Federal Trade Commission sues Volkswagen in the US
The woes continue for Volkswagen in the United States, with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joining the bandwagon of parties taking legal action against the automaker - the FTC is suing …
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Renault Clio – 26 years of fun, manic hot hatches
The Renault Clio was first introduced at the 1990 Paris Motor Show as a replacement for the Renault 5, making it 26-years old this year. However, the model was only launched in …
SPYSHOTS: BMW X1 Plug-in Hybrid testing on snow
Our spy photographers have captured on camera what looks to be a plug-in hybrid version of the second-generation BMW X1. The SUV sports minimal camouflage, which suggests that it’s almost ready for …
Mazda 3 Sport Black edition for the UK – 800 examples
Mazda UK has launched the Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition, which is priced at 20,995 pound sterling (RM119,184). Essentially a kitted-up version of the standard 3 hatchback, the Sport Black gains …
Puspakom’s Premier Mobile Inspection Service aiming to carry out 60,000 vehicle inspections this year
Puspakom says it is anticipating to have at least 60,000 vehicles utilise its Premier Mobile Inspection Service this year, The Star reports. The company says the service, which is available via its …
Lotus secretly developing Proton Iriz hybrid engine?
Click to enlarge table. According to an engine production statistics table published by MarkLines, an auto industry information portal based in Japan, Lotus appears to be developing a new 1.2 litre SOHC …
Lotus showroom in Kuwait City opens for business
Lotus has recently opened a new showroom in Kuwait. Situated in Kuwait City’s Shuwaikh district, the showroom also saw the unveiling of the Lotus Evora 400 at the same time. It was …
Proton R3 announces customer racing programmes
Proton has announced that its Proton R3 division is now offering Customer Racing Programmes (CRP) for both racing and rallying to interested parties. Teams or individuals can now gain access to rent …
Genesis to focus on luxury status first, sales later
Genesis, Hyundai’s sub-division of luxury models, is eager to establish itself as a genuine luxury brand before setting any sales targets for itself. Speaking to CarAdvice, Genesis’ general manager, Erwin Raphael revealed …
Mercedes A-Class AMG accessories now in Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced its set of AMG accessories for the W176 A-Class facelift in the country. As per international markets, the additional items may be purchased individually, but are only available …
2016 Toyota Sienta – priced between Avanza, Innova
We recently reported on the specifications of the Indonesian-built 2016 Toyota Sienta, where it appears four variants will be offered for the MPV. Before its unveiling at the 2016 Indonesia International Motor …
Mazda to improve SkyActiv tech; hybrids not priority
Mazda doesn’t see a need to delve deeply into electric and hybrid technology anytime soon. Instead, the company will be focusing on enhancing the efficiency of its range of SkyActiv petrol and …
Lexus RC F joins Australian New South Wales Police
Recently, the Australian Victoria Police got its hands on a Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to add to its fleet of patrol cars. Not wanting to be outdone by its peers, the …
SPAD urged to speed up regulation of Uber and Grab
The government has urged the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to speed up the process of regulating app-based, ride-hailing services. Transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said there was a need …
Traffic lights may be history with autonomous cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CZc3erc_l4 With autonomous vehicles creeping increasingly close (and fast) to the market, there’s a possibility that traffic lights could see their numbers reduced or gone, even. In its place, will be “slot-based …
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe gets Topcar styling kit
It’s safe to say that the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe isn’t the most inconspicuous SUV on the road. Don’t tell that to Topcar though because the Russian tuners have come up with a …
Volvo V60 Polestar becomes official WTCC safety car
The Volvo V60 Polestar is set to become the FIA World Touring Car Championship’s (WTCC) Official Safety Car for the 2016 season. The V60 will see action for the first time this …
Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Sport 4Matic in M’sia, RM269k
At long last, we now have the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Sport 4Matic in Malaysia, priced at RM268,888 (on-the-road without insurance). It slots in above the non-AMG Line-kitted CLA 200, which goes for …
Aston Martin aims to be last sports car brand with MT
British marque Aston Martin has made an official promise that it will be the last sports car brand to offer a manual transmission, according to a report by Car and Driver. More …
Ten new Mercedes-AMG models set to debut this year
Mercedes-AMG will add 10 new models to its range before the end of the year. Speaking to Automotive News, Mercedes-AMG chairman Tobias Moers said the decision follows the performance division’s booming sales …
