Targeting 100k US sales, Mitsubishi fields Lancer SE AWD
US market Lancer Ralliart is a junior Evo with 237 hp 4B11T, AWD and Twin Clutch-SST Mitsubishi sales in the US has been on a downward trend, but the company is fighting …
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Volkswagen up! due out in Europe in December – three versions and two engine output choices at launch
Volkswagen's new small car, the up!, will be launched in Europe in December. At point of entry, there will be three versions to cater for different budgets and needs - the take …
Frankfurt preview: Seventh-gen Porsche 911 revealed!
Yes, believe it, this is the new seventh-generation Porsche 911 Carrera. Despite the same same looks, Porsche is calling this '991' model 'completely redesigned'. Try mocking their lazy designers and you'll get …
Frankfurt preview: Maserati GranCabrio Fendi
Click to enlarge. Well, this would be the ideal present for the other half. What's better than a Fendi baguette handbag for the missus (or ahem, girlfriend)? Why, a Maserati GranCabrio Fendi, …
Facelifted Chevrolet Captiva is here – 2.4 petrol, RM155k
UPDATE: Full gallery from the launch event added Naza Quest, distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in Malaysia, launched the facelifted Chevrolet Captiva at its Jalan Ampang showroom this afternoon. This introduction is the …
Formula Renault 3.5 single-seater to debut in 2012 World Series by Renault season
Next season's World Series by Renault will see the competitive debut of the new Formula Renault 3.5. The latest version of the single-seater – developed by Renault Sport Technologies and its various …
Subaru names its version of the FT-86 the BRZ
Subaru has finally announced the name for its pending rear-wheel drive sports car, known so far as the 0846, and the company's version of the Toyota FT-86 project will be known as …
New Hyundai Safe Drive programme includes 24/7 roadside assist, first year free for cars purchased from June 2011
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has introduced the Hyundai Safe Drive Programme, which comprises the following features: Hyundai’s 5-year or 300,000 km warranty, 24/7 Roadside Assist, Automotive Insurance and Customer Care Line. Of …
My Proton Makeover – 1992 Saga to be first car reworked
The 'My Proton Makeover' contest, which Proton announced as part of its 1Perayaan Proton programme, has kicked off, and first up to bat in the project will be a 1992 Saga owned …
Free Ali Cafe, bottled water and Touch N Go reload service at participating Caltex stations this Merdeka Raya
Caltex, the fuel brand with the new look and image, has some goodies in store for those who are joining the balik kampung rush this Hari Raya and Merdeka holidays. Selected Caltex …
Yong Siew Loon from Seremban wins the final Proton Inspira in the BHPetrol Fever Frenzy II contest
The first Proton Inspira was won by Veenaigmoorthy Narasaman from Puchong, the second one by Madam Wu and the third unit by Engku Mahani from Felda Jerangau, Terengganu. Now, the final Proton …
Kia Rio – five-door to make European market debut
The third-generation Kia Rio is set to make its European market entrance, joining the compact fray in the UK at the beginning of next month. The UB hatch, which made its debut …
Working towards an ultra-small commuter for the elderly
Over in Japan, plans are afoot to see if a senior-friendly car can be developed for older folk. Reports say that a group of prefectural governors has proposed the idea of such …
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG revealed – NA V8 with 415 hp
UPDATE: Hi res gallery of beauty and actions shots added Mercedes-Benz has revealed its most powerful SLK to date, the latest SLK55 AMG, ahead of its Frankfurt world debut. As the range …
CKD assembly of Volkswagens to start by November 2011
Last year, the news of Volkswagen working with DRB-Hicom to locally assemble VW models got many excited. Back then, they said that three models were earmarked for CKD assembly at DRB's Pekan …
VIDEO: BMW Z4 with N20B20 inline-4 turbo engine
Wonder how BMW's new 4 cylinder turbo petrol engine sounds like? We've been wondering as well, and now our curiosity has been satisfied a little, somewhat. Here's a video of the new …
2012 Audi A5 facelift range gets various technical updates
In the never-ending quest to satisfy the needs of both consumer and policymaker demands for fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, Audi has revised their engine line-up for the 2012 model year, with …
New Volkswagen Polo GTI snapped at a VW dealership!
UPDATE: Volkswagen Polo GTI launched in Sepang - read our full launch story. It looks like the Volkswagen Polo GTI is already in Malaysia, so I suppose we can expect a launch …
McLaren gets investment from Singaporean billionaire
This just in - McLaren Automotive has announced that Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim has made a "significant investment" in the UK sports car manufacturer. Mr Lim is the 8th richest man in …
