Volkswagen Touareg Edition X: celebrating turning 10
How time does fly. It's 10 years since the Volkswagen Touareg made its debut, the Typ 7L making its first appearance at the 2002 Paris Motor Show. Now, to celebrate the decade …
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Proton Green Mobility Challenge 2012 – 10 Saga EVs from local universities set for Sepang challenge
It's called the Proton Green Mobility Challenge 2012 (PGMC 2012), and it's set to take place this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. The two-day event, jointly organised by Proton and Agensi …
Paris 2012 – and now, the belles jeunes filles!
The ongoing 2012 Paris Motor Show, which ends on October 14, has seen a flurry of premieres and world debuts. Our resident pixman, Sherman Sim, was there in the thick of it …
Caterham Superlight R600 – a supercharged Seven
Caterham has announced the arrival of its first supercharged production Seven - the Superlight R600, as it's called, is set to be the pinnacle of the Caterham racing spectrum in the Superlight …
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible to premiere in LA
Volkswagen will be launching the soft-top version of its Beetle at next month's Los Angeles Auto Show, and the Beetle Convertible will be the third such bug to go topless, following the …
Chevrolet Colorado – Adventure Accessory Edition
And the Chevrolet hits keep on coming from Naza Quest. First, there was the deal with the Captiva, and then earlier in the week, it was the Cruze LT's turn. Now, an …
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line returns to the fold
In Europe, Volkswagen has announced that a new Tiguan R-Line version is due to join the model lineup, with first deliveries set to begin in January next year. It's not the first …
Ford Performance Vehicles COTF Falcon – showcasing changes in V8 Supercar series for 2013
Some news which might be of interest for Oz V8 Supercar racing fans. Ford Performance Racing will be showcasing its "Car of the Future" Falcon at the Australian International Motor Show in …
Hyundai i20 WRC – the return to rallying in 2013
After an absence of 10 years, Hyundai is poised to return to the FIA World Rally Championship next year. The Korean automaker will participate in the 2013 WRC season with its i20 …
BMW Vision ConnectedDrive on show in KL
UPDATE: Well, it turns out someone confused November for October, and typed it as such on the release. And so, we've been told it isn't a month to catch that Vision, but …
Lexus CT200h F Sport variant launched – RM207k
UPDATE: Lexus Malaysia called to inform us that the wheels on the CT200h F Sport specified for Malaysia is a 16-inch version, and not the 17-incher as found in many markets. It's …
Thailand set to join F1 with a night race?
Things are looking likely to heat up on the Formula 1 front in the region. Singapore has already announced that the Singapore Grand Prix is set to remain on the F1 calendar …
Jazeman Jaafar finishes runner-up in 2012 British F3
It went down to the wire, but the title wasn’t to be. Despite celebrating two podiums in the final round of the 2012 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series in Donington, Jazeman …
Mitsubishi Mirage – November debut, RM56k-RM64k
The ad spotted last week on our sister site oto.my isn't wrong - the Mitsubishi Mirage is indeed making its market debut in Malaysia, and it's set to do so in November. …
Chevrolet Cruze LT: free LTZ upgrade for new buyers
Another offer comes a calling from local Chevrolet boys Naza Quest - following the Captiva 55th Merdeka promotion, the company is now offering something along Cruze LT lines. As of today, buyers …
VIDEO: Nissan TeRRA concept up close in Paris
Here's a video highlighting interior elements of the Nissan TeRRA FCEV concept, which debuted in Paris. The four-seater is equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell stack offering a power density of 2.5 …
Budget 2013 – no auto-related matters announced
The just-concluded Budget 2013 speech made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak didn't include any news involving the auto sector. Last year, the biggest news was that the full import …
Audi Crosslane Coupe Concept shows the future of Q
It's called the Crosslane Coupe Concept, and it's a hybrid study by Audi, one which provides pointers into the design language that will shape Ingolstadt's future Q models. The Paris debutant is …
Honda CR-Z facelift – more details and interior pix
More details about the facelifted Honda CR-Z, which made its surprise world debut a week ago in Indonesia. The car is being showcased in Paris, the venue where it was originally supposed …
Kia Carens – third-generation unveiled in Paris
Kia has premiered its third-generation Carens at the Paris Motor Show. The all-new compact MPV - designed and engineered from a clean sheet - will enter the market in both five- and …
