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 …
Sharp Free-Form Display – new display technology could revolutionise car interior design
These days, we are seeing more and more cars that are coming with large colour screens that form everything from the infotainment system to the instrument cluster and even the climate controls. …
Tesla Motors’ EV patents can now be used by anyone
In what it claims is a move done "in the spirit of the open source movement", Tesla Motors has announced that it will open up its electric vehicle patents to be used …
Next Mazda 2 to get new 1.5 SkyActiv-D diesel engine
Mazda Motor Corp has announced that the next-gen Mazda 2 (Hazumi concept pictured) will feature a new 1.5 SkyActiv-D diesel engine. Like the 2.2 SkyActiv-D engine, the new motor features a very …
Ford Lightweight Concept – a Fiesta-weight Fusion
Ford has unveiled a Lightweight Concept based on a Fusion (Mondeo) platform, the weight of which has been stripped down by around 25% to nearly that of a Fiesta. No specific mention …
Mercedes-Benz S 500 Intelligent Drive can drive itself
Mercedes-Benz and Monocle magazine have taken a look in this new video at the Mercedes-Benz S 500 Intelligent Drive, which made history last year by driving through a range of urban and …
Toyota develops new silicon carbide semiconductor, hybrid fuel efficiency to improve by 10%
A typical silicon power semiconductor versus Toyota's new silicon carbide (SiC) version Toyota has announced a new silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor for use in its automotive power control units (PCU). Developed …
BMW and SGL to triple carbon fibre production
With demand for carbon fibre soaring in automotive applications, US company SGL has announced that it'll be tripling production capacity at its Moses Lake facility in the States to cope with the …
