French flair: Peugeot 508 test drive report from Spain
The French have always had a certain fortitude and self-belief about them, nowhere more so than when it comes to their approach to cars. Love it? Tres bien. Indifferent, or not taken …
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Honda CR-Z set for November introduction in Malaysia
It's confirmed - the photo snapped of it last week suggested its arrival was on the cards, and now Honda Malaysia has announced that the CR-Z will be introduced to the Malaysian …
New tech to help build better batteries emerges
Over in Japan, automakers - working with partners - as well as companies in other industries are researching technologies to improve the performance of storage batteries for use in both vehicles and …
Toyota to return to Le Mans in 2012 – with a hybrid!
Click to enlarge. Toyota has announced that it will make a return to the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race next year, and it will do so with a new hybrid-powered car. …
Thailand floods – Japanese automakers likely to suspend production for at least a month
It looks likely that Japanese automakers will suspend production at their manufacturing facilities in Thailand for at least a month, following the chaos brought about by the massive flooding that has hit …
Infiniti to expand partnership with Red Bull Racing
Infiniti, which opened its second ASEAN outlet here in KL last week, announced at the Korean GP that it will expand its partnership with the Red Bull Racing F1 team for the …
Suzuki-Volkswagen squabble: no backing down either way
According to reports, the ongoing dispute between Suzuki and Volkswagen over the companies' capital tie-up took a turn for the worse last Friday, and there's a likelihood that the matter may be …
BMW F30 3 Series unveiled: four engines at launch, three equipment lines, market debut in Feb 2012
BMW has unveiled its sixth-generation 3 Series in its sedan form, and the F30 will roll in with plenty to offer aficionados when it makes its market debut beginning Feburary 11 next …
Range Rover Evoque on the streets of KL – Nov launch!
Looks like things are winding towards the Range Rover Evoque's launch in Malaysia; the SUV has been spotted parked in some locations, and now on the road - reader Ken snapped this …
Honda CR-Z spotted in Kota Damansara – on the way in?
Might it be that the Honda CR-Z three-door hybrid hatch is set to make its way into the market here soon? The example seen in the pix intimates so - reader Daryl …
Thailand floods wreak havoc on auto production
The worst bout of flooding to hit Thailand in decades is wreaking absolute havoc on automotive production in the kingdom, among the many businesses and livelihoods that have been affected. A large …
Toyota Fortuner facelift launched – from RM168k to RM182k
UMW Toyota today introduced its facelifted Fortuner - the four-wheel drive SUV, which made its debut at the Indonesian International Motor Show in July, features exterior and interior cosmetic enhancements as well …
Budget 2012: Other motoring and transport-related news
It has certainly been a rather comprehensive budget. Aside from the announcements regarding the assistance for individual budget taxi owners and the continuation of incentives for hybrid cars until December 31, 2013, …
Budget 2012: Individual budget taxi owners to get assistance
In a bid to improve the lot of individual budget taxi owners, who are facing difficulties arising from increased operating costs and, in many cases, utilising vehicles that have exceeded their economic …
Budget 2012: Petroleum product subsidies continue as is
Among the items mentioned in Budget 2012 is the continuance of subsidies for petroleum products. For every litre of RON 95, the actual price is RM2.75, and the price of RM1.90 at …
Mitsubishi Delica D:3 – rebadged Nissan NV200 goes on sale in Japan beginning end-October
Mitsubishi is set to launch its Delica D:3 passenger minivan, as well as the commercial version called the Delica Van, at the end of October in Japan. As is already known, the …
Nissan unveils revolutionary car battery charging tech and new, highly formable ultra high tensile strength steel
Nissan has unveiled a couple of innovations, and the first is the development of a new technology that can fully charge an electric vehicle battery in about 10 minutes. According to a …
B5 biodiesel debuts in Kuala Lumpur, at 247 stations
The roll-out of palm oil-based B5 biodiesel for the central region continued today, with the introduction of the fuel for the Federal Territory. The event to mark the introduction was held at …
Perodua expects to ink agreement with Proton on strategic collaboration by year-end or early 2012
According to Bernama, Perodua says it expects to ink a collaboration agreement with Proton later this year or by early 2012. The company says it has had meetings with Proton at the …
BMW ActiveE concept on display in Malaysia this month
BMW Malaysia is set to exhibit the BMW ActiveE concept electric vehicle, which is based on the 1 Series Coupe, in KL later this month. It'll be on display at four locations …
