G-Power Typhoon based on BMW X5 M; 740 hp/980 Nm
The BMW X5 M is a mighty thing, in more ways than one – 567 hp from its 4.4 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine propels this SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in four seconds flat, […]
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NHTSA investigates 8 million cars with ARC airbags
Following a fatal incident involving an ARC airbag in Canada, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation into airbag manufacturer ARC Automotive Inc. for airbags that could deploy with too much force. […]
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Ruili DoDa V8 – China clone of the Toyota Alphard
You’ve read about the Landwind X7 by now, surely. Here comes another clone, and this time the unwitting target is the latest Toyota Alphard, just launched in Malaysia. Spotted on CarNewsChina.com, the Ruili DoDa V8 […]
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BMW M3 “30 Years M3” – 150 for US market, RM337k
BMW loves its birthday editions, as demonstrated with the “30 Jahre M5” from a couple of years ago. As the name suggests, this time around it’s the M3’s turn to stake 30 candles into its […]
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Toyota 86 recalled – 15k units in OZ, M’sia affected too
An announcement by Toyota Australia today stated that it will be recalling approximately 15,000 units of the Toyota 86 built between April 2012 and March 2015 for a potential loss of power steering assistance. This […]
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Hyundai Genesis Coupe to be discontinued; next two-door to be more luxurious in line with Genesis brand
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is no longer – the two-door, rear-wheel-drive coupe’s 2016 model year will be its last before a replacement comes along in 2017, according to The Truth About Cars; however, it won’t […]
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Tesla exec labels competing EVs as “appliances”, criticises legislation against direct sales to customers
Tesla vice president of business development Diarmuid O’Connell has labelled other electric vehicles as boring white goods, singling out the Nissan Leaf, Kia Soul EV, BMW i3 and Chevrolet Spark EV as electric vehicles that […]
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Free LRT, monorail service for KL Marathon on Sunday
With the road closures taking place in stages around the capital city for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2016, Rapid KL is providing free LRT and monorail services for four hours from 2am Sunday for […]
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GALLERY: Mazda 3 facelift – Australian sedan, hatch
Shortly after the facelifted Mazda 3 was unveiled, here come images of the updated sedan and hatchback in Australia, where prices start from AUD$23,601 (RM72,009) and customers will have the choice of either a 2.0 […]
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GALLERY: Jeep Wrangler Merdeka Edition package now available – RM39,999 while stocks last
As the original Willys Jeep celebrates its 75th anniversary, the Merdeka Edition package is now available In time for the celebrations of Malaysia’s own independence day for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport at a special […]
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Volkswagen rebates – RM10k for Vento (RM725/mth), RM4k for Polo and RM2k for Golf 1.4 TSI this August
Volkswagen Group Malaysia is offering a deal on the Volkswagen Vento, Polo and Golf 1.4 in the month of August. Customers buying the three models between now and August 31 will enjoy immediate cash rebates. […]
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Apple focusing on development of driverless car tech
Technology giant Apple is understood to have been developing a car under the codename Project Titan, and the latest recruitment from the automotive world is Dan Dodge, formerly head of Blackberry’s automotive software division, according […]
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Video games make you a better driver – study
Video gaming fans have long said it, and now it has added academic backing. As told to the Association of Psychologcal Science, “our research shows that playing easily accessible action video games for as little […]
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2017 Honda NSX priced at RM1.28 mil in Australia
The price of the latest Honda NSX has been confirmed for Australia – AUD420,000 or RM1.28 million plus on-road costs, for just one specification that will be made available to the public, according to CarAdvice. […]
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Russia removes taxes on fully electric vehicles
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved tax-free imports of fully electric vehicles in Russia, which will make purchasing EVs in the country approximately 15% cheaper, according to a report by RT. EEC is the […]
