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 they sold in […]
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VIDEO: Toyota Hilux Tamiya models vs the real thing
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 itself, in various situations […]
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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 Abdul Rashid Musa. […]
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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 churning out hybrid, […]
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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 sampled the car […]
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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 showrooms have been […]
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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 billion deal. According […]
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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 class of sports […]
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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 on this development […]
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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 in 2001. This […]
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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, it will have […]
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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 in the line-up, […]
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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 the four-door GT’s […]
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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 BMW X6, but […]
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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 partner, Guangqi Honda. […]
