If the shoe fits, drive it – getting a kick out of going electric
Okay, so this is where it all starts getting a little bizarre - first Play-Doh, then this. So you think you've seen electric cars in all shapes and sizes. Well, can't have …
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This Chevy’s feeling blue, an Orlando built for the kid in you
This one feels soft. Probably a bit mushy in terms of handling too. Moves very sluggishly at that. Think of the fun you could have describing this one, which is a scale …
Caterham-Lola SP/300.R selling like hot cakes
Yup, that's right. The Caterham-Lola SP/300.R racing car is selling out fast, with more than half of the yearly allocation sold since the vehicle made its debut in January at the Autosport …
VIDEO: Range Rover Evoque – a behind-the-scenes look
With its planned arrival into Malaysian showrooms by end year, Land Rover is back to talking more about its Range Rover Evoque. The smallest RR has been tasked with creating a new …
Proton Tuah to be showcased at Japan AEE show – organisers hoping that EMAS will be exhibited too
The next show stop for Proton's EMAS hybrid is possibly Japan. According to a Bernama report, the organisers of the 2011 Japan Automotive Engineering Exposition (AEE) in Yokohama - which runs May …
Buy a Peugeot 308, 207 or 407, and get rewarded
If you've been thinking of bagging a Pug, it sounds like a good time to do so. The boys at Nasim have come up with some neat offers and rewards on the …
BMW ConnectedDrive – paving the way to total integration
Integration. It sounds simple enough, but given the way the world has become these days, the idea has complexity written all over it. Gone are the days when a car had features …
And now, an electrifying way to learn how to drive …
Well, seems that some novice Japanese drivers are going to get to grips with EVs very early on. According to a report from Yahoo Japan, the nation's top auto leasing firm, Sumitomo …
Honda recalls 36,656 Civic Hybrids in the US
More on the recall front. Honda has issued a recall for the Civic Hybrid in North America over problems with the vehicle's power voltage converter. The recall affects 36,656 units from the …
Toyota Prius wagon to be launched in Japan in April
Toyota has unveiled its production Prius wagon, which is set to be launched in Japan towards the end of April. The announcement of the domestic market introduction follows closely on the premiere …
After 65 years, Bristol Cars goes out of business
Brit carmaker Bristol Cars, known for its exclusive hand-built offerings and which prided itself as being the only luxury car manufacturer remaining in private British hands, went into administration last week. Trading …
Chevrolet Colorado show truck to premiere in Thailand
Click to enlarge Chevrolet has released a teaser image of its Colorado show truck, which will make its world debut at the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand later this month. …
Honda to launch BRIO compact later this month in Thailand
Honda is slated to officially unveil the production BRIO in Thailand later this month, according to reports. Initial news filtering through had the car set for its world premiere - on March …
Proton R3 Satria Neo officially launched – RM79,797
Click to enlarge Proton today officially introduced the Proton R3 Satria Neo. Built by the company's Motorsports Division under the Race, Rally, Research (R3) brand name, the car is distinctively recognizable by …
The last say: Ferrari gives its 2011 F1 car final name change – from F150 to F150th Italia, now it’s the 150° Italia
Ah, nothing like a little, ahem, friendly tiff to bring out the best in people. The Ford dispute with Ferrari over the latter's naming of its 2011 F1 car - in which …
No Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI? Quite likely, it seems
Well, it looks like the Lancer Evolution is heading into the history books, at least in its current petrol-based form. Seems Mitsubishi is dropping very broad hints that the Evo X will …
Toyota: Lesson learnt, and learnt well
Reputations are a funny thing. You can build one up through years of toiling, to a point that you think it’s bomb-proof, and wake up one day and find that it has …
FT licence plates likely to get an alphabet suffix
Been wondering what the next set of alphabets will be on a licence plate once the current three alphabet sequence runs out, like in the case of Federal Territory plates, which is …
Naza Kia launches the Forte Koup and Forte 6-Speed sedan
It's pretty much shaping up to be bumper Kia model year, with no less than six model introductions for 2011. First up to arrive was the new Sorento SUV, and now Naza …
Mazda3 CKD launched – starts from RM99k for 1.6 sedan
With the introduction of the locally-assembled Mazda3, things are certainly looking up for the Malaysian consumer. The car is available in four variant forms, in 1.6 and 2.0 litre sedan and hatchback …
