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  Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio based on Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet – 850 hp, 1,450 Nm, 350km/h

  20 June 2016 / 1 comment

  When Brabus turns its attention to a large Mercedes-Benz car, big numbers can be expected to result. Based upon the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Cabriolet, the Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio is upsized in just about […]

   

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  SPIED: Next-gen Volvo XC60 to spawn plug-in hybrid

  20 June 2016 / 11 comments

  After the XC90 comes its smaller brother, the Volvo XC60. Seen here in heavy camouflage and cladding, the most distinct tell-tale clues are its “Thor’s Hammer” full-LED headlights, as well as the tall tail lights […]

   

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  VIDEO: Proton Deputy CEO on the 2016 Perdana – on design, the future, and the body coloured diffuser

  17 June 2016 / 97 comments

  At the launch of the 2016 Proton Perdana Proton’s deputy CEO Datuk Radzaif Mohamed expounded upon the reasons why this design direction was taken, the reasons for adopting the similarities with Honda for its interior, […]

   

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  SPIED: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS facelift at the ‘Ring

  17 June 2016 / 3 comments

  With the revised 991-series Porsche 911’s Carrera range adopting new 3.0 litre turbo flat-six engines, so will the facelifted 911 Carrera GTS – seen here testing at the Nürburgring – that will sit at the […]

   

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  SPIED: Audi SQ2 undisguised at the Nürburgring

  17 June 2016 / 9 comments

  True to Audi form, the Audi SQ2 – a go-faster version of the Q2 – follows not far behind the car it is based on. It’s has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with […]

   

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  SPIED: 2017 Ford EcoSport – revised exterior, retains tailgate wheel option for select markets

  16 June 2016 / 6 comments

  This is the 2017, facelifted Ford EcoSport compact SUV. Aesthetically, it gains exterior trim details found on the Edge and Escape crossovers, which help give it a more substantial look. Last year’s updates came after […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz to debut stratified direct fuel injection on V6 petrol engine; improved fuel economy expected

  16 June 2016 / 5 comments

  In the race to chase ever-descending emissions and fuel economy targets, every little bit achieved counts. Mercedes-Benz will launch a petrol V6 engine with a stratified direct fuel injection system, and will make its appearance […]

   

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  Kia Raya deals – Cerato KX from RM79k and more

  15 June 2016 / 19 comments

  In time for the coming festivities, Naza Kia is offering a host of deals on a range of sedans. The Cerato KX is priced from RM79,000 for this time-limited offer, and is limited to 100 […]

   

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  Nissan innovates fuel cell technology with solid oxide; nearly 600 km estimated range on bio-ethanol

  15 June 2016 / 7 comments

  Fuel cell vehicles are far from mainstream; so far, the Toyota Mirai and the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell are the only two being made available for sale. Where the duo derive energy from a hydrogen […]

   

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  MINI John Cooper Works Challenge trackster debuts

  15 June 2016 / 0 comments

  “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” has become less applicable nowadays, as the race-to-road connection becomes more tenuous with the majority of modern cars. The Goodwood-bound MINI John Cooper Works Challenge, though, looks to retain […]

   

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  Mercedes-AMG GT R set for Goodwood reveal; aero tweaks, 585 hp and 80 kg weight reduction

  15 June 2016 / 0 comments

  After being spotted in cold weather testing, the Mercedes-AMG GT R appears set for an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which is taking place in just over a week’s time. the R will […]

   

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  New Proton Perdana limited to 7,000 units annually; exports permitted once new engines on board in 2017

  14 June 2016 / 68 comments

  The outgoing, government issue-only Proton Perdana was based upon the eighth-generation Honda Accord, and was subject to production and export restrictions. The just-launched Proton Perdana – fourth generation by Proton’s reckoning – is also based […]

   

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  SPIED: L560 Range Rover Sport Coupe testing; alloy platform-based sister model to the Jaguar F-Pace

  13 June 2016 / 0 comments

  When the Jaguar F-Pace SUV was unveiled, there were initial mutterings of concern regarding the Coventry half of the Jaguar Land Rover group possibly treading on Solihull’s toes in the realm of off-road capable vehicles. […]

   

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  2018 Bentley Continental GTC spied testing; MSB platform shared with upcoming Porsche Panamera

  13 June 2016 / 1 comment

  Spotted out testing in public, the Bentley Continental GTC test mule seen here appears to wear the frontal exterior design and headlights of the EXP Speed 10 Concept, which was first unveiled at the 2015 […]

   

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  VIDEO: New E3 trailer for Gran Turismo Sport on PS4

  13 June 2016 / 6 comments

  If you’re a fan of the Gran Turismo video game franchise and you’ve been following the trailer videos for the PlayStation platform racing simulator, you’ll have noticed the latest gameplay trailer for the upcoming Gran […]

   

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