VW, Hyundai and Toyota top China car sales in 2013
The headline above is the answer to which brands made the sales podium in China last year. Volkswagen dominating the world's largest car market is no surprise, given its long presence and …
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W222 Merc S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid – four-cylinder limo
Mercedes-Benz has released details and photos of the latest S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid – a new electric motor-assisted four-cylinder diesel variant of the latest W222 S-Class. It’s the third hybrid model in …
AdaptIVe – European carmakers collaborate on long-term automated driving research project
Over in Europe, a consortium of 29 partners has kicked off a research project called AdaptIVe (Automated Driving Applications & Technologies for Intelligent Vehicles), aimed at achieving breakthrough advances that will lead …
Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447) officially unveiled
Here's the W447 Mercedes-Benz V-Class in all its entirety. The successor to the Viano moves further away from its commercial roots (although Vito van versions will be available) towards luxury and comfort …
ASEAN NCAP Phase III test results due out in March
An update on the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) - the pilot project will be completed with the announcement of ASEAN NCAP Phase III results, expected at …
Bentley diesel engine confirmed, says VW Group boss
Premium marques such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and even Porsche market large capacity diesel engines on their luxo-barges, and soon, so will ultra-luxury brand Bentley. That’s according to Volkswagen Group CEO Martin …
Toyota Agya – export begins to the Philippines
Toyota and Daihatsu have announced the start of exports of the Toyota Agya from Indonesia to the Philippines, with sales planned to begin at the end of this month. The five-door hatch, …
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R – race car sister of the Z06
Besides the 2015 Corvette Z06, Chevrolet also displayed the Corvette C7.R race car at the recent 2014 Detroit show. Co-developed with the Z06, the duo is the closest link in modern times …
MAI to present auto industry action plan on Feb 6?
The Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) will be unveiling an action plan for the national auto industry on February 6, according to a report by Utusan Malaysia. The plan will be presented to …
Merc A 45 AMG Petronas Green Edition – Japan only
This Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG Petronas Green Edition has been announced for Japan, limited to just 30 units. It’s done with conjunction with the two companies’ joint involvement in Formula 1, obviously. …
F56 MINI One and One D engine specs announced
The third-generation F56 MINI line-up was unveiled last year with just three engine options – the 136 hp/220 Nm 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbo for the Cooper, a 192 hp/280 Nm 2.0 litre …
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe debuts – a four door 4-er
Here's the latest member of the BMW family - the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. And yes, it's basically a four door version of a two door version of a four door …
UMW Toyota teases Toyota Alphard 2.4 G and 3.5 G
A microsite teasing the impending arrival of the Toyota Alphard has appeared on UMW Toyota's website. The Toyota Alphard is yet another MPV model that along with the Estima, makes up the …
Toyota Previa 2.4 GL price revised to RM258k OTR
UMW Toyota has revised the price of the Toyota Previa 2.4 GL in Malaysia. The estimated price of RM270k that was revealed at KLIMS13 has now been reduced to RM258k OTR including …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles set up, Netherlands-based
Following Fiat's recent takeover of Chrysler, a new group name and logo has been unveiled. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been established in the Netherlands as a "fully-integrated global automaker," with its …
Ford Fiesta facelift – 1.5L manual at JPJ Putrajaya
Before you get your hopes up on seeing that this sixth-gen facelift happens to be a stick shifter and is tucked away in the JPJ Putrajaya carpark, and might therefore be a …
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, most track-capable Vette
Chevrolet wheeled out what it calls the most track-capable Corvette in the brand's history - the 2015 Corvette Z06 - at the recent 2014 NAIAS in Detroit. Based on the Corvette C7 …
Volvo V40 prices revised, T5 and CC slightly costlier
Prices for the Volvo V40 have been revised. Launched here in August 2013, the stylish five-door hatchback is available in three variants, all locally-assembled in Shah Alam. They are the V40 T4 …
2015 VW Polo GTI to get more power, manual option
While the standard Volkswagen Polo range has just been given a mid-life facelift, the hot GTI variant (pictured here) will soldier on as is until next year. The good news is, when …
2014 Honda City appears on oto.my, March launch?
Here's the next car of the moment - the 2014 Honda City, which made its world debut in India last November before launching in Thailand only last week, has popped up on …
