Porsche makes US$17k profit per car, Ferrari US$90k
Car manufacturers have to make a profit on every car they sell, but some do better than others. According to a Bloomberg report, Daimler and BMW made around US$5k on every vehicle …
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VIDEO: Toyota Hilux Tamiya models vs the real thing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW2Cb4SbWew The Toyota Hilux has been a symbol of toughness and dependability, drawing the handymen and outdoor adventurer types to the pick-up truck. How does it fare against a miniature version of …
More than 70% of local university grads choose to buy foreign vehicles rather than the national car – Proton
Some 70% of local university graduates who have completed their studies choose to buy foreign-made cars because they think Proton is not comparable to foreign brands, according to recently-appointed Proton Edar CEO …
Thailand’s EV production hub push gets serious – roadmap and incentives to be out this month
Having been successful as a global destination for pick-up truck and small car production, Thailand has been for some time now looking to jump start the development of a green car industry …
W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift to debut in April
The W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift has been undergoing testing for a good while now, but it looks like the automaker is finally ready to take the wraps off the sixth-gen refresh. Having …
Tesla Model S arrives in South Korea, from RM480k – waiting list to test drive stretches over six months!
The Tesla Model S has just been launched in South Korea, and the waiting list to get a test drive is said to stretch to over six months, according to Forbes. Two …
PSA says Opel deal will open path to global expansion
Earlier this month, Groupe PSA became the second largest car manufacturer in Europe following its purchase of General Motors' European operations through the acquisition of Opel and Vauxhall brands in a US$2.3 …
Peugeot studying Le Mans return, costs are a hurdle
Peugeot back in Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship? That's now possible, but there remains one hurdle - costs. According to Autocar, the French manufacturer could return to the top LMP1 …
SPIED: Next Porsche 911 Turbo (992) to go wider again
The next-generation 911 Turbo, the 992, has been spotted testing, here seen wearing 991-generation bodywork. It seems that the new car will be larger than the current model, with wheelarch extensions seen …
Vyrus 986 M2 now ready for order – swingarm front suspension, CBR600R power, only 50 to be built
In the world of special production, limited edition motorcycles, there is one that was much-awaited, and left many wondering if it would ever come to fruition since the company was founded back …
RENDERED: Volkswagen Golf Mk8 set to receive evolutionary design, new diesels; retain MQB platform
Having just received a facelift at the tail end of last year, the current Mk7 iteration of the Volkswagen Golf still has quite a bit of wind left in its sails. However, …
Ducati 1199 S Panigale Racer by Ortolani Customs
While Ducati's Panigale series of superbikes are truly awesome machines - we found this out riding the Ducati 959 Panigale - there is little to differentiate the base, 'S' and 'R' models …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG GT four-door seen testing
The Mercedes-AMG GT four-door concept made its debut at Geneva recently, bringing EQ Power+ branding and the accompanying electrification of high-performance models heralded by this year's Mercedes-AMG W08 F1 racer. Much of …
BMW, Mercedes-Benz to cut down on niche models, starting with two-door coupes and convertibles
German premium car manufacturers have been chasing to fill in niches for what seems like decades now. On the one hand, it's churned out runaway successes like the Mercedes-Benz CLS and the …
Honda UR-V launched in China – Dongfeng’s Avancier
Dongfeng Honda has officially launched its flagship model in China, the Honda UR-V. The China-market SUV is the sister car to the Honda Avancier by the Japanese carmaker's other local joint venture …
SPIED: Toyota Supra sighted again – closest look yet
Thus far, we've seen several spyshots of the upcoming Toyota Supra in various states of (camouflage) undress. However, our European spies have come across a mule parked at a petrol station during …
SPIED: Peugeot 3008 1.6L THP on a trailer in Malaysia
The second-generation Peugeot 3008 has been sighted in Malaysia, but don't expect to see the SUV in showrooms anytime soon yet. The two examples spotted on a trailer bear French registration plates, …
Ford and Magna co-developing carbon-fibre subframes – 34% lighter and 87% fewer parts compared to steel
Ford will be using carbon-fibre subframes co-developed with automotive supplier Magna International, with the aim reducing a vehicle's weight and number of parts, according to a report by Car Advice. The new …
200-plus bikers donate blood in Kawasaki “Gift of Life”
As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) to the community, Kawasaki Motors Malaysia held a blood donation campaign at the Summit USJ mall over the weekend, and over 200 bikers turned …
Hyundai Ioniq, Volvo S90 and Audi A5 get maximum five-star ratings from Australasian NCAP
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released its latest round of safety ratings, which saw the Hyundai Ioniq, Volvo S90 and Audi A5 get the full five stars. In the …
