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  Formula Renault 3.5 single-seater to debut in 2012 World Series by Renault season

  23 August 2011 / 0 comments

  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 technical partners – […]

   

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  Subaru names its version of the FT-86 the BRZ

  23 August 2011 / 14 comments

  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 the BRZ. A […]

   

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  New Hyundai Safe Drive programme includes 24/7 roadside assist, first year free for cars purchased from June 2011

  23 August 2011 / 9 comments

  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 the four components, […]

   

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  My Proton Makeover – 1992 Saga to be first car reworked

  22 August 2011 / 195 comments

  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 by Fadly Hisham […]

   

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  Free Ali Cafe, bottled water and Touch N Go reload service at participating Caltex stations this Merdeka Raya

  22 August 2011 / 3 comments

  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 stations will have […]

   

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  Yong Siew Loon from Seremban wins the final Proton Inspira in the BHPetrol Fever Frenzy II contest

  22 August 2011 / 12 comments

  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 Inspira up for […]

   

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  Kia Rio – five-door to make European market debut

  22 August 2011 / 54 comments

  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 in Geneva earlier […]

   

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  Working towards an ultra-small commuter for the elderly

  22 August 2011 / 6 comments

  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 a vehicle, and […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG revealed – NA V8 with 415 hp

  22 August 2011 / 23 comments

  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 topping performance flagship […]

   

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  CKD assembly of Volkswagens to start by November 2011

  22 August 2011 / 101 comments

  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 plant, and production […]

   

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  VIDEO: BMW Z4 with N20B20 inline-4 turbo engine

  21 August 2011 / 12 comments

  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 BMW Z4 equipped […]

   

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  2012 Audi A5 facelift range gets various technical updates

  21 August 2011 / 16 comments

  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 the changes reflected […]

   

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  VIDEOS: Proton’s Hari Merdeka Celebration TVCs

  21 August 2011 / 64 comments

   

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  New Volkswagen Polo GTI snapped at a VW dealership!

  20 August 2011 / 174 comments

  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 very very soon. […]

   

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  McLaren gets investment from Singaporean billionaire

  19 August 2011 / 35 comments

  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 Singapore according to […]

   

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