BMW M2 Safety Car, a BMW …
APM enters joint venture with Delta Kogyo for Kulim production of Mazda seating components by 2017
A new joint venture has just been signed between Auto Parts Holdings Sdn Bhd (APM) and Delta Koygo Co., Ltd for the production of seating componentry for the locally assembled Mazda CX-5. …
Volkswagen Beetle Dune 1.8 TSI spotted on oto.my, priced at RM200k – launching in Malaysia soon?
The current Volkswagen Beetle has been in Malaysia for a while now, and the Beetle Dune is set for our shores soon, too, following limited edition variants such as the Beetle Bug …
SPIED: Next Bentley Flying Spur with Panamera body
This is the next Bentley Flying Spur. No, your eyes do not deceive; however, it is, in fact Bentley's next Continental-based four-door, seen here wearing a Porsche Panamera exterior, which shares its …
SPYSHOTS: Next Jaguar XF Sportbrake seen testing
Launched first in sedan form, the Jaguar XF has been spotted testing in second-generation estate guise. It's the first sighting of the upcoming new wagon, and here we can see that the …
