Toyota expert says driverless cars safer than humans
Autonomous vehicles have long been poised as a life-saving grace where being on the road is concerned. Car makers like Toyota, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Kia, to name a few, have all long …
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica debuts at NAIAS – Town & Country replacement now comes in hybrid flavour
This is the Chrysler Pacifica, which is making its debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). A replacement for the questionably-named Town & Country (T&C), the Pacifica isn’t just …
2017 Ford Fusion facelift debuts – 2.7L twin-turbo Fusion V6 Sport and two hybrids lead the new line-up
The facelifted CD391 Ford Mondeo has broken cover at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, arriving in the form of the 2017 Ford Fusion for the US market. Earlier …
Buick Avista Concept hints at future V6, RWD coupe
Buick couldn’t wait till the start of the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to unveil this, the Avista concept. According to Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global Buick Sales, Service …
Kia Telluride concept – new luxury SUV gets early look
Teased recently, here are a few more photos that fully reveal Kia’s new luxury SUV concept, the Kia Telluride. The Korean car maker had only just shown us a glimpse of its …
VIDEO: Koenigsegg subsidiary shows camless engine
https://vimeo.com/145498720 A new kind of engine is being showcased by Freevalve, a subsidiary of supercar maker, Koenigsegg. The company has released a video of its engine that comes without camshafts. The result …
Lotus Exclusive brings personalisation service to Hethel, will be available in Malaysia too!
Fancy a new Lotus, or already own one? Well, now you can customise it just like you can a Ferrari (through Ferrari Tailor-Made) or Lamborghini (via Lamborghini Ad Personam), with the new …
Toyota ViRA – a rakish Vitz meets RAV4 concept
Joining the modified vehicle fray at the upcoming 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon will be the Toyota ViRA, a rather imaginative crossover take from the automaker's subsidiary, Toyota Industries Corporation. The two-door vehicle …
VIDEO: Hear the V8 engine of Lexus’ Detroit debutant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT2Vs0lwRw0 Something interesting will be on show at the Lexus stand at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week – the Japanese luxury brand is bringing what …
VIDEO: Hologram to stop disabled parking abuse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUfcNNv3g68 We’ve all seen this (annoying) occurrence before - a handicap parking spot occupied by an inconsiderate, able-bodied driver. Unfortunately, it’s a worldwide issue that one Russian non-profit organisation decided to address …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – full details, pics, video
At long last, after several teasers, a bucket-load of spyshots and an official reveal of the interior, here is the new W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. While it may not be a look that …
Proton Preve and Exora – first exports arrive in Chile
Back in November last year, it was reported that national carmaker Proton was set to make an official return into the Chilean market with three models, the Preve, Exora and Saga, all …
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept makes debut
The 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is the stage for the global debut of the Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept, a rugged version of the Tiguan GTE Concept that premiered …
Honda Mobilio due for a “major change” this 2016
According to a report by KompasOtomotif, the humble Honda Mobilio MPV will be on the receiving end of a “major change” in 2016. It is said that a source within Honda revealed …
Next-gen Lexus CT 200h rendered with LF-FC cues
Said to arrive by 2017, the next-generation Lexus CT 200h has been imagined up by good ol’ Theophilus Chin. Here, the car image manipulator has thrown in hefty chunks of the LF-FC …
Mitsubishi struggles to sell US manufacturing plant – considering non-automotive buyers for MMNA facility
Mitsubishi has decided to call off the search for an automaker to buy over its US assembly plant in Normal, Illinois. The Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) manufacturing facility was once the …
Roush F-150 in Blue Flame Metallic – it’s a mean Ford
If you're a Ford F-150 fan, this should be a feast for the eyes. The pick-up may be a macho offering, but as the Roush F-150 shows, there's always a way to …
Ford Edge now in UK, first RHD market for the SUV
The second-generation Ford Edge is now available in the UK, joining the EcoSport and Kuga in Ford UK's SUV range. The first-gen Edge was a US model, but this new one made …
McLaren says record sales in 2015, upping production
McLaren Automotive has announced that 2015 was a record year in terms of sales - the British automaker said that a total of 1,654 cars were delivered to customers across 30 markets …
The Youabian Puma can now be yours for RM4 million
Let’s assume that you have in your possession USD$895,000 (RM3,939,342), you're looking to buy an exotic, presumably expensive car. However, if the thought of owning a second-hand Ferrari 599 GTO or Porsche …
