Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 – a great display
The event was the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz classic cars in the Asean region - on show at the Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 - held yesterday at the Palace of the Golden …
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Toyota Prius – plug-in capability for next-generation in 2014
Toyota is planning to make its next-generation Prius hybrid range, which is set to debut in 2014, come with plug-in capability as a standard feature, according to a report in the Nikkei. …
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition – more power and bits
Click to enlarge It's another special from Porsche, and this one is called the Cayman S Black Edtion. Limited to 500 examples worldwide, the car - which goes on sale in September …
Hyundai i40 sedan to debut at Barcelona Motor Show
The Hyundai i40 wagon that made its debut in Geneva earlier this year will have a sedan sibling very soon - the i40 saloon is set to make its world debut at …
Naza and GE sign MOU for strategic collaboration
Naza and General Electric have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaboration in Malaysia in three areas - opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, the implementation of sustainable …
Permits mandatory for all car repossessors from June 1
According to a Bernama report, all car repossessors appointed by banks will have to obtain valid permits. These will be issued by the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK), as provided …
BMW Motorrad Ride with Pride Campaign – duo on 20,000 km ride across Asia to raise funds and create awareness
A couple of adventure-seeking philanthropists recently traversed Malaysia on BMW Motorrad F 800 GS motorcycles as part of a 20,000 km journey across the Asia-Pacific for a worthy cause. Morgan Parker and …
Amcorp Auto opens 3S Volkswagen centre in Jalan Ipoh
Another Volkswagen dealership has been launched - Amcorp Auto opened its first 3S Volkswagen centre in Jalan Ipoh today; the opening marks the first venture of the Amcorp Group into the automotive …
Chinese carmakers joining forces to develop car software
A case of united we stand, with a hint of nationalism as well, by the looks of it. The Nikkei reports that in a bid to reduce its industry's dependence on foreign …
Volvo S80 2.5T – limited units at an offer price!
Right, here's the deal - Volvo Car Malaysia has a bargain in store for you if you've been eyeing the top-of-the-range S80 2.5T. For a limited time only, Volvo’s authorised dealers are …
Test Drive Kia On Tour 2011 – up for grabs, a Forte 1.6 EX
Naza Kia Malaysia is set to host a total of four Kia test drive events over the next six months, with the first leg taking place later this month in the Klang …
Ford Fiesta XTR Sapphire edition – in blue and white only
We've finally got more photos of the special edition Fiesta we spied last week - word continues to be that the 'XTR Sapphire' edition, as it has been tagged so far, will …
New cars – now, why can’t they be fueled up upon delivery?
So there you are, taking delivery of your spanking new car. You're excited about it, of course, as you drive off from the showroom, but instead of pottering around discovering more about …
Nissan NV200 chosen as New York City’s taxi of tomorrow
It's very much part of the city's fabric, New York's Ford Crown Victoria yellow cabs are, but the iconic vehicles are being phased out, and its next generation replacement will be ... …
The truth about bird droppings – not corrosive, it seems
So you've parked your car under a tree. Useful shade, you think. And then you come back hours later to find lots of random artwork on your car, courtesy of some feathered …
Volvo V70 R-Design – going for that extra sporty look
The S80 Executive mentioned previously is one of two special versions Volvo has just come up with, and here's the other - the V70 R-Design, which has been developed for buyers who …
SDAC’s Experience Fiesta, Experience Hollywood 2011 contest – five grand prize winners announced
There were plenty of entries for Sime Darby Auto ConneXion's Experience Fiesta, Experience Hollywood 2011 contest, which ran from February 14 to March 31, but only five people emerged as winners for …
Volvo S80 Executive – the most luxurious one yet
Volvo has come up with two new variants, designed for buyers who want a car with that extra exclusive look and individual touch. The S80 Executive is the first of the two …
Saab rescued, again – Hawtai buys into Spyker Cars
A couple of days ago, we reported that Saab was likely to be rescued by investors. Well, the deal is done. The Swedish automaker - and its Dutch owner, Spyker Cars - …
Subaru to end minicar production next February
Fuji Heavy Industries, which began its automobile business making minicars, is set to stop producing its small Subaru vehicles in February next year, ending a 54-year heritage of doing so. The company …
