Changan Raeton – midsize sedan goes the posh route
More from the sifted pile of Beijing pix. The name sounds like a play on the name of the son of the Greek god Helios, which of course adorns a certain German …
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Nissan Juke-R goes into production, very limited run
Good news. The Nissan Juke-R will go into production. The bad news: Juke-R will be made in limited numbers on built-to-order basis. The price remains undisclosed but as my ex-Creative Director once …
Fiat Linea a.k.a. Punto Sedan gets a facelift
The Fiat Linea, which is a sedan bodied Punto with extended wheelbase for developing countries, has received a facelift. The front end of the Linea is now more rounded in appearance, compared …
Youngman Lotus L3 sedan given a minor facelift
Found this while sifting through the plethora of photos taken at Auto China, and it's of the Youngman Lotus L3 sedan, which might be of interest to Proton anoraks. The Persona form …
BMW and Hyundai rumoured to be in engine tie-up talks
Some news on the cooperation and partnership front. The latest talk about bedfellows concerns BMW and Hyundai - according to reports, the two companies are supposedly discussing a possible tie-up in engine …
China’s SAIC eyes Thailand as RHD production hub
Chinese auto giant SAIC Motor is looking to set up shop in Thailand, eyeing our northern neighbour as a right-hand drive production hub for export to RHD countries in ASEAN and beyond. …
Goodyear Highway Helper – the app that puts peace of mind in your hands, for iPhone and Android phones
Goodyear don’t just make good tyres, they make really helpful mobile applications too. The app is called Goodyear Highway Helper and it puts plenty of roadside assistance information in the palm of …
Groups of Peugeot 408s spotted – 1.6 Turbo and 2.0 NA
Yes, it's the Peugeot 408 caught on camera, again! But these latest sightings are different from the previous ones - not only are the cars fully uncovered, they are in groups, as …
Peugeot 208 R2 Rally Car – a race-ready car you can buy
This is Peugeot’s arrow-tip for the 208 range. Its full name is the Peugeot 208 R2 and yes, it is a rally car that you can buy. If you’re living in Europe, …
Beware of loud bicycle – don’t mess with the Hornster
Alright, here's something off the beaten track to wind down the Monday with, and it has all to do with a bicycle, one that can, quite literally, deafen you. Over in the …
Renault-Nissan buys majority stake in Russia’s AvtoVAZ
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and state corporation Russian Technologies have agreed to create a joint venture that will takeover AvtoVAZ, Russia's largest carmaker. The deal, which will see Renault-Nissan invest about US$750 million, …
New Nissan Cima – the long wheelbase Infiniti M35h
The Cima luxury nameplate is back, after Nissan announced in 2010 that had stopped producing the Japan market Cima and President. No V8 engine this time around, and if the curvy looks …
Jaguar XJ Supersport becomes Nurburgring speed taxi
Jaguar has decided to go the Nürburgring taxi ride route, and has picked a long wheelbase XJ Supersport for the job as the company's particular Nordschleife cab. Finished in non-standard matt grey …
What’s your Perodua story? Perodua wants to know
Own a Perodua? Have a memorable tale to tell about it? Well, Perodua wants to hear from you about your Perodua experiences, and with over two million Peroduas on the road, there …
SPIED: Changan Alsvin sedan spotted in Johor
Another Chinese sedan looks to be ready to enter the local market - reader Caddilac Wong spotted an example of the Chana Alsvin in Johor, and has kindly sent us photos of …
BMW X1 facelifted – xLine and Sport Line introduced
After two and a half years and over 275,000 units, the BMW X1 gets its midlife facelift. The smallest X now sports revised looks, an upgraded interior, a revised engine portfolio, new …
Government planning more incentives for hybrid and EV – details to be revealed when revised NAP is announced
The Star earlier reported that the Government may pile on more incentives for hybrid and electric vehicles. This move is being done to encourage more Malaysians to embrace environment-friendly vehicles. On top …
Nissan Leaf driven around the block – you can try it too!
We just got back from Edaran Tan Chong Motor's Petaling Jaya showroom, where the Nissan Leaf pilot program was launched yesterday by Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry. …
UMW Toyota’s new Body and Paint centre opens in Klang
UMW Toyota has opened its new Body and Paint centre in Bukit Raja, Klang. The 5.7-acre facility - which began operation earlier in the week - is currently equipped with 42 work …
Auto China 2012: the ladies of Beijing share the spotlight
As far as numbers go, the 2012 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition had plenty to go by - 230,000 sq metres of exhibition area at the China International Exhibition Center and a total …
