BMW i3 to get increased 200 km full-electric range
The BMW i3 full electric car is set to gain an update that will increase its driving range from the current 160 km maximum (without the Range Extender) to 200 km. A …
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Toll rate agreement revised, automatic hikes abolished
We may see less of the sudden and widespread hikes in toll rates – as experienced last month – in the future, if the latest report from Bernama rings true. According to …
Abarth 124 Spider to get more than 200 hp – report
Following the recent debut of the Fiat 124 Spider (pictured here), it appears that its tuning arm, Abarth, is already on the move to have its own version of the roadster compete …
Tesla issues global recall for Model S seatbelt problem
Here's a recall that's unusual in both brand and affected part. Tesla is voluntarily recalling every unit of the Model S worldwide to fix a potential issue with its seatbelts. The global …
Eight highways entitled to increase toll rates next year or receive compensation – LDP, KESAS, ELITE listed
Eight highways in the country, including the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) and the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), will be entitled to increase its toll rates come next year. This also includes highways operated …
Qoros 5 SUV debuts in Guangzhou – from RM100k
The Qoros 5 SUV has officially made its debut at the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show, after being teased by the Chinese-Isreali carmaker earlier. Bearing the tagline “Daring and Caring,” the SUV won’t …
Prasarana offers tech support to new BKK MRT line
Prasarana, operator of Klang Valley's LRT and Monorail lines, has announced that it will be providing technical support to Thai MRT operators for the development of the latter's new Bangkok MRT Purple …
Sebastian Vettel triumphs at 2015 Race of Champions
This year, Sebastian Vettel walked away with the Champion of Champions (COC) title at the 2015 Race of Champions (ROC) event in London, beating out 19 fellow motorsport stars in order to …
SPYSHOTS: First ever Kia Optima wagon on test
Confirmed for production earlier this year in August, here is our first sighting of a Kia Optima wagon prototype, being tested publicly on German soil. Since revealing its Kia Sportspace concept at …
Kia completes first Mexico plant – for North and South American markets, annual capacity of 300k vehicles
Kia Motors has completed its new manufacturing plant in Mexico, its first in Latin America – and the second in the Americas after its Georgia facility in the US. Located in Pesquería, …
Mazda BT-50 next-gen rendered as Hilux-based model
Mazda’s long-term partnership with Toyota could see the next-generation BT-50 share its platform with the eighth-generation Hilux. However, the result of such a collaboration has yet to be visualised, until now. Thanks …
Bugatti Chiron to get uprated 8.0 litre W16 engine, 1,500 PS, 1,500 Nm, 500 km/h top speed – report
Bugatti first revealed a teaser for its next-generation hypercar back in August, with a short 30-second video that didn’t really reveal much about the Veyron successor. Thanks to German site Autogespot, technical …
Goo Warranty launched – provides 1-year/25,000 km powertrain coverage on certified used vehicles
Proto Malaysia, together with Car Credo Malaysia and Opal Auto Mart, has officially introduced Goo Warranty at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. The aftermarket warranty scheme will provide …
Lane closures at LDP Puchong Perdana for LRT works
Prasarana has announced that there will be temporary lane closures and traffic diversions at the Puchong Perdana Interchange of the Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP). The lane closures in the area begin today, …
VW won’t compensate European owners of diesel cars with “defeat devices,” will recall them instead – report
Own a Volkswagen diesel engine fitted with so-called "defeat devices" and want to be compensated in a similar fashion to North American buyers, but live on the other side of the Atlantic? …
Renault-Nissan installing 90 new EV chargers in Paris
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is installing 90 new charge spots for electric vehicles (EVs) in and around Paris for the 21st annual Conference of Parties (COP21) global summit on climate change; in partnership …
New Alpina B5 Biturbo debuts – packs 600 hp, 800 Nm
The new Alpina B5 biturbo Saloon and Touring models have been revealed by the legendary BMW tuners. In short, the latest update brings forward the performance enhancements previously featured on the limited-run …
Toyota Hilux 6×6 by Vromos – affordable G63 AMG 6×6
The Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 is a stunning machine to behold. However, we don’t expect the six-wheel drive, 5.5 litre biturbo V8, 536 hp and 758 Nm truck to come cheap. …
New Citroen DS 4S unveiled – LWB strictly for China
A new version of the facelifted DS4 hatchback has been revealed by DS Automobiles. Called the Citroen DS 4S, the new, China-only model joins the recently-updated DS4 and DS4 Crossback. Produced at …
VW dieselgate scandal – 3.0 TDI V6 contains defeat device, 2009 through 2016 model years affected
The dieselgate scandal just got bigger after the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received confirmation from Volkswagen and Audi officials that its 3.0 litre TDI V6 engine contains a defeat device designed …
