What is a diesel MINI Cooper S? The Cooper SD of course!
Click to enlarge The MINI family has the Cooper S, the performance petrol version. The diesel MINI, which we don't get here in Malaysia, is the Cooper D. So naturally, the performance …
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Scuderia Ferrari’s 2011 Formula 1 contender – the F150
This is Ferrari's 2011 Formula 1 challenger, called the F150. The new Prancing Horse is currently racking up some precious mileage at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, in Valencia, Spain. Just like previous …
Proton hits Top Gear, with The Stig in the Satria Neo S2000
Proton Motorsports' Satria Neo S2000 has been featured in an Ashes Special episode of Top Gear, which ran earlier in the week. The episode pitted the UK Top Gear stooges, Messrs Clarkson, …
Mercedes GP Petronas debuts the new look MGP W02
Click to enlarge Mercedes GP Petronas has joined its rivals by launching their 2011 challenger at Valencia, where the Silver Arrows hit the track for the first time this year. The MGP …
DRIVEN: Kia Optima 2.4 GDI sampled in Melbourne
How far it has all come along, indeed. If, in the past, Korean cars were seen as dowdy, perceived as unimaginative and subject to the more than odd derogatory comment in passing, …
Champions Red Bull launch the RB7, now with KERS
Red Bull Racing, holders of the Formula 1 Constructors' title as well as the Drivers' title with Sebastian Vettel, has launched its track weapon for the 2011 season, just 11 weeks after …
AT&T Williams debuts the FW33 during testing in Valencia
Just like some of its rivals, Williams has unveiled its 2011 Formula 1 contender during the first official test session at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain. However, this is not …
Lotus Renault R31 launched in Valencia, 92% of car is new
Lotus Renault GP’s 2011 challenger has been unveiled at Valencia, where F1 teams are having their first test session of the year from now till 3rd Feb. Drivers Robert Kubica and Vitaly …
Volvo S60 to be launched in March – CBU T6 for RM350k
As we've told you before, the all new Volvo S60 is coming to town, and now we know that it will be officially launched next month (March 2011). Typical for Volvo Car …
Next generation Perodua Myvi spotted on test drive in convoy with JDM Toyota Passo
Reader Piji spotted these two heavily taped up hatchbacks on test en route back to his kampung earlier today. It seems to be like both the original Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon as well …
Kia Motors posts record sales and annual net profit in 2010
Another company reports cheery news - Kia Motors said that 2010 was its best ever in terms of net profit and sales volumes. The affiliate of Hyundai Motor recorded sales of 2.13 …
One more time – Jaguar may build new compact sedan
If at first you don't succeed, try again. That seems to be a definite line of thought for Jaguar at the moment - the company is more than merely toying with the …
Sauber C30 – more sponsors, better reliability, KERS
Click to enlarge Sauber has launched its 2011 car with sponsor logos (last year's car was plain) and aims for predictability and reliability (which was also lacking in 2010). The C30 will …
Bruno Senna joins Lotus Renault GP’s reserve driver list
The names 'Senna' and 'Lotus' are together again, although you won't see the famous pairing challenging for race wins. It's not Ayrton and not a Lotus chassis, but the late great's nephew …
Proton Satria Neo R3 Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon 2011
This red Proton Satria Neo R3 Concept was displayed at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year alongside the CUSCO Proton Satria Neo rally car. According to R3, it was built …
