Detroit 2010: BYD shows cutaway F3DM plug-in
Somehow it feels like there's just no American motorshow that passes without BYD showcasing their F3DM plug-in electric hybrid car. The F3 itself we've seen many times, appearing first on this blog …
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Detroit 2010: Toyota FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept – more frugal and cheaper than Prius
Toyota has unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at Detroit. The FT-CH is part of Toyota’s strategy to offer a wider variety of hybrid options, even as it begins to introduce plug-in …
VIDEO: New Ford Focus reveal at Detroit 2010
Ford unveiled the new 3rd generation 2012 Ford Focus to us a couple of days back at a preview and unveiled it to the world virtually at midnight Detroit time earlier today …
Detroit 2010: US-market Chevy Cruze loaded with kit
The Chevrolet Cruze is GM's global C-segment car that will serve markets as diverse as North America and China. We previously gave a short test drive account of the Chinese spec Cruze, …
Detroit 2010: AWD turbocharged Buick Regal GS
One of the eye catching displays over at GM is the Buick Regal GS. The Regal is basically the European Opel/Vauxhall Insignia rebadged as a Buick for the US and Chinese market …
Detroit 2010: Ford wins both North American Car and Truck of the Year awards
Ford has swept clean the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards, which was just announced at the Detroit show. Responsible for the wins are the Ford Fusion Hybrid (car) …
Detroit 2010: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe
This is the Volkswagen New Compact Coupe (NCC), Wolfsburg's Detroit show star. Looking a lot like a "poor man's Audi A5" the NCC is powered by a hybrid powertrain which combines a …
Toyota to campaign Lexus LFA in Super GT?
Looks convincing doesn't it? I was fooled too, but this is just a very, very good rendering of a Super GT Lexus LFA in Lexus Team Petronas TOM's livery. Toyota has not …
3rd generation Ford Focus global car for Europe, North America and the rest of the world!
The Ford Focus has always been one of the best-handling C-segment cars I've ever driven. The biggest drawback it has for the Malaysian market is that it's a little small on the …
Detroit 2010: Granite is the smallest GMC ever!
Mention GMC and the mental image for most will be full-sized trucks and SUVs with a mega grille to fit those three alphabets, but as we all now know, even the Americans …
Chrysler upgrades powertrain tech, courtesy of Fiat
American manufacturers have been lagging behind in powertrain development compared to their European counterparts, but as we just read about Ford's aggresive catch up plans, US automakers realise that they need to …
Ford to launch nine new engines, six new transmissions at Detroit
Ford announced that it will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions at the 2010 Detroit show that starts later tonight (Malaysian time) as part of a five-year effort …
Detroit 2010: Chevrolet Aveo RS Show Car
Damn, this Aveo RS destined for the Detroit floors when it opens in the USA our time tonight is pretty good looking, and its has a suitably equipped powertrain as well. The …
Ford’s Detroit Electric and the Henry Ford Museum
Here we have it, the first photo of a production Detroit Electric EV on this blog. Only thing is this was made in 1914. This is the Detroit Electric Brougham and it …
Proton employees show off “creative concepts” at its 2010 Family Day celebration
It was an early start for a Saturday morning, but I dragged myself out of bed to Proton's Shah Alam factory to join in the national carmaker's annual Family Day event; yesterday's …
Proton to participate in Geneva 2010 – world debut of new design language coming up?
In the last few days of the 2009, Proton styling department chief Azlan Othman revealed that an announcement would be made soon on the showcase of a new design direction and language …
A chance to win RM100,000 just by filling up with RM30 Shell fuel
Here's a chance to potentially get a big year end bonus for doing what we normally do - pump petrol. With every minimum purchase of RM30 on Shell fuels, lubricants or selected …
New Peugeot SR1 concept showcases new Pug design language and logo!
Right now with the Detroit Motorshow coming up real soon, you'd think that the car manufacturers would be all about Detroit, but Peugeot is already setting up the stage for its more …
Govt to announce new “reasonable” toll rates
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak revealed to members of the media on Friday that the government is at the final stage of restructuring highway toll rates and that an official …
Lotus F1 to make testing debut in Jerez next month
Here are some updates on the Lotus F1 Team. The Malaysian-backed outfit will join the final two F1 test sessions before the 2010 season starts in Bahrain. The race car is set …