Mazda CX-3 – new B-segment SUV officially unveiled
Hours after the first pictures of the Mazda CX-3 have been leaked onto the Internet, Mazda has finally let the cat out of the bag. Based on the latest Mazda 2, the …
Volkswagen Golf R Variant debuts at LA motor show
The Volkswagen Golf R Variant has made its world debut at the 2014 Los Angeles motor show, marking the first time a Golf R has been introduced in the form of a …
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 – flat-plane V8 pony
With the Ford Mustang now in all-new sixth-generation S550 guise, it was only a matter of time before the obligatory Shelby-badged high-performance versions began coming out of the woodwork. This is the …
Indonesia fuel prices up by 30% – petrol RM2.35 a litre
Newly-sworn in president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (popularly known as Jokowi), has announced a hike in the republic's subsidised fuel prices effective today. Petrol is now priced at 8,500 rupiah (RM2.35) a …
2015 Mitsubishi Triton unveiled, gets new 2.4L engine
Lo and behold, this is the 2015 Mitsubishi Triton. The completely redesigned next-generation pick-up truck has just been unveiled in Thailand, a full nine years after the original popped up in 2005. …
Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle officially revealed; touts a range of 483 km, available in second quarter of 2015
It feels like it was just yesterday that we highlighted the confirmation of the Toyota Mirai’s official name. Now you’re looking at the Toyota FCV concept's final form with the company pulling …
VIDEO: Gymkhana 7 – Ken Block monsters a Mustang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs It’s out and about! Ken Block’s highly anticipated Gymkhana 7 has been released in full, featuring the Hoonicorn RTR – a custom-built 845 hp four-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang. This time …
Honda FCV Concept – hydrogen power coming 2016
Barely any time has past since Toyota confirmed the "Mirai" name for its production hydrogen-powered car, and now Honda has fired a shot across the bow with its own fuel-cell vehicle. Called …
Honda HR-V compact SUV launched in Thailand – 1.8L CVT only, three trim levels, from RM90k
The Honda HR-V has been launched in Thailand. The B-segment SUV is positioned as a "premium sport crossover" in the Land of Smiles and is only available in 1.8 litre form, paired …
Global NCAP spurs for standard worldwide fitment of ESP – advises automakers to include ESP by 2020
With electronic stability programme (ESP) being made a mandatory feature in all newly registered European passenger cars from November 1 onwards, Global NCAP - the umbrella body for New Car Assessment Programmes …
SPYSHOTS: F30 BMW 3 Series LCI snapped again
It's been a while since we last saw prototypes of the facelifted F30 BMW 3 Series (Life Cycle Impulse or LCI in BMW speak) being tested, but here's one now, captured by …
Zero-star Datsun GO is ‘sub-standard’ and should be pulled from the market, urges Global NCAP
Global NCAP chairman Max Mosley (yes, the infamous ex-FIA president) has called upon Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to issue an urgent withdrawal of the Datsun GO from the Indian and related markets. …
QorosQloud 2.0 connected services to debut in China
Qoros is set to unveil the second generation of its connected services platform - QorosQloud 2.0 - at the Guangzhou motor show in a few days' time. The Chinese-Israeli carmaker says QorosQloud …
BMW shows street light with integrated EV charger
BMW is leading the Charge of the Light Brigade, with a street light and an electric vehicle (EV) charging port in one. The prototype, imaginatively called the BMW Light and Charge, was …
Holland & Holland Range Rover – guns and ‘Rovers
With their go-anywhere ability, split tailgate (perfect for lying down and picking off a goose or two), lavish interiors and aristocratic image, Range Rovers were born for the upper-crust sport of hunting. …
VIDEO: Bentley SUV teased; possible 2016 world debut
You may have heard about it, seen spyshots of it, and even caught the initial teaser on Youtube, but Bentley is keen to remind you that its upcoming SUV is very much …
Battery-free electric cars possible with graphene-based supercapacitors, according to research
A study conducted by researchers at Rice University and the Queensland University of Technology have resulted in the creation of a graphene-based supercapacitor film that could possibly replace the need for a …
Breathe easy with the 2015 Volvo XC90 – latest CleanZone approach to improve interior air quality
The 2015 Volvo XC90 will be the first vehicle built on the company's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform to feature a multi-filter that aims to improve the interior air quality for passengers. …
Hyundai Accent facelift revealed for the US market
The fourth-gen Hyundai Accent RB has been facelifted for 2015 in the US - albeit rather mildly. Slightly changed are the front grille (the horizontal bar), head and tail lamps, and new …
Scion iM Concept – Euro Auris heading Stateside?
Toyota's American sub-brand Scion is bringing the Scion iM Concept car to the Los Angeles Auto Show next week. Described as a "five-door compact hatchback with sporty looks inspired by those seen …
