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  New motor insurance tariffs from February 15, 2014

  4 February 2014 / 108 comments

  Motor insurance rates have been revised upwards yearly since 2012, and the latest revision to the rates are set to come into effect February 15, 2014. The second table from top lists the new rates, […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Volvo XC90 SUV caught testing

  4 February 2014 / 9 comments

  This fully-camouflaged vehicle is the next-gen Volvo XC90 SUV, caught testing on a frozen Swedish lake by our European spies CarPix. It’s the real thing, not a mere working concept, underneath all those covers, seen […]

   

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  VW, Hyundai and Toyota top China car sales in 2013

  4 February 2014 / 71 comments

  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 strong branding there, […]

   

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  W222 Merc S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid – four-cylinder limo

  4 February 2014 / 11 comments

  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 the range, after […]

   

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  AdaptIVe – European carmakers collaborate on long-term automated driving research project

  4 February 2014 / 17 comments

  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 to more efficient […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447) officially unveiled

  3 February 2014 / 40 comments

  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 in an attempt […]

   

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  ASEAN NCAP Phase III test results due out in March

  3 February 2014 / 42 comments

  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 the end of […]

   

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  Bentley diesel engine confirmed, says VW Group boss

  3 February 2014 / 7 comments

  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 Winterkorn himself, no […]

   

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  Toyota Agya – export begins to the Philippines

  3 February 2014 / 39 comments

  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, produced by Daihatsu’s […]

   

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  Chevrolet Corvette C7.R – race car sister of the Z06

  3 February 2014 / 4 comments

  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 between Corvettes built […]

   

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  MAI to present auto industry action plan on Feb 6?

  3 February 2014 / 49 comments

  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 industry players in […]

   

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  Merc A 45 AMG Petronas Green Edition – Japan only

  3 February 2014 / 16 comments

  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. Quite an interesting […]

   

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  F56 MINI One and One D engine specs announced

  3 February 2014 / 6 comments

  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 turbo four for […]

   

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  BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe debuts – a four door 4-er

  2 February 2014 / 38 comments

  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 car. The relationship […]

   

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  UMW Toyota teases Toyota Alphard 2.4 G and 3.5 G

  2 February 2014 / 37 comments

  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 bread and butter […]

   

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