GALLERY: Goodyear International Drift Series, Putrajaya
The hot sun and walking from one photography point to another (no cutting through the track, only way around is the perimeter) means that drift events are quite demanding on the reporter …
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Fanga Dan wins Round 1 of the Goodyear International Drift Series 2010!
Daniel Woolhouse, better known as Fanga Dan, continued his good run in the ASEAN drift scene after winning Round 1 of the Goodyear International Drift Series (IDS) held in Putrajaya over the …
Maruti Suzuki RIII MPV due next year, exports planned
Remember the Maruti Suzuki RIII MPV Concept from the Delhi show earlier this year? Reports are out to say that the production version of that concept will be launched as early as …
Sebastien Bourdais takes Le Mans pole, Peugeot fills up first two rows ahead of Audi
A lot is happening this weekend. The World Cup kicks off, Formula 1 goes back to Montreal for the Canadian GP and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's most famous …
Chevrolet Cruze launched in Malaysia by Naza Group – 1.8-litre engine, 6-speed automatic, RM99K
It's been a long time coming, and the Chevrolet Cruze is finally here in Malaysia. Unveiled hours ago at the KL Convention Centre by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, the …
Ferrari extends Felipe Massa’s contract till 2012
After Mark Webber committed himself to Red Bull for the 2011 season, the main protagonists of F1's annual musical chairs game had less room to manoeuvre, and now there's even fewer possible …
Subtle exterior tweaks for the Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
The flagship AMG model of Mercedes-Benz's ML range has received a facelift so subtle we're wondering why they even bothered. Already wearing the new image given to the entire 2009 model year …
Gascoyne: Montreal is a possible place to pick up points
Formula 1 is back in Canada after a one-year hiatus, and this weekend's Canadian GP in Montreal will be the first time rookie teams visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, one of the most …
Proton: Lotus not for sale at this point in time!
With some reports claiming that Proton will offload 40% of wholly-owned subsidiary Lotus to the British brand's management team, Proton Holdings Bhd has reiterated that Lotus Group International Ltd is not for …
2011 Suzuki Swift exposes uncovered bum in public!
The current Suzuki Swift has been around since 2004, although it still looks cheeky and youthful six years on. A replacement is very near, and test mules have been caught in action …
Buick Excelle GT revealed – it’s an Opel Astra sedan!
Click to enlarge This sedan version of the latest Opel Astra has made its debut in China as the Buick Excelle GT, following the debut of the five-door hatchback Astra (Excelle XT) …
Peugeot 3008 launched in Malaysia – RM143,888!
READ: Peugeot 3008 Test Drive Review The Peugeot 3008 crossover, or SUV, as Peugeot prefers to call it in Malaysia, was launched hours ago in Kuala Lumpur. With big ads all over …
Sydney cops use Alfa MiTo patrol car to “attract attention”
Click to enlarge The Sydney Police Force in Australia has taken delivery of its latest patrol car, the Alfa Romeo MiTo. Alfa's chic baby isn't the first interesting car to be driven …
Peugeot 3008 Test Drive Review – French crossover SUV
Local Peugeot distributor Nasim Sdn Bhd is among the busiest car companies in 2010, with a few new models up their sleeves. An MPV is on its way; the RCZ should make …
More details and spy shots of the BMW X3 emerge!
BMW has released pictures of a pre-production prototype BMW X3 making its rounds. The all-new model wears busy graphics to distract our eyes from a clear picture of the looks, but they've …
Chery Alado exports Eastar MPV to Thailand and Indonesia
Chery Alado Automobile Sdn Bhd will start exporting the locally assembled Chery Eastar 2.0L MPV to Thailand and Indonesia, starting with 50 units to each country. By the end of 2010, Chery …
Ford kills off Mercury brand, devotes attention to Lincoln
Ford has announced the death of its Mercury brand, but will keep and develop Lincoln to challenge the likes of Cadillac and Lexus in North America. Production of Mercury vehicles will end …
Mike Gascoyne lures ex Force India colleagues to Lotus
Lotus Racing has confirmed the appointment of Mark Smith to the role of Technical Director, completing the Malaysian team's senior technical structure. Reporting to Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne, Mark will start …
Team Petronas scores Super Taikyu 1-2 finish at Suzuka
Big in Japan. Not the song, but Petronas. The Malaysian oil company is the title sponsor of GT500 defending champions Lexus Team Tom's and the Petronas Syntium Team has just emerged from …
Goodyear International Drift Series in Malaysia this month!
Goodyear is one of the main movers of drifting in this region, and after supporting the Formula Drift Asia series since its birth a few years ago, the tyremaker is taking its …