SPIED: Nissan Serena – fourth-gen C26 spotted in KL
UPDATE: We've been told that the example seen in the photos here is an S-Hybrid, based on the tail lamp configuration. It's promising to be a very active year in terms of …
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Honda CR-Z facelift to debut in Indonesia in February
Honda is certainly paying a lot of attention to the Indonesian market, at least where the CR-Z is concerned. First, the facelift made a surprise world premiere in Jakarta last September, instead …
Lotus flagship showroom opens in Petaling Jaya – Exige S and Elise S launched in Malaysia
The days of potential Lotus customers having to make their way to the Proton Centre of Excellence to view or sample the prospective ride is over - Lotus Cars Malaysia today launched …
2013 Toyota Vios – spyshots of upcoming third-gen?
Seems that something may be stirring on the Toyota front, and it has to do with a perennial fave, the Vios. Apparently, the car under all that tape is supposed to be …
Chevrolet Sail sedan to be launched in India
Chevrolet India has teased the impending arrival of its new Sail sedan into the Indian market, with a side profile shot of the vehicle on its website. The newcomer will join the …
Ford EcoSport caught testing in Thailand
Ford's EcoSport has been caught testing in Thailand - Headlight Magazine recently ran spyshots of two examples of the compact SUV parked at a petrol station, both clad in a yellow and …
Porsche Panamera – rendering of next-gen Type 970
It hasn't been around the block that long, Porsche's Panamera, but it does feel like it, what with variants of the form popping up every year or so. It's about now that …
Honda Accord Hybrid to make Japanese debut in June
Honda is set to launch its fully-remodeled Japanese version of the Accord Hybrid sedan domestically in June, according to the Nikkei. The Accord Plug-in Hybrid is also set to be introduced in …
SDAP to reward new Porsche 911 Carrera owners
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) is rewarding new 911 Carrera owners with the chance to experience a training programme at the Porsche Sport Driving School at Mount Cotton, Australia. The complimentary trip …
Citroën DS3 Red – adding a dash of colour
Over in the UK, Citroën has introduced a special edition for the DS3. The Red range versions are based on the car's DStyle and DSport trim levels, adding on exclusive styling cues …
Audi A2 all-electric – not destined for production
It seems that Audi's A2 Concept all-electric, which was shown last year in Frankfurt, isn't going to make it to production. The company had ambitions to put the car into the market …
Nissan enhances Leaf battery warranty in the US
Over in the US, Nissan is set to enhance the warranty of the battery modules in its Leaf EV to stem the concern from certain owners about the battery's durability. It seems …
Citroën appoints Naza Euro Motors as local distributor
Automobiles Citroën has appointed Naza Euro Motors (NEM) as the official distributor for the Citroen brand in Malaysia, effective Jan 1, 2013. Things will kick off for the brand and NEM with …
Mazda CX-5 – two specials for the Tokyo Auto Salon
Joining the trio of Mazda6s at the Tokyo Auto Salon are a couple of dressed up CX-5 concepts. The CX-5 Active Driver features a carbon-fibre finish bonnet, front bash plate and multi-spoke …
The paultan.org 2012 Top Five cars list – the writers each pick five that impressed them the most this year
We've wanted to do this for the longest time, come out with a year-end list of the cars that dazzled us in a particular calendar year, but somehow it never quite panned …
Mazda6 gets all dressed up for Tokyo Auto Salon
Mazda is heading to the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon next month with a trio of Mazda6 concepts. There's the Mazda6 Racer, based on a six-speed manual variant. This one features sported up …
Subaru to show three concepts at Tokyo Auto Salon
More Tokyo Auto Salon-related news, this time from Subaru. The automaker will be bringing three concepts to next month's show, all kitted out to impress. No photos of them, unfortunately, so we'll …
Mazzanti Evantra V8 – 701 hp, only five built yearly
No, it’s not Maserati, and it’s definitely not an Elantra. This is the Mazzanti Evantra V8, and it’s due to be a rather rare beast when it makes its debut next year …
Toyota Crown – 14th-gen S210 makes its debut
Christmas may be a time of rest for many, but not Toyota. The automaker, set to regain the top spot in 2012, took the festive occasion to introduce its all-new Crown luxury …
Ford Fiesta Van – facelift goes the cargo route
Ford has announced that the new Fiesta Van will enter the European market in January next year. It's definitely not the first - Fiesta vans have been around for a bit, and …
