Delta E-4 Coupé – fast, yet frugal two-door electric
Click to enlarge British engineering consultancy Delta Motorsports has launched its Delta E-4 Coupé, a battery-electric two-door coupe with a range of 320 km on a single charge. Not that the car …
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Proton aiming for more APRC glory in Australia
Proton is looking to continue its good fortune in the second round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), the International Rally of Queensland, which begins today. After winning the season opener, …
Aston Martin and Zagato reunite again – new car due in 2012
Click to enlarge Fifty years after the iconic DB4GT Zagato made its production debut, and 25 years after the V8 Vantage Zagato - and then later, the V8 Zagato Volante - came …
BWI develops lighter, smaller active stabiliser bar system
Click to enlarge Another tech-related development, this time on the anti-roll front. Seems braking and chassis systems specialist BWI Group has developed a lightweight, more compact version of its proven Active Stabiliser …
Toyota Prius – not all next-gen versions to be plug-in
Well, it seems the Nikkei didn't quite get it right with its report on the next-generation Prius model range - due to arrive in 2014 - all coming with plug-in capability. According …
Proton launches two centralised logistics hubs
Proton, through its subsidiary Proton Edar and logistics provider Konsortium Logistik Berhad, has officially launched two centralised logistics hubs, one in Sijangkang and the other in Tanjung Malim. The company says that …
Hyundai Veloster with heavy disguise spied in Glenmarie
By the looks of it, the Hyundai Veloster is in town - a car looking suspiciously like it, wearing front and rear anti-spy cladding, was spotted over the weekend in Glenmarie by …
Volkswagen’s Chinese JV brand with FAW to be called Kaili
The name has been chosen, and Kaili is the name of FAW-Volkswagen Automotive's JV brand for the Chinese market. According to reports, the first Kaili vehicle on the cards is an electric …
Peugeot RCZ to be launched in Malaysia next week
Ah, if you've been waiting for the Peugeot RCZ to arrive, your wait is just about over. Nasim will be launching the 2+2 coupe next week, almost to a year since our …
Land Rover Defender all-electric – quietly game for game
Click to enlarge Do not disturb the animals - well, that would definitely be the case if you've got one of these around. It's an all-electric version of the iconic Land Rover …
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 …
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 …
