DRIVEN: Toyota 86 – a true gem under the veneer
Some cars are that bit more enigmatic than others to define. Bothersome even, like in the case of the Toyota 86 (Link: Official Toyota 86 microsite). Up until late in the day …
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Ford Ranger T6 launched – RM90k to RM117k
Ford has officially launched the new T6 Ranger in Malaysia – the pickup was introduced just a short while ago in a very impressive event held at the Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club. …
Toyota COMS to feature as 7-Eleven delivery vehicles
More news about Toyota's upcoming redesigned COMS single-seater. The automaker has reached an agreement with Seven-Eleven Japan in which the convenience store chain will lease about 3,000 of the new EVs for …
Ford to end Phillipines production, close Santa Rosa plant by end of 2012
Ford has announced that it will be shutting down its Santa Rosa assembly plant in the Phillipines by the end of 2012. The closure of the facility, located south of Manila, is …
Peugeot 408 Coupe – rendering offers a two-door take
Not that it's likely to happen, and if so, anytime soon at that, but what if Peugeot decided to do with the 408 what it did with the 406 and 407, which …
Mazda MX-5 GT Concept: 205 hp of roadster muscle
Think a bog-standard NC Mazda MX-5 doesn't quite have enough pep? Well, the idea of a road legal 205 hp roadster might just sound fab, and there could be one coming along. …
BMW and Toyota set to further expand collaboration
It looks like BMW and Toyota are taking things even closer in terms of working together - the two companies are set to forge even deeper ties in the development of fuel-efficient …
Chery Malaysia opens new 3S centre, launches Eastar ST – brand to expand country’s role as RHD hub
Chery Automobile Malaysia opened its largest 3S (sales, services, spare parts) showroom in Malaysia last Friday. The 110,000 sq ft facility, located in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, has 30 service bays and …
Proton S16 FLX – the update arrives in Australia
Some quick news about the Proton Saga in Australia. Two and a half years after its introduction there, the original S16 has been replaced in the Oz lineup by the current FLX …
Aston Martin AM 310 Vanquish: more revealed
Some more photos of the new Aston Martin AM 310 Vanquish, which is set to make its market debut late this year. Aside from the earlier mentioned specs, the two-door coupe will …
Toyota Vios enhanced for 2012 – RM73k to RM92k
A day after Honda launched the facelifted City, UMW Toyota has announced the arrival of the 2012 Vios. The company isn’t calling the introduction a facelift, but rather an ‘improvement.’ Same old …
Citroën C4 L – range-topping act for China and Russia
Citroën is aiming to expand its presence in the global market with a couple of new models - we've seen the C-Elysée, and the second offering is the C4 L. The sedan …
Skoda Rapid – compact sedan to bow in at Paris
Skoda’s production version of its MissionL concept, the Rapid, is set to make its debut in Paris in September, and the compact sedan will make its European market debut late this year. …
Aston Martin Vanquish – the new AM 310 arrives
Aston Martin has announced the debut of its new Vanquish, and the Super Grand Tourer rolls in offering the latest take on the brand’s iconic visual language. The AM 310, as it's …
BMW 1 Series M Coupe: only 3 for Malaysia, RM509k
The start of the BMW M Track Experience Asia 2012 event at the Sepang International Circuit today also saw the launch of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe. The machine promises to …
MINI Rocketman Concept gets a new look for Olympics
Remember the MINI Rocketman Concept from last year? Well, the car has been given a change of dress, and the new edition is set to go on display in London during the …
Renault ZOE sets new EV record: 1,618 km in 24 hours
The Renault Zoe has set a new world record for the longest distance travelled in 24 hours by a production electric car, completing 363 laps of the Aubevoye speed ring in Normandy, …
Ford 1.0L EcoBoost is the 2012 International Engine of the Year – bags first title win for the Blue Oval
Ford’s new 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine – which debuted in Frankfurt and was officially launched in November last year before making its market debut in Europe in the third-gen Focus C346 earlier …
Saab bought by National Electric Vehicle Sweden
Well, after all the unfettered drama, looks like Saab Automobile is set to live on. The brand has a new owner, and it's National Electric Vehicle Sweden, or NEVS. Both NEVS and …
Isuzu D-Max HI-DEF – limited edition run of 210 units
Isuzu Malaysia unveiled another D-Max version last night, a limited edition model called 2012 HI-DEF. It's based on the 3.0L 4x4 variant of the pickup and is available in both automatic and …
