New Honda Civic 2013 at Los Angeles Motor Show

The new honda civic unveiled at the 2012 LA Auto Show, complete with its substantially revised interior and exterior, which the Japanese automaker hopes will stem the tide of criticism levied at the completely redesigned 2012 model. Designers did away with the short-lived front and rear ends found on last year's ill-received Civic in favor of a look that borrows heavily from the attractive Accord line.

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Mercedes Teases W212 E-Class Facelift Headlights

The new Mercedes W212 E-Class facelift is a really comprehensive, and it brings the E-Class design up to date with the current Mercedes-Benz design language found on cars like the current A-Class, B-Class and M-Class. The twin headlamp design have been ‘merged’ to a new single lens design that reminds us of the old W220 S-Class. The headlamps are fitted with partial LED lights as standard, while full LED technology is available for the first time in this class as an option. Flowing light elements within the headlamps that also function as daytime running lights help to ensure that the “four-eyed” look which is typical of the E-Class has been graphically retained.

The engine range will most likely include the 3.5-liter V6 for the E350 and the 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8 for the E500/E550. As for the E63 AMG, the engine in that monster should continue to remain the same. Mercedes reportedly has a turbocharged 3-liter V6 with 333 hp, which they will introduce to the new C-Class, and maybe even the E-Class.

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Mini Paceman Coupe 2013

The New MINI Paceman has arrives. With all the driving excitement of a Sports Activity Coupé, athleticism an elegance in equal measure, and an undeniably urban edge, this ground-breaking addition to the MINI stable rides comfortably on the intersection of design and functionality.

the Paceman is restylized with a sloping roof, horizontal taillights, it sits lower and gets sleek rear glass over pronounced haunches to play up its much sportier intentions.The dash  comprising a large circular center speedo, decorative rings, scalloped doors, and newly designed surrounds for the air vents. MINI’s center rail storage compartment is also fitted as standard.

Other standard goodies include air conditioning, sports seats up front and 16-inch alloys. Available features include xenon headlights, rain sensing wipers, parking aids, an electronically operated glass roof, satellite navigation and a Harman Kardon sound system. Buyers will also be able to upgrade the wheels to 17, 18 and even 19-inch sizes.

The regular Cooper Paceman comes with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 112 horsepower and standard front-wheel drive, while the Cooper S Paceman gets a turbocharged version of this engine with 184 horsepower on tap. Further down the track a John Cooper Works Paceman with more than 200 horsepower will be introduced. All Paceman variants come with a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic as an option.

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Celebrity Kim Kardashian's Cars

1. Black Bentley Continental GTC w/ 22″ black agetro rims with a red pinstripe.

2. White Rolls Royce Phantom

3. White Ferrari 458 " 22″ monoblock Agetro M140 wheels

4.Range Rover HSE with 24″ Agetro wheels

5. White Range Rover

5. Lamborghini Aventador

6. Ferarri F430

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New Qoros GQ3 China's Car

The GQ3 features an elegant exterior, a spacious, feature-packed interior and is engineered to achieve top European and Chinese crash test ratings. Making its world debut at the Geneva International Motor Show (7-17 March 2013), the Qoros GQ3 goes on sale in China in the second half of 2013, with the first cars arriving in Europe later in the year. 

The GQ3 has a sporty, elegant profile with a long wheelbase, short overhangs, a coupé-like silhouette and a roof that flows smoothly into the strong rear quarters.  

The first letter designates the body style: all sedans will carry the first letter 'G‘.  All Qoros models will feature the second letter 'Q‘ – an unmistakable reference to the 'master‘ brand.

The third digit will always be a number and indicates the segment in which the model range sits.  The number '3‘ denotes that the model is in the compact / C-segment.

After its world premiere in Geneva, the Qoros GQ3 will be exhibited at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2013.
 

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Range Rover Evoque by Kahn Design

Kahn Design Evoque is an unmistakable piece of work, decked with a variety of external modifications that serve to provide better looks and coax greater performance from the car.

