Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Review – worth two Myvis?
You get what you pay for, goes the truism. In the wonderful world of NAP and import taxes, excise duties and APs, this only holds true if you believe increases in things …
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Toyota Hilux and Fortuner – 2.5L VNT D-4D intercooled engine 2012 MY versions coming, order books open
UMW Toyota has announced the estimated on-the-road prices for its Toyota Hilux pick-up truck and Toyota Fortuner SUV 2012 model year improvement models, which are due, we hear, soon, with bookings now …
Perodua kicks off road safety campaign for Hari Raya
We dropped by the Sungai Buloh Overhead Bridge R&R area this evening, where Perodua launched its Road Safety Campaign in time for the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations. Perodua joined forces with the …
Calling all readers to share tips, stories and advice on balik kampung motoring this Raya!
The time of the year has come again when you pile family and bags into your car and set off for your hometown for Raya. As we well know, these balik kampung …
Ford Performance Vehicles GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series – the most hardcore Falcon, ever
The news may have Ford planning to end its vehicle manufacturing in Australia by 2016, but until then expect the raucous bits to keep coming, like the new GT RSPEC Limited Edition …
2012 PPIHC: Interview with Hiroshi Masuoka, Team Principal and Driver
Hiroshi Masuoka is no stranger to Mitsubishi and its motorsports program. A driver for the works team, Masuoka started his Dakar Rally campaign in 1987. His most notable wins were the 2002 …
Fiat 500 – taking it back to the ’70s, with colour
Nothing like adding some colour into your life, and those looking for a Fiat 500 over on the Continent will find plenty of that in a new range that dresses up the …
2012 PPIHC: Interview with Beccy Gordon, Driver
Beccy Gordon comes from a family of racecar drivers, so one can say that racing is in very much in her blood. Although she has raced in a wide range of motorsports …
Tuner Walkinshaw Performance adds cred to Cruze
Aussie fettlers Walkinshaw Performance has unveiled this Holden Cruze (Chevrolet Cruze in Malaysia) in their home market down under. Based on the Series II SRi-V hatchback, they've managed to extract 241 hp …
VIDEO: Audi RS5 races up Pikes Peak, with a Ducati!
Audi owns superbike maker Ducati, and here's a video to remind everyone of the acquisition that happened earlier this year, and promote the machines that will race up Pikes Peak. The 1:55 …
Volvo helps UK drivers avoid hayfever in the summer
With an already established safety reputation in the bag, Volvo is now turning its attention to medical conditions. To help the estimated 8-10 million hayfever sufferers in the UK, the Swedish company …
Testing specialist TUV SUD opens new lab in Thailand
German testing specialist TUV SUD has opened a new automotive testing laboratory in Thailand. TUV SUD PSB (Thailand) invested 20 million baht in the 400-square-metre lab located in Thailand Science Park in …
Suzuki’s S-Cross crossover concept: the new SX4?
Its debut confirmed for this year's Paris Motor Show, the S-Cross concept will preview a C-segment crossover in the not-too-distant future from Suzuki. Reports surmise that this might become the next-gen SX4, …
Production Jaguar F-Type convertible to debut at Paris
Jaguar has announced that the production F-Type will make its global debut at this September's Paris Motor Show. Inspired by the C-X16 Concept from Frankfurt 2011, the F-Type is an all-new aluminium …
2012 PPIHC: Shakedown session of the i-MiEV Evolution at Pikes Peak International Raceway
Here’s proof that when you set your heart to complete something, it will get done on time. As mentioned in our earlier post, Masuoka-san misjudged a corner and sent the i-MiEV Evolution …
GALLERY: 2012 PPIHC Fan Fest
Have you read our coverage on Mitsubishi Motors' participation during Fan Fest? Well, here is the rest that went on. We saw quite a number of cars, but the vehicles in attendance …
2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest – Mitsubishi Motors team and drivers meet the fans
It won’t be long till Pikes Peak hears the roar of high-horsepowered engines struggling for air with its drivers losing focus as they race to the clouds. The world’s second oldest race, …
Team Sime Darby Auto Performance to make race debut at Porsche Carrera Cup Asia with VIP driver
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced that it will participate in Rounds 7 and 8 of Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) 2012, from August 30 to September 2, making its racing …
Nissan Almera 1.5L officially previewed by Tan Chong – CKD, RM70k to 85k, deliveries in Q4
After months of teasing and speculation, the Nissan Almera was officially previewed by Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) this morning to the media. We've had quite a "long history" with this car, …
Overfinch tricks out more Range Rovers – Limited Edition Sport GTS-X and Evoque 2012 GTS
Nothing like kitting up further an already well-decked out vehicle, and that’s what Range Rover enhancement specialist Overfinch are pretty good at. The UK-based company’s latest tricked-out examples are the Limited Edition …
