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  Proton Exora with CVT and turbo slated for 2012 UK launch, diesel version planned for 2014

  19 July 2011 / 108 comments

  Back in June, we posted spyshots of a Proton Exora mule testing a new drivetrain combination – CFE Campro turbocharged engine with CVT gearbox – so we know that such a car is coming, but […]

   

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  BMW M3 DTM Concept unveiled – looking towards 2012

  18 July 2011 / 12 comments

  Click to enlarge BMW has lifted the covers off its M3 DTM Concept Car, which offers an initial impression of what the M3 DTM racer will look like when it lines up at the start […]

   

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  Suzuki unhappy with Volkswagen’s attitude in partnership

  18 July 2011 / 25 comments

  According to a report, Suzuki isn’t very pleased with Volkswagen’s attitude in the partnership the two companies formed at the end of 2009. The tie-up was planned to give Wolfsburg an inside track into Suzuki’s […]

   

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  GALLERY: BMW 1-Series Urban Line and Sport Line

  18 July 2011 / 21 comments

  BMW has released a massive photo archive of the new BMW 1-Series from their international press event in Berlin. No, we weren’t there to check out the car in person but we can all check […]

   

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  MINI One – limited edition 31 units to debut in early August 2011 – more details unveiled!

  18 July 2011 / 30 comments

  The MINI Malaysia Facebook page has unveiled another teaser image for the upcoming limited edition MINI One. The following are the details that we can gather from the image: It advertises monthly repayments of only […]

   

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  Watch Episode 2 of Travel Safe & Save with Petronas Primax 95 Xtra – Tanjung Sepat

  18 July 2011 / 0 comments

  Happy Monday everyone, had a good weekend? Did you take a road trip anywhere to enjoy a weekend drive in your new car? No? Then perhaps one this weekend, to the coastal town of Tanjung […]

   

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  Last chance to join the BHPetrol Infiniti Fever Frenzy II to win a Proton Inspira and other great prizes

  18 July 2011 / 4 comments

  Latest June winner – Engku Mahani from Felda Jerangau, Ajil, Terengganu After 3 months of the BHPetrol Fever Frenzy II contest where three Proton Inspiras and RM90,000 cash prizes have been given out to almost […]

   

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  Renault-Nissan to independently develop cars for India

  18 July 2011 / 0 comments

  According to reports, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced in a statement that it will be independently developing several passenger cars for the Indian market, which will include entry-level designs. This follows on an announcement made […]

   

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  Fiat 500 “First Edition” arrives in China – only 100 units

  18 July 2011 / 6 comments

  Click to enlarge Ahead of the Fiat 500’s official debut in China in September, the Italian automaker has previewed a “First Edition” version, which is a limited run of 100 units made exclusively for the […]

   

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  Mitsubishi to double production in Thailand by next year

  18 July 2011 / 13 comments

  Things are definitely perking up in Thailand where Mitsubishi Motors is concerned. The automaker says it is planning to more than double its production output in the country during the first half of 2012, to […]

   

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  Renault 4 – no ordinary old-fashioned van, this one

  18 July 2011 / 5 comments

  Click to enlarge Yes, if you think that it looks like something harking back to the 60s, you’re positively right, because it is something from the 60s. It’s a Renault 4, apparently the the world’s […]

   

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  Volvo sets out to grow, and get rid of its dowdy, safe image

  18 July 2011 / 5 comments

  Safety may have always been the big thing with Volvo, but reports say the Swedish automaker is looking at upping its image beyond being safe and dependable as owner Geely Automobile aims to broaden the […]

   

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  Volkswagen Eos facelift now available – RM257,888

  17 July 2011 / 43 comments

  We’ve just noticed the new facelifted Volkswagen Eos has appeared on Volkswagen Group Malaysia’s website. For the facelift, Volkswagen has updated the Eos with Volkswagen’s latest family looks, clearly linking the Eos to its solid […]

   

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  Paul Tan’s Automotive News wins NPC-Sime Darby Blogger Of The Year 2011 Award

  17 July 2011 / 47 comments

  Check out more photos at our Facebook page The National Press Club recently had their NPC-Naza Awards Night 2011, which is in its second year now. The NPC-Naza awards recognises Malaysian journalists who have created […]

   

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  A successful race for Satria Neo rally cars in New Zealand

  17 July 2011 / 28 comments

  Proton’s Satria Neo S2000 surged ahead to claim its third victory in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), winning the Pacific Cup and with driver Chris Atkinson finishing first outright in the International Rally of […]

   

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