Indonesia raised it’s fuel prices almost 87 percent yesterday in efforts to revive it’s economy as oil subsidies took up more than 25% of Indonesia’s yearly budget.

Naturally such a ridiculously high hike in such a short time caused riots and demonstrators burned tires and blocked roads, causing havoc across the archipelago. Before the announcement, their rakyat already knew a hike was coming but rumours were going around that it was going to be less than 50%.

Click here to read the rest of Petrol up 87% in Indonesia

The Toyota i-unit was unveiled at the World Expo 2005 in Japan. It’s a personal mobility device. If you thought the Smart fortwo was small, this i-unit can only transport one person.

Click here to read the rest of Toyota i-unit Concept

Everyone is into the SUV craze and so is Smart, the small car manufacturer division of Daimler Chrysler. Wikipedia says the Smart formore was supposed to be an SUV based on the same platform as the Mercedes Benz C-class, sharing an architecture that would be used for a future Mercedes Benz MLK-class. But some other sources have said it’s built up from the Smart Forfour chassis which was based on the 2003 Mitsubishi Colt.

Click here to read the rest of 2007 Smart formore

Mitsubishi has a new concept minicar that might just find it’s way into production lines. The Mitsubishi i Concept is built with large interior space, crash-worthiness and a fun driving experience in mind.

Click here to read the rest of Mitsubishi I Concept

Does Naza have any plans to bring this in? The Hyundai Accent sedan seems to be doing well.

Click here to read the rest of 2006 Kia Rio Sedan

I’ve gathered a list of Proton recalls in the United Kingdoms according to The Automobile Association’s website.

Click here to read the rest of Proton Recalls in the UK