Kahn Design’s styling package for the Evoque is a testament to their creativity, providing a slew of new elements consisting of a lowered suspension (35mm), yellow calipers, aluminum pedals, an orange roof, full body color coding/detailing, privacy glass, and adaptive front headlamps. Inside, Kahn Design deftly worked their bespoke magic on the Evoque, providing it with luxurious character that expresses a customer’s individuality. As with most of their projects, the interior can be customized depending on the whims and preferences of the customer.

And then there’s the final piece of the Kahn Design puzzle: the wheels. With an inventory of some of the most impressive wheels on the market, Kahn Design went and used their unique RS600 wheels that are available in a variety of sizes - 20", 21", 22" - creating even more opportunity to imprint his tastes on the luxury Range Rover crossover.

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HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 2013

 Honda is now ready to show its smaller displacement oil burner on the latest Civic hatchback. According to Honda, the new Euro Civic’s design is inspired by a “blended wing body’ aeroplane in which the fuselage and wings blend into a single body for superior aerodynamic performance, quietness and habitability.

It is rated at 118HP (120PS) at 4,000 rpm and 300Nm (221.3 lb-ft) at 2,000 rpm with Honda stating that the Civic will return a combined consumption of just 3.6lt/100km (65.3 mpg US or 78.5 mpg UK) with CO2 emission of only 94 g/km (for cars with 16-inch wheels).

Together with the 1.6-liter i-DTEC Civic, Honda also plans to show the 2013 CR-Z Hybrid Coupe facelift, the EV-Ster Concept electric roadster, the European market CR-V and a special display with the an original first generation Civic at its Paris Motor Show stand.

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Chevrolet Sonic arrived in Malaysia

Chevrolet Malaysia launched a new subcompact vehicle named Chevrolet Sonic or the “Sonic”. The Sonic is available as both a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback, giving it a presence in the highly competitive B-segment.

Imported from Thailand and shod with 16-inch wheels, the Sonic is said to be able to achieve fuel efficiency of 8.1 litres per 100km. Its 16-valve DOHC 1.4-litre Ecotec engine with D-CVCP (double continuous valve cam phasing) outputs 100hp @ 6,000rpm and 130Nm @ 4,000rpm and is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The sedan variant has 466 litres of rear cargo space, and a 2,525mm wheelbase should provide adequate legroom. Features include ABS, EBD (electronic brake distribution), two airbags and HBA (hydraulic brake assist).

The equipment levels are what would be expected of a model in this price range with the instrument panel standing out as a very unique feature. It’s a futuristic pod with a digital speedometer and a large tachometer. Unique layouts don’t always prove to be practical or legible but the Sonic’s pod is quite well designed from the ergonomic point of view.

The Chevrolet Sonic has introductory retail price tags of RM76,888 (sedan) and RM78,888 (hatchback). It comes with a five-year/200,000km warranty (whichever comes first).  

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All New Satria Neo R3

The Satria Neo R3 is targeted for the young and the young at heart, and of course motorsports enthusiasts. With the added R3 kit, it is ‘coolness’ that is affordable with performance that is proven.

Under the hood of the new Satria Neo R3 lurks a standard 1.6L CAMPRO CPS engine with 125bhp at 6,500rpm, but now it offers two driving profiles - Power and Fuel Efficient modes. 

Within the cabin, there’s dual SRS airbags to be had as standard fitment as well as semi-bucket seats up front and a Blaupunt (Blue-Dot) double-DIN 7” multi-media headunit with GPS Maps from MapKing embedded within.

In terms of passive safety, the R3 is equipped with ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) and the much ballyhooed Lotus ride & handling that should help to some extent in avoid an unfortunate situation.

To make the 2012 Satria Neo R3 stand out, the exterior gets a host of R3-badged goodies that include a rear spoiler, a front splitter and a set of 16” alloy R3 rims wrapped with 195/50 ContiMAXContact MC5 tyres from Continental. 

The 2012 Satria Neo R3 is available in a choice of four colours that include Fire Red, the iconic GTi Silver, Tranquility Black as well as Canary Yellow - the same colour as the Satria Neo S2000 contender seen in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship.


Talking about the price, its costs RM64,250 for the Executive Line A/T and RM61,250 for the Executive Line M/T - accompanied by a 3-year or 100,000km warranty (whichever comes first).

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MG6 GT Turbocharged 1.8

Designed and engineered in the UK, this 1.8T fastback gives you modern sporting style and great technology, while still staying true to the spirit of the much-loved classics.

