New BMW X3 xDrive18d: a “greener” SUV
The BMW X3 gets a new economical green variant called the BMW X3 xDrive18d, equipped with a 2.0 litre inline-4 turbodiesel producing 143 horsepower and 350Nm of torque. It is slotted under …
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Acura ZDX: a Japanese take on the BMW X6
Honda has its own "Z car" now, as Acura have unveiled its X6 competitor at the New York International Auto Show and have decided to call it the Acura ZDX. This is …
BMW 760i and 760Li: flagship V12 turbo power!
12 cylinders and 8 gear ratios, that's what you get in the car above. I was almost thinking BMW had decided to axe its plans to introduce ZF's new 8-speed auto when …
GALLERY: Naza Italia Lifestyle Centre in PJ
Click for enlarged image The Naza Italia Lifestyle Centre is the largest Ferrari and Maserati showroom out of Italy. Sitting beside the Federal Highway in PJ, it has 2 floors with Ferrari …
Proton in preliminary talks with Renault
Proton managing director Datuk Hj Syed Zainal says Proton is in very preliminary talks with Renault on a technical collaboration, which sources in the company say are centered around the supply of …
2-door Kia Forte Koup unveiled at NYIAS!
Kia has unveiled the 2-door coupe version of the good looking Kia Forte at the NYIAS 2009 ongoing in the US this week. The 2-door Forte called the Forte Koup (Cerato Koup …
Motoring Ministers: the new line-up
Our new Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has rolled out his new cabinet today, and the following are the few people of note to motorists, people whose policies affects motorists …
Perodua MPV (D46T) to sell for RM66k and below!
As Proton gears up for its Proton Exora MPV to be launched next week, our other national carmaker Perodua is also prepping up its Perodua MPV, set to be launched in Q3 …
Proton hires BMW man as Director of Quality
Proton has appointed a new Director of Quality, 56 year old Dr Wolfgang Karl Eppel. Dr. Epple was previously serving in BMW AG as Vice President of Quality Management R&D. He was …
Standardised “World Engine” for F1 and WRC?
The FIA is supposed to be working on a new "World Engine" due in 2013 that can be used for 3 FIA categories - F1, F2 and WRC. Max Mosley described the …
Mercedes-Benz “Angels” Safety Commercial
Check out this new commercial by Mercedes-Benz touting the safety features of its car. Whether you believe it or not, the creativity of whoever produced the video makes you smile... it shows …
2009 BMW 335i and 330d LCI Review
When the E90 3-Series first came out, it was not to many people's tastes. The signature L-shaped tail lamps were gone and the front kidney grilles had a little chrome bar running …
Honda Dreams Fund deadline extended to 15 April
Honda Malaysia today announced the extension of the deadline for submission of applications for Honda Dreams Fund (HDF) to April 15, 2009. The original deadline for HDF is 31st March 2009. This …
F1: Heavy downpour causes red flag at Sepang
So it was a massively wet race, one that was made worse by the fact that it was an evening one - less light to cut through the heavy torrent. Jenson Button …
Honda Nationwide Mobile Roadshow 2009
If you can't make time to head to a Honda showroom, Honda will bring the showroom to you with its nationwide mobile roadshow set to be held around Malaysia from March to …
Gemballa paddle shift steering for Porsche PDK
I never did understand why Porsche used that weird rocker switch thing for the steering-mounted gear shifters. Thankfully there are many who share my views, including Porsche tuner Gemballa, who have just …
Ssangyong C200 Aero and C200 Eco Concepts
The theme for news on this blog today is obviously SUVs. This is the new Ssangyong C200 Aero and Eco concepts, I think you can guess which is Aero and which is …
Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype with 3.0L V6 to be unveiled at NYIAS 2009
Mitsubishi will debut the vehicle above at the NYIAS 2009. It will be called the Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype, essentially what looks like an Outlander with a Lancer face up front, which …
2010 Kia Sorento XM fully unveiled!
The all-new monocoque Kia Sorento XM is here, unveiled at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show and soon to hit Malaysian shoes when Naza Kia brings it in. The new Sorento is longer, …
BMW X5 M and X6 M: Official Details and Video!
There's no denying that purists will have a field day trashing these two SUVs that have joined BMW's M line-up. The fact that they both debuted together like this probably shows that …