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Mercedes launches first new-look high performance E-class

The Mercedes-AMG E43, revealed yesterday, offers a three-litre V6 biturbo powerplant and optional four-wheel drive. Set to make its first physical appearance at the New York Auto Show on March...

Sweden’s Volvo wants standard plugs for electric cars

In a bid to grow its market for zero-emission vehicles, Swedish carmaker Volvo has joined a German initiative to standardise plugs for electric cars, the company said on Wednesday. "To cement...

BMW celebrates 100th anniversary

German luxury carmaker BMW will throw a lavish 100th birthday party today, looking back at its often troubled history and forward as it seeks to adapt to the age of "personal mobility". In its...

Electric supercar wins young Croatian global fame

He's the name behind the world's first electric supercar, winning international plaudits for his ingenuity. But for Croatia's 28-year-old Mate Rimac, it all started as a hobby in his...

Audi’s new SUV will have you in a spin

German carmaker Audi on Thursday in Geneva took the wraps off the Q7S, a new flagship seven-seat sporty SUV with a diesel engine and three turbines. With the exception of Le Mans, turbodiesels...

Nissan wants cars to give power to people

Nissan used its appearance at this year's Geneva Motor Show to announce the launch of its first production cars with semi-autonomous technology and outline why it is partnering with...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet puts a premium on choice

The latest addition to the quickly ballooning Mercedes-Benz range, the C-Class Cabriolet, is a soft-top take on its popular compact sedan which the company is billing as an "entry-level" dream...

BMW unveils its competitive streak

When it comes to very fast compact sedans and coupés the M3 and M4 take some beating but with Mercedes quickly gaining ground with not one, but two AMG-powered C-Class models, BMW is introducing...

Power and practicality… the Ford Fiesta ST200

For this week's Geneva Motor Show, Ford has promised to add new luxury models to its range and to expand its portfolio of affordable performance cars. And the new Fiesta ST200 announced on the...

Beats come to VW Up and Polo

Special editions of the 2016 Volkswagen Up and Polo will pack 300W sound systems supplied by Beats Audio, and are to go on sale later this year. After the six months of high profile scandal...

Nissan suspends electric cars mobile app over hacking fears

Nissan Motor said today it has suspended a mobile phone application for a pair of electric vehicles, including the world's top seller, after finding it can be easily hacked. Concerns over...

Lexus still on top for reliability

For the fifth year running, Toyota's luxury brand has topped the annual JD Power US Vehicle Dependency study but domestic brands are also starting to show improvements in reliability. With a...

Audi tops US Consumer Reports vehicle ratings as Tesla falls

German luxury automaker Audi on Tuesday topped the annual ranking of new vehicles by influential US magazine Consumer Reports despite the brand's emissions-cheating scandal while quality problems...

Jeep unveils ‘Batman v Superman’ special edition

Building on the Jeep Renegade Latitude 4x4 is a Dawn of Justice special edition, ahead of the March 25 release of action film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice". There'll be none more black...

Volvo calls time on the car key

In its first appearance at Mobile World Congress, taking place in Barcelona February 22-25, Volvo will be attempting to unlock the smartphone's potential and in doing so, do away with car...

Proton announces service fix initative for turbo-charged powered models

Proton Holdings Bhd has taken the precautionary step to provide Service Fix on the Oil Cooler Hose in all its turbo-charged powered models. In a statement today, chief executive officer Datuk...

Mazda recalls more vehicles in Japan, overseas over Takata airbags

Mazda Motor Corp today said it had recalled a total of around 1.9 million vehicles in Japan and abroad over airbags manufactured by Takata Corp, expanding a global recall of potentially faulty...

Mercedes driving to diesel’s defence at this year’s Geneva motor show

Thanks to compatriot car company Volkswagen's defeat device scandal, the image of diesel as a cleaner, greener fuel has taken a huge dent. However, with its new-generation engine, the OM 645,...

Toyota’s new pickup dares you to get it dirty

The 2017 model-year Tacoma TRD Pro, unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show demands to be driven off the beaten path, come rain or snow. TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development, and it's a...

Volvo declares war on traffic accidents

Lex Kerssemakers, the head of Volvo's operations in the US said the only acceptable number of road traffic deaths is "zero". Addressing the crowds on the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show,...