China introduce subsidy for green cars in five major cities
The Chinese government is set to introduce a pilot program in which the purchase of electric and hybrid cars will be subsidised. This is in line with China's plans to cut emissions …
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Team Petronas scores Super Taikyu 1-2 finish at Suzuka
Big in Japan. Not the song, but Petronas. The Malaysian oil company is the title sponsor of GT500 defending champions Lexus Team Tom's and the Petronas Syntium Team has just emerged from …
Goodyear International Drift Series in Malaysia this month!
Goodyear is one of the main movers of drifting in this region, and after supporting the Formula Drift Asia series since its birth a few years ago, the tyremaker is taking its …
Strand Craft concept yacht comes with 880 bhp supercar
You're looking at a 14,000 horsepower yacht that breaks speeds of over 50 knots, and all this power is housed in a sleek futuristic exterior. Called 122 by its maker Strand Craft, …
DTM driver Susie Stoddart takes the E63 AMG for a spin!
Scottish hot babe DTM racecar driver Susie Stoddart gives the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG a go around a racetrack. Apparently she likes to burn rubber while wearing heels. But to be honest …
2011 Citroen C4 unveiled – details and photos
We're sort of between the major motorshows here so it feels like we haven't seen a news release for a major mainstream car for a very long time. Citroën have released details …
Ferdinand GT3 RS – a zero emissions “tuned Porsche”
You've probably seen pictures of the chromed out Audi R8 being plastered all over the internet. That is nothing compared to this beautiful masterpiece. Named after the legendary Porsche founder, the Ferdinand …
Ford JV recalling Focus in China due to ignition problem
Ford announced recently that they will be recalling exactly 236,643 Ford Focus cars in China due to ignition problems. This would be the largest recall for the company in China, which is …
Proton boardroom changes, prepares to enter India
Proton saw a list of Bursa Malaysia announcements last week pertaining the boardroom and audit committee. Two members have resigned - Non-Executive Director Haji Abdul Kadir Bin Md Kassim and Non-Executive Director …
Peugeot RCZ finishes best in class at 24 Hours of Nurburgring endurance race
Peugeot's duo of diesel RCZs which it entered in the ADAC 24 hour endurance race at the Nurburgring mid last month managed to score an impressive first and third in class standing. …
BMW tests new 5-Series and 7-Series automatic protective systems in simulated highway pile-up
BMW have gone a step further in the production of better safety for passengers recently. They are self-testing automatic protective systems that warn the driver in advance of a potential accident. The …
Honda agrees to 24% pay raise for Chinese workers
Things are all okay now at Honda Auto Parts Manufacturing Co in China as Honda Motor Co. have managed to convince most of its Chinese workforce to continue working with a pay …
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Jaguar Land Rover ready to move assembly to China
Tata Motors, owner of Jaguar Land Rover has announced recently that they will be moving Land Rover operations to China within two years. This is in line with JLR's plans to close …
Fisker will start production of Karma electric sedan!
Yet another plug in electric sports car will go into production, as California-based startup Fisker Automotive have announced that they have managed to raise the $189 million required to receive a $528.7 …
Mahindra and Renault compete to buy stake in bankrupt Ssangyong
Indian conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra have announced their interest in taking over the now bankrupt Korean car maker Ssangyong. But that's not all, they are facing competition from their Indian market partners …
Michelin wants to get back into Formula 1
Unfortunately for Pirelli, the decision on who will be providing the tyres for the 2011 season hasn't been made yet as previously expected. The recent Turkish Grand Prix was supposed to be …
Bugatti has an 800hp electric car in their workshop?
According to certain sources, Bugatti, the luxury supercarmaker is planning to do something similar to that of sister company Audi with the E-tron. But being Bugatti and having the Veyron to live …
Webber is to blame says Red Bull bosses
After the dust had settled from yesterday's race, Red Bull's boss stood behind Sebastian Vettel in regards to the crash with Mark Webber. Webber went on to take third place after the …
25th Anniversary Proton Saga Snap & Win Contest
The Proton Saga 'Snap & Win' Photo Contest with the theme 'Ease your Life' is one of the activities that Proton Edar have planned in conjunction with Proton's 25th Anniversary celebration. The …