Proton Prevé with 1.6 turbo launched: RM60k – RM73k!
The wait is over. Proton has officially introduced its latest addition to the fold with the arrival of the Prevé. The car was launched an hour ago by the Prime Minister, Datuk …
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Proton Prevé to be launched tonight – check back here later at night for the full details about the P3-21A!
The Proton Prevé is set to be officially launched by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, later tonight. We'll be there to cover the event, and will be bringing you …
Dacia Lodgy – seven-seater touts space on the cheap
Renault subsidiary Dacia has announced the arrival of the Lodgy, a seven-seater MPV that slots into the fold touting space and affordability as its trump cards. The people carrier, the seventh model …
Prototype EV battery explodes at a GM research lab
We sometimes tend to forget that batteries tend to be potentially volatile things - they can, if stressed beyond reasonable measure, go south, like catch fire and blow up. That's what happened …
Subaru BRZ – domestic deliveries delayed to Jan 2013
Well, it's all hot like burning where Subaru's BRZ is concerned. The Nikkei reports that its maker, Fuji Heavy Industries, swamped with orders and unable to keep up with production, is set …
Kung Fu Vettel – the champ stars in short martial arts flick
The things done in the name of publicity - F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is set to appear in a short martial arts film titled Kung Fu Vettel: Drive of the Dragon, …
Lotus issues a very unique press release to clear the air on matters – gone walkabout completely, or brilliant PR?
There's no denying that of late, all sorts of rumours have been flying about concerning Lotus the brand, ever since DRB-Hicom's deal in taking a majority stake in Proton came about. Plenty …
Win tickets to catch Marvel’s The Avengers with us at a special Driven Movie Night event!
Ah, yes, time for a pleasant break from matters of the four-wheeled variety that's the usual fare on these pages. This one is about a movie, and how you can get invited …
Hyundai 3S centre opens in Shah Alam
News of another opening of a 3S outlet, and this one is a Hyundai outing. Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors dealer Sutera Gemilang Auto's spanking new facility in Shah Alam, launched over the weekend, …
Hyundai Santa Fe – two wheelbase options for third-gen
Hyundai's third-generation Santa Fe, which premiered in New York last week, is set to make its market debut sometime in mid-year. The SUV arrives in two wheelbase variant forms, a standard five-seater …
Ford Fiesta Best-Dressed Contest sees five Munich-bound
I'm not in the habit of attending weekend events, but this one was a bit different, if only to see the closing off of an entire section of Jalan Telawi 3 on …
Nasim opens Peugeot 2S centre in Balakong
Yet another Peugeot service and spare parts centre has come about, and the latest one is the Balakong 2S centre, which was launched today. The centre is set to serve Peugeot customers …
Audi A4 facelift arrives in Malaysia – from RM235k
Euromobil has announced the arrival of the facelifted B8 Audi A4, with the 2012 car available in two variant forms, the 1.8 TFSI and the 2.0 TFSI quattro - bookings for the …
Lotus F1 ends title sponsorship deal with Group Lotus
According to a report, the Lotus F1 team has ended its title sponsorship deal with Group Lotus, but will continue the use of the hallowed name in F1. Autosport reports that the …
Daihatsu Copen says farewell, after a decade-long run
Daihatsu is set to end production of its Copen in August, bringing a 10-year run to a close. The Copen, which made its debut in 2002 and won a Good Design Award …
Global Ford Ranger Challenge – deadline extended
Ford Malaysia has announced that the deadline for submission of ideas to the Malaysian leg of the Global Ford Ranger Challenge has been extended to April 15, due to overwhelming response. In …
Fiat 500X – the cinquecento goes the crossover route
Fiat is looking to add yet another model to its 500 range, with the latest variant to be a crossover called the 500X. The vehicle, when it arrives, will join the three-door …
Toyota Camry – UMWT opens order books for the XV50
Toyota's seventh-generation Camry is set to make its way into the market here sometime in June, as the official UMW Toyota brochure on the car clearly indicates. We already know the variants …
Final 2 My Proton Makeover cars revealed: Saga, Satria
The My Proton Makeover programme's last two makeover vehicles have been announced, and they are a 2001 Satria belonging to Amirul Azim Mohd Hussain and a 1991 Saga owned by Lee Koon …
Toyota Hilux achieves 9,500 km polar endurance feat
The venerable Toyota Hilux has added to its list of achievements by completing an Antartic journey of more than 9,500 km, further than any vehicle of its type has managed before - …
