BMW M4 GTS takes over from M4 as DTM Safety Car
No better car for the job, really. The BMW M4 GTS, a 700-unit limited edition unveiled in October 2015, is the official 2016 DTM safety car. It's built for the track, and …
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Lamborghini Huracan gets official bodykit, for RM88k
A factory aerodynamic bodykit for the Lamborghini Huracan is set to be offered by the automaker, according to Supercar Advocates. Available for the standard model, the aero kit is priced at USD$22,484 …
Volkswagen debuts new 1.5 litre TSI EA211 evo with VTG turbo, Miller cycle, higher 12.5:1 ratio, 0W20 oil
Over at the 37th Vienna Motor Symposium, Volkswagen is introducing the EA211 TSI evo engine, with the first model being a 1.5 litre TSI with two outputs - 128 hp and 147 …
Nissan opens R&D test centre in Thailand, ASEAN hub
Nissan has officially opened the Nissan Motor Asia Pacific (NMAP) R&D Test Centre in Samut Prakan, Thailand. NMAP's new facility will primarily service the five ASEAN countries of Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam …
VW budget brand for China on track for 2018 launch
Volkswagen, which ended the first quarter of 2016 as the top-selling carmaker despite "Dieselgate" woes, has confirmed that its budget brand for China is on track for a 2018 launch. VW will …
Hyundai Elantra Sport launched – 1.6 T-GDi, 204 hp
After being spied on public roads recently, the new 2016 Hyundai Elantra Sport has now been officially launched in South Korea, where it is known as the Avante Sport. As the name …
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport gets added tech
The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport has been updated with more tech for its interior and on the safety-front. The updated SUV is now available in the UK, starting from £31,095 (RM178,080). …
Thailand vehicle sales went up by 40% in March 2016
Total vehicle sales figures in Thailand has been compiled by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and presented courtesy of Headlight Magazine. The sales figures shown dates up to the end of …
Honda BR-V – India to get 1.5 i-DTEC engine, 21.9 km/l
The Honda BR-V has already gone on sale in Thailand and Indonesia. Come May 5, 2016, the SUV will be launched in India, and according to Indian Autos Blog, two Earth Dreams …
Honda Accord Hybrid Thai teaser – Honda Sensing!
Honda Thailand has teased the arrival of the new Honda Accord Hybrid on its official website. The updated hybrid D-segment sedan only recently made its global debut, packing a more powerful and …
Mazda CX-4 rendered as a two-door coupe crossover
Now that you’ve seen the Mazda CX-4 in all its glory, master renderer Theophilus Chin believes he can further the appeal of the crossover by eliminating two doors to create a two-door …
Porsche 960 – new Huracan, 488 rival due in 2019?
According to a report by Car Magazine, Porsche has trademarked the ‘960’ name in September 2015. This suggests that the German automaker could be working on a new mid-engined supercar aimed squarely …
VIDEO: Mazda CX-4 struts its stuff in the digital world
https://vimeo.com/164518727 After the introduction of the all-new Mazda CX-4 at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show, we now bring you the first Chinese-market promotional video for the crossover. In it, we get to …
Tesla to have “affordable cars” down the road – CEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaJAF4tQVbA In a recent interview between Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk and Norway’s minister of transport and communications Ketil Solvik-Olsen, it was revealed that there will be more affordable Tesla vehicles later …
Mazda MX-5 RF ‘coming soon’ to Malaysia – dealer
MX-5 RF coming soonPosted by Mazda Malaysia on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 The Mazda MX-5 RF is 'coming soon' to Malaysia, according to the 'Mazda Malaysia' Facebook page. The page isn't an official …
2016 Lexus LX 570 by Larte Design shown in the flesh
Remember the kitted-up Lexus LX 570 by Larte Design? Well, the specialist has just released a gallery of photos that shows the actual bodykit on the large SUV, and it looks strikingly …
Tesla’s Autopilot is an “autonomous wannabe” – Volvo
While the masses are being wow-ed by Tesla’s Autopilot semi-autonomous technology so far, Swedish carmaker Volvo is less than impressed by it. In an interview with The Verge, Trent Victor, senior technical …
Clarkson and friends – brainstorming names, again
Three easily distracted men.Posted by Jeremy Clarkson on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 It’s been a good many months now since the former Top Gear boys - Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James …
Crisis looms for Mitsubishi as fuel scandal widens
Mitsubishi says the fuel economy scandal that unfolded last week could have far reaching implications - its president says that the issue could threaten the very survival of the automaker, Bloomberg reports. …
Hennessey planning tuning programme for Honda NSX
Hennessey Performance, the tuner famous for toying with muscular American cars, will be laying its hands on the Honda NSX, known as the Acura NSX in the US. As announced on its …
