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Straight off the factory floor, the BMW i8 is a head-turning automobile in its own right, with bedroom poster desirability and eco-credentials in equal measure. Tuning house Vorsteiner has form with BMW’s past, and it […]
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VIDEO: Alonso takes on Estoril in the Honda NSX
The name “NSX” has a strong association with racing drivers. The late, great Ayrton Senna played a key role in the development of the first generation NA1 model, IndyCar racer Alex Zanardi had a special […]
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Drive carefully, do not misuse emergency lane: Najib
Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has advised motorists to drive carefully and obey road regulations, as they return to the capital following the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. “Many will begin or on the […]
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Patent-free electric bus charger is 4x faster than Tesla’s Supercharger – 10-minute charge gets 48 km
Historically, range anxiety and long charging times have been among the consumer reservations when it came to the adopting of electric vehicles on a regular basis. However, the switch the EVs becomes more palatable when […]
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PSA Group releases real-world fuel consumption figures for Peugeot, Citroën and DS models
The PSA Group has published real-world fuel consumption figures for its cars across the Peugeot, Citroën, and DS brands, in light of the scandals involving automakers and their fuel consumption and emissions claims. Based on […]
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Tesla driver could not be determined to be operating laptop, DVD player at time of Autopilot crash – report
Following the first known fatality involving the operation of Tesla’s Autopilot system, CNBC reports that police investigators have found that the laptop and DVD player in the wreckage of last month’s crash were not running […]
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Japan transport ministry approves mirrorless cars
Automakers have been toying with the mirror replacement idea for a while. BMW showcased its i8 with Mirrorless Camera technology at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, while Audi used a rear-view camera […]
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Nissan Pathfinder facelift debuts – more powerful DI V6, revised suspension, new hands-free tailgate
The Nissan Pathfinder seven-seater unibody SUV has been updated for the 2017 model year, and leading the changes is the significantly-revised VQ35DD 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine which now gains electromagnetic valve timing control (e-VTC) […]
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Ford aiming for repeat of ’66 Tour de France success
In addition to their 1966 success at Le Mans with the GT40, Ford also ran a successful campaign at the Tour de France that year, with Lucien Aimar of the Ford-France-Hutchinson team taking 1st place […]
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JPJ releases tender results for F number plate series; “F1” goes to Sultan of Johor for RM836,660
The results are out – JPJ has released details of the highly sought-after F series registration plates for the federal territory of Putrajaya. The top single digit registration, F 1, went to the Sultan of […]
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Canadian inventor demonstrates omni-directional wheels; meant for existing vehicle designs
How often have you had to make a three-point turn, or more? If you’re a city dweller, you’d be hoping for this to come to fruition. A Canadian inventor, William Liddiard has come up with […]
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More deaths and accidents expected this Raya – police
As Op Selamat 9 is conducted for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri season, casualties on the road can be expected to increase even further, says the chief of federal police Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department […]
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Mercedes-Benz files patent for tyre cooling system; can also be adapted for tyre warming in cold weather
Wet tyres typically spell less grip and pave the way for loss of control, but Mercedes-Benz has an idea: it has applied for a patent for a system which uses water spraying to control tyre […]
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SPIED: Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV, with interior images
Previously spied in its hometown, our spy photographers have again spotted the Alfa Romeo Stelvio roaming the streets in Italy, still in disguise cladding. The marque’s first SUV is set to roll out in 2017, […]
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VIDEO: Petronas festive film series returns for Hari Raya with Vroom Vroom, a tale of father and son
With the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, Petronas has released a short film that celebrates family ties, even through adversity. Vroom Vroom portrays the struggles of a father and son as they are evicted from […]