en Mon, 20 May 2013 07:18:33 +0800 1943 Honda exited the Formula One grid in 2008, but the automaker has confirmed that it will return to the sport in 2015. They will revive one of the most successful partnerships and will return as an engine supplier to the McLaren F1 team. Honda said in a statement that it will be responsible for the de...

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:24:20 +0800 Nicolas Cage's latest role is not in a movie. Instead, he's driving BAIC's new Saab 9-5 based Senova D series sedan for an ad promoting to the local Chinese market. The car features a 2.0 liter and 2.3 liter petrol engines related to the defunct Swedish automaker. Head past the jump to check out t...

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:24:20 +0800 A Chinese journalist managed to reduce a Lamborghini Gallardo into a piece of wreck after taking it out for a spin. The car is said to be the latest facelifted Gallardo, and was part of a press event with various local journalists driving the car. The journalist lost control and completely sent its ...

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:24:20 +0800 Gemballa's styling take on the new McLaren MP4-12C Spider might be subtle, but it is enough to get you to look at it twice. Or more. Announced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March, the package is now available for order starting at €19,980 (about US$25,800) excluding VAT (taxes) for the aero kit t...

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:24:20 +0800 The Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept is fitted with a Formula 1-derived KERS system, increasing its power from 17hp to 97hp. It can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 6 seconds. The video below shows off the concept to be almost faster than a Megane hot hatch. Check it out:

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:13:53 +0800 Honda's sitting Segway has been around for years, but this new Hammacher Schlemmer version has one crucial advantage over them: it's actually for sale. It's not going to come cheap though. At $2,700 a piece, you'll be getting a 500 watt electric motor, self balancing unicycle that provides up to...

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:40:21 +0800 Gran Turismo 6 will be arriving in time for this holiday season. The first demo will become available this July. To celebrate 15 years of the popular racing series, Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi revealed that 70 million copies have been sold so far. The next version will feature cars and ...

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:23:21 +0800 Car crashes are inevitable and are usually one of the primary causes of major congestion on the roads. But learning how to react during such a scenario can make all the difference into ensuring that everyone else stays safe and that the situation remains under control. Below are some tips on what to...

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:18:02 +0800 Imagine your ultimate dream car. What features would it have? Neomam Infographic Studios presents this graphic featuring some of the most amazing technology used in other car models, including rotary drop doors, Bang & Olufsen Advanced sound system and a Twin-turbocharged 7.0-liter V-8 Engine...

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:18:02 +0800 The problematic Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) is now affecting Malaysian VW owners. Some 3,962 Volkswagens with DSG transmissions have been recalled. The problem specifically is with the seven speed DSG. According to a VW spokesman, the 3,962 Volkswagens identified with the faulty seven speed DSG invol...

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:23 +0800 Are targeted ads the next big thing to bring traffic into showrooms?A report from Autonews Europe talks about targeted ads while you're on the road. Kevin Mayer, who is the VP of marketing for VW of America explains in one example, that "if you go to Edmunds and shop for a RAV4, and then you go to S...

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:23 +0800 Porsche’s Leipzig plant in Germany today built the 100,000th example of the Panamera. The milestone vehicle is a new Panamera S E-Hybrid in “rhodium-silver metallic”. “In over 120 countries, Panamera customers drive a Porsche that is ‘Made in Leipzig’ and sport this quality seal around the globe. Th...

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:23 +0800 In this presentation for the 2013 Chevy Traverse, it shows how a center airbag works. Added in between the front seats, it deploys upwards. It limits the driver's range of movement and keeps them firmly planted in the seat. Check out how it will work in the video below:

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 12:43:36 +0800 Peugeot released its 2008 Crossover range pricing in UK ahead of the car's launch on July 18 stating that it is available for order from £12,995 OTR. No word yet on how much it will be on Malaysian roads. The 2008 Crossover range comprises four trim grades named Access+, Active, Allure and Feline, w...

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 12:43:36 +0800 BMW is investing a total of €3 billion ($3.89 billion) for its "i" EV range by the end of the year according to newspaper Handelsblatt. The money will come from the profits BMW makes in booming markets like China. According to the newspaper, a third of the group's 2012 EBIT earnings of €7.6 billion ...

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