Lotus Racing shifts focus and resources to 2011 car
The first round of aero upgrades introduced at the Spanish GP moved Lotus Racing slightly closer to the tail of the midfield pack, and another update for the T127 will be on …
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GALLERY: Live images of the refreshed 2011 Proton Gen2
Here are more images of the refreshed Proton Gen2, which will be available for viewing at Proton showrooms starting from tomorrow (22 May). This revision to Proton's five-door hatch is almost like …
All GM vehicles to come with active louvered grille?
SRG Global Inc, a supplier of chrome-plated plastic parts, has developed a prototype louvered grille for General Motors aimed at improving the efficiency of the automaker’s full-size pickup trucks. Stringent US emissions …
Proton Gen2 updated: Campro CPS for M-Line too!
Proton has given its Gen2 a refresh, with mild exterior tweaks and some changes to trim and price. Proton's press release points out that the front grille, alloy rims, and door handles …
Peugeot introduces 308 GTi with 200 THP engine
Click to enlarge Peugeot has released information on the range topping 308 GTi, which sits above the GT in the 308 range. To earn that status, it naturally comes with more power …
GALLERY: All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee looks good
Tomorrow is the launch of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the Chrysler Group has released images that show a very handsome SUV doing macho things like fording streams and climbing hills. …
GM India launches Chevrolet Aveo CNG – 200 km per tank
The current Chevrolet Aveo is very long in the tooth by now, and I'd be surprised to see in in the new Malaysian Chevy lineup under Naza - didn't cut it then, …
Torque Developments supercharger kits for FN Type R
The Honda Civic Type R, whether in JDM or Euro spec, is famous for its howling, rev hungry i-VTEC engine, which makes trips to the redline so addictive. But when faced with …
Toyota pays record $16.4 million fine over recall issue
Toyota has paid a record $16.4 million fine to settle allegations by US regulators the company was too slow to recall vehicles with defective accelerator pedals. It was claimed that Toyota hid …
Team BMW wins the 2010 Nürburgring 24 hours race
Team BMW Motorsport has won the 2010 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, five years after its last victory at the endurance classic. The No.25 BMW M3 GT2 driven by Jörg Müller (DE), …
Hertz to add Nissan Leaf electric car to its rental fleet
Want to drive and experience the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle? It may not be as impossible as you think, as you will be able to do so on your next holiday to …
Lotus in Monaco: Early shower for Heikki and Trulli
It wasn't a good Monaco debut for Lotus Racing, after Heikki Kovalainen succumbed to mechanical problems and Jarno Trulli missed the chequered flag with a few laps to go. The Italian was …
Schumacher the opportunist penalised, Mercedes appeals
Yesterday's Monaco GP saw plenty of action, right till the final corner of the race when the safety car returned to its bay for the fourth time. Everyone else took the last …
KBS Goodyear Drift Challenge in Putrajaya this weekend
As part of an effort to promote drifting, Goodyear Malaysia has teamed up with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), to kick start the KBS Goodyear Drift Challenge 2010 as part …
Citroën DS3 roof and dashboard design competition
Citroën's DS3, the "anti-retro" rival to BMW's MINI, was conceived as a customisable small car where unique colours and trims can be specified in (dashboard, seat, key fob) and out (floating roof, …
Volvo S80 2.5T facelift – extra 31 bhp, 40 Nm and safety kit
Volvo has unveiled the facelifted S80 this morning. No more CBU 3.2 model for Malaysia, but the locally assembled 2.5T variant lives on and has a lot more to offer than before, …
BMW celebrates 30 years of GS with special edition
The iconic BMW GS is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and BMW Motorrad takes the opportunity to offer a special "30 Years GS" edition, an exclusive model to commemorate three decades …
Iran president opens biggest car plant in the Middle East, unveils locally designed Tiba car by Saipa
Click to enlarge Last Sunday, Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad opened a car plant that is said to be the biggest in the Middle East. It belongs to state-run automobile company Saipa. Located …
MINI JCW Championship 50 – Singapore gets two units!
In 1959, Alec Issigonis created one of the great automotive icons, the Mini. That same year, sports car constructor John Cooper won his first F1 World Championship title with Jack Brabham at …
Nasim forecasts higher sales, Peugeot 3008 launch next month, revised spec 308 VTi coming soon!
Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of Peugeot in Malaysia, has revised upwards its 2010 sales forecast by nearly 30% to 3,800 units from 2,930 units in line with increasing demand and …
