New Clio RS 200 EDC

Only yesterday, we brought you pictures of the new Clio RenaultSport (RS) Mk4 without a single trace of camouflage, but our scoop photographers were fortunate enough to spot a second undisguised prototype, this one finished in a more revealing white instead of black exterior shade. But that's not the only reason we're writing this post as fresh information landed into our hands earlier today. What we learned is that the "New Clio RS 200...

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Honda Unveils European Market 2013 CR-V

This is the production version of the European market Honda CR-V that was previewed through a thinly disguised prototype at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March. Compared to the North American model that went on sale last December, the European CR-V sports some subtle design changes and a wider engine lineup that includes a pair of thrifty diesel units. On the outside, the European model features a number of refinements including a ...

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Hire of Japanese Cars

Hire of Japanese Cars In the USA To hire the car in the USA, it's necessary to have at itself the international driving license or the drivers license of the USA and to possess a credit card (some agencies ask only the cash). The personal life insurance is obligatory. All insurance operates only in territory of the USA and Canada. The insurance will be action in several cases: if the driver was sober if the driver did not make a criminal...

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2012 Lexus LS

2012 Lexus LS The Lexus officially introduced the business sedan — Lexus LS of the new generation. The next generation of Lexus LS based on a modernized platform of its predecessor with modified motors. As before, Lexus LS will be available in three basic versions — rear wheel drive, four-wheel drive and hybrid engine. The first two versions are equipped with a petrol engine V8 of 4.6-l capacity and 386 and 360HP respectively, and the eight-step...

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Modified Naza Ria

Finally got the hydraulics installed on the modified Naza Ria. MODEL: NAZA RIA 2.5cc V6YEAR: 2006NO OF OWNER: ONESETTLEMENT AT BANK: RM 41,765YEAR OF LOAN: 3 YEARS 3 MTHSlOCATION: IPOHCONDITION: TIP-TOP CONDITIONACCOREIOS:DVD-PLAYER,10" LCD SCREEN,LEATHER SEAT,16" SPORT RIM,FULLY TINT WITH V-COOL,3M CARPET AND AIR BAG.PUSPACOM: LULUSDOCUMENT: ORIGINAL GERAN,AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUYER AND OWNER,JPJK3 AND INSURANS COVER NOTE.DOWNPAYMENT:RM...

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Volvo concept - The Tiandi

Volvo recently unveiled their global concept car called the Tiandi or Universe at the Shanghai motor show. The curvy and more flashy look indicate the direction the Volvo is going to take under Geely, Volvo's new Chinese owners. Even though the Volvo Cars chief Stefan Jacoby says that the Geely was not involved or influenced the car's design or development, they are clearly targeting the Chinese with this new concept. The...

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Malaysia's First Sports Car

The Star carried an interesting news today. It reported that Malaysia's First sports car called the Esna Venera is expected to roll out in 2006 and that the company Esnasports Sdn Bhd had already received 20 orders. The car will cost between MYR500,000 ($131,579) and MYR800,000. The company will produce only 150 units of the car after which they will start on the next model. Keeping the car exclusive seems to be their strategy. You can read the news in the Star here and also in the NST. However, I was wondering how this can be Malaysia's...

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Nissan conversion

Roshaizul who blogs at autolure recently sent me some pics of a Nissan Cefiro converted to the Skyline R34 by a young Malaysian car Modifier. ...

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The new MINI Paceman

This coupé version of the Countryman goes from a 0-62mph of just 7.5 seconds. The unique design features include upright front grille, with hexagonal radiator grille and broad chrome surround along with the blacked-out pillars creating a ‘floating’ roof. However, the most distinguishing feature is it's roof which gently slopes towards the rear of the car, ending at the integrated spoiler. The four versions of the car includes...

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Nokia Drive app review

Sat Navs have got to be among the most useful innovations of the modern age. It has completely changed the way we travel. We hardly think about it now but I remember that it was less than 6 years ago, we were looking at road maps, planning our journeys and getting lost countless times. One time we were driving to a friend's house in Warwick about half an hour's away from our house, took a wrong turn and ended up on the motorway and finally...

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Jaguar unveils all wheel drive XJ in New York

Last month, Jaguar launched it's new 2013 model year XJ and XF luxury sedans with the All Wheel Drive™ and fuel efficient V6 engines at New York City’s Highline Park. The Jaguar AWD is an active torque-management system which uses a performance-oriented rear-drive bias which can shift power to the front wheels to either pre-empt or counter wheel slip. This allows enhancing traction while retaining the sporty agility and steering feel...

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Volvo V40 and 5 other car safety test results

Euro NCAP has just released the test results of six new models, namely, the Audi A3, Ford B-MAX, Isuzu D-Max, Kia Cee’d, Renault Clio and Volvo V40. Here are the results in brief: Audi A3 1.4 'Attraction', LHD: The new Audi receives five stars. Although the passenger airbag can be disabled with an optionally fitted switch to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position, there was no clear warning provided unlike...

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BMW Zagato Roadster concept

The BMW Zagato Roadster, made it's official debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance yesterday. This collaboration between BMW and Zagato is based on the BMW Z4 35iS. Enjoy the pics. What do you think? ...

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Bad news for BMW

As the Official Automotive Partner for the London 2012 Olympic, BMW has been taking full advantage of the association. However, a new report from Which? the UK consumer group, has some damning findings. The BMW 3 Series Convertible and the BMW 5 Series Touring were listed among the top 5 cars likely to be off the road due to faults. The soft top convertible was listed as the worst spending nearly 3.5 days in the repair garage and it was also among the highest in terms of annual repair costs. The best cars - i.e, cars with the least breakdowns...

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