Bull run! – Red Bull F1 car to be seen on Jln Bukit Bintang
Yup, the Petronas F1 Malaysian GP is up next on the cards on April 8-10, and you can be sure there'll be plenty of related activities as the days count down. One …
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Nasim starts initiative to get closer to Peugeot owners
Local Pug boys Nasim have begun a new after-sales initiative aimed at providing its customers with in-depth understanding of their vehicles as well as the essential maintenance tips for their Peugeots. Kicking …
The collision estimator: a unique automotive profession
This is a sponsored advertorial from The Otomotif College. Automotive accidents can in many cases be more than just a nuisance – in severe cases, it can have life-changing effects on its …
Kia reaches 10 millionth vehicle export milestone
Kia has reached a significant milestone in vehicle exports - its 10th millionth export vehicle, a Snow White Pearl Optima sedan, was shipped yesterday to the US market from Kia's main shipping …
MINI Countryman launched in Malaysia – RM249k to RM286k
The fourth Mini variant has arrived in the country, man (sorry, couldn't resist!). BMW Malaysia today introduced the Countryman (at the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, no less) and the four-door, five-seater vehicle …
604 hybrid vehicles sold in Malaysia up to last year
According to a report, a total of 604 hybrid cars were sold in the country until last year following the two-year tax waiver granted for such vehicles granted until 2010 (which has …
Petronas to introduce new F1 tech-inspired fuel in April
Something's stirring in the air, and it's an impending new fuel from Petronas. I've just spent the better part of the day at what was tagged an Experience to Believe event, organised …
Porsche 918 Spyder production in 2013 – only 918 to be built
Well, the response to the 918 Spyder has been good enough for Porsche to put the car into serial production - the company has announced that dealers around the world will begin …
Famed tuner Richard Hamann passes away at 53
Following the death of Uwe Gemballa last year, the tuning community has lost another big name with the passing of Richard Hamann last week at age 53 from lung cancer. Hamann, who …
Team Lotus refutes David Hunt’s allegations, claims Hunt is the one who refused to accept the original deal
Yes, the High Court trial between Group Lotus and Team Lotus may have begun, but it's the stuff outside that's making all the news, with claims and allegations bringing about counter claims. …
Honda Civic images surface before China launch in April
The new 2012 Civic is set to be introduced by Dongfeng Honda at Auto Shanghai late next month, but shots of the car - presumably taken in-house - have inevitably surfaced, as …
Chevrolet Colorado show truck breaks cover
The wraps have come off the Chevrolet Colorado show truck, ahead of its global debut at the Bangkok International Auto Show. The concept previews the next-generation Colorado midsize pickup truck, which will …
BAC Mono – a single-seater for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts
Ah, here's what happens when enthusiasts get beyond being merely enthusiastic in armchair fashion and do something about it. It's called the Mono, and it's the creation of BAC, a company started …
BMW to expand TwinPower Turbo to 4- and 3-cyl engines
Expect more to come in the way of twin-scroll turbocharging from BMW - the company is set to expand its application of TwinPower Turbo tech to cover its four- and three-cylinder engine …
Infiniti arrives in ASEAN – first stop, Indonesia
Nissan has made Indonesia the first market in Asean to introduce the Infiniti brand, with the opening of a dedicated showroom in Jakarta and the launching of three models into the market …
Volkswagen Group Malaysia expands its dealer network
Volkswagen Group Malaysia has announced that it is expanding its dealer network in the country, with the appointment of two new authorised dealerships. VGM has signed a Letter of Intent with N3 …
A chance to win a Hyundai Sonata – some putting involved
Here's a chance for you to win a spanking new Hyundai Sonata, though you'll need to be making your way to the Maybank Malaysian Open golf tournament on April 14-17 for the …
Waiting for your Hyundai ix35? Have an ix35 while waiting
Here's a novel way to keep your customers happy, especially if they're waiting for their new ride to arrive and it's taking way longer than expected. Over in the UK, Hyundai has …
Honda recalls 18,056 Civics in the US, Odyssey too
Right, here we go again. Honda has issued a recall on 18,056 model-year 2011 Civic sedans in the US for a potential problem that may arise with the fuel pump module, located …
Honda Brio makes production debut in Thailand
Honda Thailand today officially launched its Brio compact - the world premiere of the eco-car, as it's tagged, took place at the Royal Paragon Hall at Siam Paragon in Bangkok earlier this …
