SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Mercedes-AMG G63 spotted
Where there's an all-new Gelandewagen, an all-new AMG version of that will surely follow, and so it proves. We know from before that the next-generation iteration of the venerable off-roader will feature …
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SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Merc CLS seen, to become CLE?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is coming to the end of its second generation, as evidenced by this test mule for the next-generation car. Our sources say the next sleek-roofed sedan will be named …
2016 Hyundai Starex spotted on oto.my, RM164k
A 2016 update of Hyundai's cavernous people-mover, the 12-seater Starex, has appeared on oto.my at a price of RM163,888, placing it above the base RM156,888 VGT Royale. First to catch your eyes …
Koenigsegg’s FreeValve camless engine set for debut
Koenigsegg's sister company, FreeValve, will be showcasing its camless engine technology in a live debut at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where a FreeValve-equipped Qoros 3 hatchback will drive on to the stage. …
VW to axe 30,000 jobs in bid to save €3.7b – savings to go towards electric and autonomous technology
In order to save an estimated 3.7 billion euros (RM17.4 billion), the Volkswagen Group has announced that it will cut 30,000 jobs from its workforce globally. Of that sum, 3.5 billion euros …
2017 Porsche 911 RSR – race car is now mid-engined
It's a familiar shape, from the outside at least; the new Porsche 911 RSR has been overhauled and now adopts a mid-engined layout, superseding the previous racer's rear-engined configuration for GT racing …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 6 Series GT to replace current 5 GT?
We've seen it testing in winter, and we've also caught a glimpse of its interior. What we've assumed to be the second-generation 5 Series Gran Turismo will reported be known as the …
Honda files patent for touch-sensitive window tint
The latest patent to surface from Honda could add the touch dimension to window tints, should it come to mainstream application. While electro-photochromic windows have seen automotive applications before, Honda's patent allows …
Audi R8 Star of Lucis from Final Fantasy XV on sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0USrtc7-sjc The Audi R8 is no stranger to limited editions, with versions done as a homage to its success in endurance racing, as well as a one-off gold model to celebrate the …
Tesla Autopilot “five years ahead of time” – Nvidia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84M3ghUKlLk Tesla's Autopilot autonomous driving capability has been both endorsed and doubted, while a high-profile case found a Model S to be operating in Autopilot mode when it ended in a fatal …
SPIED: G31 BMW 5 Series Touring with less camo
Earlier seen testing in winter and then later on with less camouflage, the G31 BMW 5 Series Touring wagon has now been spotted wearing much less disguise. The front end is out …
Westlake Tyres brand launched in Malaysia; to open two concept stores by end of year, 10 more in 2017
Chinese tyre brand Westlake Tyres was launched in Malaysia today. Part of the large Zhongce Rubber Group, the company has set up a marketing office in Malaysia to grow the brand in …
SPIED: Next-gen Porsche 911 seen in 991 clothes
The facelifted 991-generation Porsche 911 isn't exactly long in the tooth, and now spy images of the next-generation Neunelfer have emerged, said to be built on a new, modular sports car platform. …
Hyundai Ioniq to arrive in US showrooms from end ’16
Fresh from its Malaysian preview yesterday, the Hyundai Ioniq range will be arriving in the United States in stages. The fully-electric model will reach the continent's showrooms first by the end of …
Volkswagen Passat open for bookings – from RM160k
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is now taking orders for the new Volkswagen Passat, with estimated prices ranging from RM160,000 to RM199,000, for the three variants that will be available - Trendline, …
VIDEO: Faraday Future crossover teased again – EV to feature autonomous driving, on-air software updates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK06zpOKdUY Faraday Future has released a new video teasing its electric crossover, set to be pitched against the Tesla Model X. While its details on the new model are still scarce, it …
Toyota Roomy and Tank minivans launched in Japan
Toyota has launched a couple of compact minivans for the Japanese market - the Roomy and the Tank, as they are called, are manufactured by Daihatsu for Toyota at the former's Ikeda …
VIDEO: MINI two-wheeling around the Nurburgring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hztSPmYnupQ Fans of on-circuit, onboard videos will most likely have seen videos of cars and bikes pushing the performance envelope at circuits like the Nurburgring Nordschleife, however here's one with a twist: …
SPYSHOTS: Ford Mustang coupe facelift spotted
Arguably one of the world's most famous cars, the Ford Mustang is into its sixth generation now, and though the current model has only been on Malaysian shores for a few months, …
Forza Horizon 3 expansion pack adds snow, cars
The latest, Australian-themed instalment of Forza Horizon 3 video game has just released its first expansion pack which adds on snowy roads for gamers to drive on, and now also adds cars …
