BMW M3, M4 first tech details – 430 hp, over 500 Nm!
We have the first technical details of the new BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe ahead of their Detroit show debut in January – both will be powered by a 3.0 litre …
ZF announces GenShock regenerative suspension
You've heard of regenerative brakes; how about regenerative suspension? ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Massachusetts-based Levant Power Corp have collaborated to come up with GenShock, an active suspension system that recaptures energy for …
Johnson Controls unveils Varta 48 volt li-ion battery
Johnson Controls, the maker of Varta automotive batteries, has unveiled its first-generation 48 volt lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery prototype. Developed for the needs of European automakers, the unit features dual voltage architecture, …
Volkswagen Think Blue. World Championship 2013
Fresh off winning the Think Blue. - National Challenge 2013, Ong Lin Kern represented Malaysia in the Think Blue. World Championship 2013 that has just concluded in Germany. It was the first …
VIDEOS: The Ferrari 458 Speciale is all kinds of special
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVaeQUr_RXo We’ve already covered the Ferrari 458 Speciale before it made its Frankfurt debut, but here’s a new video of it in action for you to enjoy. At the very least it …
Nissan Nismo Watch Concept unveiled and detailed
Here's a Frankfurt show concept that's a little bit different. This is the Nissan Nismo Watch Concept, a smartwatch concept that connects Nismo drivers to their cars. The Japanese carmaker deems this …
Details of the next-generation Toyota Prius previewed
It has been officially confirmed that the next-generation Toyota Prius will adopt the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), while advances in battery, electric motor and petrol engine technology will secure better fuel …
Proton Suprima S – infotainment system tested
We've written about the Proton Suprima S quite extensively since its launch last month, the latest being our test drive review of the five-door hatchback and comparison photo gallery of it and …
Audi S3 Sportback offers 4G LTE in-car internet
Audi has become the first carmaker to offer 4G Long Term Evolution (4G LTE) internet in a production car, amidst the launch of the high-speed network in the UK by O2 and …
Volkswagen Think Blue. – National Challenge 2013 bags a winner; to compete at global meet in Germany
You’ve read all about Volkswagen’s Think Blue. philosophy here, as well as the Think Blue. - National Challenge 2013 search for Malaysia’s most fuel efficient driver. Thirty finalists challenged each other in …
Audi A8 facelift to get sequential LED turn indicators
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kipl25WIhE?rel=0 Part of the third-gen Audi A8 facelift's Matrix LED headlamp technology are sequentially-illuminating LED turn indicators, which Ingolstadt says will make the driver's turning intentions clearer in poor visibility and from …
2014 Ford Fusion and Mondeo get rear inflatable belts
The 2014 Ford Fusion and Mondeo will be the first vehicles in their class to offer rear inflatable safety belts. Ford pioneered the technology a few years back on the 2011 Ford …
Continental ContiSilent gives you the silent treatment
Continental AG has introduced a new technology that substantially reduces tyre noise inside the cabin to increase car comfort. Dubbed ContiSilent, it’s a breakthrough invention that cuts tyre noise without compromising the …
New BMW i3 – can its carbon-fibre panels be repaired?
We’ve covered the new BMW i3’s revolutionary mass-produced carbon-fibre structure last week, and almost immediately a few readers raised the question on whether or not it can be repaired in case of …
BMW i3 in detail – the world’s first mass-produced car to be made primarily of carbon-fibre
The revolutionary BMW i3 premium all-electric vehicle made its global debut just a few days ago, representing a new form of sustainable mobility. There’s a lot to get excited about here. BMW …
Google Maps with Navigation for Android now in M’sia
The latest update for Google Maps for Android mobile phones and tablets, officially rolled out yesterday, now offers turn-by-turn navigation with voice guided driving direction in Malaysia. A major refresher, the update …
New Volvo XC90’s safety tech explained; due end-2014
The second-gen Volvo XC90 isn't due before the end of next year, but already Volvo has seen fit to tell us all about its impressive array of safety tech. But then again, …
GM, Honda to collaborate on fuel cell technologies
General Motors and Honda have announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation technologies for fuel cell and hydrogen storage, aimed for 2020. An emphasis will be placed on refuelling infrastructure, …
Audi Matrix LED headlamps to debut on next A8
In much the same vein as Volvo's Active High Beam Control system, Audi's Matrix LED headlamps activate, deactivate or dim automatically at night, according to the situation. You'll see them first on …
Ford tests early warning Electronic Brake Light system
Ford has been field-testing a high-tech early warning 'brake light' system that can warn drivers following behind, even if they can't actually see the car right ahead (as when around a bend). …
