Nissan Leaf set to take on Pikes Peak
More adventures for the Nissan Leaf, this time going up a hill. In this case, no less than Pikes Peak - the Leaf is set to challenge convention further this June 26 …
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Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab to debut in Melbourne
Click to enlarge Mazda is set to premiere the Freestyle Cab version of its new BT-50 pickup at the upcoming Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne, which begins on July 1. It's …
BAIC to introduce its first electric vehicle in September
Over in China, state-owned carmaker Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co is set to begin sales of its first electric car in Beijing from September, according to reports. The vehicle is a compact …
B5 biodiesel: pure palm biodiesel (B100) sulphur content less than 10ppm
Seems that the datasheet listing the properties of petroleum diesel and B5 biodiesel from last week's launch of the B5 biodiesel programme in Putrajaya wasn't quite up to date. With regards to …
Chevrolet Colorado show truck on display in 1 Utama
If you've been curious as to what the Chevrolet Colorado show truck looks like in the metal, then here's your chance to get up close and personal with the concept if you …
MINI Coupé previewed – four versions available at launch
It's not quite the official debut, but BMW has effectively introduced its upcoming MINI Coupé by means of a preview. The car, which was showcased in its concept form at the Los …
Mazda to part production ways with Ford in the US
Mazda is in talks with Ford to stop joint production in the US by 2013, the Nikkei reports, paving the way for it to go the North American route alone as it …
Skoda Fabia RS2000 roadster blows the lid off things
Click to enlarge You can always count on the annual Volkswagen festival, the GTI-Treffen, which is held annually in Lake Wörthersee, Austria to provide a healthy blitz of unique treats, and the …
2011 Perodua Myvi – last of the spyshots before launch?
New photos of the upcoming 2011 Perodua Myvi have come about - two examples, in white, were snapped near the company's home base in Sungai Choh, presumably carrying out some final evaluation …
Bentley Continental GT launched – from RM1.74 mil on
Bentley Kuala Lumpur last night unveiled the latest addition to its line-up, the new Continental GT. The second-generation two-door 2+2 grand tourer rolls in at a starting price of RM1.74 million, excluding …
Hyundai i40 Tourer to begin selling in Europe in Q3
Click to enlarge Hyundai has announced specifications and trim levels for its i40 Tourer, which goes on sale in Europe in the third quarter of this year. The wagon will be available …
Saab gets another 15m euro cash injection from Pang Da
Saab has obtained another cash injection from Pang Da, its new Chinese partner, according to reports. The Swedish automaker has received a further order for 630 cars, worth 15 million euros, on …
B5 biodiesel programme begins – Putrajaya kicks things off
The palm oil-based B5 biodiesel programme began as scheduled today - the fuel was officially launched by Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok at the Petronas station in Precinct …
Ford AB35 Fiesta – an All Blacks-inspired limited edition
Another special edition Ford Fiesta has popped up, and this one's from Ford New Zealand. It's called the AB35 Fiesta, built to celebrate the company's 17-year sponsorship of the national rugby union …
Volvo Flywheel KERS system – significant performance gains, with up to 20% less fuel consumption
Click to enlarge Volvo is set to test a new system called Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), which it claims will make a four-cylinder engine feel like a six-cylinder and at …
Peugeot Design Competition seeks potential local talent
If you're a secondary school or college student with a love for cars, the following will definitely pique your interest. Nasim and Automobiles Peugeot have launched a design competition with the New …
2011 Perodua Myvi – bookings open from June 4
It looks like the launch of the new 2011 Perodua Myvi is around the corner - the company sent an email stating that it will begin accepting bookings for the new car …
Daihatsu to open R&D centre in Indonesia
Following on Daihatsu's plans to make Indonesia a base for its business expansion, the automaker has announced that it will establish a research and development centre on the site of its new …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster – more pix and info
More photos of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster have come about, as well as further details on features and kit. The vehicle, which rolls in at 1,660 kg (40 kg more than …
F1 not pertinent in gaining tech for road cars, Audi says
Formula 1 may be full of verve, drama and action, as the just concluded Monaco GP showed, but it's off the subject when it comes to obtaining information and technology to better …
