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 …
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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 …
Nissan Juke Nismo launched in Japan and Europe
Nissan took the covers off of the Juke Nismo at the recent 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, and will be taking Japanese orders for the car from February 1. Juke Nismo, the first …
Mazda VX-1 – Indonesian rebadge of the Suzuki Ertiga
To get meaningful volume in Indonesia, one must have an affordable seven-seat MPV to sell, a car like the Toyota Avanza. If you don't have it, rebadge it, and that's what Mazda …
Kia Cadenza 3.3 V6 GDI launched in North America
Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2014 Kia Cadenza sedan for the North American market at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit. The Cadenza will be KMA's flagship in the US, but in …
Rolls-Royce Wraith – shadowy side profile shown
Last week, we learned that Rolls-Royce will come up with a coupe version of the Ghost called Wraith, an old name first used in 1938. Today, Goodwood published the first official image …
KL International Motor Show is back this year: KLIMS 13 happening in November at PWTC
After a three-year hiatus, the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show is back this year. KLIMS 13 will be held from November 15-24 at usual location Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), KL. The …
Free coffee at Caltex stations during festive break
Caltex will be providing free coffee to motorists at participating Caltex service stations during the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday and Thaipusam travel periods. Besides rewarding customers, this gesture by Caltex is to encourage …
Kia Rio local launch confirmed – Jan 30 is the date!
In December 2012, we told you that the Kia Rio will be launching this month, and Naza Kia Malaysia has now confirmed the date - January 30. “2012 was a strong year …
Nine-speed auto for Chrysler Group brands this year
The Chrysler Group is set to introduce nine-speed automatic transmissions in its cars this year. Autonews reports that the Fiat-owned American company may have as many as 200,000 units of the ZF …
BMW Group Malaysia posts record sales in 2012
Another car company that reached an all-time high in 2012 is BMW Group Malaysia, which posted record sales performance last year for its brands – BMW, MINI and Motorrad - cementing its …
