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  Volkswagen Group to drop 40 vehicle models by 2025?

  20 June 2016 / 11 comments

  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 VW is planning […]

   

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  Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode just a façade – Porsche exec

  20 June 2016 / 14 comments

  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 the progress on […]

   

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  Local Motors develops Olli autonomous EV minibus

  20 June 2016 / 3 comments

  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 a step further […]

   

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  SPAD submits proposal to legalise Uber and Grab

  20 June 2016 / 11 comments

  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 proposal to legalise […]

   

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  Ducati motorcycle brand not for sale, says Volkswagen

  20 June 2016 / 7 comments

  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 to be put […]

   

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  Alfa Romeo to develop 5 Series, E-Class, A6 rival?

  20 June 2016 / 13 comments

  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 the Giulia, which […]

   

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  VIDEO: Lewis Hamilton stars in Mercedes-AMG GT R teaser – “Beast of the Green Hell” debuts June 24

  20 June 2016 / 1 comment

  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 company has fired up […]

   

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  Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Cabrio based on Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet – 850 hp, 1,450 Nm, 350km/h

  20 June 2016 / 1 comment

  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 in just about […]

   

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  SPIED: Next-gen Volvo XC60 to spawn plug-in hybrid

  20 June 2016 / 11 comments

  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 tall tail lights […]

   

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  Mazda SkyActiv-D diesel cars in M’sia soon – dealer

  20 June 2016 / 31 comments

  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 and inertia, enabling […]

   

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  B10 biodiesel implementation delayed until further notice – inadequate data that new blend is compliant

  20 June 2016 / 24 comments

  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 notice. The decision […]

   

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  Mitsubishi allots RM1.9 billion to compensate owners affected by fuel economy manipulation scandal

  20 June 2016 / 11 comments

  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 it sold in […]

   

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  Le Mans 2016 – Porsche wins, Toyota heartbreak

  20 June 2016 / 17 comments

  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 of Anthony Davidson, […]

   

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  Police warn bikers to use motorcycle lane on highway

  20 June 2016 / 64 comments

  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. This was said […]

   

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  Mazda Malaysia announces recall for Mazda 6, BT-50 – faulty Takata-made airbag inflators in 1,003 vehicles

  20 June 2016 / 13 comments

  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, owners are urged […]

   

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