Reports: Proton acquires Petronas engine technology
A report by Bernama states that Proton has acquired all of Petronas’ engine technologies as well as the associated technology patents at a cost of RM63 million. The deal encompasses seven engine …
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Fiat Panda Monster Truck: big wheels keep on turning
The thing you're looking at in the photos is called the Fiat Panda Monster Truck, a fully-operational machine aimed at giving the Italian automaker's new Panda 4x4 a shout. It's a rather …
Aston Martin – Investindustrial buys in for £150 mil
Italian private equity group Investindustrial has become a major shareholder in Aston Martin. Investindustrial, which used to own Ducati, won the bid ahead of Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra. The deal will …
A123 goes to Wanxiang, not Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls has officially withdrawn from the bankruptcy auction to acquire portions of A123 Systems when it declined to match a higher bid submitted by Chinese auto parts maker Wanxiang Group. In …
Rolls-Royce, not Rolls-Royce, it would seem
What's in a name? Plenty, if you happen to have one that's shared by two different entities. Like Rolls-Royce. There's the plc, the aerospace, power systems and defence company and the world’s …
Brabus B63-620 Widestar – pumping up the G 63 AMG
Brabus latest rework job is with the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG, and the B63-620 Widestar is the result of the efforts. Leading things off is an increase in output from the 5.5 …
Xtrac develops hybrid AMT gearbox for supercars
Something for the techies. Performance sportscar and racecar transmission specialist Xtrac has announced a hybridised automated manual transmission called the 1010 H-AMT. Developed as an alternative to heavier and more complex dual …
Chevrolet Sonic launched: RM77k sedan, RM79k hatch
Naza Quest officially introduced the Chevrolet Sonic in Malaysia earlier today - as expected, the Thai-made B-segment offering arrives in both five-door hatch and four-door sedan forms. Both body-styles are available in …
Rolex to be official timekeeper for F1 from 2013
Something to watch then. Rolex has been announced as Formula 1's new official timekeeper. The Swiss watchmaker replaces Hublot in the role - and also as that of official timepiece - from …
2012 Thai Motor Expo – the ladies wrap it up
So do we come to the usual fare to round off motor shows. The 2012 Thai Motor Expo had its share of action; Proton launched the Prevé and Exora Prime in Thailand …
Johor race track confirmed, part of Motorsports City
It's a go for the new race track project in Johor - reports confirm that a JV agreement has been inked between Singaporean company FASTrack Autosports and UEM Land for the development …
Ford Fiesta ST – rendering of a sedan version
Click to enlarge. Not that it's ever going to happen, but rendering guru Theophilus Chin offers what a sedan variant of the Ford Fiesta ST would be like. The ST is available …
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet – plenty of variation
There's no shortage of variation where Volkwagen's third-generation Beetle Cabriolet is concerned. To begin with, the car - which was earlier announced in October and made its official debut in LA - …
Nasim opens Peugeot Blue Box Kota Bharu
The Peugeot expansion continues with the launch of Peugeot Blue Box Kota Bharu in Kelantan. It's the sixth outlet launched by Nasim this year following the launch of Peugeot Penang, Peugeot Blue …
Mazda6 Grand-Am GX race car is a diesel job
Click to enlarge. Mazda has announced that a racing version of its new Mazda6 will make its motorsports debut at the Rolex 24 endurance race in Daytona Beach, Florida next January. Mazda …
Thai Motor Expo – Hyundai Elantra gives you wings!
Ah, now this is more like it, when it comes to wings, that is. Danny's currently off on an overseas assignment, but good lad that he is, he's left us with a …
smart forjeremy – the fortwo electric drive wings it
Something winged, and smart at that. In cooperation with fashion designer Jeremy Scott, smart has transformed a fortwo electric drive into what's called the smart forjeremy, replete with wings. Yes, wings. Apparently, …
Star in your own Maybank2u ad and win up to RM5,000
Want to win up to RM5,000, and you be a star in the process? Well, if you're a Maybank2u customer, then the Be A Maybank2u Star contest is how you can go …
Kia pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT – more details
Click to enlarge. More news about Kia's pro_cee’d GT - the car surfaced last week, a sketch offering the first glimpse of the performance three-door. Now, the first technical details have come …
Hyundai Santa Fe – seven-seater version debuts
Hyundai has introduced the production version of its three-row, six/seven-seater Santa Fe SUV. The model, which debuted in LA last week, joins the two-row, five-seater version in the planned two wheelbase form …
