UK traffic offenders to face on the spot fines by the police
In a bid to clamp down on reckless driving, the British government has given the police power to issue on the spot fines, instead of cases going through the courts. Motorists will …
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Lotus vs Lotus naming row verdict will be out today!
Finally. The name battle between Proton subsidiary Group Lotus and Tony Fernandes' Team Lotus will be settled after a long wrangle. The British High Court decision on the Lotus naming row will …
Dacia Duster ‘No Limit’ poised to tackle Pikes Peak
Dacia is set to take on Pikes Peak - the company will enter the tough cookie international hill climb in Colorado on June 26 with a purpose-built 850 hp Duster 'No Limit' …
Chinese automakers actively hunting for foreign talent
They're not only snapping up foreign brands, but the Chinese are out to get bright foreign talent as well. It has been reported that two state-owned Chinese automakers started recruiting talent in …
2011 Ford Fiesta introduced in China
Two years after the Ford Fiesta made its debut in China, Changan Ford has launched the upgraded 2011 Fiesta, with changes including a more refined interior, additional tech/features and new colours, as …
Jaguar-LR to build four-cylinder engine plant in India
Tata owned Jaguar Land Rover is planning a new £400 million engine plant in India, sources told Autocar India. Apparently, the plant will be a "carbon copy” of a facility JLR has …
Tan Chong introduces the Nissan Navara 4X4 King Cab
Click to enlarge Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) today announced the arrival of the Nissan Navara King Cab 4X4. The King Cab bodystyle is common in Thailand, but this is the first …
Daihatsu to intensify focus on Indonesia as part of growth
Daihatsu is set to make Indonesia an integral part of its business expansion globally, according to a report in the Nikkei. The Japanese small car specialist, which posted a record 103.4 billion …
BMW Malaysia launch K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL bikes
Click to enlarge BMW Group Malaysia introduced two new Motorrad models today – the K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL. These two touring bikes feature the most compact inline six cylinder …
Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive now available – RM46,549
The new Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive has been announced by Proton today, carrying a price tag of RM46,549 in Peninsular Malaysia, a small premium over the previously range-topping 1.3 litre Executive …
Proton Persona – now available in signature solid white
Click to enlarge Proton is really a very busy bee today - the Persona also gets into the mix in the flurry of sudden activity, though in this case there's only the …
10 Proton Inspira police cars delivered to PDRM
Proton handed over 10 units of the Proton Inspira 1.8L manual to our PDRM police force at a ceremony attended by over 200 Proton management and PDRM police officers in Shah Alam. …
Ford develops heart rate monitoring car seat
Ford has come up with a prototype vehicle seat that can monitor a driver’s heart activity, a device that could one day reduce the number of accidents and fatalities that occur as …
Toyota Friend – an in-car private social network
Toyota has announced that it will be introducing Toyota Friend, a private social network for Toyota customers and their cars. Essentially, the in-car system will offer Toyota users the means to connect …
Ismail Sabri: No RON95, diesel and LPG price hike, for now
Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today that the government will not increase the price of RON95 petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for now. …
Pre-FL Proton Saga used to test CVT transmission
This white pre-facelift Proton Saga with trade plates was spotted by Randall in the parking lot of a shopping mall. It seems to be some kind of test bed for the upcoming …
Shell develops 0W-10 viscosity concept lubricant
Some developments on the lubrication front. It isn't due out in the market anytime soon, but it does show how going thin can achieve better fuel consumption. It's a 0W-10 ultra low …
Honda developing diesel engine for Indian market City
The Japanese are a long way behind Europe in diesel technology, but catching up has never been a big priority for them. Understandably so, since their major markets Japan, North America, China …
Next Mercedes B-Class to be armed with S-Class gadgets
Concerns about emissions and economy won't be going away anytime soon, and small cars are becoming the new battleground for luxury brands. Mercedes-Benz is set to refresh its compact assault with new …
TRW develops roof-mounted airbag – to be seen in offerings by a major European automaker
TRW Automotive has unveiled a new 'bag in roof' airbag system, which it says can replace dashboard-mounted airbags rather effectively. While continuing to afford high levels of protection to passengers, the roof-mounted …
