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  Toyota to focus on non-turbocharged, larger engines

  16 October 2013 / 182 comments

  Toyota isn’t known to break away from traditions, but the recent engine downsizing trend has gone on for long enough for it to be considered the industry norm. Yet, the Japanese carmaker has remained reluctant […]

   

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  Volkswagen may drop DSG for future sub-Golf models

  11 October 2013 / 106 comments

  A report by GoAuto indicates that Volkswagen may switch to a conventional torque converter auto for its sixth-gen Polo (fifth-gen pictured) and second-gen Up! models, and that future iterations of the DSG would be reserved for Golf-sized […]

   

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  Ford testing self-parking, collision avoidance tech

  9 October 2013 / 23 comments

  Following Volvo’s autonomous self-parking vehicle concept and animal collision avoidance system, Ford is now working on technology that will enable drivers to park at the touch of a button from inside or outside their car, plus a prototype […]

   

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  2014 MINI to get turbo 1.5L, 2.0L and adaptive dampers

  30 September 2013 / 10 comments

  BMW Group has dropped fresh details on the upcoming F56 2014 MINI hatch. It confirms that the new model will feature both BMW’s TwinPower Turbo 1.5 litre three-pot and 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engines, with […]

   

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  Volkswagen VR6 turbo engine in the works – reports

  30 September 2013 / 14 comments

  After previewing it in the somewhat OTT Volkswagen Design Vision GTI last May, it looks like VW is serious about reviving its VR6 engine family. Sources from inside the company told US-based site Autoweek that […]

   

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  2014 Mazda3 arrives in Europe with MZD Connect HMI

  27 September 2013 / 62 comments

  The 2014 Mazda3 has just gone on sale in Europe, debuting its new human-machine interface (HMI) and in-vehicle connectivity system, dubbed MZD Connect. On the latter, Mazda claims that the new 3 is one of […]

   

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  Bosch Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC) introduced

  26 September 2013 / 9 comments

  We’ve become accustomed to a bevy of traction control and electronic stability control systems for cars for quite a while now. Most of us, Paul included, feel very strongly about it; that it should be […]

   

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  BMW M3, M4 first tech details – 430 hp, over 500 Nm!

  25 September 2013 / 19 comments

  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 S55B30 twin-turbo straight-six […]

   

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  ZF announces GenShock regenerative suspension

  19 September 2013 / 28 comments

  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 the vehicle’s power supply. The […]

   

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  Johnson Controls unveils Varta 48 volt li-ion battery

  18 September 2013 / 8 comments

  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, incorporating a 12 […]

   

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  Volkswagen Think Blue. World Championship 2013

  17 September 2013 / 9 comments

  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 time a Malaysian […]

   

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  VIDEOS: The Ferrari 458 Speciale is all kinds of special

  13 September 2013 / 19 comments

  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 will serve as a […]

   

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  Nissan Nismo Watch Concept unveiled and detailed

  9 September 2013 / 11 comments

  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 its first step into […]

   

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  Details of the next-generation Toyota Prius previewed

  2 September 2013 / 21 comments

  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 economy, reduced emissions […]

   

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  Proton Suprima S – infotainment system tested

  2 September 2013 / 99 comments

  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 the Preve sedan […]

   

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