Renault Kaptur unveiled – a longer Captur with 4WD
The Renault Kaptur has finally been revealed for the Russian market, following a teaser released by the company a few weeks prior. Looks familiar, doesn’t it? If you’re picturing the Captur in …
W213 Mercedes-AMG E63 4Matic to offer drift mode?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PdL_DvKDsY Parting ways with its rear-wheel drive configuration in favour of a new 4Matic all-wheel system, it looks like the Mercedes-AMG division is set to give customers another way of getting their …
Maserati Levante will attract female customers – CEO
The Maserati Levante will appeal to younger buyers and women in particular, according to Maserati’s CEO, Harald Wester. Speaking to Drive, Wester explained that the brand needed to broaden its buyer base. …
Mercedes-Benz GLC Cabriolet – soft-top on the cards?
Click to enlarge. Earlier this week, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz was toying with the idea of a topless version of the GLC Coupe, which was revealed last week at the New …
Mass use of driverless cars far off – robotics expert
It’s no secret that the world’s automakers are well into producing self-driving cars. Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Kia and Google, among others, are all known to be working on fully autonomous vehicles for …
Mazda not planning on adding more turbo models
The Mazda CX-9 is the first model to feature the company’s new SkyActiv-G 2.5T turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. However, if you’re expecting more Mazda models to come equipped with turbo engines, sorry …
Federal Trade Commission sues Volkswagen in the US
The woes continue for Volkswagen in the United States, with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joining the bandwagon of parties taking legal action against the automaker - the FTC is suing …
Renault Clio – 26 years of fun, manic hot hatches
The Renault Clio was first introduced at the 1990 Paris Motor Show as a replacement for the Renault 5, making it 26-years old this year. However, the model was only launched in …
SPYSHOTS: BMW X1 Plug-in Hybrid testing on snow
Our spy photographers have captured on camera what looks to be a plug-in hybrid version of the second-generation BMW X1. The SUV sports minimal camouflage, which suggests that it’s almost ready for …
Mazda 3 Sport Black edition for the UK – 800 examples
Mazda UK has launched the Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition, which is priced at 20,995 pound sterling (RM119,184). Essentially a kitted-up version of the standard 3 hatchback, the Sport Black gains …
Lotus showroom in Kuwait City opens for business
Lotus has recently opened a new showroom in Kuwait. Situated in Kuwait City’s Shuwaikh district, the showroom also saw the unveiling of the Lotus Evora 400 at the same time. It was …
Genesis to focus on luxury status first, sales later
Genesis, Hyundai’s sub-division of luxury models, is eager to establish itself as a genuine luxury brand before setting any sales targets for itself. Speaking to CarAdvice, Genesis’ general manager, Erwin Raphael revealed …
2016 Toyota Sienta – priced between Avanza, Innova
We recently reported on the specifications of the Indonesian-built 2016 Toyota Sienta, where it appears four variants will be offered for the MPV. Before its unveiling at the 2016 Indonesia International Motor …
Mazda to improve SkyActiv tech; hybrids not priority
Mazda doesn’t see a need to delve deeply into electric and hybrid technology anytime soon. Instead, the company will be focusing on enhancing the efficiency of its range of SkyActiv petrol and …
Lexus RC F joins Australian New South Wales Police
Recently, the Australian Victoria Police got its hands on a Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to add to its fleet of patrol cars. Not wanting to be outdone by its peers, the …
Traffic lights may be history with autonomous cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CZc3erc_l4 With autonomous vehicles creeping increasingly close (and fast) to the market, there’s a possibility that traffic lights could see their numbers reduced or gone, even. In its place, will be “slot-based …
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe gets Topcar styling kit
It’s safe to say that the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe isn’t the most inconspicuous SUV on the road. Don’t tell that to Topcar though because the Russian tuners have come up with a …
Volvo V60 Polestar becomes official WTCC safety car
The Volvo V60 Polestar is set to become the FIA World Touring Car Championship’s (WTCC) Official Safety Car for the 2016 season. The V60 will see action for the first time this …
Aston Martin aims to be last sports car brand with MT
British marque Aston Martin has made an official promise that it will be the last sports car brand to offer a manual transmission, according to a report by Car and Driver. More …
Ten new Mercedes-AMG models set to debut this year
Mercedes-AMG will add 10 new models to its range before the end of the year. Speaking to Automotive News, Mercedes-AMG chairman Tobias Moers said the decision follows the performance division’s booming sales …
