Honda Civic Type R – new variants are in the pipeline
The introduction is just beginning to many global markets, including the United States, but there are already plans in the pipeline to spawn variations of the new Honda Civic Type R, so …
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive – limited to 500 units
The venerable Porsche 911 range gains a new variant with an added touch of exclusivity in the form of the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive. This is a limited-run model, with just …
Tesla overtakes BMW, fourth in market capitalisation
As of early December, BMW held a US$30 billion (RM127.8 billion) margin in market capitalisation over California-based Tesla Motors. That positioning has since been reversed, following a rallying of Tesla shares, according …
Apple to focus on autonomous systems: CEO Cook
Last week, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook elaborated on the company's plans for the automotive sector. "We’re focusing on autonomous systems. It’s a core technology that we view as very important," …
Chevrolet S10 Trailboss – one for the off-road fans
For this year’s Buenos Aires Motor Show, Chevrolet unveiled the S10 Trailboss, a concept based on the S10 pick-up truck (known as the Colorado in other markets). The Trailboss earns its name …
Diesel vehicle sales fall amidst fear of future bans
Diesel-powered vehicles have long been a staple of the European car buying public, though now diesels face an increasingly uphill battle in the face of looming driving bans across Europe, according to …
Le Mans 2017 – Porsche victorious in dramatic finale
If somebody told you at the end of the 24 Hours of Le Mans last year that the 2017 edition would have an equally shocking finale, you'd have laughed – and yet …
Jaguar I-Pace production started, debuts this year
Last year, Jaguar unveiled is Tesla-fighting I-Pace concept, which served as a preview for the company’s first electric SUV. Set to arrive as a series production model in 2018, it appears the …
Volkswagen Virtus – Vento replacement rendered
During Volkswagen’s annual general meeting in May this year, the carmaker revealed a timeline of new models that it is planning to unveil this year. Among them is the new Virtus, which …
Takata expected to file bankruptcy protection in Japan
Airbag manufacturer Takata is expected to file for bankruptcy protection according to the Nikkei Asian Review. This follows the world's largest automotive safety recall caused by the company's defective inflators, which saw …
2018 Volkswagen Polo Mk6 gets MQB platform, new Active Info Display, AEB and Active Cruise Control
Here it is - the all-new Volkswagen Polo Mk6, said to be bigger, better and more advanced than ever. From looks, interior practicality to active safety systems, the Polo takes a significant …
Volkswagen Polo GTI Mk6 gets 200 PS 2.0 TSI engine
The all-new Volkswagen Polo GTI Mk6 has been unveiled, featuring brand new looks inside and out, fresh platform and engine, plus a host of advanced technologies. As usual, it forms the flagship …
First US-spec Honda Civic Type R sells for US$200,000
The new Honda Civic Type R certainly has its fair share of fans, especially in the United States, whereby the arrival of the hot hatch there heralds the return of a Type …
Subaru tops Audi in global all-wheel-drive car sales
In the the April 2015 to April 2016 financial year, Subaru sold 965,892 all-wheel-drive vehicles, which accounted for 15.2% of the entire global market, putting the the Japanese manufacturer ahead of Audi, …
Ford reveals power figures for 2018 F-150, Expedition
Ford has revealed the horsepower and torque figures for the new 2018 F-150 and Expedition, both of which were revealed earlier this year. Beginning with the pick-up truck, the 3.3 litre V6 …
Toyota 86 sets new drifting world record – 165.04 km
Sustaining a drift isn’t an easy feat, unless you’re South African motoring journalist Jesse Adams, who managed to get a Toyota 86 sideways for a distance of 165.04 km. With this amazing …
2018 Lexus CT 200h revealed with new styling, tech
Lexus has unveiled the new 2018 CT 200h, which receives updates to the hybrid vehicle’s exterior and interior styling, along with the addition of the Lexus Safety System+ suite. For the 2018 …
Aston Martin Vantage AMR: production models shown
Following up from the AMR concepts unveiled in Geneva in March is the Aston Martin Vantage AMR, the first production model in Gaydon's race-inspired performance range. Available in both V8 and V12 …
McLaren 570S Spider debuts – 0-100 km/h in 3.2 secs
It certainly took a while, but here it is. The McLaren 570S Spider finally makes its official debut, and is now the third bodystyle in the company’s Sports Series line-up, after the …
Jaguar XF Sportbrake debuts with new engines, tech
Jaguar has finally unveiled the second-generation XF Sportbrake, essentially the wagon version of the XF executive sedan. In terms of styling, the front of the XF Sportbrake is identical to the sedan, …
