Nissan Leaf production gets underway in Japan
Nissan has started production of its Leaf electric vehicle in Japan - the vehicle, which will go on sale domestically as well as the US in December, has begun rolling out from …
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Volvo planning to build entry-level Golf competitor
It looks like new owners Geely are eager to get more fronts going at Volvo. According to reports, the Swedish brand is planning an entry-level offering that will compete with the Volkswagen …
Berjaya Corp granted local assembly manufacturing licence
Well, another player has joined the list of local assemblers. Berjaya Corporation has been granted a manufacturing licence to build vehicles in the country by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, …
Look what the cat dragged in – the Hello Kitty smart fortwo
Now, why be content with a mere pencil/lunch box or backpack when you can have a car that shows the world just how much you love this particular Japanese feline? Yes, if …
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.4 launched in Malaysia
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia today unveiled the new Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, and the hatchback's arrival expands the the Lancer range in the country to two model and three variant types, the GT and …
Nasim launches Peugeot 2S centre in Puchong
Nasim today opened its latest Peugeot 2S (service and spare parts) centre in Puchong, the first of five outlets it plans to open over the next six months as part of a …
Ford Fiesta officially launched in Malaysia – and it’s cheaper than expected!
It has arguably been the car with all the pre-launch publicity this year, having had a good seven months plus of doing so in various forms up to this point, but now …
Saab 9-4X crossover to debut next month in Los Angeles
Saab is entering the crossover segment with its new 9-4X, which will make its world premiere at next month's Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicle will expand Saab’s product portfolio to three …
Toyota Prius MPV to debut early next year
Toyota will be introducing the next extension of its Prius family, a MPV-sized offering, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January. There are no details about the vehicle, …
China to get stretched version of new Volkswagen Passat
While it sounds like a bit of a stretch, customers really won't mind it. According to reports, Volkswagen's new Passat will be produced in China, with plans to offer a stretched version …
Lexus gives its CT 200h hybrid the F Sport treatment
Lexus has given its CT 200h hybrid a bit of a bells and whistles upgrade with the introduction of the F Sport version of the vehicle. The model, which made its global …
Things looking decidedly rosier for Jaguar Land Rover
Life has certainly improved for Jaguar Land Rover in the past year or so. Production has rebounded since slumping during the global recession, with sales rising by 16% in September and by …
Toyota to assemble Prius in Thailand for Asian markets
The recent hybrid-related announcement in Budget 2011 may have been cheery news for potential hybrid adopters, but here's where it gets even better, especially for those looking closely at the Toyota Prius. …
BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën to expand cooperation by jointly developing hybrid systems
Having enjoyed a fruitful cooperation on engines thus far, BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën is set to expand on the level of colloboration, with the joint development of hybrid components for front-wheel …
Go the luxury route with Nissan’s GT-R facelift – fancy being an Egoist?
It sounds a bit pompous, what with a name like that, but there's nothing wrong with being self-involved, especially if it's exclusivity you're looking for. Aside from the usual fare editions that …
Suzuki recalls Swift over problem with the door mirrors
Here we go yet again. Suzuki announced late last week that it is recalling a total of 90,617 units of its Swift hatchback in Japan to fix a problem with the cars' …
2011 Nissan GT-R facelift – full details unveiled!
Nissan has announced the details on its model year 2011 DBA-R35 GT-R, which features a large number of enhancements as part of its mid-life facelift. The list includes a refreshed exterior and …
Honda recalls around 127,000 City and Fit models in Brazil
The recall season continues, this time over in Brazil. Late last week, Honda issued a recall on close to 127,000 units of its City and Fit models made by Honda Automoveis do …
Ford looking to sell most of its stake in Mazda?
According to a report by Japanese business daily Nikkei late last week, Ford is looking to sell a majority of its remaining 11% stake in Mazda - reducing it to 3% or …
Budget 2011: BMW hopes clean diesel will not be forgotten
While the hot news was on hybrids and the only significant topic on the diesel front in Budget 2011 was on the implementation of the B5 programme (Blending of Biofuels with Petroleum …
