Thai vehicle sales unlikely to meet 2014 target
Last month, it was reported that Thailand was finally set to lose its position as Southeast Asia's largest automotive market this year to Indonesia. This is almost a certainty, because the projected …
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Gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT shown at Auto China
Our photographers at Auto China stumbled upon this rather... amusing gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT sedan while finishing up their run of the show, and sent us these pictures to pique our …
Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe – production model already leaked, likely based on MQB architecture
Would you look at that – Chinese website autohome.com.cn has not only furnished leaked pictures of the B8 Volkswagen Passat (called Magotan in China), but also of the production version of the …
Audi Q9 flagship considered, no four-ringed city car
Well, how about that? Just a month after BMW confirmed that it will be building a flagship X7 SUV, CAR UK has now reported that an Audi Q9 flagship is being considered …
New Volkswagen Passat (B8) for China leaked!
Chinese website autohome.com.cn has posted pics of what is allegedly the new-gen (B8) Volkswagen Passat for China. It's FAW-Volkswagen's Magotan, a nameplate that started life on the China-assembled European B6 Passat, before …
Trident Iceni – 6.6 litre diesel sports car with 1,423 Nm
Always wanted a sports car but can't afford the fuel bills that come with it? Or bored with the tepid torque figure of your naturally-aspirated Ferrari? Well, it's good news, because the …
McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept shown in China
The McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept has been unveiled, demonstrating the upgrades provided for the 650S Coupe and Spider by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), McLaren Automotive's bespoke division. Shown throughout China over …
Venucia R30 debuts in Beijing – March gets nose job
Something interesting from Auto China 2014 in Beijing - Dongfeng-Nissan has unveiled the Venucia R30, a vehicle that's clearly based on the Nissan March/Micra, but one that's dropped the cute, rounded face …
Volkswagen Group signs off on budget car – report
Reuters has reported that the Volkswagen Group has signed off on the design and basic concept of a sub-€8,000 (RM36k) city car for its yet-to-be-launched budget brand. Project manager Hans Demant affirmed …
Honda City Mugen Prototype debuts in the Philippines
Still very much the it car of the moment, the 2014 Honda City has impressed us and at least 10,000 Malaysian buyers so soon after its local launch. The Vios-beater is already …
New hardcore Renault Megane RS variant teased
The current-generation Renault Megane RS has been around for five years, but Renault Sport clearly thinks there is still lots of life in the old horse. To that end, it is teasing …
2015 Dodge Challenger makes debut in New York
The Dodge Challenger has been facelifted for the 2015 model year, and although it may not look very different at first glance, the refreshed pony car has more than a few new …
2015 Dodge Charger – heavily-revised muscle sedan
The covers were pulled off the 2015 Dodge Charger as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebrations at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The four-door muscle car has seen a …
Audi A1, A3 to get three-cylinder engines – report
The Audi A1 and A3 are set to get three-cylinder engine options, according to an Auto Express report, with Audi CEO Rupert Stadler telling the British publication that the three-pot would be …
Merc C 450 AMG Sport to slot in under the C 63 AMG?
Want a fast W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class but don’t quite fancy the brutish, over-the-top character of a C 63 AMG? Well, the rumoured C 450 AMG Sport may just be the perfect solution …
Nissan develops a prototype car that can clean itself!
Subaru did this as an April Fools' gag last year, but it looks like we must be careful what we wish for - Nissan has developed a prototype Note that, in a …
Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase debuts in China
Making an appearance at Auto China in Beijing is the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase, bringing the new diesel-electric powertrain to a format preferred by Chinese customers. As with the standard hybrid, …
VIDEO: Beijing 2014 – BMW Vision Future Luxury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQVbztXEjNc Next up in our exclusive video coverage of Auto China 2014 is the BMW Vision Future Luxury. In this clip, our host Aerilynn accompanies BMW’s head of interior design, Oliver Heilmer, …
Toyota Aygo to use new 1.0L engine, average 24 km/l
Toyota is quick to implement its new ultra-efficient small-capacity engines after announcing the high-compression series earlier this month. The Passo and Yaris/Vitz lineups have both been updated to include the new motors, …
Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 – 1,500-unit TRD special
Scion revealed the FR-S Release Series 1.0 at the recent 2014 New York International Auto Show, drawing on the track heritage and expertise of Toyota Racing Development (TRD). A firm favourite of …
