Honda CR-V – 4th-gen to begin selling in Japan on Dec 2
Honda will begin selling its new CR-V in Japan from December 2. The fourth-generation SUV, which made its global debut in LA earlier in the month, will be available domestically in 2.4 …
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Proton-Mitsubishi strategic collaboration – Proton expects to ink deal by year-end to build Mitsubishi sedan models
Following the news in September about Proton and Mitsubishi discussing a broad ranging collaboration, Bernama reports that Proton expects to seal a JV agreement with Mitsubishi Motors by year-end to build Mitsubishi …
George Town to be car-free on Sundays starting Dec 11
It's all set to get a bit quieter in George Town on Sundays. According to reports, Penang's CM Lim Guan Eng has announced that selected roads in the state capital are to …
Nissan Juke Nismo Concept – another juke box hero
Click to enlarge. Nissan's Nismo performance arm will be unveiling its latest creation in Tokyo - the Juke Nismo is the company's take on what a premium sports version of the compact …
Toyota GT 86 all set for world debut in Tokyo
The wait is over - the start of the Tokyo Motor Show tomorrow will see the world debut of Toyota's FT- 86, and the production car will now be known as the …
FAW launches new brand called Oley in China
Chinese automaker FAW Group unveiled a new brand called Oley (or Oulang, in Chinese) last week at the Guangzhou auto show. The small car brand is hoping to attract young consumers with …
Caterham Group announced – parent company to handle everything Caterham, including the F1 team
In line with the rebranding of Team Lotus to Caterham F1 Team next season, the creation of a newly-formed business called Caterham Group has officially been announced. The Group is the parent …
Toyota and BMW discussing broad partnership on environmental vehicles, primarily for Europe
In this day and age, it's making more sense to expand your horizons by working with others. Toyota, it seems, is certainly of this belief - word has it that the Japanese …
Perodua Myvi – 1.3 litre model launched in Mauritius
Perodua has begun selling the New Myvi 1.3 litre in Mauritius, with the first 22 units already on Mauritian shores. The car, which is available in four variants (AT and MT, in …
Proton wins Malaysian 1.6 Touring Car Championship
Proton clinched the 1.6 Touring Car Category in the 2011 Malaysian Super Series Championship (MSS) over the weekend - Faidzil Alang drove a textbook race in the fifth and final round of …
Audi A1 Sportback – enter the five-door variant
Audi has announced that the five-door version of the A1, which is called the Sportback, will be introduced early next year. The car is the same length as its three-door sibling, but …
Audi R8 LMS Ultra to replace R8 LMS GT3 in 2012
Next year, Audi will be replacing the successful R8 LMS GT3 race car with a new version, the R8 LMS Ultra, which will feature a host of technical developments, including an updated …
China to introduce tighter rules for new automakers
China is set to introduce new standardised rules for companies applying to start a car-making business in the country, in what looks like a bid to limit new entrants as sales begin …
Nissan Juke-R – more images of the 480 hp beast
Nissan has released more images of the Juke-R, which is set to begin official testing later this month.The 480 hp vehicle was officially introduced by Nissan Europe in October as a special, …
Infiniti to unveil electric sports car concept in Geneva
Infiniti has revealed the first two teaser images of what it calls a highly advanced, range-extending electric sports car concept, which it will unveil in Geneva next March. The basis of its …
Toyota to lose No 1 spot for 2011 – GM to return to top of the heap, while Volkswagen moves into second place
It hasn't been a good year for Japanese automakers, with the Japanese earthquake earlier in the year and more recently, floods in Thailand disrupting production, schedule and plans. All this has certainly …
Honda CR-V – fourth-gen SUV makes its debut in LA
The fourth-generation Honda CR-V has made its debut - the SUV was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and will begin selling in the US on December 15. The CR-V remains …
Porsche Panamera GTS – 430 hp and 520 Nm
Porsche has announced the introduction of the Panamera GTS, and the normally-aspirated 4.8 litre V8 that this one wears has 30 PS and 20 Nm more torque compared to the Panamera S …
Honda Fit EV makes global debut in LA
The Honda Fit EV has made its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show - the all-electric vehicle, based on the Fit hatchback, offers a 198 km highway driving and a …
Proton to continue building the Satria Neo, in Shah Alam
Proton has stated that it is not stopping production of its Satria Neo hatch, despite a report saying that it was set to do so. Proton MD Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin …
