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  Volvo details new 1.5 litre, three-cyl T5 Twin Engine, seven-speed DCT for future XC40 SUV, V40 hatch

  27 October 2015 / 1 comment

  Volvo has revealed a new T5 Twin Engine hybrid powertrain alongside a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, both dedicated for use on models riding on the brand’s new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) – think V40 […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Volvo XC40 compact SUV test mule

  27 October 2015 / 1 comment

  Volvo’s engineers have been keeping themselves busy. With the new XC90 already out and running on the company’s new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), and the S90 sedan and V90 estate set to follow shortly, here’s […]

   

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  2017 Honda Civic to get new 1.0 and 1.5 VTEC Turbo

  26 October 2015 / 49 comments

  Honda Europe has just confirmed that the 10th-generation Civic will be the first in its range to feature the company’s all-new 1.0 and 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo engines. The two new engines, part of Honda’s […]

   

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  Toyota to show next-gen taxi for domestic market at Tokyo Motor Show; utilises LPG hybrid powertrain

  26 October 2015 / 5 comments

  Some say that taxis can be just as iconic as the cities in which they operate in. Think of London and the black cab springs to mind, or even in Malaysia, where the workhorse Proton […]

   

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  Mazda CX-3 production begins in AAT plant, Thailand

  26 October 2015 / 14 comments

  Mazda has confirmed the start of production of the CX-3 at the AutoAlliance (AAT) Plant in Thailand today. This move will see the crossover share the same production line with the Mazda 2, Ford Fiesta, […]

   

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  McLaren P1 GTR Driver Programme commences

  26 October 2015 / 0 comments

  The Mclaren P1 GTR Driver Programme has commenced at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain. Round one of what is, arguably, one of the most exclusive ownership programmes sees a total of seven owners of the […]

   

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  MAI welcomes Budget 2016 initiatives – promotes job growth and automotive sector competitiveness

  26 October 2015 / 17 comments

  The Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) has said that the announcement of Budget 2016 will improve the automotive sector on both a domestic and global level. This includes initiatives to create more job opportunities, as well […]

   

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  Toyota regains top spot in global vehicle sales, as the Volkswagen Group struggles with dieselgate scandal

  26 October 2015 / 12 comments

  Toyota Motor Corporation today announced that its year-to-date (January to September 2015) worldwide sales results have amounted to 7,498,000 units, effectively overtaking the Volkswagen Group, which managed to deliver 7,430,800 units in the same time […]

   

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  Malaysia vehicles sales data for Sept 2015 by brand

  26 October 2015 / 59 comments

  Looks like there’s no letup to the slump in vehicle sales in Malaysia just yet – we’ve managed to compile sales data via the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) for the month of September by brand […]

   

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  Volvo XC90, Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Land Cruiser all get five-star safety ratings from ANCAP

  26 October 2015 / 1 comment

  Aside from the new Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today released safety rating for other vehicles as well. They are the 2015 Volvo XC90, 2015 Volkswagen Passat, and […]

   

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  Ford Mustang – eight custom models headed to SEMA

  26 October 2015 / 0 comments

  Eight custom Ford Mustangs will be heading to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Ford has announced. Each one features cosmetic and performance enhancements by eight different aftermarket specialists. One that perhaps stands out most […]

   

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  Ford Ranger Raptor to enter production in 2019?

  26 October 2015 / 2 comments

  As previously reported, Ford Australia has trademarked the titles “Ranger Raptor” and “Ranger FX4.” Now, a new report has surfaced, stating that a Ford Ranger Raptor model is a strong possibility for 2019, according to […]

   

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  Nissan Leaf Piloted Drive 1.0 – self-driving prototype

  26 October 2015 / 0 comments

  Nissan recently unveiled the first prototype of its autonomous technology, installed in the Nissan Leaf. Called Piloted Drive 1.0, it allows the car to overtake vehicles, change lanes and merge in and out of highways. […]

   

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  ‘Genuine is Best’ campaign in Australia raises awareness on the danger of using counterfeit wheels

  26 October 2015 / 22 comments

  A new campaign, dubbed ‘Genuine is Best, has recently been launched in Australia to help raise the awareness amongst motorists on the potential risks faced by them should counterfeit wheels be employed on their vehicles. […]

   

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  2015 Ford Everest gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

  26 October 2015 / 2 comments

  The 2015 Ford Everest has received a five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety rating, with a score of 35.98 from a possible 37. Tested here is the Trend 4×4 Auto model but the […]

   

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