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  Rally of Queensland: Proton looking for APRC success

  25 May 2012 / 5 comments

  It’s on to Australia and the third round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) this weekend, where Proton is hoping for a change in fortunes at the 2012 International Rally of Queensland. The first […]

   

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  Lamborghini opens 3S centre in Glenmarie

  25 May 2012 / 47 comments

  Italian supercar maker Lamborghini opened a new showroom in the Klang Valley this evening. Located in Glenmarie, the RM4 million facility operated by JH Italia Sdn Bhd is a 3S centre to serve the brand’s […]

   

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  Wheelcorp Premium opens BMW 4S in Setia Alam

  25 May 2012 / 5 comments

  There’s a new BMW dealership in town, and it’s located at the thriving township of Bandar Setia Alam, in Shah Alam. The new Wheelcorp Premium BMW 4S centre is just down the main road from […]

   

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  BMW Brand Store: first new-direction outlet in Paris

  25 May 2012 / 2 comments

  BMW has opened its first BMW Brand Store, and the inaugural outlet is located in the luxurious area of metropolitan Paris, at the Avenue George V. Designed by luxury retail architect Eric Carlson and his […]

   

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  ‘WWW 1’ sets number plate record – RM520k!

  25 May 2012 / 79 comments

  It’s no big surprise that “WWW 1” has set a new record as Malaysia’s most expensive vehicle registration number, but the all-time high bid of RM520,000 for that number plate is shocking nonetheless. Yes, someone […]

   

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  Naza targeting two new car brands, one bike franchise

  25 May 2012 / 111 comments

  The Naza Group of Companies is looking to add two automobile brands and one motorcycle franchise to its already big brand portfolio, says Bernama. Naza Group Joint Group Executive Chairman Datuk SM Faisal SM Nasimuddin […]

   

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  Peugeot 301 – a compact global sedan for new markets

  24 May 2012 / 62 comments

  Peugeot has released the first images and information on its new 301, a compact global sedan aimed at conquering new markets. The car is set to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in […]

   

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  My Proton Makeover: Madam Lee’s 1991 Saga revealed!

  24 May 2012 / 75 comments

  The sixth and final My Proton Makeover project car was unveiled this afternoon, when R3 Head of Engineering Tengku Djan Ley handed back the keys of this 1991 Saga Aeroback to its first and only […]

   

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  Toyota Camry – JDM Hybrid offers another take on the XV50

  24 May 2012 / 50 comments

  The arrival of the new Toyota Camry is nigh, with the XV50 set to make its debut here early next month. The order books were opened last month, we’ve already seen the specs of the […]

   

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  Renault mulling the introduction of a high-end brand

  24 May 2012 / 5 comments

  Segmentation is turning out to be very much the in-thing these days – if you want to move up or down in terms of portfolio, bringing about a new sub-brand is the surest and quickest […]

   

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  Renault Twingo R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 – a tiny tribute to a race-winning Formula 1 car

  24 May 2012 / 2 comments

  Renault has just released a limited edition Twingo R.S. to celebrate Red Bull Racing’s 2011 Formula 1 Constructors’ world title. This is not the first Renault to get decked out like this, that honour goes […]

   

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  Mazda and Fiat Group sign MoU – upcoming Alfa Romeo roadster to use next-gen MX-5 rear-wheel drive platform

  23 May 2012 / 25 comments

  Mazda Motor Corporation and Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster for both Mazda and Alfa Romeo brands, based on the […]

   

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  ETCM forms First Energy Networks – subsidiary to build/operate EV charging infrastructure and system

  23 May 2012 / 20 comments

  Nissan looks like its ready to up its EV game here, what with Edaran Tan Chong Motor’s recent announcement of the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary called First Energy Networks. The start-up’s principal activity, according […]

   

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  My Proton Makeover: Work in Progress pictures of Madam Lee’s 1991 Proton Saga

  23 May 2012 / 25 comments

  The My Proton Makeover programme started in August last year with Fadly Hisham Roplay’s 1992 Saga, and will end with a Saga of the same vintage. The sixth and final car chosen for a rework […]

   

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  China’s Chery to set up assembly plant in Vietnam

  23 May 2012 / 20 comments

  Chery has signed an agreement with a Vietnamese company to assemble and sell vehicles in the ASEAN country, the Chinese car company revealed, although no further details were furnished. The Vietnam plant will become Chery’s […]

   

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