Hyundai aiming to sell seven million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai Motor announced yesterday that it is targeting to sell seven million vehicles worldwide this year, an increase of 6% from 2011, in which it sold 6.6 million units globally, more than …
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Saab in talks with Turkish gov’t, according to reports
Saab Automobile, which declared voluntary bankruptcy last week, remains determined in its search for a suitor to save it from oblivion. According to reports, the Swedish carmaker is in talks with the …
Proton and Hawtai expected to ink collaboration deal soon
Reports indicate that Proton and Chinese carmaker Hawtai Automobile are expected to sign an official collaboration agreement before Chinese New Year at the earliest. According to an unnamed Hawtai executive, discussions have …
Auto transmission driving licence to begin in May 2012
From May next year, there'll be two types of regular Class D, or car, driving licences - the one in effect right now and a new one, which is the automatic transmission …
My Proton Makeover – 1996 Iswara Aeroback is third up
The next recipient of Proton's “Very Important Proton” Makeover programme is a 1996 Iswara Aeroback, owned by software test engineer Norzamzarini Mohd Bajuri. The 35-year-old from Muar, Johor received a year-end surprise …
Proton confirms 2012 APRC participation – also announces an entry in 2012 WRC for the S2000-category
Proton, which dominated the 2011 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) with a clean sweep of the eight titles on call, has confirmed its participation in the 2012 APRC championship. The champions …
Kia Optima K5 2.0 launched – RM143,888 on-the-road
The much-anticipated Kia Optima K5 has been launched - the D-segment offering was introduced earlier today at Naza Kia Malaysia's new flagship Kia Red Cube outlet in Petaling Jaya. The car arrives …
Indonesia set to be No 1 automotive market in ASEAN
Thailand is likely to cede its position as the top automotive market in ASEAN this year, primarily as a result of the massive flooding that occured a few months back. Though the …
Mazda CX-5 customised to be shown at Tokyo Auto Salon
Click to enlarge. Mazda is showcasing a host of customised vehicles at the upcoming edition of the annual Tokyo Auto Salon in January, and among these are two versions of the CX-5 …
VW gives workers respite from Blackberry messages
In a move that should hopefully unshackle the idea that work has to follow one home, Volkswagen has agreed to stop sending emails through Blackberry devices to its workers in Germany after …
Kia Ray EV – Korea’s first production EV enters the scene
Kia has introduced its Ray EV in Korea, and the zero-emissions city car has the honour of being the country's first production electric vehicle. The car, which is only for the domestic …
Ford’s Driving Skills for Life kicks off in Malaysia
Ford brought its hugely successful global Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme to Malaysia for the first time last weekend. Held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), the event - …
Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid introduced, in both saloon and estate form – E400 Hybrid also debuts
Mercedes-Benz has announced the introduction of the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid, available in both saloon and estate form, as well as the E400 Hybrid. Both vehicles will make their official debut at the …
Proton P3-21A – more snapshots of it, out in the rain
Here we go yet again - the Proton P3-21A continues its road-testing, today out in the rain. Reader Mnazri.tan was on the PLUS highway a while ago when the evaluator went past …
Lexus LF-LC – wraps come off early on the new 2+2 coupe
Click to enlarge. It was supposed to only be fully revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, but the Lexus concept that is now known as …
Luca di Montezemolo to run for Italian presidency in 2013
Some news about Luca di Montezemolo - reports say that the Ferrari chairman has indicated his intention to be a candidate for the Italian presidency in 2013, the announcement being made in …
New vehicle sales in Thailand down by 67.5% in November
Reports indicate that new vehicle sales in Thailand dropped 67.5% in November from the same period a year earlier, the result of supply shortages brought about by the suspension of production due …
Audi A1 quattro: 256 hp and 350 Nm, only 333 units
Audi has announced the arrival of the range-topping A1 model called the A1 quattro. Just 333 examples of the form will be built in 2012, and all will be left-hand drive units. …
My Proton Makeover – Sashideran gets his reworked Wira
The folks at Proton have certainly been busy this past week, with the launch of the turbocharged Exora Bold undoubtedly taking all the focus and time. So much so, the handover of …
Welch Motorsport to expand to running two NGTC Protons in 2012 BTCC – current BTCC Persona goes on display
Welch Motorsports, which ran a Proton Persona built to Next Generation Touring Car series specifications in the second half of the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, is set to expand …
