Proton Iriz instrument panel reveals future additions
There’s more to come for the new Proton Iriz, it seems. A closer look at the new B-segment hatchback’s rather small instrument cluster (pictured below) reveals a number of new features that …
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Malaysia to construct rubberised roads – report
According to a New Straits Times report, Malaysia is preparing to build its first rubberised roads in June 2015. Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities said this …
Carbon-fibre production costs to drop by 90% – report
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, the future in which carbon-fibre will be employed in mass-produced cars could come sooner rather than later. MAI Carbon Cluster Management GmbH - a …
Volvo reveals triple-charged Drive-E 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine that develops no less than 450 hp!
Volvo has unveiled its "High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept" - a triple-charged 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine prototype that produces "no less than 450 hp." That's an astounding 225 hp per litre …
Volkswagen XL Sport gets a 200 PS Ducati V2 engine!
Now this is something that’s properly exciting – the Volkswagen XL Sport concept. Imagine if the ultra-efficient Volkswagen XL1 (111 km/l, limited to 250 units) married the ultra-fast Ducati 1199 Superleggera (200 …
New Ford Mondeo for Europe: introduces new safety systems, twin turbo diesel and a hybrid powertrain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO9KcY0JbH4 Ford Motor Company has announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo will be the first car globally to offer a revolutionary new pedestrian detection technology that aims to curb the severity of …
SPYSHOTS: Proton Iriz prototype with ADAS active safety stereo camera testing on Malaysian roads
Remember the Proton Iriz prototype with the LG ADAS stereo camera that we saw at the Alami Proton carnival last weekend? Well, it looks like it's being tested on the road now …
Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept – diesel-electric hybrid
Set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this week, the Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept previews a future diesel-electric hybrid version of the Korean D-segment sedan. More than that, it’s …
Subaru Impreza US-spec facelift – first Impreza to receive “EyeSight” Driver Assist Technology
Subaru US will debut a new Impreza for the 2015 model year later this year. The refreshed model will come with Subaru's "EyeSight" technology, making it the first Impreza sold in the …
Alami Proton open day this weekend at Proton COE
National car manufacturer Proton Holdings Berhad is organising an open day called Alami Proton this weekend (September 27-28), at its Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam. Aside from test drives of Proton …
Vauxhall announces new 2.0 litre CDTi diesel engine
Vauxhall will be bringing a new diesel engine to the Paris motor show next month. Set to see first duty under the bonnets of the Insignia and Zafira Tourer, the new Euro …
Proton Compact Car – new 1.3 and 1.6 VVT engines, new platform can support hybrid, electric powertrains
Proton Compact Car coming out of your ears? Well… here's more! The spiritual successor to the Proton Savvy will be powered by new four-cylinder VVT engines - a 1.3 litre unit producing …
2015 Toyota Camry facelift to feature new 2.0 litre engine with VVT-iW technology, 6-speed automatic
Following its unveiling at the Moscow motor show recently, we now have more details of the global-market Toyota Camry XV50 facelift and in particular, its new 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine. Seems there's …
Audi to add 48-volt electrical system to its cars
Audi will be adding a 48-volt electrical system to its cars, with examples on how the 48-volt technology will be used in production cars to be revealed later. “We are using the …
Driven Web Series 2014 #6: Genting RM10 challenge – Fiesta EcoBoost vs Jazz Hybrid vs Mitsubishi Attrage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b95qQcH6MLM So which engine technology saves more fuel – modern downsized turbo, hybrid or just plain lightweight? That’s what we’ll find out in this episode of Driven Web Series, powered by the …
Toyota DARV 1.5 – exploring driver awareness further
Toyota has come up with a new version of its Driver Awareness Research Vehicle (DARV), previewing the Avalon-based technology showcase vehicle at last month’s Aspen Ideas Festival in the US. The DARV …
Android Auto – new in-car OS to battle Apple CarPlay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht8yzpIV9M0 Miffed that only iPhone users so far get to have a holistic in-car experience with their phones with Apple CarPlay? Google is addressing that with an in-car OS of its own, …
International Engine of the Year 2014 – Ford wins again
The Ford 1.0 litre EcoBoost has been named as the International Engine of the Year 2014, making it three wins in a row for the mill. The 2012 and 2013 overall winner …
Cruise – the startup that wants you to be able to turn any car into a self-driving car
Cruise is an eight-person start-up that seeks to revolutionise how we commute. It has created what is essentially an autopilot which you can retrofit to your existing car that can take over …
Ford to debut active glovebox knee airbag system
Ford is set to introduce an all-new passenger knee airbag system in the 2015 Ford Mustang. The inflatable airbag restraint is packaged inside the glove box door, providing for protection in a …
