Lotus Racing: no further comments on the matter!
It looks like the 'fire' between Proton/Group Lotus and the Lotus Racing F1 team will be a little quiet for awhile, perhaps until a decision is made by the British courts. Lotus …
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Mike Gascoyne extends contract with Lotus Racing F1 team
As the squabbles between Proton and Lotus Racing make front-page news, the Formula One Team announced that Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne has extended his contract for another five years. This ties …
Group Lotus vs 1Malaysia: Proton sets the record straight
Greetings from Paris! We're in the city of romance to bring you coverage of the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and yours truly just got back from a Lotus gala dinner where the …
Porsche Cajun – name for upcoming baby Cayenne?
Rumours have been going around about the news of Porsche releasing a baby Cayenne for a really long time now, and for a brief moment people were even referring to it as …
Visteon to showcase C-beyond concept based on C4 Picasso at 2010 Paris Motor Show
Visteon will be showcasing a concept vehicle at the 2010 Paris Motor Show called the C-Beyond, based on the Citroen C4 Picasso, developed in partnership with styling firm Estech. The concept is …
Aston Martin reveals the 420hp Vantage N420 roadster
We got a glimpse of the Vantage N420 coupe a few months ago and now Aston Martin have released a drop top version of the sporty baby Aston. Sporty, because it draws …
Workshop owners federation setup “grading system” for Malaysian automobile workshops
Federation of Automobile Workshop Owners Association Malaysia has announced that they will be introducing a profiling system where customers will be able to ascertain prices and details of a workshop online. The …
Fiat looking to offload Ferrari shares to purchase more stake in Chrysler?
Reports from an Italian publication have come in stating that Fiat is considering selling-off a partial stake in Ferrari to raise funds for a takeover of fledgling Chrysler. Fiat has a 20 …
Lamborghini Sixth Element concept leaked ahead of Paris
This is believed to be Lamborghini's Sixth Element concept, the car that the company has been teasing about for the past few weeks. It does seem genuine as the vehicle here has …
Owner of Segway dies in a freak accident
It has been reported that the CEO and owner of the Segway brand, Jimi Heselden, died on Sunday. This was after he drove his Segway off a cliff and into a river. …
Exagon Furtive eGT – Tesla rivaling electric sportscar
Exagon Motors will be previewing a new Tesla rivaling electric sports car at the Paris Motor Show. Called the Exagon Furtive eGT, it features a 2+2 seat configuration and is powered by …
Isuzu launches D-MAX 2.5 Super Commonrail with 4×4
Isuzu Malaysia has launched the D-MAX 2.5 Super Commonrail fitted with a 4JK1-TC 2.5 litre engine with the Direct-Injection Electronic Commonrail system. This new model, available in the double-cab form only will …
LLumar launches first 3S centre and two new tint films
LLumar, a company that is famously known for its security tints has launched the company's first 3S centre right here in Malaysia. The flagship centre which is claimed to be the country's …
Federal Auto launches flagship ABT showroom in Malaysia
Federal Auto Holdings Bhd. has officially opened an ABT showroom at Glenmarie, Shah Alam. The showroom which is Asia's largest for the famous German tuner is 12,000 square feet in size and …
Lamborghini releases 4th Paris Motorshow teaser – your guess is as good as mine!
The Paris Motorshow is only a few days away and Lamborghini has released a fourth teaser of a possible concept. Early speculation pointed towards it being the Murcielago replacement, but it is …
Toyota could build new Yaris Hybrid in France
According to news reports, Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will be building a small hybrid vehicle starting in 2012. The model in question has not been confirmed, but the factory in Valenciennes …
Not all fuels are the same – we dig deeper into Shell V-Power
Not all fuels are the same, Shell says. Really? We spend a weekend with Malaysia's market leader in fuel and learned more about what makes their performance fuel V-Power special. V-Power made …
Hyundai-Sime Darby: Sonata recall does not affect Malaysia
As we reported yesterday, the Hyundai Sonata is being recalled in the USA over a shaft joint in the steering column that could be not properly assembled. We also said that South …
Group Lotus vs 1Malaysia Racing: The team fights back!
It was shocking news when we heard that Proton and Group Lotus will be severing ties with Lotus Racing headed by Tony Fernandes. Now, here's a chance to listen from the other …
Saab to use BMW engines for upcoming models?
According to an unconfirmed source close to the Saab and BMW discussions, both automakers have come to an agreement in which BMW will supply engines to Saab. Saab is said to be …
