Daimler refutes allegations of emissions manipulation
Volkswagen's diesel scandal - which cost CEO Martin Winterkorn his job - hasn't just tainted the brand, it's affecting other German automakers as well. Last week, BMW was drawn into the topic …
Mercedes-Benz to assemble CLA, GLA in Thailand
With ambitions to further grow its competitiveness in the Thai domestic market, Mercedes-Benz has begun local assembly operations on the CLA-Class four-door coupe and the GLA-Class compact SUV, the Bangkok Post reports …
Red Bull future shaky as VW deal “goes up in smoke”
It was only a week ago that we got wind of a potential buy-out deal between Volkswagen and the Red Bull Formula One team, but now it seems all of that conjecture …
Toyota’s C-HR crossover will be ‘distinctive’ – report
The latest version of the Toyota C-HR Concept was unveiled at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show. It showcased a diamond-shaped design language, and will use the Toyota New Global Architecture platform, that …
Renault Kwid officially launched in India – from RM17k
The Renault Kwid has been officially launched in India. The French brand’s compact A-segment crossover will be available in four different variants starting from INR256,968 (RM17,100) for the base model, according to …
SPIED: S213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate pops up
On several occasions already, we’ve shown you pictures of the coming all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class prototype in its sedan form, giving you glimpses of things to come from the next-generation W213. Here then, …
BMW X3 diesel report – Auto Bild clarifies matters
In a follow-up to an earlier report in which German publication Auto Bild revealed that the BMW X3 xDrive20d model could be emitting up to 11 times the legal limit of nitrogen …
Nissan GT-R still has “potential” for upgrades – report
In an interview with Top Gear UK, it was revealed by Nissan's head of product planning, Phillipe Klein, that the current-generation R35 Nissan GT-R still possessed a fair amount of "development potential" …
Smoking in cars with kids to be banned in the UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=36&v=5jB9zSTlvwY Beginning October 1, 2015, the United Kingdom will be putting a ban on smoking in cars which have passengers below the age of 18 in them. In a bid to protect …
Volkswagen Group gets new CEO – Matthias Müller
The Volkswagen Group officially has a new CEO - Matthias Müller who is currently the chairman of Porsche AG. Muller will continue to serve as Porsche chairman until a successor can be …
Mazda has no plans to introduce a pick-up-based SUV in its range, to focus efforts on BT-50 pick-up instead
Mazda has no plans to enter into the pick-up based SUV fray that is currently being slugged out between brands like Toyota, Ford and Mitsubishi. The reason for this, according to Mazda …
Subaru to unveil new global platform, plans plug-in hybrid for existing model and 7-seat crossover too
Here's some juicy details from Subaru in terms of its upcoming products. According to Automotive News, Subaru will switch to a new global architecture that will debut on next year’s 2017 Impreza …
MEGA GALLERY: Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h variants
Lexus has released a huge photo gallery of its new RX SUV, probably from an international press drive event. Having just made its debut at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, …
Peugeot 2008 DKR16 – bigger and more powerful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KUDSY5ktBE An updated version of the two-wheel drive Peugeot 2008 DKR for 2016 has just been revealed. It is now longer by 200 mm, wider by 200 mm, lower and more powerful. …
Skoda Octavia RS – all-wheel drive and six-speed DSG
Skoda seems to be on a roll at the moment. Just to jog your memory, it was back in February that it unveiled the vRS 230, which was powered by a 230 …
VIDEO: ‘Rebirth of an Icon’ goes behind the scenes of the 2016 Ford Focus RS, series to premiere on Sept 30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdgAFY1fXAE Ford has revealed a new trailer for its Rebirth of an Icon series that will premiere on September 30. Said eight-episode documentary will take viewers behind the scenes on the development …
Volkswagen to sack three high ranking execs, Porsche boss to be named new CEO amid diesel crisis – report
This is hot off the press. Reuters reports that the Volkswagen Group will be turning to Porsche’s boss, Matthias Mueller (above) to take over from ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn, who resigned on Wednesday …
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 set to be 5-star ANCAP-rated
Going on strong for over three decades now, the Toyota Land Cruiser 70-series still remain viable vehicles today, and no more so than Down Under - Toyota Australia recently announced that the …
BMW X3 xDrive20d reportedly emitting 11 times the legal limit of nitrogen oxide, shares fall by up to 9.7%
The ongoing 'Dieselgate' scandal appears to be gaining momentum as a new report by German publication, Auto Bild, has revealed that the BMW X3 xDrive20d model could be emitting up to 11 …
VW CEO Martin Winterkorn resigns over diesel scandal
Martin Winterkorn, left, next to now-ousted chairman Ferdinand Piech Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has officially announced his resignation from the post, as the scandal involving VW and Audi diesel models in …
