Proton Putra: rendering of a Prevé-based coupe
Click to enlarge. Proton coupe fans, this one's for you. Automotive manipulator Theophilus Chin has come up with renderings of a new Proton Putra coupe, based on Prevé lines. It has certainly …
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Gov’t says no plans to reduce excise duties on cars
The government has reiterated that that there is no plan to reduce the excise duty of imported and locally-manufactured cars, currently estimated at about RM7 billion a year. Doing so will have …
Chevrolet Sonic spotted in Ampang, to be launched in Nov – Orlando and Trailblazer also on the cards
It promises to be a big November for Chevrolet in Malaysia – the brand is set to introduce a trio of vehicles to end 2012 with a bang. On the cards are …
Nissan Pulsar unveiled at AIMS: the Sylphy goes to Oz
It's the return of the Pulsar name to Australia - Nissan showcased the car bearing the name in both sedan and hatch guises at the AIMS in Sydney. Sales are set to …
Porsche Cayenne GTS launched – from RM800k
Sime Darby Auto Performance has introduced the Porsche Cayenne GTS in Malaysia. The model, which slots in between the Cayenne S and Turbo variants, was officially unveiled earlier this evening at the …
Mercedes-Benz unveils three AMG specials for AIMS
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off three very special AMG show cars developed specifically for the ongoing 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The SLK 55 AMG is the first - …
Subaru BRZ – STI Sports Kit concept dresses it up
The track-ready Subaru BRZ done up by PBMS isn't the only BRZ on show at the ongoing AIMS in Sydney. Subaru Australia also has an example of the car dressed up with …
Subaru BRZ gets Possum Bourne treatment for AIMS
Yet another sported up offering on display at the Australian International Motor Show, and it's a potent track-ready Subaru BRZ, developed by New Zealand-based Possum Bourne Motorsport (PBMS). The show car features …
SAE approves new fast-charging standard for EVs
SAE International has approved a new fast-charging technical standard for plug-in electric and EVs, one that promises to reduce fast-charging times down to as little as 20 minutes. The SAE J1772 conductive …
Hyundai Veloster Race Concept unveiled in Sydney
Hyundai Australia has unveiled its Veloster Race Concept car at the Australian International Motor Show, which begins today in Sydney. The car has been been developed locally by a specialist engineering team, …
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo for 2013
Click to enlarge. Lamborghini has unveiled its Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo series 2013 race car. The 2013 version continues on with chassis and mechanical platform of its predecessor, but significant aerodynamic …
Audi Q5 facelift launched – 2.0 TFSI, RM328k
Euromobil has announced the introduction of the facelifted Audi Q5 in Malaysia. Only one engine variant will be available here for the refreshed Typ 8R, which is the 2.0 TFSI that offers …
Ford Big Deal – free insurance, road tax and registration fee for selected models
Following on the announcement of the All-New Ford Focus Challenge, with a Focus Titanium sedan up for grabs, another Ford promotion has come about, this one offering free insurance, road tax and …
US battery maker A123 goes bankrupt – Johnson Controls to buy its automotive assets for US125 mil
Having filed for bankruptcy protection, US electric-car battery manufacturer A123 Systems is set to sell its automotive assets off to auto parts maker Johnson Controls, which will buy A123’s auto business for …
Suzuki Alto 800 – upgraded model debuts in India
Maruti Suzuki has introduced its revised Alto 800 in India - the new car replaces the current model in the lineup, and is available in both petrol and CNG versions. Powered by …
DRB-Hicom to reveal Proton business plan in Nov
DRB-Hicom is due to reveal a new business plan for Proton in November, according to a report by Bernama. No details have yet been intimated as to what it will be like. …
BHPetrol launches new Infiniti Advanced 2x petrol – Euro 3 fuel with the latest German additive package
BHPetrol today introduced its new Infiniti Advanced2x petrol in both RON 95 and RON 97 standards into the market – the name of the fuel remains the same as 2010 when the …
Renault Fluence ZE – arriving here first quarter 2013
Plans are afoot to bring the Renault Fluence Z.E. into Malaysia sometime in the first quarter of next year, with the EV set to join the likes of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and …
Volkswagen mulling over adding a sub-brand by 2015
Ah, the sub-brand looks to be a new fashion, with more jumping on the bandwagon. It was earlier reported that the next brand to mull this path is Volkswagen, which is of …
Great Wall Haval H5 now available in Sabah
Green Oranges, the local distributor for Great Wall Motor vehicles, has introduced the Haval H5 in Sabah, the five-seater mid-sized diesel SUV finally making its way to East Malaysia after the brand's …
