SsangYong XLV – B-segment SUV concept for Geneva
Korean brand SsangYong will unveil the SsangYong XLV concept at this year’s Geneva motor show in March. The XLV (eXciting smart Lifestyle Vehicle) is a "multi-role B-segment SUV" concept with a mild …
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First new EEV manufacturing license under NAP 2014 to be announced in two months time – MITI
The holder of the first car manufacturing license for energy efficient vehicles (EEVs) under NAP 2014 will be announced in two months time, according to Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk …
DPM: No toll price increase this year, govt to pay RM400m compensation to concessionaires
Prices of goods have been on an upward trend as the government implements its subsidy rationalisation programme, but one thing is for sure - there will be no increase in toll rates …
Aston Martin recalls 17,590 cars, Chinese supplier’s counterfeit plastic pedal arm at fault
Aston Martin is recalling a total of 17,590 cars after discovering that a Chinese sub-supplier was using counterfeit plastic material in a component, Reuters reports. The cars are being recalled because the …
New Renault Trafic and Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro teased
First teaser images of the next-gen Renault Trafic and Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro (Opel in Europe, Vauxhall in the UK) have been released ahead of their official debuts at the Commercial Vehicle Show in …
VIDEO: Honda shows the Civic Tourer’s ‘Inner Beauty’
http://youtu.be/mhBc1MprPHs The team behind Honda's popular ‘Hands’ video (over 10 million views and two awards) has come up with a new ad campaign to welcome the Honda Civic Tourer to the UK. …
Hyundai Xcent – Grand i10 Sedan debuts in India
Compact, sub-four-metre hatch-based sedans are big in India, and the segment is set to grow with the arrival of the new Hyundai Xcent, which has made its world debut in Delhi. The …
VW, Hyundai and Toyota top China car sales in 2013
The headline above is the answer to which brands made the sales podium in China last year. Volkswagen dominating the world's largest car market is no surprise, given its long presence and …
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R – race car sister of the Z06
Besides the 2015 Corvette Z06, Chevrolet also displayed the Corvette C7.R race car at the recent 2014 Detroit show. Co-developed with the Z06, the duo is the closest link in modern times …
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, most track-capable Vette
Chevrolet wheeled out what it calls the most track-capable Corvette in the brand's history - the 2015 Corvette Z06 - at the recent 2014 NAIAS in Detroit. Based on the Corvette C7 …
Volvo V40 prices revised, T5 and CC slightly costlier
Prices for the Volvo V40 have been revised. Launched here in August 2013, the stylish five-door hatchback is available in three variants, all locally-assembled in Shah Alam. They are the V40 T4 …
Petronas Coffee Break is back for CNY, goodies for all!
Click to enlarge map Another holiday, another balik kampung exodus; and as usual, Petronas Coffee Break will be there to make your drive back to the hometown a little bit more pleasant. …
Nissan sales jump 48% in 2013, maintains No.2 spot
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) achieved its highest ever annual sales figure in 2013 with 51,875 Nissans sold. The 2013 total is 48% higher compared to the year before, helping Nissan maintain …
Bosch Car Service workshop at Caltex Jalan Pudu
The first Bosch Car Service workshop in a Malaysian Caltex service station has opened at Jalan Pudu, KL, half a year after the first such facility in Southeast Asia opened at Caltex …
Ferrari Racing Days 2014 @ Sepang, free entrance
Sepang International Circuit will play host to the first-ever Ferrari Racing Days 2014 in South East Asia. The special race event for Ferrari owners and fans will take place over three days …
Audi A8 L Security – bring on the guns and grenades
Important people make decisions, decisions don't please everyone, angry people resort to violence. That's why high-security versions of limos are made, to shield and protect VIPs from angry folks and their deeds. …
Hyundai Veloster Turbo – Malaysian-spec car spied
The Hyundai Veloster Turbo has been spotted on local roads again, one week after it was seen cruising around Putrajaya. This time, reader 'Hachiko Kamileo' caught up with the same registered white …
Suzuki Jimny 4X4 prices reduced by RM3,400
Here's an unusual move. Suzuki Malaysia Automobile (SMA) has slashed prices of the Suzuki Jimny 4X4, which was launched here in November 2013. The reduction is RM3,400 from the launch price. With …
Thailand unrest forcing Toyota to rethink investments
The political gridlock currently gripping Thailand doesn't look like it's about to end anytime soon, with anti-government protesters refusing to participate in elections that PM Yingluck Shinawatra has called for, adamant that …
Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driving Challenge kicked off
Shell Malaysia kicked off the Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driving Challenge with a two-day drive across the Klang Valley last week. The celeb challenge saw Shell FuelSave Ambassador Fahrin Ahmad coach actress Lisa …
