BMW X4 sighted again, still with lots of camo on
A prototype BMW X4 has been sighted on test again. This time the X4 is of a different dark blue colour than the white unit that we first saw in June 2013. …
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Radical Toyota Hybrid-R Concept is Frankfurt-bound
Excitement and expectations are abound at the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show next month, as the Toyota Hybrid-R Concept will be unveiled. No detail whatsoever has been released, other than this picture …
BMW prepares to facelift F20 BMW 1-Series hatchback
Even though the F20 BMW 1-Series is only just about to be launched in Malaysia, over in Europe BMW is already preparing for the LCI facelift. From the looks of the car …
Vauxhall extends Northern Ireland team sponsorship
The Irish Football Association has announced a four-year sponsorship extension with Vauxhall that will see GM's British brand maintain its position as Lead Partner to the Northern Ireland national teams. The sponsorship, …
New Toyota Corolla Axio and Fielder Hybrid for Japan
Japan now gets new hybrid versions of the Toyota Corolla Axio (sedan) and Fielder (estate). They become the first Corolla-badged models to offer a hybrid powertrain, as the Auris hatchback and Estate …
New Honda Jazz with Mugen accessories leaked
Click to enlarge Last month saw the online debut of the third-generation 2014 Honda Jazz (Fit in Japan and the US). Featuring "Exciting H Design" the familiar basic shape remains, but a …
Ogier wins Rally Finland – VW’s sixth victory this year
There’s just no stopping Sebastien Ogier this year. He has won Rally Finland for the first time – an achievement he described as “a dream come true” – ahead of the up-and-coming …
New BMW i3 – can its carbon-fibre panels be repaired?
We’ve covered the new BMW i3’s revolutionary mass-produced carbon-fibre structure last week, and almost immediately a few readers raised the question on whether or not it can be repaired in case of …
Entry-level Caterham Seven gets Suzuki 3-cyl turbo
Remember the sub-£17k (RM80k) entry-level Caterham Seven teased in June? Well, its "super-compact, flexible and EU6-compliant engine" has been revealed to be a turbocharged 660cc three-cylinder engine (K6A) built by Suzuki. Yes, …
Proton Preve sedan – AUD$3k price reduction in Oz, free Modenas motorcycle in Malaysia
Some news from Australia concerning the Proton Preve sedan. Pricing for the car - available in two variant guises Down Under - has been revised, and both versions are now AUD$3,000 cheaper …
Australia pledges AUD$200m bailout for auto industry, pushing for 100% Australian-made gov’t fleet
The Australian government today pledged a new A$200 million (RM576 million) bailout package for the auto industry as it looks to boost struggling sectors to help the economy transition away from mining, …
Subaru WRX RS40 – 300 units, exclusive to Australia
While Japan gets to enjoy the Subaru WRX STI tS Type RA, Subaru Australia introduced its own swansong for the current rally-bred road star. The Subaru WRX RS40 isn’t quite as hardcore …
Subaru BRZ STI teased on STI’s Japanese website
Subaru Tecnica International, better known as STI, has revealed on its Japanese website teaser images of what appears to be a Subaru BRZ STI. Apart from that it's 'Coming Soon' and is …
Isuzu to use GM diesels for new Indian market pickup
Isuzu is set to use diesel engines sourced from General Motors for its new Indian pickup truck in a bid to lower costs as well as reduce the demand for technology development. …
2014 Hyundai Elantra facelift teaser goes online
A teaser of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra facelift is now up on the automaker’s Korean website. The fifth-generation Elantra MD is set to get its mid-life update soon, and it looks to …
MG3 UK prices announced, range tops out at RM50k
Carmakers usually announce "from XXX" prices, with the lowest price possible sticker price to attract punters. That sum, as advertised, usually buys you the variant that is on the complete opposite side …
Lotus to hire more staff following £100 mil investment
Lotus has announced that it is set to create more than 100 new jobs in the company. The recruitment drive follows a £100 million (RM493 million) investment signed off for it by …
Opel Australia to close shop after less than a year
It hasn’t been quite a year since Opel officially made its way into the Australian market, and now, the GM-brand has announced that it will cease operations and will commence winding down …
VIDEO: Demonstration of how the third-gen Toyota Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive system works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLNDGUISTYM If you're both a tech geek and a motorhead like I am, you'll definitely appreciate this video, made by the Transmission Lab of Weber State University's Automotive Technology Department. It's a …
BMW i3 in detail – the world’s first mass-produced car to be made primarily of carbon-fibre
The revolutionary BMW i3 premium all-electric vehicle made its global debut just a few days ago, representing a new form of sustainable mobility. There’s a lot to get excited about here. BMW …
