Category: Automobile

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Scholars and students have spent nearly a decade documenting and digitizing a vast, first-of-its-kind repository for hundreds of medieval Japanese poems. But the compendium doesn’t draw from an array of authors. Instead, a single woman penned all the 11th century poems…

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Those of us intrigued by affordable, high-mileage, interesting cars must eventually accept that the vehicles we love – whether owned or just dreamed about – will never quite be perfect. However much time and effort is invested, realistically, there will always be some niggle or gripe that keeps it from being absolutely ideal. You live…

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Prices of fully imported (CBU) vehicles sold in Malaysia can be expected to increase as the Malaysian government is using a new method of calculating taxes imposed on each imported vehicle, the Malaysian Automotive Association has stated during its 1H 2025 performance press conference today. The price hikes have in fact been in effect from…

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While I have posted over on the Motoring Malaysia Facebook and Instagram page, I seem to have forgotten to update that PROTON is proud to announce that bookings for the All-New PROTON X50 are now officially being accepted. This happened last weekend, where the company held somewhat of an unveiling ceremony at Setia City Mall….

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Chevrolet’s desire to build an electric Corvette is dissipating. It’s been three years since General Motors President Mark Reuss teased a “fully electric, Ultium-based Corvette,” but Chevy isn’t in a rush to make that dream a reality. As the Corvette’s boss, Tony Roma, puts it bluntly in a recent interview: “Nobody wants that.” Roma told Autocar that he would…

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Tough Times for the Premium Segment: All three German premium brands—Audi, BMW, and Mercedes—reported declines in the first half of 2025, but BMW remains the leader. BMW boasts an increase in sales of M models, maintaining its position as the undisputed leader in the sports model segment. Mercedes: 6% Drop in Total Sales, 19% Drop…

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The Lexus UX and Audi Q3 are the smallest and most affordable SUVs in their respective luxury brands’ lineups. Both offer enticing tickets into the world of luxury vehicles, but don’t break the bank at the dealer or at the gas pump. With the flexibility of an SUV, the easy driveability of a compact car,…

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Happy Wednesday! It’s July 15, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you’ll find the most important stories that are shaping the way Americans drive and get around….

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If you’ve been in a car accident, you’re probably dealing with more than you bargained for. Beyond any physical injuries, there’s the stress of damaged vehicles, insurance calls, medical appointments, and potentially missed work. It’s overwhelming, and unfortunately, it’s just the beginning of what can be a long and complicated process.    Many accident victims assume…

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By Jay Khan, July 16, 2025 Quick Facts Model spec: Subaru Outback Touring Price: £45,645.00 Engine: 2.5i-Litre, 4-Cylinder Petrol BHP / Torque: 165 / 252 Max Speed: CO2: 193g/km 0-62mph: 10.2 seconds Economy/Range: 38mpg combined Tax: £395/year Now in its sixth generation, the Subaru Outback has come a long way since the original was released…

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