New Fiesta RS WRC gets thumbs up from Ford drivers
Following the vehicle's first public appearance at the Paris Motor Show last month, specific set-up testing has begun for Ford's new Fiesta RS WRC, with the two Finnish drivers who will be …
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Fiat gears up for its return to the US in December
There's certainly keen interest in Fiat over in the US as the company moves closer to its much-anticipated market return there in December. A limited-edition Fiat 500 model, called the Prima Edizione …
Honda recalls 528,000 vehicles over brake fluid leak issue
Last week, Toyota recalled 1.53 million Lexus and Toyota models to replace a brake master cylinder that can slowly leak out brake fluid. Turns out that fellow Japanese carmaker Honda uses the …
Petronas Syntium Team wins 2010 Super Taikyu title!
The Petronas Syntium Team is the undisputed team to beat in Japan's Super Taikyu Endurance Series, and the recently held Round 6 of the 2010 season at Sendai Highland Raceway underlined that …
Look, no wires – it’s wireless charging for your EV!
Imagine charging your EV at home without the need to plug it into anything. That's precisely what Delphi Automotive and wireless energy transfer technology provider, WiTriCity, is seeking to offer - the …
Lotus Racing to build dedicated wind tunnel in Hingham
Lotus Racing has announced that the team will soon be starting work on the design and build of a dedicated wind-tunnel facility at its Hingham base in the UK. In addition, Lotus …
Man who learnt to drive with robotic arm dies in car crash
Most people would have resigned themselves to their fate, but not Christian Kandlbauer. After losing both his arms in an accident five years ago, the 22-year-old Austrian had managed to regain a …
Alonso wins inaugural Korean GP after Red Bulls drop out
What a race it was! Fernando Alonso won his first ever wet race at the Yeongam circuit in Korea as the dominant Red Bull team suffered a double DNF. Lewis Hamilton finished …
Korean GP: Vettel on pole, Webber completes the front row!
For a moment, it looked like the scarlet Ferrari of Fernando Alonso will be starting the first ever Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix on pole, with a 1:35.766 run that no one …
F10 BMW 528i CKD now available from BMW Malaysia
BMW Group Malaysia today announced the arrival of the latest addition to its 5 Series range in the country, namely the 528i. The car joins the lineup by slotting in between the …
UMW Toyota to rectify Crowns in Malaysia following recall
Following the global recall announced by Toyota Motor Corporation regarding issues related to brakes and fuel pumps, UMW Toyota today said in a statement that it will be undertaking a special service …
Mercedes-Benz M271 CGI Engine – Details & Specs
Much before the current trend of downsizing engines with forced induction, Mercedes-Benz was one of the first European automakers which managed to implement downsized engines in its cars. The word Kompressor is …
Nissan Leaf production gets underway in Japan
Nissan has started production of its Leaf electric vehicle in Japan - the vehicle, which will go on sale domestically as well as the US in December, has begun rolling out from …
Volvo planning to build entry-level Golf competitor
It looks like new owners Geely are eager to get more fronts going at Volvo. According to reports, the Swedish brand is planning an entry-level offering that will compete with the Volkswagen …
Berjaya Corp granted local assembly manufacturing licence
Well, another player has joined the list of local assemblers. Berjaya Corporation has been granted a manufacturing licence to build vehicles in the country by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, …
Look what the cat dragged in – the Hello Kitty smart fortwo
Now, why be content with a mere pencil/lunch box or backpack when you can have a car that shows the world just how much you love this particular Japanese feline? Yes, if …
Toyota announces recall due to brake master cylinder and fuel pump problems
It looks like it's still recall season for Toyota, who have just announced that it will be recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Toyota Avalon, and other models for issues related to brakes and …
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.4 launched in Malaysia
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia today unveiled the new Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, and the hatchback's arrival expands the the Lancer range in the country to two model and three variant types, the GT and …
Nasim launches Peugeot 2S centre in Puchong
Nasim today opened its latest Peugeot 2S (service and spare parts) centre in Puchong, the first of five outlets it plans to open over the next six months as part of a …
Ford Fiesta officially launched in Malaysia – and it’s cheaper than expected!
It has arguably been the car with all the pre-launch publicity this year, having had a good seven months plus of doing so in various forms up to this point, but now …
