Petronas Pit Pulse 2010 – Special Video Coverage
We were at the Petronas Pit Pulse event for the past two evenings checking out the festivities going on at Jalan Binjai. On Tuesday evening they had an open stage interview with …
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A closer look at the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing
Tuesday was a seriously busy day for our team as there was a few events about town that we had to go to, including one of our company's own, which we will …
Lotus Racing gets Maxis 1 year sponsorship deal!
Lotus Racing announced today at its homecoming celebration showcase in Pavilion that they have a new sponsor on board - telecommunications company Maxis Communications. I guessed as much after spotting a Maxis …
Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing – 145hp!
Proton today launched a very special version of their Neo CPS – the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing. Priced at RM115k it has various equipment upgrades including an engine tune-up. Now …
Is Maxis the latest sponsor of Lotus Racing?
We've live at the official launch of the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing at Pavilion today. The car has not been unveiled yet so details on that will come later in …
What is this – next generation Hyundai Accent/Verna or Hyundai Elantra/Avante?
This is supposed to be the next generation Hyundai Accent/Verna, snapped by Hyundai Blog reader MarkII. But it also does look very much like some taped up cars that were supposed to …
Lexus LF-A gets Nürburgring package – only 50 cars!
Not everyone will be able to call themselves lucky owners of the Lexus LF-A, and probably even fewer will equip their car with this new "Nürburgring" package, which Lexus says is aimed …
The Exora My Unbeatable Family reality show on 8TV – starts in May 2010
I came across this interesting project by Proton while surfing some forum threads on the Cari Chinese forums which had referred to my blog. Exora My Unbeatable Family is a family reality …
VIDEO: Fiat 500C “Cool Bikini Contest”
For some reason, Fiat thought it was a good idea to produce this video called the "Cool Bikini Contest" set in a cold Amsterdam winter background. Those girls must have been freezing …
Ford Focus RS500 – a parting gift for the current Focus
A limited edition 500 unit run of the Focus RS called the Focus RS500 will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the 2010 Leipzig Motor Show in Germany …
BYD considering taking Maybach off Daimler’s hands?
We got news earlier this year that BYD and Daimler AG would be teaming up to develop electric vehicles and EV-related components in China. BYD is a Chinese company and is best …
Mazda licenses Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive
Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive will soon find its way into Mazda cars mated to Mazda's SKY engine instead of Toyota's Atkinson cycle 1.8 litre VVT-i. The Mazda SKY engine was exhibited at …
E84 BMW X1 spotted in Putrajaya – launch very soon?
The new BMW X1 (E84 model code) should be launching here in Malaysia very very soon as you can already be seen around Malaysian roads if you just know where to look. …
Alpina B7 BiTurbo ALLRAD set for 2010 New York Auto Show Debut
BMW USA's top of the range BMW Alpina B7 will also be available with all-wheel drive to tackle American winters. There's no M7 so the Alpina B7 is pretty much the sportiest …
BMW files a series of interesting trademark registrations – is an M diesel on the way?
A bunch of trademark registration filings by BMW has given us a glimpse of what could be coming up in the future. Here's a full list: M 50 d Urbanic Gran Coupe …
Check out the Petronas Pit Pulse at Jalan Binjai!
If you're a fan of the Mercedes GP Petronas racing team, you really gotta head down to the Petronas Pit Pulse event in Jalan Binjai behind the KLCC building today. Petronas Pit …
Renault and Daimler close to a stake swap tie-up?
Word is that Daimler AG and Renault are very close to a German-French 'alliance' that includes a "symbolic" equity swap of 3%. Daimler AG would hold 3% of Renault and Renault will …
Can you use biodiesel in your diesel car in Malaysia?
Biodiesel is supposed to be available at the pumps in stages from mid next year, but Sime Darby plantation has already started using its own blend of biodiesel called Bio-N (pronounced Beyond) …
Central region to go B5 biodiesel from June 2011
Apparently diesel in the central region of the Peninsular Malaysia will be B5 biodiesel from June 2011 onwards. It was supposed to be implemented earlier but had a four year delay - …
Volkswagen Group Malaysia CKD local assembly plans to be finalised by mid 2010!
We could be looking at more affordable CKD Volkswagens in Malaysian showrooms by early 2012, if Volkswagen Group Malaysia's plans are on schedule. VGM MD Andreas Prinz said yesterday at the opening …