MINI Cooper S updated in Malaysia – now with 184hp
The MINI Cooper S has been updated in Malaysia with a new N14B16 engine that produces 184 horsepower at 5,500rpm, which is up about 9 horsepower from the original horsepower rating of …
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Toyota moves Fortuner production line to Indonesia
Toyota is moving its ASEAN production hub for the Toyota Fortuner from its Thailand plant to its Indonesian plant in Cikarang, a move that will increase the Cikarang plant's production to between …
Lexus LFA breaks a champagne glass with its exhaust!
Lexus's new commercial for its LFA exudes an innate level of style and luxury, with shots of its plush interior along with its futuristic control panel, and the insane burble of the …
Webber set to have his contract renewed for one year
Mark Webber will be looking at a one year contract extension to his stay at Red Bull racing. The decision on the matter will be panned out soon. Webber who is the …
Volkswagen Scirocco, Ford Focus TDCi and more on Driven this Sunday!
Watch Driven Episode 9's Promo Episode 9 of Driven will go on air this weekend where Harvinder will reveal his say on the mean-looking Volkswagen Scirocco which joins cars such as the …
M version of BMW 1-Series Coupe confirmed for Q2 2011
Remember the Concept 1-Series tii from the 2007 Tokyo Show? Ever since BMW wheeled out that racing striped white 1-Series Coupe, fans have been waiting for a performance flagship from the M …
Tata opens dedicated plant to cope with Nano demand
In a move that will help clear backlog, Tata Motors has opened a new plant that will build the "world's cheapest car" in the western Indian state of Gujerat. The Sanand factory …
Chery Alado exports Eastar MPV to Thailand and Indonesia
Chery Alado Automobile Sdn Bhd will start exporting the locally assembled Chery Eastar 2.0L MPV to Thailand and Indonesia, starting with 50 units to each country. By the end of 2010, Chery …
Mazda returns to Le Mans with hydrogen powered RX-8
Mazda will be returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the famous endurance race which it won back in 1991. Mazda is still the only ever Japanese manufacturer to have ever …
Ford kills off Mercury brand, devotes attention to Lincoln
Ford has announced the death of its Mercury brand, but will keep and develop Lincoln to challenge the likes of Cadillac and Lexus in North America. Production of Mercury vehicles will end …
Mike Gascoyne lures ex Force India colleagues to Lotus
Lotus Racing has confirmed the appointment of Mark Smith to the role of Technical Director, completing the Malaysian team's senior technical structure. Reporting to Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne, Mark will start …
Volkswagen Polo Sedan makes world debut in Russia!
Volkswagen has finally unveiled the sedan version of the new Volkswagen Polo, and the designers have definitely got the styling right, as the new Polo Sedan has none of the awkwardness that's …
Limited edition Audi foosball table, yours for 12,900 euros!
If you love everything Audi and everything foosball, then this is the perfect product for you, if you have deep enough pockets to go with your passion that is. Previously a concept …
James Bond’s original Aston Martin DB5 on auction
Fans of James Bond films will instantly recognise the Aston Martin DB5 seen here. It's on auction, so you can start saving up now. How much? To go under the hammer on …
Hire purchase interest rates are up by about 0.25%!
According to a report by StarBiz, hire purchase interest rates have gone up by about a quarter of a percent early this week. An EON Bank officer told the StarBiz reporter that …
China introduce subsidy for green cars in five major cities
The Chinese government is set to introduce a pilot program in which the purchase of electric and hybrid cars will be subsidised. This is in line with China's plans to cut emissions …
Team Petronas scores Super Taikyu 1-2 finish at Suzuka
Big in Japan. Not the song, but Petronas. The Malaysian oil company is the title sponsor of GT500 defending champions Lexus Team Tom's and the Petronas Syntium Team has just emerged from …
Goodyear International Drift Series in Malaysia this month!
Goodyear is one of the main movers of drifting in this region, and after supporting the Formula Drift Asia series since its birth a few years ago, the tyremaker is taking its …
Strand Craft concept yacht comes with 880 bhp supercar
You're looking at a 14,000 horsepower yacht that breaks speeds of over 50 knots, and all this power is housed in a sleek futuristic exterior. Called 122 by its maker Strand Craft, …
DTM driver Susie Stoddart takes the E63 AMG for a spin!
Scottish hot babe DTM racecar driver Susie Stoddart gives the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG a go around a racetrack. Apparently she likes to burn rubber while wearing heels. But to be honest …