You could say the new MG6 is blessed with brains as well as beauty. On the inside you'|| find a turbocharged 160ps TCI Tech four cylinder petrol engine, lots of cabin and luggage space, plus ABS, EBD, front McPherson strut suspension and multi-link rear suspension to give it outstanding handling ability. On the outside the Alloy wheels body-coloured mirrors, halogen headlights and bold colour choices ensure it looks the part, wherever you choose to take it.

This is a car that will please your head as well as your heart. It's instantly modern and versatile but offers an abundance of British style and the same sense of fun that’s always been at the heart of every MG.

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Megane Estate GT 220 -Limited edition

Mégane Estate GT 220 is a Renault Sport limited edition car for customers who wish to combine the benefits of an estate car with sporty performance. Powered by the 2.0T Renault Sport 220 petrol engine incorporating Stop&Start for an unprecedented performance package. The same dynamics as GT, including a chassis and suspension developed by Renault Sport.

Mégane Estate GT 220’s sporty look features a number of gloss black details, ranging from the door mirrors and diffuser, to the front air scoops and roof bars. It sits on exclusive gloss black 18-inch ‘Serdard’ wheels.

The limited-edition version can be also recognised by its GT 220 badging and body-colour door handles.

Inside, the ambience of the GT version has been rounded off with a specific steel gear lever knob which heightens the car’s sporty custom feel.

And to remind owners of their car’s exclusive status, Mégane Estate GT 220 comes with a numbered ‘GT 220’ plate.

The limited-edition Mégane Estate 220 is as practical as the core-range Mégane Estate, while at the same time boasting unmistakable character for even greater driving enjoyment.

Renault Mégane Estate GT 220 is made in Palencia, Spain, and will be available in 12 markets, from Europe to Japan
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New Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 MIVEC

The all-new Mitsubishi Mirage is available in three variants, starting from RM56,000 for the 1.2-litre manual transmission to RM64,000 for the 1.2-litre Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on-the-road without insurance.

Powered by a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder MIVEC engine with 78PS and 100Nm of torque, the Mirage, which weighs 850kg, boasts an impressive low fuel consumption of 21km per litre of fuel based on the New European Driving Cycle.

The car is available with a smooth and efficient INVECS-III CVT or a five-speed manual gearbox drivetrain. Buyers have a choice of lemonade yellow metallic, eisen grey mica, red metallic, white pearl and cool silver metallic colours.

Standard features include anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, along with dual front airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners.

Other equipment are the Bright View instrument cluster, leather steering wheel and 2-DIN audio system with USB and iPod interface.

The high-end Mirage GS (CVT) variant gets additional features such as the Smart Key with Push Start button and digital automatic air conditioner.

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BMW M6 Coupe retailing at RM988,800

BMW Group Malaysia today unveiled the new second generation BMW M6 Coupe, a high performance car. BMW Coupe Featuring a dynamically contoured, lightweight roof made from Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic, which is a unique feature in the segment, BMW engineers were able to reduce overall weight and lower the cars centre of gravity for increased agility.

The car's sports character is further defined with the addition of numerous M-specific design features such as the large air inlets which assist in cooling down its powerful V8 engine, flared wheel arches which give the car an increase of 30 millimetres in width, aerodynamically optimised side sills, M exterior mirrors and the hallmark quad tailpipes which are iconic to the M brand.

The new BMW M6 Coupe will be available for purchase at BMW dealerships throughout Malaysia from tomorrow.

The retail price on-the-road without insurance for the new BMW M6 Coupe is RM988,800.

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Subaru XV SUV Coming Soon to Malaysia

The 2013 XV Crosstrek is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the 2.0i Premium and the 2.0i Limited. 

Upon introduction, the 2.0i Premium is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, H4, 148-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2.0i Limited is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, H4, 148-horsepower engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. 

the official Subaru distributor for 10 countries across Asia, has announced that the Subaru XV, the first Subaru to be locally-assembled for the ASEAN region, will not be launching in October as previously indicated, but will instead be rolling out of Tan Chong Motor Assemblies in Segambut, KL, in December, with an official launch date expected in January 2013, priced in the region of RM 150K.

