Proton: how to spot imitation Proton Genuine Parts?
Proton has sent over a few images on how to differentiate between Proton Genuine Parts and imitation parts, which are often sold at cheaper prices but do not confirm to OEM standards, …
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EXCLUSIVE: We visit the Team Lotus factory in Norfolk!
Malaysia's involvement in Formula 1 is now greater than ever. It first started off with Petronas' engagement with the Sauber Formula 1 back in 1995 and then the hosting of the Malaysian …
Lotus City Car to go into production in October 2013
Dany Bahar has revealed that the Lotus City Car concept has been confirmed and will be launched as a production car in October 2013. He also mentioned that the car would be …
Karim Habib returns to BMW as head of exterior design
The man who was responsible for the design of the current F01 BMW 7 Series as well as the Concept CS from 2007, Karim Antoine Habib, has returned to BMW from Daimler, …
Volkswagen recalls 228,000 cars in the US over potential fuel line hazard – 2006-2010 Golf, Jetta and Beetles affected
Volkswagen of America has issued a recall on more than 228,000 vehicles, and the list of cars includes 2006-2010 Rabbit (essentially, the Mk V Golf), Jetta and Beetle models as well as …
New BMW Performance products for the E70 X5 LCI
BMW has released a range of BMW Performance products for the facelifted E70 BMW X5. Just as a recap, BMW Performance is a label for accessories that BMW sells to spice up …
F25 BMW X3 gets M-Sport package unveiled in detail
Here it is - a whole collection of official photos of the M-Sport package for the F25 BMW X3. Prior to this, we only had three photos of the same white kitted …
Toyota Vitz gets front windows with 99% UV reduction
I'm not really sure what to make of this… but here it goes. According to a press release by Toyota UK, Toyota says it will begin offering a new type of front-door …
Volkswagen’s electric vision of the London Black Cab
Here's Volkswagen's vision of the famous London Black Cab, an all black rendition of the Milano Taxi Concept that came out in April. Based on the underpinnings of the forthcoming UP! city …
Bahar: Renault F1 deal cost one third of what Tony asked
When news broke that Group Lotus was buying into the Renault F1 Team, one of the more popular questions was why couldn't they just invest in Tony Fernandes' Team Lotus. Wouldn't that …
Test Drive Report: Second-generation Volkswagen Touareg
After the big bang entry of the Golf TSI and new Polo, the arrival of Volkswagen Group Malaysia's next new model will be relatively low key, and rather unexpected. The first batch …
2011 Proton Saga FL launched in Malaysia – full details
You have seen the facelifted Proton Saga from our Thai Auto Expo 2010 coverage earlier this month, and now it's the Malaysian market's turn to get the car. Unveiled by Proton MD …
Nissan and Mitsubishi expand scope of cooperation – next gen Triton and Navara are set to be twins!
Mitsubishi and Nissan will expand their current scope of cooperation, and the joint projects "will further strengthen mutual competitiveness", both carmakers have agreed. The projects will range from JDM mini cars to …
Formula Drift Malaysia 2010 Road Closures
As KL gears up for the Formula Drift Malaysia 2010 this week, we bring you some road closure announcements in conjunction with the event, all in the name of safety! Here is …
Join The Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring contest to win a trip to the Nurburgring to drive a BMW M3!
It’s a name that has had a long and distinguished association with motor racing. Castrol, which made its debut in 1909, has certainly been in the thick of it all where motorsports …
BMW X1 xDrive20d and sDrive18i now CKD in Malaysia!
BMW Malaysia has just announced that the BMW X1 is now assembled in their Kulim plant in Kedah. As with the CBU models that were available from launch, the new CKD X1 …
Hyundai-Kia to use dual-clutch gearbox, CVT from 2011
The dual-clutch gearbox, popularised by Volkswagen and adopted by the likes of Ford, Volvo, BMW and Porsche today, will find its way into Hyundai-Kia vehicles from next year. First out with be …
Honda teases next generation Civic with official sketch
Click to enlarge Honda has announced that the styling direction of the next-generation Honda Civic will debut at the 2011 Detroit show in January via a concept car, and has released this …
VW give thumbs up to new F1 engine rules – joining soon?
Volkswagen has managed to resist the temptation of joining Formula 1 so far. As recent as early this month, the new Porsche boss Matthias Mueller "ruled out" the series. "F1 is a …
200 hp turbocharged 1.6L Honda CR-Z Type R on the way?
The Honda CR-Z, which is presently hybrid only, will get a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which could spawn a Type R variant, UK's Autocar reports. Citing sources in Japan, the report says …
