BAC Mono takes Sepang production car lap record
The BAC Mono has claimed the production car lap record at the Sepang International Circuit, to the tune of two minutes 14.617 seconds. This makes the Mono just over four seconds quicker …
Brabus 700 4×4² Final Edition – 700 hp, 960 Nm SUV
There may be a new generation of uber-fast Gelandewagen in the shape of the latest Mercedes-AMG G 63, which our man Jonathan Lee has sampled in the south of France, but Bottrop-based …
Kia to showcase AI-based emotion recognition tech
Kia will preview a range of new technologies developed for the post-autonomous driving era at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month via its interactive 'Space of Emotive Driving' exhibit. According …
Next Lamborghini Aventador to get hybrid V12 engine?
It's happening sooner than you think, folks. Lamborghini is readying a replacement for the Aventador for 2020, and it will reportedly be fitted with an electrified version of the automaker's legendary naturally-aspirated …
Honda Civic Versatilist, Modulo Neo Classic Racer, Jazz Elegant Colour Collection at Tokyo Auto Salon
Aside from Mazda, Honda is also bringing a slew of vehicles to the Tokyo Auto Show next month. More specifically, it's the company's aftermarket division, Honda Access, that will be showcasing a …
Chevrolet confirms new SUV for Thailand next year
Chevrolet Sales Thailand has revealed to local media that it will introduce a new SUV in the market next year. While the exact model has not been revealed, the Bangkok Post speculates …
Nissan GT-R special edition celebrates partnership with tennis star Naomi Osaka – 50 units, Japan only
The R35-generation Nissan GT-R has been around since 2007, which makes it one of the older models on sale. Nissan has kept the supercar-baiting AWD coupe updated along the way, however, with …
A90 Toyota Supra – listen to its 3.0L straight-six engine
https://youtu.be/qt4YATKDutE Yes, the new Toyota Supra is still not out, and this is yet another teaser in what must be one of the most long-drawn car stories ever. Thankfully, the end is …
Nissan to debut long-range Leaf E-Plus at CES 2019?
Nissan is set to take part in the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month in Las Vegas, and the automaker aims to focus on Nissan Intelligent Mobility, which includes a showcase …
Mazda MX-5 Drop-Head Coupe Concept, Mazda 3, CX-5 and CX-8 Custom Style for Tokyo Auto Salon 2019
The 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon is just around the corner, and Mazda is the first carmaker to show its wares ahead of the aftermarket trade show on January 11 to 13. Hiroshima …
EU targets 37.5% reduction in car emissions by 2030
The European Union has agreed on a goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars by 37.5% by 2030, paving the way for a stronger zero-emission vehicle push over the next …
Jaguar Land Rover develops auto doors for disabled
Jaguar Land Rover has announced the development of self-opening car doors, which open automatically when the car senses a driver approaching, or via gesture control. The so-called mobility door prototype, currently being …
MINI JCW facelift gets updated with particulate filter
MINI has introduced the updated MINI John Cooper Works Hatch and Convertible, now featuring a petrol particulate filter that's integrated into the sports exhaust system. This helps meet the strict Euro 6d-TEMP …
Hyundai Santa Fe with fingerprint unlocking for China
Malaysian preview unit shown. The latest Hyundai Santa Fe comes equipped with a fingerprint-enabled unlocking and starting system - as long as it is for the China market. For this market, the …
New Porsche 718 T – Boxster and Cayman stripped
Porsche has revealed the new Porsche 718 Boxster T and the 718 Cayman T. As in the 911 T of 1968, the 'T' stands for 'Touring' in Porsche models, and is synonymous …
Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition – stretched special with suicide doors
Since the introduction of the Rolls-Royce Phantom in the 2000s, suicide doors have been seen as a status symbol for the most gilded of individuals, almost entirely due to its association with …
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 5,000 jobs in 2019 – report
Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly set to announce up thousands of job cuts as part of its £2.5 billion (RM13.3 billion) savings plan aimed at curbing the effects of falling sales and …
Volkswagen I.D. Hatchback to go on sale in 2019 – up to 550 km e-range, priced like a modern Golf Diesel
More details on the Volkswagen I.D. Hatch have surfaced. Company board member Jürgen Stackmann has taken to Twitter to reveal some key details of the zero-emissions hatch, including a driving range of …
Thailand car sales to reach one million mark in 2018 for a five-year high, but slowdown is expected in 2019
Car sales in Thailand is expected to hit a million units this year, making it the highest level in five years, but a slowdown in the sector - brought about by increasing …
Toyota to offer telematics-based Total-care Service for Grab’s fleet of 1,500 Toyota vehicles in Singapore
Toyota Motor Asia Pacific (TMAP) has announced a new tie-up with Grab in Singapore in which it is set to offer its Total-care Service for 1,500 Toyota vehicles owned by Grab - …