Now you can see the moment of the new Subaru XV 2.0i in the show room

> the Curve, Mutiara Damansa 16-18 November 2012

> Setia City Mall, Shah Alam 20-30 November 2012

> KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru 22-25 November

> Queensbay Mall , Penang 29 Nov- 2 Dec 2012

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Kawasaki Z800 2013

The Kawasaki Z750 will be replaced by the all-new Z800, Kawasaki has revealed. The new bike will use an 806cc inline four cylinder engine and has been heavily restyled to bring it more inline with the aggresive look of the Z1000.

The Kawasaki Z800 is powered by a 806cc liquid-cooled Inline-Four engine. Kawasaki claims a maximum power output of 111 hp at 10,200 rpm and 61 ft-lb. at 8000 rpm. The engine is framed by a tubular backbone chassis and subframe.New four-piston calipers grip the Z800′s two 310mm front brake discs while a single-piston caliper stops the single 250mm rear disc. ABS is available as an optional add-on.

Other features include an LED taillight and a triple split LCD screen with digital tachomoter, fuel gauge, range indicator and economical riding indicator. The fuel tank holds 4.5 gallons while Kawasaki claims the Z800 has a curb weight of 505 pounds. The 2013 Kawasaki Z800 will be produced in Candy Flat Brazed Green and Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White and Metallic Spark Black or Flat Ebony and Metallic Spark Black.

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The All New Ford Focus ST 2012

The All-New Ford Focus ST turbocharged direct-injection 2.0L EcoBoost^TM engine is mated with a six-speed manual transmission that lays out 250PS and 340Nm of torque which translates to quick-off-the-line acceleration of 0-100km/h in 6.5 sec with a top speed of 248kph making it the fastest Focus ever built. Its turbocharger can even overboost up to 15 seconds at a time, resulting up to 7.4% more output in the heart of the torque curve from 3,000-4,500rpm. Just like hitting the turbo-boost button in a video racing game!

The All-New Ford Focus ST is designed with a muscular signature trapezoidal grille which is embedded with bold red ST badge at the front. It is also sculptured with side skirts that arches to hold its signature Y-Spoke new 18-inch alloy sports rim. To add to its street cred, an integrated roof spoiler is stylized with a dynamic rear bumper. It is also 10mm lower than the standard Focus.

In addition to its performance driving aesthetic, additional instrument cluster features unique ST sport gauges with red needle pointers to monitor turbo boost, oil pressure and oil temperature levels.

In its cockpit, RECARO® seats in partial leather, grips you to go for another spin. Your driving experience is further enhanced with specially designed four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, a designed gearshift knob and metal pedal pads. Its voice-activated SYNC^TM keeps you informed while you keep your hands on the wheels and eyes on the road. The All-New Ford Focus ST also features enhanced Torque Vectoring Contro

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VW Amarok 2.0 BiTDI Bluemotion Technology

Volkswagen has refreshed the Amarok 2.0 BiTDI with a power boost and Bluemotion Technology to improve fuel economy. The firm has also introduced a new eight-speed automatic gearbox to the range-topping model.

The 2.0-litre BiTDI diesel engine previously produced 161bhp but that figure has now been increased to 178bhp. The entry-level 2.0 TDI engine still produces 121bhp, and all models come fitted four-wheel drive as standard.

The power boost to BiTDI models has improved acceleration, with the 0-62mph time falling by a tenth of a second to 11.0 seconds. All Amaroks equipped with Bluemotion Technology – which includes features like low-rolling resistance tyres, stop-start and regenerative braking – have seen fuel economy improve from 35.8mpg to 37.2mpg, while CO2 emissions have been cut by 10g/km to 199g/km.

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Honda N-ONE CVT

The city car is powered by a small three-cylinder 660cc gasoline engine in naturally-aspirated and turbocharged versions connected to a CVT and either a front-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive setup.
For the new model, Honda has added a Premium trim level which is available with a choice of 16 colors or 5 combinations of two-tone color styles. Safety features include Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Pedestrian Injury Migration Body and side curtain airbags.

The entry-level model costs 1,150,000 yen (about $14,371) while the flagship variant is 1,707,750 yen (about $21,341).

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