Toyota bringing convertible 86 concept to Geneva
Logical, isn't it? Take the much-loved Toyota 86 coupe, lop the roof off, and you have a new roadster model for those who prefer tanning over drifting. Toyota has done exactly that …
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Lexus opens two new showrooms in KL, Sungai Besi
Lexus Malaysia is starting the year by introducing two new showrooms in downtown KL and Sungai Besi. Launched simultaneously, Lexus Sungai Besi is a 3S centre while Lexus Kuala Lumpur acts as …
Honda Freed MPV facelifted – RM99,800 to RM113,500
Honda Malaysia has announced the facelifted Freed MPV, first launched here back in April 2010 as the “premium compact MPV”. No change mechanically, so say hello to the familiar 1.5 litre SOHC …
Dakar champion Masuoka and the Mitsubishi Mirage
Two-time Dakar Rally champion Hiroshi Masuoka is a nice chap, always smiling, humble and mild mannered - a pleasant disposition one doesn't always find in senior folks who have acheived much in …
Renault Megane RS 265 Cup launched – RM235k
TC Euro Cars has launched the updated version of the Megane RS 250 Cup, one of yours truly's personal favourites. Called the Renault Megane RS 265 Cup, the new car looks largely …
Top three Japanese carmakers achieve record sales in 2012, Toyota takes back global sales title from GM
Japanese auto industry on the way down? Nope, not for now at least. Japan's big three - Toyota, Nissan and Honda - have posted record sales in 2012, and mighty Toyota is …
VW planning new budget brand to fight Dacia, Datsun
Dacia has been a successful budget arm for Renault, and the French company's alliance partner Nissan has relaunched the Datsun name as a low-cost brand for emerging markets, with the cars to …
Volkswagen Golf 4MOTION – Mk7 gets an AWD variant
Volkswagen has added a new variant to the Mk7 Golf range, the expected 4Motion all-wheel drive model. We don't need such a car here, but it snows in Europe, and VW has …
Hyundai i10 Colourz officially announced by HSDM
Hyundai-Sime Darby has officially announced the limited edition i10 Colourz, which we showed you here last week. The Colourz, available in both 1.1L and 1.25L guise, is all about the colours - …
GM and SAIC gunning for Indonesian car market
The fast growing Indonesian car market has caught the interest of General Motors and its Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp. Both parties are in talks to form a joint venture to sell …
SPIED: Renault Megane RS 265, Red Bull RB7 in town
Something new is in town, and it was snapped by reader David Foo in PJ recently. These pics show two units of the Renault Megane RS turning into what looks like TC …
SPIED: Audi A6 Hybrid in Malaysia, launching soon?
UPDATE: Euromobil has officially launched the Audi A6 Hybrid in Malaysia for RM280k A batch of what appears to be the Audi A6 Hybrid has been caught on camera while being transported …
Toyota, BMW jointly research lithium-air batteries – fuel cell system and sports car also on the cards
Toyota and BMW will jointly research a lithium-air battery expected to be more powerful than the lithium-ion batteries used in today's hybrids and EVs, the two carmakers said. The cooperation will also …
Malaysia’s automotive TIV to touch 640k units this year, about 200 new models coming, says MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) recently held a press conference to announce the total automotive industry volume (TIV) for 2012, a record breaking 627,753 units registered. The previous highest number was 605,156 …
MINI Clubman Bond Street – inspired by the posh road
There are so many variants of the MINI today, but the Clubman was where the diversification plan started back in 2008. Largely forgotten and overshadowed by fresher and flashier siblings like the …
Aston Martin Rapide S – V12 makes 81 PS, 20 Nm more
This is the Aston Martin Rapide S that will replace the Rapide in markets worldwide. More luxury and more power to reassert its position as the world's most beautiful, and beautifully balanced, …
Mystery Kia hatchback concept ready for Geneva 2013
Here's a concept car Kia will be showing at the upcoming Geneva show. We don't know its name yet, or even the segment it's intended for, but these high-res official pics give …
Toyota to build new Thai factory, eco car coming soon
Even as we read about Malaysia trying to establish itself as a hub for energy efficient vehicles, our ASEAN neighbours are busy raking in further investment from carmakers. Toyota, the biggest carmaker …
Next-gen Nissan X-Trail patent drawings appear in China, ditches trademark boxy shape for curves!
These are patent drawings filed by Nissan with the Chinese patent office, and they show a next-gen Nissan X-Trail that looks nothing like the current one. No more boxy, but rather curvy, …
Government to unveil energy efficient vehicle (EEV) policy by first half of the year, says MITI
Much has been said about making Malaysia a hub for energy efficient vehicles (EEV), and the government will unveil policies on EEVs by the first half of this year, Bernama reports. Minister …
