BMW prepares to facelift F20 BMW 1-Series hatchback
Even though the F20 BMW 1-Series is only just about to be launched in Malaysia, over in Europe BMW is already preparing for the LCI facelift. From the looks of the car …
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BMW F20 1-Series to debut in Malaysia soon?
It has certainly taken a while for the second-gen BMW 1-Series to get here, but the hatchback is finally coming to town - the BMW Malaysia Facebook page is teasing a vehicle …
Vauxhall extends Northern Ireland team sponsorship
The Irish Football Association has announced a four-year sponsorship extension with Vauxhall that will see GM's British brand maintain its position as Lead Partner to the Northern Ireland national teams. The sponsorship, …
New Toyota Corolla Axio and Fielder Hybrid for Japan
Japan now gets new hybrid versions of the Toyota Corolla Axio (sedan) and Fielder (estate). They become the first Corolla-badged models to offer a hybrid powertrain, as the Auris hatchback and Estate …
New Honda Jazz with Mugen accessories leaked
Click to enlarge Last month saw the online debut of the third-generation 2014 Honda Jazz (Fit in Japan and the US). Featuring "Exciting H Design" the familiar basic shape remains, but a …
Ogier wins Rally Finland – VW’s sixth victory this year
There’s just no stopping Sebastien Ogier this year. He has won Rally Finland for the first time – an achievement he described as “a dream come true” – ahead of the up-and-coming …
New BMW i3 – can its carbon-fibre panels be repaired?
We’ve covered the new BMW i3’s revolutionary mass-produced carbon-fibre structure last week, and almost immediately a few readers raised the question on whether or not it can be repaired in case of …
2013 Toyota Vios – specs list pops up on oto.my
Sometime last month, photos of the Malaysian-spec 2013 Toyota Vios emerged in an ad on oto.my, offering the first visual take of the local car, which is expected to be launched in …
Entry-level Caterham Seven gets Suzuki 3-cyl turbo
Remember the sub-£17k (RM80k) entry-level Caterham Seven teased in June? Well, its "super-compact, flexible and EU6-compliant engine" has been revealed to be a turbocharged 660cc three-cylinder engine (K6A) built by Suzuki. Yes, …
Free car inspection for Peroduas over Hari Raya period
Perodua vehicle owners can get their cars inspected for free over the Hari Raya festive period. The free checks will be given out via Perodua's Tweckbot service and the Petronas Coffee Break …
Proton Preve sedan – AUD$3k price reduction in Oz, free Modenas motorcycle in Malaysia
Some news from Australia concerning the Proton Preve sedan. Pricing for the car - available in two variant guises Down Under - has been revised, and both versions are now AUD$3,000 cheaper …
Vehicle checklist and guide for this Raya season
It really didn't seem all that long ago when we were spoiling our stomachs with all kinds of kuih, ketupat and rendang. Quick as a flash, the time has come again - …
BMW i3 official debut – full details on BMW’s new EV
The flying cars that we were promised way back when we were so much younger aren't here yet, but now that everyone has sobered up to the possibility that flight isn't going …
VIDEO: Marc Gené drives the Alfa Romeo 4C on track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzexh_EgPdQ It’s memorable enough to see pictures of a car as beautiful as the Alfa Romeo 4C, but it’s something else altogether to watch it in motion. In the latest video of …
Australia pledges AUD$200m bailout for auto industry, pushing for 100% Australian-made gov’t fleet
The Australian government today pledged a new A$200 million (RM576 million) bailout package for the auto industry as it looks to boost struggling sectors to help the economy transition away from mining, …
Subaru WRX RS40 – 300 units, exclusive to Australia
While Japan gets to enjoy the Subaru WRX STI tS Type RA, Subaru Australia introduced its own swansong for the current rally-bred road star. The Subaru WRX RS40 isn’t quite as hardcore …
JPJ introduces 1JPJ Skuad Muda programme – looking to recruit 300,000 volunteers by next year
According to Bernama, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is hoping to recruit around 300,000 young volunteers for its recently-formed 1JPJ Skuad Muda programme by next year. Aside from learning about traffic regulations …
Subaru BRZ STI teased on STI’s Japanese website
Subaru Tecnica International, better known as STI, has revealed on its Japanese website teaser images of what appears to be a Subaru BRZ STI. Apart from that it's 'Coming Soon' and is …
Isuzu to use GM diesels for new Indian market pickup
Isuzu is set to use diesel engines sourced from General Motors for its new Indian pickup truck in a bid to lower costs as well as reduce the demand for technology development. …
2014 Hyundai Elantra facelift teaser goes online
A teaser of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra facelift is now up on the automaker’s Korean website. The fifth-generation Elantra MD is set to get its mid-life update soon, and it looks to …
