Proton P3-21A Tuah interior revealed for the first time!
And here we have our first real peek into the interior of Proton's upcoming P3-21A global sedan, thanks to reader Daud who spotted a group of 3 units being test driven by …
December 2011
Saab in talks with Turkish gov’t, according to reports
Saab Automobile, which declared voluntary bankruptcy last week, remains determined in its search for a suitor to save it from oblivion. According to reports, the Swedish carmaker is in talks with the …
BMW 1-Series three-door hatchback patent filings leaked
The new BMW 1-Series with the codename F20 was unveiled back in June, but only in five-door hatchback form. Now, here are some patent filings to show us how the three-door hatchback …
Proton extends free rear lap belt installation programme
Proton has announced an extension of the end date of its free rear centre lap belt installation service from 31 December 2011 to 31 January 2012. This is due to poor response …
Proton and Hawtai expected to ink collaboration deal soon
Reports indicate that Proton and Chinese carmaker Hawtai Automobile are expected to sign an official collaboration agreement before Chinese New Year at the earliest. According to an unnamed Hawtai executive, discussions have …
The ladies of Tokyo 2011 – a belated Christmas present!
Ohayou gozaimasu! Yes, we know it's long overdue, but better late than never, no? ;) Here are the ladies from this year's Tokyo Motor Show, which returned to Tokyo proper after 24 …
Chevrolet Sonic RS previewed ahead of Detroit, 1.4L turbo
At this year's season opening Detroit show, Chevrolet unveiled its B-segment contender, the next gen Aveo called Sonic. The upcoming NAIAS 2012 will see the GM brand wheel out the hot version …
Japanese petrol stations now offering EV charging service
Great news for Japanese owners of electric cars like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf. Oil companies JX Nippon Oil, Idemitsu Kosan Co, Cosmo Oil Co. and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK are …
Auto transmission driving licence to begin in May 2012
From May next year, there'll be two types of regular Class D, or car, driving licences - the one in effect right now and a new one, which is the automatic transmission …
Ex-champ Petter Solberg to drive for Ford in WRC 2012
Former WRC champion Petter Solberg will drive for Ford in next year's World Rally Championship, after completing a test for the works team. The name is no stranger to rally fans, but …
Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir flood relief programme
Proton has announced a nationwide ‘Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir’ flood relief programme to assist victims whose Proton cars have been damaged by rising waters. The programme starts today (29 Dec) and will …
My Proton Makeover – 1996 Iswara Aeroback is third up
The next recipient of Proton's “Very Important Proton” Makeover programme is a 1996 Iswara Aeroback, owned by software test engineer Norzamzarini Mohd Bajuri. The 35-year-old from Muar, Johor received a year-end surprise …
Proton confirms 2012 APRC participation – also announces an entry in 2012 WRC for the S2000-category
Proton, which dominated the 2011 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) with a clean sweep of the eight titles on call, has confirmed its participation in the 2012 APRC championship. The champions …
Kia Optima K5 2.0 launched – RM143,888 on-the-road
The much-anticipated Kia Optima K5 has been launched - the D-segment offering was introduced earlier today at Naza Kia Malaysia's new flagship Kia Red Cube outlet in Petaling Jaya. The car arrives …
Indonesia set to be No 1 automotive market in ASEAN
Thailand is likely to cede its position as the top automotive market in ASEAN this year, primarily as a result of the massive flooding that occured a few months back. Though the …
Mazda CX-5 customised to be shown at Tokyo Auto Salon
Click to enlarge. Mazda is showcasing a host of customised vehicles at the upcoming edition of the annual Tokyo Auto Salon in January, and among these are two versions of the CX-5 …
VW gives workers respite from Blackberry messages
In a move that should hopefully unshackle the idea that work has to follow one home, Volkswagen has agreed to stop sending emails through Blackberry devices to its workers in Germany after …
VIDEO: Designing the new F30 BMW 3-Series
BMW produced this video showing a series of interviews with BMW head of exterior design Karim Habib, BMW 3-Series exterior designer Christopher Weil and BMW 3-Series interior designer Christian Bauer, where they …
BMW: The Fastest Christmas Card in the World!
Hope everyone's enjoying their Christmas/year end holidays so far. In the spirit of the season, BMW made a video of an artist trying to draw a Christmas card motif, while strapped in …