McRae replaces Wilks in IRC Neo S2000
Apparently Karamjit Singh is not the only one who has parted ways with the Satria Neo Super 2000. Up north in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, the MEM Proton team will be fielding …
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Google developing EV charging platform
I love most stuff from Google. I use Google Apps and Gmail for my email, I communicate with Google Talk, and I use the mainstream Google Search for my search needs. A …
2009 Honda StepWGN launched in Japan
An all-new fourth generation Honda StepWGN was launched in Japan last week. You can expect probably expect some units to arrive in Malaysia early next year as there is an "active" importer …
New Euro 2M Caltex Diesel with Techron D
The new Euro2M specification Caltex Diesel with Techron D has been available at Caltex stations nationwide since the 1st of September 2009. In addition to complying with the new Euro2M specifications, the …
Cabrio version of the Panamera being developed?
Porsche insiders have revealed that a convertible version of the Panamera is coming up, and it will have its two rear doors dropped to increase chassis rigidity, making up for the lack …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduces Proven Exclusivity – a Certified Pre-Owned programme
The Mercedes-Benz E 280 Avantgarde AMG Sports Package that you see on the left is available for sale with just over 20,000km on the odometer for RM360,000. It's also got an official …
Toyota FT-86 to feature D-4S Boxer engine
A pretty sharp reader managed to point out that the words found on the Toyota FT-86 boxer engine is actually D-4S Boxer and not C-45 Boxer. Now this makes so much sense, …
Tokyo 2009: Daihatsu e:S compact car
This is the new Daihatsu e:S. It weighs just 700kg and is powered by a 660cc engine, typical of K-cars in Japan. The car looks like it's in the same class as …
Naza to assemble ASEAN Peugeot 207 Sedan in Gurun from October 2010
Peugeot and Naza signed an MoU for the assembly of the Peugeot 207 Sedan in Paris today. Naza's plant in Gurun will be the production hub for the 207 Sedan for the …
Mazda 2 production begins at Rayong, Thailand
There has been talk going around for quite some time now on the possibility of the Mazda 2 being offered here in Malaysia, but this piece of news released by Mazda Japan …
New world land speed record (for the blind)
A new world land speed record was set with a Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series this week. The car hit 322.5km/h at an Upington International Airport runway. The best part is …
Honda releases new images showing Accord Crosstour’s interior and luggage room
The Honda Accord Crosstour may look like a Japanese take on the BMW X6, but at least it has seating for five. They've just released a new set of images showing the …
Rally Indonesia: power steering problems for McRae’s Proton Satria Neo S2000
Alister McRae's debut in the Proton Satria Neo Super 2000 rally car at the Rally Indonesia last weekend did not end too well despite setting some very competitive times at first. He …
VIDEO: Toyota FT-86 in “Gran Turismo”-vision
Want to see the new Toyota FT-86 Concept in action? Well, you can't see a real one on the roads in action just yet, but thanks to Gran Turismo we have this …
Neiman Marcus XJ for 2009’s Christmas Book
Click for enlarged image I thought BMW was the only car company that has special Neiman Marcus Edition cars for sale in their Christmas Book. Last year's Christmas Book featured the very …
Robert Kubica moves to Renault F1
Renault has quickly found a replacement for Fernando Alonso, who will be moving to Ferrari next year. Filling Alonso's seat will be Robert Kubica, who will be leaving his current BMW Sauber …
Mitsubishi i-MiEV police car trial in the UK
Some UK police departments will begin trialling Mitsubishi i-MiEV police cars, starting with the West Midlands police department in December 2009. A small zero emissions city car like this will be perfect …
E30 nicely racking up the bills – rust, cracks and worn bushings to be fixed up
Think it's time to post something new on the progress of fixing up the BMW E30! When I got the car, it was quite driveable but it looks like before I purchased …
New Shell FuelSave Unleaded 95 and 97
Click for enlarged image It's just been a month since Shell was supposed to have officially rolled out their new RON95 fuel, but now they've decided to introduce an updated formula. Their …
Ex-Ford man to lead new Volvo takeover bid
Things have looked like Volvo was going to fall into the hands of a Chinese auto group for a few months now but here's some good news for those who for some …