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NISSAN tuner AUTECH has gone to work on the Grand Livina and the result is a refreshed compact MPV that is now available in Malaysia.The 2012 update retains the 1.8-litre MR18DE engine, but now comes with a distinctive chrome front grille accompanied by a new front bumper with chrome finish.The Grand Livina Autech features 15-inch 6-spoke Autech alloy wheels. Its appearance is given more depth with a diamond-cut, gunmetal-textured finish on each spoke.Autech is a subsidiary of Nissan.The enhanced model also sports a new colour in bronze gold and V-Kool Solargard Armorcoat window tinting. An Autech emblem fitted at the tailgate completes the exterior changes. Interior cabin has also been altered with the use of brown or black leather along with an integrated navigation and multimedia system featuring a six-inch touchscreen GPS navigator with reverse camera, DVD player, USB and Bluetooth connectivity as well as the optional 10.2-inch roof-mounted LCD monitor. This allows han...

New Honda Civic prices Civic 1.8L – RM 115,980 Civic 2.0L – RM 131,980 Civic 2.0L Navi -RM 136,980 Civic Hybrid – RM 119,980 (tax-free price nationwide) Colours available for the new Civic 1.8 and 2.0 are Alabaster Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic and Taffeta White. The Civic Hybrid is available in Frosty White Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic and Taffeta White.

Triumph recently unveiled their first 2013 models with the new Trophy 1200 and special edition Trophy 1200SE. One look at its attractive design and anyone can tell these bikes are fully-fledged tourers, featuring broad fairing and integrated saddlebags. The Trophy uses the new 134hp with 121Nm three cylinder 1,215 CC engine much like earlier Tiger Explorer. The ride by wire bike has traction control and cruise control as standard. The Trophy however has a slightly taller sixth gear compare to the explorer shaft-driven and with a decent 26-litre fuel tank, it also has long 10,000-mile service intervals. All Trophys come standard with ride-by-wire throttles, traction control, cruise control, linked ABS (front brakes partially activated by rear), and an electrically adjustable windscreen. According to Triumph, with the push of a button, the windscreen is positionable within a range of 6.5 inches.