PSA Peugeot Citroen to build pick-up truck – report
Does PSA Peugeot Citroën's upcoming growth plan include the possibility of building a pick-up truck? It certainly looks that way, if reports by Autocar UK and Auto Express are to be believed. …
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IIHS publishes new headlight ratings – tests reveal that expensive options are not always the best
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sp7nvuOxtY The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has revealed its first-ever headlight ratings. A total of 82 headlight variants were tested from 31 different midsize models in the …
London Taxi inks deal to take black cab to Australia
London's iconic black cab is making its way Down Under. Earlier this month, the London Taxi Company (LTC) announced it had inked a 10-year deal to supply its TX4 cabs to Australia …
Renault Kaptur unveiled – a longer Captur with 4WD
The Renault Kaptur has finally been revealed for the Russian market, following a teaser released by the company a few weeks prior. Looks familiar, doesn’t it? If you’re picturing the Captur in …
DRIVEN: 2016 BMW 330i – can the best still keep up?
In case you have somehow missed BMW's marketing storm last year, a staggering 40 years have passed since the 3 Series was first introduced in 1975. In the intervening years, Munich's iconic …
W213 Mercedes-AMG E63 4Matic to offer drift mode?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PdL_DvKDsY Parting ways with its rear-wheel drive configuration in favour of a new 4Matic all-wheel system, it looks like the Mercedes-AMG division is set to give customers another way of getting their …
Maserati Levante will attract female customers – CEO
The Maserati Levante will appeal to younger buyers and women in particular, according to Maserati’s CEO, Harald Wester. Speaking to Drive, Wester explained that the brand needed to broaden its buyer base. …
Mercedes-Benz GLC Cabriolet – soft-top on the cards?
Click to enlarge. Earlier this week, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz was toying with the idea of a topless version of the GLC Coupe, which was revealed last week at the New …
Mass use of driverless cars far off – robotics expert
It’s no secret that the world’s automakers are well into producing self-driving cars. Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Kia and Google, among others, are all known to be working on fully autonomous vehicles for …
Mazda not planning on adding more turbo models
The Mazda CX-9 is the first model to feature the company’s new SkyActiv-G 2.5T turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. However, if you’re expecting more Mazda models to come equipped with turbo engines, sorry …
Federal Trade Commission sues Volkswagen in the US
The woes continue for Volkswagen in the United States, with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joining the bandwagon of parties taking legal action against the automaker - the FTC is suing …
Renault Clio – 26 years of fun, manic hot hatches
The Renault Clio was first introduced at the 1990 Paris Motor Show as a replacement for the Renault 5, making it 26-years old this year. However, the model was only launched in …
SPYSHOTS: BMW X1 Plug-in Hybrid testing on snow
Our spy photographers have captured on camera what looks to be a plug-in hybrid version of the second-generation BMW X1. The SUV sports minimal camouflage, which suggests that it’s almost ready for …
Mazda 3 Sport Black edition for the UK – 800 examples
Mazda UK has launched the Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition, which is priced at 20,995 pound sterling (RM119,184). Essentially a kitted-up version of the standard 3 hatchback, the Sport Black gains …
Puspakom’s Premier Mobile Inspection Service aiming to carry out 60,000 vehicle inspections this year
Puspakom says it is anticipating to have at least 60,000 vehicles utilise its Premier Mobile Inspection Service this year, The Star reports. The company says the service, which is available via its …
Lotus secretly developing Proton Iriz hybrid engine?
Click to enlarge table. According to an engine production statistics table published by MarkLines, an auto industry information portal based in Japan, Lotus appears to be developing a new 1.2 litre SOHC …
Lotus showroom in Kuwait City opens for business
Lotus has recently opened a new showroom in Kuwait. Situated in Kuwait City’s Shuwaikh district, the showroom also saw the unveiling of the Lotus Evora 400 at the same time. It was …
Proton R3 announces customer racing programmes
Proton has announced that its Proton R3 division is now offering Customer Racing Programmes (CRP) for both racing and rallying to interested parties. Teams or individuals can now gain access to rent …
Genesis to focus on luxury status first, sales later
Genesis, Hyundai’s sub-division of luxury models, is eager to establish itself as a genuine luxury brand before setting any sales targets for itself. Speaking to CarAdvice, Genesis’ general manager, Erwin Raphael revealed …
Mercedes A-Class AMG accessories now in Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced its set of AMG accessories for the W176 A-Class facelift in the country. As per international markets, the additional items may be purchased individually, but are only available …
