Porsche to build VW Group’s sports car, big car platforms
The newly adopted kid in the Volkswagen family, Porsche, has been given an enviable slice of the cake, leaving the others (especially Audi, which is a consistent top performer in the school …
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What? The Honda CR-Z hybrid not fun to drive? Says who?
Well, you can't please them all. Despite having made lots of new friends and bagged awards, there's at least one publication that doesn't quite think the Honda CR-Z hybrid quite cuts the …
Llumar introduces tint film replacement programme
If you think your car's window film is getting a bit tired from too much exposure, well, here's some cheery news - Llumar Malaysia has introduced a Llumar Film Replacement Programme, which …
Team Lotus chiefs respond to Lotus-Renault formation
Yes, Lotus Racing is now Team Lotus, at least according to FIA's 2011 official entry list that was released at the end of last month. What does team boss Tony Fernandes have …
Both Lotus Renault GP and Team Lotus for 2011?
So the announcement has been made that Group Lotus is officially in F1, in partnership with Genii Capital - the owner of the current Renault F1 team - beginning from the start …
It’s official – Lotus Renault GP is a go for 2011!
After weeks of agonizing wait, it has been officially confirmed that Group Lotus will come into Formula 1 next season with Genii Capital, owner of the Renault F1 team. According to the …
Oil now over US$90/barrel: likely to climb to century mark
According to news reports, oil prices went past the US$90 a barrel price point yesterday, the first time it has done so since October 2008, and the recent surge has of course …
Renault Megane RS N4 – tarmac rally package
Wanna take your Renault Megane RS 250 rallying? Renault now has a Group N tarmac rally package for privateers and trainers for sale that effectively turns your hot hatch Megane into the …
MINI Countryman to race in the 2011 Dakar Rally!
Click to enlarge The X-Raid team, which normally campaigns the BMW X3, has unveiled their machine for next year's Dakar Rally, and it's a MINI Countryman! The MINI All4 Racing will take …
Toyota Avanza updated with dark interior colour scheme
Even though it's been 6 years since the Toyota Avanza was first introduced in 2004, I don't think budget "ASEAN" models such as the Avanza follow Toyota's regular 5 year lifecycle so …
CNBC TV: Proton entering India in 2011 with Saga, Savvy and Exora – currently sourcing for diesel engines
Proton will finally enter India next year with three models, the Saga, Savvy and Exora, CNBC TV18 reports. The Indian business channel's sources say that Proton is close to announcing the entry. …
New Kia Picanto revealed in first sketches – debut in Geneva
Click to enlarge Kia has released the first official design sketches of its next generation Picanto city car, which the company says has been designed to stand out from the crowd. The …
Mitsubishi showcases electric vehicle concepts at KLIMS
Click to enlarge After bringing you live coverage from the world's top motor shows this year - Detroit, Geneva, Paris and more recently Thailand - browsing through our own motor show felt …
Nasim to begin local production of Pug T73 sedan in 2012
Following plans that were already on the cards, Nasim and Automobiles Peugeot have signed a master agreement for the production of the T73 C-segment sedan, which will be built at the Naza …
The Nurburgring – a brief history of the legendary tarmac!
This article will be key in allowing you to get a chance at winning a trip to the Nurburgring to drive a performance car on its legendary tarmac in the Castrol EDGE …
New Buick GL8 breaks cover, China sales start next month
After over 330,000 units sold in China, General Motors has unveiled the successor to the successful Buick GL8 MPV. Based on the Buick Business Concept shown at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show, …
Double JWRC champ P-G Andersson to drive for Proton at next month’s Monte Carlo Rally
Proton will have a new pair of hands driving the Satria Neo S2000 at the upcoming Monte Carlo Rally from 18-22 January. It has been announced that two-time Junior World Rally champion …
Perodua to develop a 2-cyl direct injection turbo engine – plans to produce electronic-automatic transmission locally
Click to enlarge Perodua is certainly ramping things up, by the looks of it - besides the Bezza concept car, the company presented a glimpse into its technology plans for the coming …
Range Rover TDV8 Vogue and Discovery 4 TDV6 are here
Land Rover Malaysia has added two models to its stable - the new Discovery 4 and the TDV8 Vogue version of the flagship Range Rover. The Disco 4 is now powered by …
Kia Forte Koup tucked in a KLIMS corner – coming in 2011
Tucked in a corner in the dim "Naza hall" at KLIMS was this red Forte Koup. We know that Naza Kia is working hard to bring in this coupe version of the …
