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  First two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB in Asia Pacific

  13 June 2012 / 8 comments

  This is the first bespoke two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase in Asia Pacific, commissioned for delivery to Singapore. The exterior of the car is finished in gunmetal, with a silver upper two-tone and a matching […]

   

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  Auto transmission vehicle driving test postponed

  13 June 2012 / 44 comments

  The government has postponed the implementation of driving tests using automatic transmission cars. It was scheduled to start last month, but has been delayed by pending approval of the allocation to print relevant books and […]

   

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  First batch of Chevrolet Trailblazers roll off Thai plant

  13 June 2012 / 12 comments

  The first production units of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer are now rolling off General Motors Thailand’s production line in Rayong. The first unit, a 2.8L Duramax diesel powered range-topping LTZ model was greeted by the […]

   

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  McLaren MP4-12C updated – 25 PS more, faster shifts

  12 June 2012 / 23 comments

  McLaren has announced a package of enhancements for its MP4-12C that makes the supercar “even more invigorating to drive yet even easier to live with”. Headlining the changes is a 25 PS power increase for […]

   

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  Jazeman Jaafar wins at Rockingham, leads the British F3 Drivers’ Championship after four rounds

  12 June 2012 / 15 comments

  Jazeman Jaafar is truly on a roll. The 19-year-old Petronas Talent Programme driver celebrated a dominant win at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, UK over the weekend, the fourth round of the British F3 International […]

   

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  Shell FuelSave ‘Target One Million’ campaign launched

  12 June 2012 / 0 comments

  Shell Malaysia has teamed up with 15 other countries worldwide for the oil company’s first ever online global campaign – Shell FuelSave “Target One Million”. Through this, Shell aims to educate motorists that the right […]

   

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  Ford Focus ST debuts, in five-door and estate forms

  12 June 2012 / 46 comments

  Ford has announced the market debut of its new Focus ST, which is set to be the Blue Oval’s first global performance model, going on sale in 40 countries around the world. Deliveries of the […]

   

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  Volkswagen CC launched – from RM226k OTR

  12 June 2012 / 144 comments

  Let’s get one thing clear; this is not the new Passat CC. In fact, Volkswagen has taken to knife and sliced the Passat and CC into two separate model series. This model debuted at the […]

   

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  Toyota TMG EV P002 set for Pikes Peak challenge

  11 June 2012 / 1 comment

  All the attention regarding Toyota’s racing programme may be centred on the two TS030 Hybrid racers taking part at Le Mans this weekend, but the Japanese automaker is also set to tackle some serious hill […]

   

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  Super GT 2012 Rd 3: Of booth babes and race queens

  11 June 2012 / 16 comments

  Sexist? No. These ladies play an important part in promoting their brand and race teams. They have the tough task of attracting new fans, keep the current ones happy and provide a welcoming break from […]

   

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  Subaru WRX STI launched – from RM249k OTR

  11 June 2012 / 78 comments

  Take your mind off the BRZ for a second and focus on the car that put Subaru on the motorsport map. This is the WRX STI (note the absence of the ‘Impreza’ moniker) and it […]

   

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  Volvo S60 Polestar – a performance road car concept

  11 June 2012 / 5 comments

  It’s called the Volvo S60 Polestar, and it’s set to be presented for the first time on June 16 at the next round of the Swedish TTA – Racing Elite League championship. Developed by Volvo’s […]

   

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  Nissan Sylphy and Livina X-Gear Tuned by Impul unveiled at Super GT Round 3 in SIC

  11 June 2012 / 25 comments

  Looks like this is becoming a tradition. During last year’s Super GT in Sepang, Nissan launched the Grand Livina tuned by Impul. This year, Nissan has thrown the covers off the Sylphy and Livina X-Gear […]

   

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  Nissan Urvan – ETCM initiates a service campaign

  11 June 2012 / 0 comments

  If you own a Nissan Urvan, this will definitely be of interest. Edaran Tan Chong Motor has been officially notified by Nissan that certain units of the Urvan produced and sold by ETCM may need […]

   

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  Autobacs Super GT 2012 Round 3: Weider HSV-010 and Hankook Porsche win from pole position

  11 June 2012 / 7 comments

  Fortune smiled on Weider Honda Racing again. Last year, the team qualified on pole and went on to win the race. This season’s race is an exact carbon copy. However, the win was not as […]

   

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