Subaru’s concept version of the FT-86 set for Geneva debut
Subaru is set to give its version of the Toyota FT-86 coupe its world premiere in Geneva in March. It's not officially named yet, so as of now it remains called the …
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Plans afoot to turbocharge the ailing Honda CR-Z?
Click to enlarge According to a report, it seems Honda is in the midst of doing something bold to help resurrect its ailing CR-Z, which seems to be doing, to put it …
Ford Fiesta RS WRC to debut in test session in Finland
Click to enlarge More on the Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car, as well as more photos of it in the full livery it will wear this season. The car is set …
Tuned, tweaked Toyotas turning tricks at Tokyo Auto Salon – now, anyone fancy a sports version of the Prius and iQ?
Click to enlarge It wasn't just altered Lexus offerings to be found at the recently concluded Tokyo Auto Salon - the event also saw an interesting mix of tuned and tweaked Toyota …
Lexus at the Tokyo Auto Salon – plenty of plastic, surgery
Click to enlarge For performance and custom dress-up automotive parts, there's really nothing like the annual Tokyo Auto Salon. The latest edition of the event, which ran over the weekend on January …
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG – one more from Affalterbach
Mercedes-Benz has introduced the new CLS 63 AMG, and the C218 variant of the form takes off where the W219 left off, with more tricks in the bag, of course. The four-door …
Chrysler 200 Convertible joins the line-up
Chrysler's new 200 sedan was announced a few months back, and now the drop-top sibling has been unveiled - the 200 Convertible will take over the slot from the outgoing third-generation Sebring, …
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition – only 30 to be made, and just for Canada
Mercedes-Benz has come up with a limited-edition C63 variant, and this one is only for the Canadian market. Created by the AMG Performance Centre in Affalterbach, Germany, the AMG Affalterbach Edition is …
Nasser Al-Attiyah and Timo Gottschalk win 2011 Dakar Rally – Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 makes it three wins in a row
Volkswagen has won the 2011 Dakar Rally, making it the third successive win in the event for the brand, and Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah has become the first Arab to win the …
Proton to provide official cars for Le Tour De Langkawi
Proton will be continuing its support of the annual Le Tour De Langkawi bike race by being the official car provider of the event, and for the LTDL 2011, which takes place …
Shell introduces new Advance 4T range of motorcycle oils
This one's for them bike enthusiasts, then. Shell Malaysia has launched a new range of motorcycle oils called Advance 4T, available in four clearly tiered and easily differentiated products designed for specific …
Avitas Control-1 – perfect for the racer on a budget
Here's something for the racer on a budget to chew on. Turkish composite specialist Avitas has taken the covers off its first complete car, the Control-1, at the Autosport International 2011 show …
Ford Fiesta RS WRC car breaks cover in 2011-spec livery
The 2011-specification colour scheme which Ford's Fiesta RS WRC car will wear for this year's FIA World Rally Championship has been unveiled at the Autosport International 2011 show in Birmingham. The official …
Swigz electric superbike makes sensational racing debut
The Swigz Racing all-electric superbike has made history in its global racing debut, powering to two podium spots in two races at the Auto Club Speedway in California last weekend. Despite only …
Third-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster debuts
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its new R172 SLK, with three model variants of the third-generation roadster available at launch, all with a BlueEFFICIENCY suffix. Two are 1.8 litre four-cylinder versions, the SLK 200 …
smart fortwo lightshine edition – tarting up tiny, again!
You'd figure that something already as cute as a button doesn't really need to be transmogrified, but why deprive good marketing when the opportunity presents itself? Case in point - the smart …
BMW and Mercedes sell 1.46 mil and 1.16 mil vehicles in 2010 – up by 13.6% and 15.3% respectively
While Malaysia proved to be a good stomping ground last year for BMW and Mercedes-Benz, with a record year being posted by both, the larger scope also had both German carmakers going …
ZF develops 9-speed auto tranny – when eight isn’t enough
Bigger, better, faster, more. Such is the world we live in now that something like the automatic transmission for the passenger car has a composed madness about it. 6-speed? Antiquated. Seven? Passe, …
Mercedes-Benz confirms SLS AMG E-Cell series production
Just about everything is going down the electric path, commercially speaking - the next up to bat is the SLS AMG E-Cell. Mercedes-Benz confirmed in Detroit that it would be putting the …
A record year for both BMW and Mercedes-Benz in Malaysia
Well, it looks as if the premium segment passenger car market in the country is well and truly alive, if the numbers are anything to go by. Both BMW Group Malaysia and …
