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A new performance tyre has been launched by Pirelli in Shanghai. Called Pirelli Dragon Sport, the new tyre will be available exclusively for the Asia-Pacific market, CarAdvice reports. Offered in a total of 16 different […]
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2016 Proton Saga gets sketched with modern details
Suffice to say, we haven’t had any shortage of spyshots of the new 2016 Proton Saga. However, we’ve yet to see a prototype that sheds a bit of its camo, be it the hypnotic or […]
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iTeksi taxi-booking app introduced, challenges Grab
Public transport users will now have access to a brand-new mobile application called iTeksi. As the name suggests, the app allows users to book taxi services in a similar fashion to Grab. However, the service, […]
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Singapore to impose stiffer fines on repeat offenders who leave car engines running, starting from June 1
Singapore’s National Environmental Agency (NEA) has announced that the government will be increasing the penalty for idling vehicle engine repeat offences from June 1. The move to impose a stronger deterrence against idling vehicle engines […]
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BMW M4 GTS takes over from M4 as DTM Safety Car
No better car for the job, really. The BMW M4 GTS, a 700-unit limited edition unveiled in October 2015, is the official 2016 DTM safety car. It’s built for the track, and can lap the […]
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Lamborghini Huracan gets official bodykit, for RM88k
A factory aerodynamic bodykit for the Lamborghini Huracan is set to be offered by the automaker, according to Supercar Advocates. Available for the standard model, the aero kit is priced at USD$22,484 (RM87,570). At the […]
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MV Agusta to buy-back Mercedes-AMG’s 25% stake?
The financial saga of MV Agusta seems to have taken a new twist, with a report emerging of the beleaguered Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s CEO Giovanni Castiglioni saying he is “negotiating a buy-back of shares,” from […]
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Volkswagen debuts new 1.5 litre TSI EA211 evo with VTG turbo, Miller cycle, higher 12.5:1 ratio, 0W20 oil
Over at the 37th Vienna Motor Symposium, Volkswagen is introducing the EA211 TSI evo engine, with the first model being a 1.5 litre TSI with two outputs – 128 hp and 147 hp – to […]
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Nissan opens R&D test centre in Thailand, ASEAN hub
Nissan has officially opened the Nissan Motor Asia Pacific (NMAP) R&D Test Centre in Samut Prakan, Thailand. NMAP’s new facility will primarily service the five ASEAN countries of Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand; but […]
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VEP system will address issue of cloned cars – JPJ
The implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) later this year is expected to solve the problem of cloned cars in the country, JPJ says. The system will also address the issue of unpaid summonses […]
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VW budget brand for China on track for 2018 launch
Volkswagen, which ended the first quarter of 2016 as the top-selling carmaker despite “Dieselgate” woes, has confirmed that its budget brand for China is on track for a 2018 launch. VW will be working with […]
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Hyundai Elantra Sport launched – 1.6 T-GDi, 204 hp
After being spied on public roads recently, the new 2016 Hyundai Elantra Sport has now been officially launched in South Korea, where it is known as the Avante Sport. As the name denotes, this is […]
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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport gets added tech
The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport has been updated with more tech for its interior and on the safety-front. The updated SUV is now available in the UK, starting from £31,095 (RM178,080). There’s a new […]
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2016 Yamaha 125ZR – now in yellow colour, RM7,269
Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia has announced a new colour for the 2016 Yamaha 125ZR. The new for 2016 colour is yellow, replacing the current black. Pricing for the 2016 Yamaha 125ZR remains unchanged at RM7,269. […]
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Thailand vehicle sales went up by 40% in March 2016
Total vehicle sales figures in Thailand has been compiled by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and presented courtesy of Headlight Magazine. The sales figures shown dates up to the end of March 2016. In […]