Jaguar XJL 3.0D and XFS 3.0D diesels officially introduced
We wrote about them earlier, but today is the day they get their official introduction. Sisma Auto officially introduced the XJL 3.0D and XFS 3.0D diesels earlier this afternoon at a media …
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BMW Malaysia appoints Chear Motorrad as dealership
BMW Malaysia has appointed Chear Motorrad as its newest BMW Motorrad dealership. Chear Motorrad is the sister company of Chear Motor (H.Q.), one of the largest distributors for motorcycles, accessories and parts …
Caterham to enter Chinese market
British sportscar maker Caterham Cars is expanding its presence globally - it's now set to enter into the Chinese market, with the entire range of Sevens making their way in. The company …
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback RA Edition – only 100 units
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has announced the introduction of the Lancer Sportback RA Edition. Based on the Lancer Sportback 2.4, the edition features a slew of Ralliart enhancements and will be a limited …
Nasim launches its 19th Peugeot showroom in Balakong
There's a new Peugeot showroom, and it's in Balakong - the new outlet will cater to the demand for Peugeot in Balakong, South Cheras, Kajang, Semenyih, Seri Kembangan, Serdang and Bangi. With …
Saab and Youngman to form joint venture to develop three new models: the 9-1, 9-6 and 9-7
Saab, through its owner Swedish Automobile, has signed an agreement with Zhejiang Youngman to form a joint venture in Sweden to develop three Saab models. The company issued a statement which said …
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 facelift arrives in Malaysia – C200 CGI and C250 CGI BlueEfficiency driven
How time does fly. It has been four years since the third-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class was introduced, and the compact executive car has certainly done very well for itself, with more than a …
JPJ mulling over using one’s birthday as the expiry date for a driving licence
Hands up, those of you who've forgotten to renew your driving licence when it has expired. I'm guessing there must be great many who have done just that, driven around for days, …
Subaru to revamp Oizumi plant – boxer engine production to grow 160% by 2015, and Toyota FT-86 to be built here
Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru cars, has announced that it is refurbishing its Oizumi plant in Gunma Prefecture, Japan with a view to expansion of building capacity and a switching …
Warisan TC Holdings inks deal with Beiqi Foton to assemble and distribute new range of light duty pickups
Warisan TC Holdings is set to expand its light commercial vehicles product range in the country, a report says. The company, through its 70%-owned subsidiary, Kereta Komersil Seladang, filed an announcement with …
BMW M3 DTM Concept unveiled – looking towards 2012
Click to enlarge BMW has lifted the covers off its M3 DTM Concept Car, which offers an initial impression of what the M3 DTM racer will look like when it lines up …
Suzuki unhappy with Volkswagen’s attitude in partnership
According to a report, Suzuki isn't very pleased with Volkswagen's attitude in the partnership the two companies formed at the end of 2009. The tie-up was planned to give Wolfsburg an inside …
Renault-Nissan to independently develop cars for India
According to reports, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced in a statement that it will be independently developing several passenger cars for the Indian market, which will include entry-level designs. This follows on …
Fiat 500 “First Edition” arrives in China – only 100 units
Click to enlarge Ahead of the Fiat 500's official debut in China in September, the Italian automaker has previewed a "First Edition" version, which is a limited run of 100 units made …
Mitsubishi to double production in Thailand by next year
Things are definitely perking up in Thailand where Mitsubishi Motors is concerned. The automaker says it is planning to more than double its production output in the country during the first half …
Renault 4 – no ordinary old-fashioned van, this one
Click to enlarge Yes, if you think that it looks like something harking back to the 60s, you're positively right, because it is something from the 60s. It's a Renault 4, apparently …
Volvo sets out to grow, and get rid of its dowdy, safe image
Safety may have always been the big thing with Volvo, but reports say the Swedish automaker is looking at upping its image beyond being safe and dependable as owner Geely Automobile aims …
Volvo S80 T5 launched – two versions, RM268k and RM295k
Volvo Car Malaysia today introduced the Volvo S80 T5, which replaces the S80 2.5T as the flagship model in the country. Two variants of the form are available, these being the S80 …
BMW ConnectedDrive – making for a smarter, safer drive
As far as technological showcases go, there’s nothing like bombing them to bits with an absolute flood of tech - there’s certainly enough of that in the BMW ConnectedDrive arsenal, covering a …
Mercedes GP hoping to continue run at Silverstone
It certainly promises to be an intriguing race this weekend at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, what with the latest changes to occur. The weather is also looking to play a …
