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 …
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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 …
Toyota to adjust production volume temporarily in Malaysia
The effects of the earthquake that hit Japan continue to show, this time right here. UMW Toyota Motor has issued an announcement that there could be disruptions in parts supplies coming in …
Jaguar XF gets facelift – cosmetic changes, mostly
Jaguar has introduced its facelifted XF sedan at the New York show, and leading the list of changes are cosmetic enhancements which bring the car's exterior in-line with the design language introduced …
Peugeot roars – top-selling European brand locally in Q1
Peugeot has achieved a defining moment in its local history by claiming the top spot in first quarter sales among the European makes in the country. In the period ending March 31, …
Mercedes-Benz to hold its first-ever Concours in Malaysia
It promises to be the largest ever convergence of vintage Mercs in the country - next month's Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 will see 125 three-pointed star vehicles on display at the first …
LATAR Expressway enters final stage of development – 33km KL-Kuala Selangor route to be ready by around mid-year
If everything goes to plan, sometime around mid-year will see the opening of the KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway, which links Kuala Lumpur at Templer’s Park to the township of Ijok, in Kuala Selangor. …
ARTIGA Concept unveiled in Shanghai – yes, it is what you think it is, a Satria Neo, replete with supercharger!
Proton's Motorsport division lads have certainly been busy bees. The Satria Neo R3 Supercharged seen recently hasn't been the only thing worked on, it seems. Say hello to the ARTIGA Concept, which …
Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept debuts in New York
Suzuki has unveiled two Kizashi-based concepts ahead of the New York show; the first is the earlier mentioned Kizashi Apex Concept, and the other is this one, called the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept. …
Suzuki Kizashi Apex Concept – 295 hp turbocharged manual
Click to enlarge Suzuki has unveiled two Kizashi-based concepts ahead of the New York International Auto Show, one of them an eco-friendly version, the other a performance variant. The latter is the …
Baojun 630 launched in China – sales begin this month
The announcement of the launch of the brand was made last November, with production of its first model beginning the same month. Now, five months on, GM's newest car brand, Baojun, has …
Nissan Compact Sport Concept – 190 hp 1.6 litre flash hatch
Click to enlarge Well, here's a cute little critter then, though perhaps it may be a bit too kitschy for many. It's called the Nissan Compact Sport Concept, and it's a Nissan …
BMW’s DesignworksUSA to open new studio in Shanghai
Not that proof is needed any further that China is the biggest and brightest growth market, but here's something to cement things anyway. BMW's California-based strategic design consultancy, DesignworksUSA, is set to …
