Toyota C-HR – hotter version under consideration?
The paint hasn't even dried on the recently-unveiled Toyota C-HR – we haven't even seen the interior of the car, for one – and already there's talk of a hotter, high-performance variant …
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India trialling “virtual” speed bumps to reduce deaths
India is trying out a new “virtual” speed bump with the objective of reducing fatalities caused by speed bumps and potholes, CarAdvice reports. Based on India’s 2014 road accident report, some 11,000 …
PSA Peugeot Citroen pick-up will be based on Hilux
Last month, PSA Peugeot Citroen revealed its new “Push to Pass” roadmap, a five-year growth plan that will include the launch of 26 passenger vehicles and eight light commercial vehicles. According to …
Nissan Kicks debuts – new Honda HR-V rival detailed
The Nissan Kicks has officially been unveiled in Brazil. According to Nissan, the new B-segment crossover is meant for “busy city-dwellers,” and will go on sale in Brazil in August this year …
Ferrari appoints Sergio Marchionne as its new CEO
Ferrari has announced that Sergio Marchionne will assume the responsibilities as CEO of the Italian company, taking over from Amedeo Felisa, who has served the position for 26 years. Felisa will continue …
Factory condition McLaren F1 put up for sale by MSO
Here's a rare opportunity. A McLaren F1 for sale. Put up by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), which continues to maintain and manage F1s globally, the McLaren F1 chassis #069 – one of …
2017 BMW i3 receives larger battery – 300 km range
As expected, BMW has introduced the new 2017 BMW i3, which now gets a significant boost to its driving range thanks to an upgraded battery pack. While the full electric car does …
VIDEO: 2016 Honda Civic deep dive for Indonesia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMK8SWqeHmk Judging by the recent teasers, the 2016 Honda Civic will be arriving in Malaysia soon. While we wait, let's whet our appetites by watching the Indonesian product demonstration for the new …
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor goes off-roading in the desert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XukcEpty2c An adrenaline-filled video that showcases the rugged F-150 Raptor has been released by the automaker. Shot somewhere in the Mojave Desert, the objective is to explain to viewers (and consumers) why …
Roof racks a drag on fuel economy, consuming an extra 378 million litres of fuel in the US last year
There's always a penalty for having additional weight on a car, and not just from a performance point of view. A study in the US shows that consumers in the country burned …
BMW unveils 3.0L quad turbo diesel – 400 hp/760 Nm
Thought three turbochargers were overkill? Don't tell BMW, which has reportedly unveiled a new 3.0 litre straight-six diesel engine that features – wait for it – four turbochargers, at the 2016 Vienna …
New Audi A5 Coupe to make world debut on June 2
It's officially just around the corner now, the second-generation Audi A5 Coupe. Ingolstadt has revealed that the coupe sister of the B9 A4 - which was revealed a year ago - will …
Volkswagen Amarok facelift revealed – new V6 engine
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has officially unveiled the facelifted Volkswagen Amarok, which was previewed ahead of its reveal. While the pick-up truck does get a nip and tuck job to its looks, the …
Toyota Mirai c – smaller, cheaper FCV planned for 2019
Toyota is planning to introduce a smaller and more affordable Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) before the 2020 Olympics takes place, according to the Asahi Shimbun. It is said that the …
Ford planning an EV to compete with Tesla Model 3
Ford says it has plans to develop an electric vehicle that would effectively go up against the Tesla Model 3 and the Chevrolet Bolt. The automaker's CEO Mark Fields revealed this at …
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 – takes on CSC 6 and Eagle F1
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4, which will take on the Continental Sport Contact 6 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3, has yet to make its debut in Malaysia. However, the performance tyre …
SPYSHOTS: G01 BMW X3 shows us its new interior
BMW is hard at work developing the next-generation BMW X3 (codenamed G01), and as we can see from several sightings of the SUV, it will benefit from improved exterior styling. With this …
Pirelli P Zero tyres with F1 tech launched in Shanghai
Pirelli has officially unveiled its latest P Zero high-performance tyres in Shanghai. The new tyre utilises technology from Formula 1 (F1) and can already be found equipped on production cars such as …
Mercedes-Benz V-Class ‘Black Crystal’ by Larte Design
Luxury can be presented in many forms, and for Larte Design, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class is the perfect platform to exhibit its know-how on opulence. The tuning house, along with Klasse Cars, created …
Chevrolet Colorado facelift makes its ASEAN debut
Earlier in the week, the facelifted second-gen Chevrolet Colorado made its global debut in Brazil, and now, the ASEAN version of the pick-up has been officially introduced in Thailand. No difference to …
