Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI gets more kit, price up by RM5k
When we test drove the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI late last year, we liked the car's solid build and great drivetrain, but were slightly disappointed at the low spec appearance that wasn't …
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Bufori expands to China, first batch of Malaysian hand built cars fly MASkargo to Shanghai today
Today marks a major milestone for Bufori Motor Car, as the company flies its first batch of cars to China, an important market in the brand's plans. Three units - two units …
VW teaser ads surface – new cars launching next week!
There's something brewing at Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM). We first noticed teaser ads featured in a local daily two days ago, and the same three teaser images have surfaced on their official …
Test Drive Kia on Tour – Final leg at The Curve this week
Naza Kia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, will host the final leg of its popular Test Drive Kia on Tour 2011 roadshow in Petaling Jaya, Selangor this week. The …
Proton: Group Lotus sale to Genii Capital rumours untrue
There have been rumours circulating that Lotus Renault GP owners Genii Capital, headed by Gerard Lopez, is looking to buy into Group Lotus, the sportscar maker which is currently the title sponsor …
UMW Toyota Integrated Quality Hub opens in Klang
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recently held an opening ceremony for the UMW Toyota Integrated Quality Hub (IQH) in Bukit Raja, Klang. This new facility is to improve delivery of Toyota vehicles to …
Goodyear Asymmetric 2 wins Auto Express Big Tyre Test
Goodyear's latest entry in the Ultra High Performance (UHP) category, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (A2), has continued its predecessor's award winning form. The A2 was selected as the number one tyre …
Ducati Monster 795: Sneak peak available at Lot 10, KL
Next Bike Sdn Bhd, official distributor for Ducati in Malaysia, has been given the honour of launching Ducati’s latest model for the Asian market. The unveiling will happen on 20 October. In …
China NCAP to be upgraded, 64 km/h front impact speed
The China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) will be made more stringent, according to a report by Asia Pulse website. The new standards for C-NCAP, which awards new vehicles one to five …
VIDEO: Proton’s ‘Transporter’ and his precious cargo!
http://youtu.be/UOKNl49fixU Yours truly was in Singapore last month to watch the only night race in the F1 calendar. It was a great weekend of not only track action, but carnival fun, since …
Lotus must focus on short term sales too
Lotus has the right products, great products, but is not selling enough cars as it should. This is the assessment of former top BMW exec Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, brought in late last year …
Rally of Scotland: Proton’s good pace ends with two DNFs
The Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) Rally of Scotland has been won by Skoda's Andreas Mikkelsen, who has waited very long for his first win in the series. Juho Hänninen came in second, …
Gerard Lopez’s Genii Capital to buy into Group Lotus?
The latest rumours surrounding Group Lotus, which is a fully owned subsidiary of Proton, is that Genii Capital will be buying into the sportscar maker. Headed by Gerard Lopez, Genii Capital is …
Citroen DS4 at Brooklands Sungai Besi – launching soon?
Reader Theyson snapped some pics of this Citroen DS4 at Brooklands Motors' Sungai Besi HQ in KL. We can't confirm, but according to him, this sole unit is brought in for JPJ …
Double world champion Vettel: It’s more than fantastic!
Yesterday was the day that 24-year old Sebastian Vettel created history by becoming the youngest ever double world champion, finishing on the podium in Suzuka when all he needed was just one …
Nissan Almera launched in Thailand – it’s the Sunny!
UPDATE: Nissan Almera to be priced from RM71k? Nissan has launched its second eco-car in Thailand after the March, which is also the first sedan bodied eco-car in the market. Named Almera, …
Japanese GP: Sebastian Vettel is the 2011 F1 champion!
He only needed one point from the Japanese GP, but Sebastian Vettel scored 15 with a third placed finish, making him the 2011 Formula 1 champion and the youngest ever double world …
Budget 2012: Hybrid car incentives extended till 2013!
This just in. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also Finance Minister, is reading his Budget 2012 speech at the moment, and he has already touched on something that …
Seat IBX Concept confirmed for production – reports
The Seat IBX Concept that was shown at this year's Geneva show has been green lighted for production, according to a report by Spanish newspaper ABC. The IBX will be built in …
New Chevrolet Colorado double cab coming in December!
Yesterday, we posted on the all new Chevrolet Colorado pick up truck, which made its world debut in Thailand. Looking very much like the Colorado Show Truck from the Bangkok Motor Show, …
