Locally-made lithium-ion batteries by 2015 – report
According to a report by The Star, Malaysia is en route to produce its first prototype lithium-ion batteries for electric buses, cars and energy storage by the first quarter of 2015. The …
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SPYSHOTS: Is this a Hyundai “i30 N” hot hatch?
Is Hyundai preparing a hotter version of its C-segment Hyundai i30 hatchback for performance enthusiasts? Seen here is a Hyundai i30 that's been given a lowered suspension, 18 inch alloy wheels from …
SPYSHOTS: Next gen MINI Countryman prototype
The MINI Countryman has just received its mid-life facelift earlier this year, but the next generation model is already being worked on. It will be built on BMW's UKL1 front wheel drive …
DRIVEN: Mitsubishi ASX – now CKD and great value
In a first floor cafe last week, I looked out and found that almost every other vehicle within eyeshot was an SUV. Just a coincidence, I'm sure, but that didn't stop me …
SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Kia Optima testing on track
The next-generation Kia Optima has been spotted doing its rounds on a track. As you can see, the amount of camouflage this particular mule has doesn't give us much to go on …
Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 2,000 cars in Malaysia
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a "Field Fix Campaign" (read: recall) for 2,083 Mitsubishi vehicles sold in Malaysia - specifically, older Mitsus. The campaign covers models ranging from the Airtrek, Colt, …
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S for Paris debut
The Paris Motor Show in October is set to welcome the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S, which the Japanese carmaker has released a few teaser pics of. Darkened they may be, one can …
GALLERY: Porsche 917 and 919 Hybrid in Malaysia
The Porsche 917 and 919 Hybrid made an appearance at Porsche Centre Damansara last week. One a Le Mans legend, the other aiming to be one, we have detailed photos of the …
SPYSHOTS: New Chery Eastar MPV spotted in JPJ
There’s a new Chery Eastar MPV in town. We’ve seen it on the road last month, and here it is again at JPJ Putrajaya, courtesy of pictures sent in by regular contributor …
2015 Toyota Camry facelift to feature new 2.0 litre engine with VVT-iW technology, 6-speed automatic
Following its unveiling at the Moscow motor show recently, we now have more details of the global-market Toyota Camry XV50 facelift and in particular, its new 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine. Seems there's …
Land Rover Discovery Sport – 7-seat small SUV debuts
Land Rover has finally unveiled the replacement for the eight-year-old Freelander 2 – the Land Rover Discovery Sport. The first in a new line of Discovery-badged SUVs, it will be offered with …
Thailand set to approve Volkswagen factory – report
Reuters has reported, citing German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, that Thailand is set to approve the construction of a Volkswagen factory near the port of Bangkok, and that a decision from the …
Nissan CPO Andy Palmer to become Aston Martin CEO
Nissan chief planning officer Andy Palmer will be leaving the company to become CEO of Aston Martin, the British carmaker has announced. The 51-year old, who also has been running Infiniti since …
Audi Malaysia gets its first MD – Immo Buschmann?
It looks like the man who will be leading Audi Malaysia is a certain Mr. Immo Buschmann, who according to his LinkedIn profile has been the Managing Director of Audi Malaysia since …
Suzuki Ciaz – new compact sedan to debut in India
Suzuki will be launching its new Suzuki Ciaz - a new compact sedan in India under its Maruti Suzuki brand. The car was first previewed as the Suzuki Authentics Concept, and was …
Atalanta Motors – 75 years on, a new car debuts
Seventy-five years after the last one came about, a new Atalanta motor car is set to be launched. The 2014 version of the two-seater will make its official debut at the third …
Renault Sport RS 01 – latest Trophy racer unveiled
Unveiled at the Moscow International Auto Show was the Renault Sport RS 01, the latest in a long line of purpose-built one-make racers from Renault and the successor to the Megane Trophy. …
Mercedes-AMG GT to be unveiled on September 9
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCIe3DnYAa0 The much anticipated Mercedes-AMG GT will be set to make its official debut come September 9. After months of teasing from Mercedes-Benz AMG, the public can expect to see the car …
Chevrolet Malibu launched in Malaysia – 2.4L, RM155k
Chevrolet Malaysia has finally launched the Chevrolet Malibu in our market. It's been a long time coming, the Malibu, GM's D-segment sedan that will join a competitive class with the Toyota Camry, …
Kia K4 – production segment-straddling sedan shown
Earlier in the year at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, we were presented with the Kia K4 concept and were promised that a production version would come to market in the second …
