Honda Insight – production of second-gen ending
After poor sales worldwide, it is confirmed that the Honda Insight will be axed almost immediately, with production in Japan coming to a close at the end of the month. The news …
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SPYSHOTS: Ford S-MAX – next-gen caught testing
The second-generation Ford S-MAX has been spied testing near the company's testing facility in Michigan. The production seven-seater MPV was previewed by a concept revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year …
Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake: 550 PS supercharged estate
Those of you who have always wanted Jaguar's top-dog XFR-S but needed the space for frequent trips to IKEA can now rejoice. Muscling into the once sole dominion of the Mercedes-Benz E63 …
Susie Wolff to participate in F1 practice sessions
After a promising test at Silverstone last year, Scottish racing driver Susie Wolff will see her role as development driver for the Williams Formula One team expanded in 2014. Wolff will participate …
Volkswagen Jetta CKD to arrive next month – VGM
It's confirmed – the locally-assembled Volkswagen Jetta will be introduced less than a month from now. This announcement was made by Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) managing director Christoph Aringer earlier today. This …
SPYSHOTS: Hyundai i20 – next-generation spotted
This is the second-generation Hyundai i20, seen here parked at a European winter testing facility. The current B-segment hatchback model is getting a replacement after six years on the market. Set to …
Citroen C1 – second-gen city car makes its debut
It's set to be a very crowded Geneva Motor Show for city cars, and it's not about to let up now. Joining the Renault Twingo, the Peugeot 108 and the yet-to-be-revealed Toyota …
Volvo Concept Estate teased ahead of Geneva debut
Completing Volvo's trilogy of concept cars penned under the helm of new design director Thomas Ingenlath is the Volvo Concept Estate, teased in these series of pictures which came from an unlikely …
Volkswagen Golf GTE – a plug-in hybrid hot hatch
The family of high-performance Mk7 Golf models has grown to four. Hot on the heels of the GTI, GTD and R is the new Volkswagen Golf GTE, unveiled before its world premiere …
Ferrari 458 Speciale makes local debut at Sepang
Ever driven a Ferrari 458 Italia – all 562 hp of it – and found yourself thinking, "This is great, but I just wish it was faster"? Well, good news: Naza Italia …
Citroen C5 CrossTourer – semi-rugged French estate
It seems like the jacked-up estate car segment is heating up. Joining the fray is the new Citroen C5 CrossTourer, a version of the C5 Tourer estate built to compete with cars …
SPIED: SsangYong X100 B-segment crossover spotted
Another day, another batch of B-segment crossover spyshots – this time it's a SsangYong. Codenamed S102, it is one of the first fruits of Mahindra's acquisition of the company and is likely …
Tests for auto-only driving licences to begin in April
Nearly two years after originally scheduled, the implementation of driving tests for vehicles with automatic transmissions will finally begin in April this year, reports Harian Metro. The new Class D driving licence …
Volkswagen Group Malaysia sets 20,000-unit target
Undoubtedly wanting to make a significant contribution to the Volkswagen Group's aim of becoming the world's biggest car manufacturer by 2018, Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has set its sights on a very …
SPIED: BMW 3 Series eDrive prototype undisguised
The BMW 3 Series eDrive prototype has been caught by our spies and its pictures have graced our page before, but this is the first time the car has been seen completely …
Parts makers can be competitive globally – MITI
A Bernama report offers some incentive for local automotive component manufacturers who wish to broaden their scope internationally, stating that they can be competitive if they put quality first while maintaining good …
Volkswagen Scirocco – third-gen gets a facelift
Some cars – coupes in particular – can get through their entire lives without ever needing a facelift done to them. At six years old with nary an aesthetic modification done to …
SPIED: Next-generation BMW 7 Series spotted testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnk64NNWDnE Spotted in this video undergoing winter testing is the next-generation G11 BMW 7 Series, which is set to replace the current F01/F02 model (pictured below) sometime next year. The video reveals …
New Renault Twingo – rear-engined city car revival
Before the original Mini revolutionised the market with its front-engined layout, it was almost inconceivable to design a small car any other way than to put the engine at the rear. Marking …
SPYSHOTS: Hyundai ix25 – Nissan Juke rival spotted
It seems like Hyundai is eyeing a slice of that delicious B-segment crossover pie. This is the Hyundai ix25 – caught during winter testing – that will make its debut at the …
