Frost & Sullivan 2007 Asean Automotive Awards
The Frost & Sullivan 2007 Asean Automotive Awards results are out, and the following are the recipients of the awards in various categories: Best Model of the Year (Malaysia) Perodua Myvi Best …
June 2007
Clearer Proton BLM Side Profile Spyshots
These clear photos were shot by KM_Survivor of the Lensa Malaysia forums, a Malaysian photography forum, which explains why the photos are of such good quality! It shows the side profile of …
New BMW 6-Series Facelift Revealed
BMW has unveiled the new facelifted BMW 6-Series Coupe and Convertible, which brings many updates to the 2+2 GT including a new turbodiesel engine variant as well as updated interiors and exteriors. …
Officials details on new BMW 1-Series Coupe
BMW UK has put up an official announcement of the latest body variant of the BMW 1-Series - the new 1-Series coupe. In the UK, it will come with three engine options …
E70 BMW X5 3.0sd now available
The new second generation E70 BMW X5 finally gets BMW's award-winning twin turbodiesel 3.0 litre engine, making it the BMW X5 3.0sd the second and most powerful diesel variant positioned above the …
Renault plans new plant in Indonesia
Indonesia could gain yet another production plant, as Renault intends to set up an assembly line there for a van model that was unnamed in the report by Reuters, but examples of …
Motor insurance premiums might increase soon
According to StarBiz, the price of motor insurance might go up soon, spearheaded by two insurance firms - MAA Assurance and AmAssurance. Although the government regulates prices of motor insurance, insurance companies …
Najib: “It has to be run on a commercial basis”
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says the government (through it's investment arm Khazanah Nasional) will not sell all of it's 43% stake in Proton Holdings Bhd should Volkswagen decide to …
New Ford Focus Artist’s Impression
This is what the next Ford Focus might look like. The current Ford Focus being sold on our local shores was first introduced in 2004, and it's about time for a mid-life …
Malaysia might have Super GT team
We might end up having our own GT team for participation in the Super GT Series, if Sepang International Circuit Sdn Bhd (SIC) chairman Datuk Mokhzani Tun Mahathir has his way. Datuk …
Only retrofitted HID lights to be banned
Previously, it was proposed that Xenon lights be banned because apparently they pose a significant hazard to other road users, causing them to be blinded because they are too bright. This raised …
Thailand gives Malaysia AFTA rates, finally
Thailand has finally granted Malaysian AFTA CEPT preferential rates, dropping tariffs for items coming into Thailand from Malaysia from 20% to 5%. Full details of this approval would be announced later by …
Ssangyong Actyon Sports Pick-Up Truck Test Drive
The Ssangyong Actyon Sports SUT is a pick-up truck that stands out among it's competitors, and I'm not just talking about its somewhat unorthodox looks which resembles a shark with a gaping …
Proton GEN2 Black Interior
The Malaysian market Proton GEN2 now has a black interior, as shown above in a photo I took at Proton Edar's branch in Juru Auto City. The black interior was also launched …
Voluntary Car Scrap Policy
According to Berita Harian, apparently the proposal to scrap cars more than 15 years old will go ahead but on voluntary basis only, an effort to help improve the sales of new …
997 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Video
This is a professionally produced somewhat artistic promotional video for the new type 997 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. It's a shame that for most part of the video the music covers up …
Isuzu takes up majority stake in MTB Sdn Bhd
Isuzu Motors Limited has increased it's stake in DRB-HICOM majority owned Malaysian Truck & Bus Sdn Bhd from 20% to 51%, making it MTB's new majority shareholder. MTB Sdn Bhd's management will …
Alfa Romeo 159 TI (Turismo Internazionale)
The Alfa Romeo 159 has been graced with the famous TI badge. TI stands for Turismo Internazionale and both the sedan and Sportwagon 159 variants will have this new trim level in …
Impul Tiida – supercharged Nissan Tiida/Latio Sport
Here is inspiration for any of you whose booked the Nissan Latio Sport 1.6 litre hatchback that went on sale recently. This is the Impul Tiida, based on the Nissan Tiida in …
Book Review: Sick Fish
Scott Killeen, an award-winning automotive photographer and publisher has set up Build Book USA, a company which chronicles the build process of award-winning custom cars. First seen on Discovery Channel, Joe Rogan's …
