Volkswagen up! – production car debut at Frankfurt 2011
The star of the show at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show, the new Volkswagen up! is a pretty big deal to the boys at Wolfsburg. According to chairman Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn, …
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Rising demand: Rolls-Royce to expand Goodwood plant
The number of mega rich people are rising, and the rich are getting richer! That's why Rolls-Royce sold a record 2,711 units last year, and is currently on track to beat that …
Honda CEO: NSX confirmed, sportiness still on the agenda
We've heard it before, but for good news such as this, it's worth hearing another yes from the big man. Honda president and CEO Takanobu Ito is reported by Autocar UK to …
2011 F1 In Schools World Finals underway in Malaysia
Click to enlarge. The 2011 F1 In Schools World Finals is currently underway in Malaysia - over 200 students making up 23 teams from 17 countries are competing to be crowned champions …
Japanese companies set to move big into ASEAN
Southeast Asia is looking set to be a hive of activity, what with a host of small and midsize Japanese companies planning to move into industrial complexes in the region within the …
Lotus Renault GP bringing more updates to Singapore
Lotus Renault GP's season started very well, with two podiums in the first two races and 60 points collected in the first seven races. However, they've only added 10 more points in …
MMER: 1-3 finish for Petronas Syntium Team, Audi second
The Petronas Syntium Team Mercedes SLS GT3, driven by Nobuteru Taniguchi, Masataka Yanagida and Dominic Ang, has won the 2011 Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race (MMER). The sister Gullwing of Tatsuya Kataoka, Fariqe …
Chris Atkinson to drive for Proton in IRC’s Sanremo Rally
Aussie driver Chris Atkinson will be racing for Proton in IRC Rallye Sanremo next week. Atkinson, who rallies for Proton in the FIA Asia Pacific Championship (APRC), takes the place of P-G …
Petronas Syntium Team’s Merc SLS tops MMER qualifying
Happy Malaysia Day, everyone! Even as this year's national Merdeka day celebrations was combined with Malaysia Day celebrations this morning, the 2011 edition of the Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race (MMER, formerly known …
Volkswagen Polo R WRC – 300 horsepower rally car
Amongst the various different up! and Beetle models showcased at Volkswagen's Frankfurt Motor Show stand, this particular car really stands out - the Volkswagen Polo R WRC, which Volkswagen will be entering …
Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 tech showcased at Frankfurt 2011
The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 is expected to be the first series produced diesel electric hybrid in the world when its mass manufacturing starts soon, and word is that we might even see …
BHPetrol launches Trans Super diesel engine oil 7L pack
BHPetrol has officially unveiled a new 7 litre pack of its Trans Super diesel engine oil which was previously available in 209 litre drum, 18 litre pail and 5 litre pack versions. …
Win RM165k monthly with BHPetrol Save & Win!
Local oil and gas retailer Boustead Petroleum Marketing or fondly known as BHPetrol has launched yet another contest called Save & Win which rewards motorists with up to RM165,000 cash prizes and …
Volkswagen Polo R-Line spices up regular Polo at Frankfurt
Here's one of Volkswagen's Frankfurt exhibits - the Volkswagen Polo R-Line, not a exactly true Volkswagen R car, but kitted up to give it a spicier look. Some inspiration for current and …
Frankfurt: Kia Rio 3-door eyes trendy European streets
We've previously seen the five-door Kia Rio for the European market, now is the turn of the three-door Rio to have its world debut at Frankfurt. The Rio is a B-segment Kia, …
Proton and Mitsubishi’s broad range strategic collaboration to benefit both companies
The announcement made earlier today by Proton and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) that both automakers were in a detailed discussion to enter a broad ranging collaboration, with a firm focus on developing …
Proton and Mitsubishi strategic collaboration – Proton to build cars/engines for MMC, parts sharing for small car!
Proton and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have jointly announced today that they are in serious discussion for strategic collaboration to further strengthen the competitiveness of both companies. The items being considered for …
Frankfurt: Lotus unveils the 2012 Exige S and Exige R-GT
Lotus has unveiled two refreshed Exige models at the Frankfurt Motor Show. First up is the Exige S which is given a reworked exterior and a new interior. Exterior updates include a …
Frankfurt: 562 hp Lamborghini Gallardo STS breaks cover
Lamborghini has unveiled the Gallardo STS which is also known as Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. The new variant is said to be the most extreme Gallardo as it is based …
Perodua Myvi SE 1.5 and Extreme Launch and Test Drive Review
After rounds and rounds of spyshots, this time, it's the real thing. Moments ago, Perodua officially launched the much anticipated Myvi SE 1.5 which is a new Myvi with a 1.5-litre engine, …
