Fiat not buying Mazda, increases stake in Chrysler
Fiat has put an end to speculations saying that the Italian carmaker will be acquiring shares in Mazda. The speculation was inspired by the announcement made last week of the two carmakers. …
May 2012
GE-Naza Electric Vehicle Experience takes the electric discussion further afield
More news from the electric avenue - General Electric and the Naza Group of Companies yesterday hosted the ‘GE-Naza Electric Vehicle Experience’ in KL, bringing together key stakeholders and industry players in …
Chevrolet Captiva now with diesel engine from RM165k
Well, this SUV was supposed to have arrived in Q4 of 2011. But, as a wise man once said, “Better late than never.” Here’s the Chevrolet Captiva with a new heart; a …
Toyota Camry XV50 snapped with aerokit at showrooms
The new XV50 Toyota Camry may not be officially launched yet (it will be by the end of this week - watch out for our launch report), but it appears that a …
Hyundai i10 full test drive review – a fun econobox
To be completely honest, I had sort of pre-written this review of the Hyundai i10 even before stepping into the small car. For some odd reason, I seem to find myself frequently …
Drag race unsanctioned, says MAM and AAM
If you’re up-to-date with the news and especially to topics regarding last weekend’s 2012 Million Youths Rally, then you know what has happened. For those who don’t know, let's bring you up …
Perodua Wolfrace Design Limited Edition – UK Only
Oh hello. It seems that Perodua in the UK is not done with the previous generation Myvi just yet because they have just launched the new Myvi Wolfrace Design. This comes from …
Ford Fiesta Sedan facelift sighted testing on public roads near the Nurburgring!
We've seen disguised spyshots of the upcoming facelift for the Ford Fiesta hatchback earlier this year, where we first saw a glimpse of what could be a completely revamped front end based …
Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin resigns from Proton
It looks like the speculation made by The Edge last month about Proton MD Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin resigning from his post has turned out to be true. Proton has just …
Ferrari SP12 EC – Eric Clapton’s one-off is a 458 Italia with styling inspired by the 512 BB
You're looking at a one-off belonging to guitar master Eric Clapton, a Ferrari enthusiast and owner. Designed by Centro Stile Ferrari in collaboration with Pininfarina and the engineers from Maranello, this Ferrari …
Honda Gold Wing launching May 31, RM174,900
The Honda Gold Wing is by no means an ordinary bike. And here’s the new one. Boon Siew Honda will be launching the 2012 Gold Wing on May 31, 2012 and will …
Mitsubishi Factory 3 Tour, where the Mirage is made
About half an hour after completing my preview drive with the Mitsubishi Mirage, I find myself at the small car’s birthplace. The area is called Laem Chabang Industrial Estate located in the …
SAAB may be saved by Chinese-Japanese group
Swedish carmaker Saab could be seeing the light at the end of a very dark and cold tunnel. Automotive News Europe has picked up a story by Bloomberg that a group led …
Proton and DRB-Hicom squashes another ‘sale’ rumour
Following last week’s announcement about Dany Bahar being temporarily suspended, it seems that the rumour that Lotus will be sold has risen again. Proton has issued an official statement to confirm, yet …
BYD electric taxi catches fire, killing three onboard
Accidents happen, but here's an unusual one. According to reports from China, a BYD electric taxi was hit by a Nissan GT-R in Shenzhen, China, before catching fire. The cab driver and …
Mitsubishi Mirage previewed, on a Thai race track
I have the number 23,000 typed into my Notes. The figure is significant; it represents the number of Mitsubishi Mirages booked since the car's launch during the Bangkok Motor Show. In fact, …
BMW Zagato Coupe injects more sexy into the Z4
This is the BMW Zagato Coupe, a collaboration between BMW and Italian styling house Zagato, marrying Italian design flair together with German engineering, thanks to the friendship between BMW and Zagato's designers …
Volkswagen Malaysia DSG Service Campaign
Click to enlarge screencap Volkswagen Malaysia is having a "Volkswagen DSG Service Campaign" to address possible issues with the firm's twin-clutch gearbox. The company is in the process of sending letters to …
Renault Alpine A110-50 – a homage to the Berlinette
It’s pretty much confirmed that Renault is set to resurrect the hallowed Alpine name as reported, given the appearance of the Alpine A110-50 concept, which the company says has been developed to …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet – soft top GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet made its motor show debut earlier this year at Geneva, and will go on sale next month. There's never been a thing like it before - VW …
