An all-new generation of Toyota’s iconic musclecar – the Supra – is unveiled today at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, almost 17 years after the last generation ceased production. The revival of the model is a continuation of the company’s aim to bring back excitement to […]
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How cars have changed since your grandfather’s time
In one of the Star Trek movies, there’s a scene where the character ‘Scotty’ tried talking to a computer to get it to do something. In his era, thousands of years in the future, such interaction with computers was normal but he had gone back in time to a period […]
Balik Kampung With Bosch Automotive Aftermarket
With just one more week to go before the conclusion of this year’s holy month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the Malaysia will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Traditionally, families will embark on the long journey back to their home towns to celebrate the first day of shawwal with relatives […]
Strengthening cybersecurity for connected cars of the future
‘Connectivity’ is a big thing in the auto industry these days and will continue to grow in importance in coming years. Where connectivity before was confined to having smartphones interface with the infotainment systems in the car, the next phase will see vehicles ‘talking’ to other vehicles as well as […]
Developed 118 years ago, Porsche’s all-wheel drive system continues to evolve
All-wheel drive (AWD) for roadgoing cars may seem like an idea which appeared in recent decades (Audi’s quattro system having been introduced in the early 1980s) but 118 years ago, it was already invented by Ferdinand Porsche. The system was used in the Lohner-Porsche, a racing car with electric motors […]
The DNA of the Nissan LEAF goes back to 1947 (w/VIDEO)
The Nissan LEAF is the most widely sold electrically-powered vehicle (EV) today, with over 300,000 units sold worldwide since being launched 7 years ago. Early this year, deliveries of the much improved second generation began in North America, Japan and Europe and Nissan expects to extend its leadership in this […]
The story behind the design of the all-new Nissan Altima (w/VIDEO)
Ask the designers of the all-new Nissan Altima what’s they expect it to achieve and chances are they will confidently say that it will reinvigorate interest in midsize sedans. Once the dominant bodystyle in most major markets, sedan sales have experienced erosion in favour of consumers’ preferences for crossovers and […]
Kenbuchi – Mazda’s testing facility with real-world conditions
Cars are sold all over the world and the conditions they are used in vary greatly. In markets in the tropical areas, high temperatures and high humidity are typical while in the upper latitudes, it’s the opposite with freezing conditions, very low temperatures and ice on the roads. Whatever the […]
An afternoon with Gulf Oil and Manchester United
When it comes to legendary football clubs and companies, Gulf Oil and Manchester United are among the greatest, ever. Gulf Oil was founded in 1901 while Manchester United has been around since 1878, though it was known as the Newton Heath LYR Football Club then, and changed its name to […]
AkzoNobel’s coatings technology revives McLaren F1 team’s racing heritage
Each year, as a new Formula 1 season begins, the teams present their latest racing cars with new colour schemes. Like the cars you buy from showrooms, these colour schemes are applied using automotive paints with advanced technology. In the case of the McLaren team, the new MCL33’s primary colour, […]