2011 Perodua Myvi – bookings open from June 4
It looks like the launch of the new 2011 Perodua Myvi is around the corner - the company sent an email stating that it will begin accepting bookings for the new car …
May 2011
Funny little things: New Tata Magic Iris and Ace Zip
Not sure if you remember that funny little penguin that was spotted back in 2009, but it has just been launched as the Tata Ace Zip in India. Together with covered sister …
Tesla to end Roadster production, Model S out next year, 2014 Model X to combine SUV and MPV qualities
A filing with the the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by public listed electric car maker Tesla has shed some light on future plans. There will be a prototype of a Model …
Aston Martin V12 Zagato makes track debut at Nürburgring
Just a week after the Aston Martin V12 Zagato was unveiled, the endurance race car concept has completed its first running under race conditions in the 53rd ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN race …
Daihatsu to open R&D centre in Indonesia
Following on Daihatsu's plans to make Indonesia a base for its business expansion, the automaker has announced that it will establish a research and development centre on the site of its new …
Jaguar Land Rover opens its first Indian plant at Pune
Jaguar Land Rover has officially opened its first assembly plant in India last week. Located in Pune in the Maharashtra region, the facility will first assemble the Land Rover Freelander 2, supplied …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster – more pix and info
More photos of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster have come about, as well as further details on features and kit. The vehicle, which rolls in at 1,660 kg (40 kg more than …
Hyundai reaches five million unit milestone in Europe
Hyundai has reached the five million vehicles sold milestone in Europe, 34 years after the first Hyundai Pony was imported in 1977. The five millionth vehicle was an i30, a Golf class …
Petrov Monaco crash: No swelling and no broken bones
One of the big moments in yesterday's Monaco GP was when the leading trio of Vettel, Alonso and Button caught up with a group of cars fighting among themselves on lap 68. …
Angry Lewis Hamilton blasts stewards and fellow drivers
Wasn't yesterday's race the most eventful Monaco GP we've seen in recent times? Lewis Hamilton contributed generously to the cause and was punished by the stewards for his efforts. The McLaren man …
Goodyear’s ‘Women with Drive’ campaign kicks off with ‘Survival Training’ workshop for female motorists
Last month, Goodyear together with Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) launched a programme called “Women with Drive” targeted to female motorists, which kicked off over the weekend with the first “Survival Training” …
Join the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia: Stories That Drive You, Drive Us Facebook Photo Story Competition
In conjunction with its 125 years of innovation, Mercedes-Benz is having a Facebook photo story competition called Stories That Drive You, Drive Us where participants have a chance of winning a 3 …
F1 not pertinent in gaining tech for road cars, Audi says
Formula 1 may be full of verve, drama and action, as the just concluded Monaco GP showed, but it's off the subject when it comes to obtaining information and technology to better …
Chevrolet Certified Used Car programme to start here
GM South East Asia is planning to introduce a programme called Chevrolet Certified Used Car in Malaysia, as part of its plans to help elevate the used car value of Chevy vehicles …
Team Lotus avoids Monaco chaos for double finish, Davide Valsecchi wins GP2 race for Team AirAsia
In an incident filled Monaco GP where one man didn't start and six failed to finish, Team Lotus did well to avoid the chaos and bring both cars to the finish line. …
Vettel emerged victorious at dramatic Monaco GP!
Sebastian Vettel has done it again, this time at the prestigious principality of Monaco. The reigning World Champion who received his winner's trophy by Prince Albert himself finished the 78-lap race about …
Malaysian B5 biodiesel at pumps to comply with MS2008 based on EN14214 biodiesel standard
A week ago we heard that the government was going to start their B5 biodiesel programme in Putrajaya from June 2011. There will be 6 stations involved - all 5 Petronas stations …
Vettel is on pole for Monaco GP, Perez big crash affects Q3
World Champion Sebastian Vettel is on pole for tomorrow's Monaco Grand Prix, ahead of McLaren's Jenson Button and teammate Mark Webber. Lining up beside last year's winner on the second row is …
Volkswagen Passat CC – VGM says delays in deliveries due to re-evaluation exercise, possible increase in pricing
Volkswagen Group Malaysia has issued an announcement regarding a potential increase in the pricing of its Passat CC. The company says that with the Royal Malaysian Customs currently re-evaluating cars that are …
BREAKING: Group Lotus is sole owner of “Lotus” name in F1, but Team Lotus can still race under its present name
The verdict is out. Justice Peter Smith has given his verdict at the British High Court and declared that Group Lotus has the right to use the name “Lotus” on its own …
