2017 Citroën C3 WRC revealed – 380 hp, more aero
With less than a month to go before the 2017 World Rally Championship season kicks off in Monte Carlo, Citroën has unveiled its C3 WRC contender. Like others for this year, the …
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Volvo Red Key – eliminating out-of-sight insecurities
If you've ever had to hand your car over to someone else to operate, you'll be familiar with the sense of having a slight anxiety over your pride and joy being handled …
DRIVEN: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta – on familiar ground
The term facelift alludes to a mild visual update, and that certainly is the case with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, though the main developments are further beneath the skin. Outwardly, the main …
BMW wins trademark lawsuit against Chinese firms
In a land where trademark violations are rife, BMW has won a lawsuit against two firms in China for registering trademarks which are similar to that of the German automaker, according to …
SPYSHOTS: G07 BMW X7 now seen testing on road
Earlier seen on a trailer, the upcoming G07 BMW X7 has been spotted road testing. To recap, the X7 will be built in Spartanburg, South Carolina alongside its other X model SUV …
Dieselgate: VW settles on buybacks for US, Canada
The Dieselgate saga has taken another step towards a resolution in North America, according to a Reuters report. The Volkswagen Group has agreed upon a settlement to buy back more than 83,000 …
VIDEO: Porsche bids Audi Sport farewell from WEC
Audi announced its retirement from the World Endurance Championship, which includes the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, after 18 years of participation in the top-flight prototype class from 1999. When Porsche …
SPIED: Alpine sportscar out testing in production body
Following the preview of the Renault Alpine Vision, a camouflaged test mule has appeared to be testing on public roads in something close to production form. Following cues from the beautiful A110 …
2017 Toyota Yaris WRC car and drivers announced
World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers Jari-Matti Latvala and Juho Hänninen will join Toyota as the Japanese automaker returns to top-flight rallying after an 18-year absence, when the season starts in Monte Carlo …
Google scales back car project, to focus on software
Following Apple's scaling back of its car project just under two months ago, Google is also winding down its efforts in producing a full-scale automobile, according to a report in The Information. …
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport makes Asian debut
Having made its global debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport has now made its Asian premiere at the Sepang International Circuit, on the eve of …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe seen testing again; AMG E50 Coupe to get new turbo inline-six
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe range will be crowned by the Mercedes-AMG E 50 4Matic, which will be among the first to receive the company's new, inline-six petrol engine. In standard tune, …
3M Malaysia launches DG3 conspicuity markings
Visibility is key to safety on the road, and to that end 3M Malaysia has launched the Diamond Grade DG3 range of conspicuity markings. As the name suggests, the exterior reflective stickers …
VIDEO: Aston Martin DB11 Aeroblade airflow explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwJAC59Jixo The Aston Martin DB11 wears some sleek lines, and its designers worked together with the engineers to ensure as much of its visual sleekness as possible was retained when the grand …
Mercedes-Benz Digital Light can project signs on road
Mercedes-Benz has come up with the latest in lighting technology, Digital Light, which aims to further improve the quality of headlamp illumination. In this configuration, a high definition headlamp chip contains more …
iXoost Esavox speakers use Lambo exhaust – RM93k!
At 19,900 euros (RM93,494), the iXoost Esavox is a lot of money for a sound system, but it does get you a small piece of Lamborghini - part of the exhaust system, …
Perodua sold 167k units up to October: Axia bestseller, Bezza deliveries top 22k; sales down, aftersales up
Perodua had set for itself a target of selling 216,000 units for 2016, and the company announced in July that it was maintaining that target, despite the slight downturn in the economy …
China adds 10% tax on cars priced RM839k and above
Buyers of vehicles such as the Bentley Bentayga and the Ferrari GTC4Lusso will be paying more for their luxury cars; light vehicles priced at 1.3 million yuan (RM838,610) will be subject to …
New Jaguar Land Rover showroom opens in Penang
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has opened a new showroom in Penang for the northern region, via Sisma Auto (Utara) Sdn Bhd, the appointed exclusive dealer for the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. …
VIDEO: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid full walk-around tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQziRNbUJqc Starting from RM100,328 for the base HEV variant, the 2016 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid appears to represent great value. Locally assembled by Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors at its Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah, …
