BMW X2 officially previewed in new set of photos
Last year at the Paris Motor Show, BMW unveiled the Concept X2, which heralded a new addition to the brand’s SUV (or SAV in their speak) line-up. While we’ve seen several spyshots …
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Never rest your legs on the dashboard, here’s why
https://youtu.be/t0PBaUXBQc0 If you need a reminder not to put your legs on the dashboard as a passenger in a car, maybe Audra Tatum’s story will set you straight. In August 2015, Tatum …
Tesla Model Y SUV to contain a lot less wiring: Musk
Advances made in the development of the Tesla Model 3 mean that the US-based electrical vehicle manufacturer can now use 5,000 feet (1,524 m) of wiring per vehicle, compared to approximately 10,000 …
GIIAS 2017: Toyota Sienta Ezzy – from cute to sporty
The Toyota Sienta is a cuddly looking thing, an MPV with oddball JDM styling and a cute face. Perhaps too soft toy-like for those who like their family wagons sporty. As can …
Honda Civic Type R launched in Indonesia – RM320k
The Honda Civic Type R has been officially launched in Indonesia at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), and the republic becomes the third ASEAN market to introduce the fifth-generation FK8 …
GIIAS 2017: Mitsubishi Xpander – production SUV-styled MPV makes world, Indonesian market debut
Mitsubishi's much awaited entry into Indonesia's core "Low MPV" segment is here. The Mitsubishi Xpander is its name (not Expander as rumoured), and it's based on the Mitsubishi XM Concept that made …
Kia Stinger 3.3L V6 priced in Australia from RM166k
Kia has announced prices of the Stinger in Australia ahead of the launch of the Korean sports sedan there in October – and it looks like the car is going Down Under …
GIIAS 2017: Daihatsu DN Multisix – a flagship MPV
Here's the second of Daihatsu's two concept car world debuts at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), after the stunner of a sedan that is the Daihatsu DN F-Sedan. The …
New Honda Jazz Shuttle to get Sensing suite in Japan
Honda is set to update the Jazz Shuttle in Japan with additional safety equipment and safety features, after leaked brochure images were uploaded by CarDrive. The Jazz Shuttle will receive the Honda …
GIIAS 2017: Daihatsu F-Sedan Concept – 4-door coupe
We're at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) and here's something gorgeous and surprising to kick off our live coverage. The Daihatsu DN F-Sedan concept is making its world debut …
Infiniti retro prototype teased for Pebble Beach debut
With the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance coming up, Infiniti has released two teaser images of its show car that will be showcased at the glamorous event. "It started as a simple …
Toyota, 7-Eleven team up for hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Toyota has partnered up with 7-Eleven in Japan to introduce new vehicles and power generators developed by Toyota that use hydrogen. The move allows both companies to work towards and low-carbon and …
VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz teases new ‘Vision’ show car
https://youtu.be/P4aLSANKnew Last year, the stunning Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept made its debut during the Monterey Car Week, in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. For the 2017 edition of the event, …
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine launched in Thailand – two trims offered, priced from 3.39 million baht (RM437k)
The Volvo S90 line-up in Thailand has now been expanded with the introduction of new plug-in hybrid variants as well as a cheaper version of the diesel-powered D4. The cars are assembled …
Mercedes-Benz patent for external A-pillar airbag filed
Mercedes-Benz has filed a patent for an airbag which deploys from a vehicle's A-pillar, to make front-end pedestrian collisions more survivable in the event of such occurrences. The patent is an extension …
VIDEO: Why wearing the rear seat belt is a must!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdW_3oQFO0c If you've had difficulty convincing others (or yourself) that buckling up in the back seat is a good idea, beyond just obeying the law, check out this in-car video of crash …
Toyota patents unique automated manual transmission
Some automatic transmissions are able to place the vehicle in neutral while coasting in order to maximise fuel economy. Toyota is looking to mimic this function on the humble manual transmission, according …
Toyota Fortuner updated in Thailand – new 2.4V 4WD model, powered passenger seat, rear disc brakes
Toyota has given the Fortuner in Thailand a subtle mid-life update – the pick-up-based SUV has received a couple of choice tweaks in the Land of Smiles to keep it competitive in …
Mazda SkyActiv-X petrol compression ignition engine, electric vehicle coming 2019; self-driving tech in 2020
Mazda has today announced its long-term vision for technical development, which looks ahead to the year 2030. "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030," as it is called, aims to use driving pleasure to help "solve …
Nissan to sell its battery operations to GSR Capital
Nissan has officially announced it will sell its electric battery operations and production facilities to GSR Capital (GSR), a Chinese private investment fund. The sale and purchase agreement will include not only …
