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 …
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Alfa Romeo MiTo revised for 2011 – new engines included
Click to enlarge Alfa Romeo has released details of the revised MiTo, which gets new engines for 2011 as well as a more streamlined and focused range of versions - nine as …
Ford Focus TDCi: 1,365.6 km done on one tank of diesel!
It was a challenge organised by Sime Darby Auto ConneXion to see who could go the furthest distance on a single tank of diesel, in this case with the Ford Focus TDCi. …
Peugeot RCZ set for a busy VLN racing season in 2011
It looks like it's going to be a busy year again for the Peugeot RCZ on the racing front. Racing under the Team Peugeot RCZ Nokia umbrella, the car is set to …
JPJ lifts blacklist on drivers and vehicles with ‘saman ekor’
First, no more hidden speed trap ambushes from the cops, and now this - according to reports, the JPJ has announced that drivers or owners who have been blacklisted based on summons …
2011 Honda Jazz facelift introduced in Malaysia
The second-generation Jazz was introduced here in August 2008, so now, close to three years on, it's time for the mid-term facelift to make its appearance. Honda Malaysia has announced the introduction …
Caterham launches a Team Lotus Special Edition Seven
Click to enlarge Oh my, it looks like there's an absolute flurry of activity today with Caterham Cars, which isn't surprising, of course. This one centres around a product - to celebrate …
Team Lotus Enterprise to take Caterham to new heights
Team Lotus Enterprise's purchase of British sportscar maker Caterham Cars was announced earlier today, bringing its number of businesses to four, joining the Team Lotus Formula One squad, EQ8 energy drink and …
gogopal Q5.0 GPS navigator – plenty of versatility
Undoubtedly, the personal GPS navigation field is littered with plenty of offerings these days. All are very competent at what they’re supposed to do, which is to get you to the destination …
LUXGEN neora concept – transforming ‘cold’ into ’emotion’
Click to enlarge ROC-based carmaker LUXGEN has lifted the covers off its latest creation, called the neora. The intelligent electric concept, as it has been tagged, showcases design cues that will be …
Opel Astra GTC set for production, to debut in Frankfurt
Click to enlarge Opel has released the first images of its Astra GTC, which is based on the GTC Paris Concept unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last October. The Astra GTC …
A third podium finish for Jazeman Jaafar at Oulton Park
While it wasn't the win he was looking for, Jazeman Jaafar scored another podium finish in the second round of the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series at Oulton Park in …
From used-car salesman to workshop executive
This is a sponsored advertorial from The Otomotif College. The grand thing about life is that you’ll never know where it takes you, sometimes. Gan Chee Hong never thought of a career …
UMW Toyota to invest RM1 bil to expand production
Despite the announcement that it is set to reduce production output until June 3, UMW Toyota Motor is looking at production expansion and improving its facilities over the next three years - …
Volkswagen considering new entry-level brand for China
According to a report, Volkswagen is mulling over the addition of a domestic brand in China to work the rapidly-growing entry-level segment. Currently, the brand is not competing in the 20% of …
Proton Exora Hybrid to arrive into the market in 2012?
If you've been waiting for the Proton Exora Hybrid to enter the market, some positive news then - the vehicle might be introduced next year, if everything goes according to plan. According …
MIROS wants your opinion – public consultation on e-bikes
The call to introduce electric bicycles in the country is now being studied at a rather aggressive pace - as part of that exercise, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) …
An end to hidden speed traps, Deputy IGP says
The days of speed trap ambushes to catch unsuspecting motorists are over, according to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar. Yes, guile - and there certainly has been enough of …
Bristol Cars lives again, helped indirectly by an old friend
Never let a good thing go to waste, indeed. Such is the case with Bristol Cars, which has apparently been rescued from slipping into history and obscurity by a Swiss company called …
Volkswagen now offers 5-yr roadside assistance in Malaysia
Yet more in the way of value-added items for Veedub owners - Volkswagen Group Malaysia has announced the start of the Volkswagen five-year premium roadside assistance programme. As its title suggests, never …
