SPIED: Renault Fluence successor based on Megane
Seven years after the Renault Fluence sedan debuted in 2009, it appears that it will finally receive a successor soon – our European spy photographers have caught the French C-segment sedan out …
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VIDEO: Tesla Model S can be a boat, albeit briefly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FszARiU_jRI Cars don't go swimming, nor do electrical appliances. With electric vehicles and petrol or diesel hybrids becoming more mainstream, sometimes there are concerns with their ability to weather difficult conditions. You'd …
Bugatti Chiron makes surprise 2016 Le Mans showing
The 2016 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is one for the history books. The way Toyota's quest for its first ever Le Mans win ended was heartbreaking - leading …
Volkswagen Group to drop 40 vehicle models by 2025?
A report has emerged that Volkswagen is considering cutting 40 models from the lineup across its various car brands by 2025. German online daily Handelsblatt, quoted in a Reuters report, said that …
Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode just a façade – Porsche exec
The Porsche Mission E concept first broke cover at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, and has since been confirmed for production. Automobile Magazine recently had a chat with Porsche personnel find out …
Local Motors develops Olli autonomous EV minibus
City centres are typically congested, which is what makes mass transit the de facto solution. Local Motors, the open source vehicle manufacturer most famous for the Rally Fighter off-road racer, is going …
SPAD submits proposal to legalise Uber and Grab
The road to legalising app-based, ride-sharing services like Uber and Grab here appears to be well on track. It has been revealed that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has submitted its …
Ducati motorcycle brand not for sale, says Volkswagen
A speculative report carried on Bloomberg on June 15 stating that VW was weighing options in divesting itself of non-core brands caused talk that Ducati would be among companies that it owned …
Alfa Romeo to develop 5 Series, E-Class, A6 rival?
Alfa Romeo is planning on building a rival for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6, according to a report by AutoExpress. The new Alfa model will slot in above …
VIDEO: Lewis Hamilton stars in Mercedes-AMG GT R teaser – “Beast of the Green Hell” debuts June 24
https://youtu.be/LVXeA0-oCDU Mercedes-AMG will reveal the new GT R (not to be confused with the Nissan model) at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 24. Ahead of the reveal, the Affalterbach-based …
Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio based on Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet – 850 hp, 1,450 Nm, 350km/h
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 …
SPIED: Next-gen Volvo XC60 to spawn plug-in hybrid
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 …
Mazda SkyActiv-D diesel cars in M’sia soon – dealer
Mazda SkyActiv-D See you soon in Malaysia .. !! Our SKYACTIV-D diesel engines use a significantly lower compression ratio than conventional diesel engines, allowing for far lighter internal components. This reduces friction …
B10 biodiesel implementation delayed until further notice – inadequate data that new blend is compliant
In a turn of events, the Government and the private sector will postpone the implementation of B10 (blending of 10% palm methyl ester with 90% petroleum diesel) biodiesel in Malaysia until further …
Mitsubishi allots RM1.9 billion to compensate owners affected by fuel economy manipulation scandal
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will allocate 50 billion yen (RM1.9 billion) as part of efforts to compensate buyers. The Japanese carmaker recently admitted to manipulating fuel economy tests for certain models that …
Le Mans 2016 – Porsche wins, Toyota heartbreak
It’s a finish that will have everyone talking for years. After running like clockwork for nearly the entirety of the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, the leading #5 Toyota TS050 Hybrid …
Police warn bikers to use motorcycle lane on highway
A stern warning has been issued by the police that all motorcyclists, regardless of the size of the bike they are riding, must use the dedicated motorcycle lane along the Federal highway. …
Mazda Malaysia announces recall for Mazda 6, BT-50 – faulty Takata-made airbag inflators in 1,003 vehicles
Mazda Malaysia has announced a recall for the first-generation Mazda 6 (GG) and BT-50 (J97M) to replace potentially faulty Takata-made airbag inflators. Similar to previous recall programmes related to such airbag inflators, …
Proton models to get 100% loan from Bank Rakyat
Bank Rakyat has announced that it will offer 100% financing services on Proton models, according to Bernama – this includes the recently-launched 2016 Proton Perdana. The national news agency quoted the bank's …
Proton receives first RM300mil instalment of soft loan
Proton has received the first instalment of RM300 million out of the RM1.5 billion government soft loan, said treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, with the balance to be …
