Second-generation Nissan X-Trail Test Drive Report
The Nissan X-Trail will be officially launched on the first week of August, but Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) organised a media preview of sorts to Port Dickson, where we brought you …
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CKD BMW 523i introduced, price lowered by RM15K
BMW Group Malaysia has introduced the locally assembled BMW 523i at its assembly plant in Kulim, Kedah. The entry-level F10 5-Series was priced at RM398,800 (CBU) when it was launched in Malaysia …
Nissan X-Trail revealed – RM149,500, CBU, 2.0 CVT, 2WD
Click to enlarge Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has unveiled the new Nissan X-Trail to the media today. As previously speculated and captured on this blog, the X-Trail is imported CBU from …
Peugeot Automotive Design Network – The Lion’s Den
Back in April, we were privileged to be part of the international press launch of the Peugeot RCZ, which is not only great to look at, but very nice to drive as …
DuPont joins Lotus Racing as Official Technical Supplier
DuPont Refinish has joined Lotus Racing's growing list of backers, jumping on board as an Official Technical Supplier to the Malaysian owned team with immediate effect. DuPont Refinish is the corporate aftermarket …
Nissan X-Trail caught in the open, to be launched soon
Click to enlarge I was driving on the NKVE when I saw a car transporter ferrying Nissan cars. Thought nothing of it initially, but I took a second glance and realised that …
Audi A7 Sportback images leaked ahead of reveal!
The much anticipated production version of the Audi A7 Sportback will make its debut later today (European time, tomorrow for us) at the home city of its Bavarian rival, specifically at the …
Round 2 of Goodyear International Drift Series is in Melaka this weekend!
Goodyear is one of the main supporters of drifting in our region, and by having the Goodyear International Drift Series in countries such as Malaysia and Thailand, the tyremaker is taking its …
Ferrari team boss explains “team orders” at Hockenheim
Ferrari is back on the top of the F1 podium again, but the 1-2 finish led by Fernando Alonso at Hockenheim has attracted plenty of flak for "team orders", which is banned. …
Disappointing German GP for Lotus with double DNFs
Race day in Germany began with Lotus Racing Chief Mechanic Phil Spencer, Deputy Team Principal Kamarudin Meranun and Chief Executive Officer Riad Asmat paying their respects to Team Lotus legend Jim Clark …
Jacques Villeneuve returning to Formula 1 as team owner?
Ex-F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve could be making a comeback to the sport, but as a team owner. The 39-year old Canadian, who won the title in 1997, is said to have submitted …
Mitsubishi Lancer EX – a very different kind of Lancer
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has unveiled a new variant for their C-segment Lancer sedan. Called the Lancer EX, it's not exactly a "low spec" Lancer that a first glance would lead you …
Ford Ranger gets new variants – Single Cab and Low Rider
The Ford Ranger used to be the THE pick-up truck some time back, but more recent times have seen the likes of Toyota's Hilux and Mitsubishi's Triton grab the headlines and the …
Proton Exora MC unveiled – new colour, trim and exterior enhancements
We are at Proton's Centre of Excellence (COE) now, where Proton have just launched the new Proton Exora MC. MC stands for minor change, which is one step less comprehensive than a …
Toyota Camry to be locally made, production starts in 2012
UMW Toyota Motor, distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia has announced the decision of its principal Toyota Motor Corp to assemble the Toyota Camry at Assembly Services Sdn Bhd (ASSB). Currently, the …
U.S. Dept of Transportation: Driver error the cause of “sudden acceleration” accidents in Toyota vehicles
The Wall Street Journal reports that accidents blamed on sudden acceleration by Toyota vehicles are most likely cases of driver error, as throttles were wide open and the brakes weren't engaged at …
Audi A5 launched in Malaysia: 2.0T quattro, RM400K
It took three years for it to come here, but a car as sleek as the Audi A5 can at least claim to be fashionably late. We just got back from the …
Schumacher to retire before 2011 after poor season?
What do you think of Michael Schumacher's season so far? Compare the answer to your reaction when he came back from retirement to join the Silver Arrows. Do you still think that …
GALLERY: Ferrari 599 GTO looking fabulous in action
Previously, we've only seen studio images of the 599 GTO, but here's Ferrari’s fastest ever road car basking in glory under the sun. And boy, does it look good strutting its stuff. …
Naza to assemble the Peugeot 408 next year!
Automobiles Peugeot and the Naza Group have today signed a letter of intention (LOI) to assemble a "three-box vehicle situated within the upper levels of the C segment". This is most likely …
