Audi tips hand to reveal Pikes Peak racer – it’s an RS5
This one is plucked right out of Audi USA’s Facebook page. They’re not telling much other than revealling the face of the RS5, which also gives us a peek at the livery. …
Mitsubishi ASX a.k.a. Outlander Sport given a minor facelift in America for model year 2013
Mitsubishi has given its ASX compact crossover a minor facelift in North America, where it's known as the Outlander Sport. The made-in-USA model year 2013 Outlander Sport features a redesigned front fascia …
Puspakom offering free vehicle inspection before Raya
In conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, Puspakom is offering free car inspections to private vehicle owners at all its branches nationwide from August 6 to 24. Puspakom said a full inspection …
Mazda BT-50 – new ad on oto.my hints at pricing
Remember the previous post about the Mazda BT-50 being priced at RM87,328 on our sister site, oto.my? Well, here’s another ad for the Japanese pick-up truck with a different price. The advertiser …
London not fine with idling engines
Despite the £10 daily congestion charge, London took the No. 1 spot as the most congested European city last year in a list compiled by map provider Navteq. As a result, the …
EU legislation: All new cars to feature autonomous emergency braking by 2014
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems involve adaptive cruise control working in tandem with fully automatic braking to stop you colliding into the car in front, without you touching the pedals. Although quite …
Isuzu denies quitting GM diesel engine joint venture
Isuzu Motors has denied a report by Nikkei that the company plans to exit a diesel engine manufacturing joint venture with GM's Opel subsidiary and cut European workforce by 10%. The report …
GM deal to net Man United US$559 mil through 2021
Nothing like the sound of money, and Manchester United are set to hear a lot of it, to the tune of US$559 million. That’s the princely sum set to be generated from …
Hari Raya promos from Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has lined-up some promotions for the upcoming Hari Raya celebration. One is for all customers bringing their cars in for service and the other is a sweetener for …
Reducing auto and excise duties may bring negative impact on industry, says Tan Chong
UPDATE: The post now includes a paragraph at the end of the story from the original source report. Edaran Tan Chong Motor says the move to bring down car prices and excise …
Nissan eyeing world taxi domination with the NV200 van – after New York, London’s black cab is next
After winning the race to replace the iconic Ford Crown Vic yellow cabs of New York City, Nissan is now taking on another icon, London's black cab. The company has unveiled "a …
NewMan Creative Pioneer Awards 2012 – vote for us!
We've been nominated for the New Media category for the inaugural NewMan Creative Pioneer Awards 2012. And as it turns out, 30% of the points to win in the category comes from …
Ford, GE and University of Michigan join forces to boost EV battery lifespan with advanced sensor
Arguably a significant reason for the still-rather-high costs involved in buying and running hybrid and electric vehicles is the question of battery health and lifespan. This isn't only about knowing how much …
VIDEO and GALLERY: All-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Here's a full look at the just launched in USA Nissan Pathfinder SUV. The 2013 Pathfinder is a seven-seater SUV that features a new unibody platform to replace the previous body-on-frame underpinnings. …
PG Andersson wins Rally Finland for Proton, Juha Salo makes it a yellow podium with third
Scandinavia has been a good hunting ground for Proton Motorsports this year. After winning his home rally in Sweden earlier this year, PG Andersson has scored a second SWRC victory for himself …
Ford to cease Aussie production by 2016, report says
Ford plans to end its vehicle manufacturing in Australia altogether by 2016, according to a report published by the International Business Times. The story follows reports of Australia's third-largest automaker slashing production …
DRIVEN: W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class – we sample the A200, A250 and A250 Sport in Slovenia
Radical isn’t a term one associates with Mercedes-Benz, that veritable pillar of collectedness and solidity. But with conservatism running out of places to hide in this day and age, certainly where cars …
Power is nothing without control: Mika Hakkinen performs stunts at ‘Join the Pact’ event
Two-time world F1 champion Mika Hakkinen is in town for Johnnie Walker's 'Join the Pact' campaign. Bearing the slogan 'Winners Always Stay in Control', the campaign aims to discourage motorists from drink …
Free 10,000 km service package for the Toyota Prius c
UMW Toyota Motor will be offering a free service package for the first 10,000 km (or six months of ownership) to customers who book the Toyota Prius c from August 6 to …
VW to probe Chinese FAW ‘copying’ allegations
Volkswagen AG has confirmed they are looking into a recent report by German daily Handelsblatt which stated allegations that Chinese partner FAW (First Automobile Works) has been imitating VW components in four …
