Italian team Durango bidding for F1 spot vacated by USF1
Of the new teams that applied to join Formula 1, only USF1 didn't make the starting grid (Hispania, Virgin and Malaysia's Lotus Racing are the three rookie outfits currently racing), and the …
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Barack Obama wants hybrid limo, Secret Service says NO!
Contrary to what many people think, the President of the United States of America doesn't always get what he wants. ABC News reports that Barack Obama wants to go green by having …
New engine and minor visual tweaks for Audi TT
Audi has given its popular TT range a refresh which consists of a new engine and subtle tweaks to the looks. This comes as Peugeot starts sales of its RCZ coupe, which …
Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing – short test drive
We've been itching to drive the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing the moment we saw it in the metal and read through the spec sheet. From the amount of interest generated …
BMW X1 launched: RM300K for xDrive20d, petrol in June
BMW Malaysia has just pulled the wraps off its smallest X model, the X1 this morning. Billed as a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) by its maker, the X1 will be sold here …
DRB-Hicom to import Westfield cars, CKD possible
DRB-Hicom Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Potenza Sports Cars Ltd, which will make the Malaysian company an exclusive importer, manufacturer and distributor of Potenza's cars, including future electric and …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 is ready for racing
This is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3, the racing version of the RM2 million gullwing car. Designed to comply with FIA's GT3 specifications, the SLS AMG GT3 is designed as a race …
Renault and Mahindra mend ties, Logan gets second chance
The Dacia Logan was one of the earliest low cost cars designed specifically for developing markets such as Eastern Europe. Renault, who owns Romanian Dacia, found success with the Logan and even …
New body, new clothes for Audi R15 TDI Le Mans car
The Audi R15 TDI will return to Le Mans this year with new aerodynamics and new livery, but can the four rings wrest back the title from Peugeot, who won last year …
BYD Auto’s first SUV caught in the open
BYD Auto is perhaps better known here as a Chinese brand with a range that rips off other cars, but the ambitious Shenzhen based automaker is actually pretty advanced in the development …
Volkswagen Group dominate World Car Awards
The Volkswagen Group went home happiest at the recent 2010 World Car Awards. The main World Car of the Year gong went to the Volkswagen Polo, VW's Bluemotion eco banner took home …
Mazda 2 launched: sedan and hatchback, RM80K to RM85K!
The Mazda 2 was launched hours ago at Prima Merdu's third and latest showroom in Bandar Puteri Puchong. Available in two bodystyles - five-door hatchback and four-door sedan - the supermini is …
Disappointing Sepang weekend for Lotus Racing
Lotus Racing has had the best start of the three new teams joining the 2010 Formula 1 season before Sepang - both cars were classified in Bahrain, Heikki finished 13th in Australia …
Hyundai Sonata 2.0T: twin-scroll turbo, 274bhp, 375Nm!
Alongside the Sonata Hybrid, Hyundai also unveiled the Sonata 2.0T at the New York Auto Show. As its name suggests, this is a Sonata YF with forced induction, and the unit in …
BMW and MINI goodies on sale at Auto Bavaria Glenmarie
BMW dealer Auto Bavaria will be having a sale on spare parts and accessories at its 4S Centre in Glenmarie tommorow (Saturday, April 3rd). The address is 3A, Persiaran Kerjaya, Seksyen U1, …
Full gallery: Restyled Mercedes-Benz R-Class
We previously posted up leaked images of the refreshed Mercedes-Benz R-Class prior to the New York show, and here are some high-res images of the NYC debutant. For this restyle, Mercedes got …
Subaru Impreza WRX STI – sedan version is back!
When the current five-door Impreza WRX STI came out, many Subaru fans couldn't accept their icon's departure from the four-door sedan bodystyle. It didn't help that the Impreza hatchback wasn't particularly good …
Sharp suited new Kia Optima debuts in New York
Just like how the Hyundai Sonata morphed from dull NF to four-door coupe style YF, this stylish new Kia Optima bears zero resemblance to its anonymously styled three-box predecessor. Completing the Peter …
BMW Baby Racer II Motorsport – good to start them young!
Hairpin bends behind the kitchen, cobblestones in front of dad’s pit lane, traffic-calmed noise protection zones in the living room – now you can start them young with the BMW Baby Racer …
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid debuts lithium polymer battery tech
Hyundai has unveiled its 2011 Sonata Hybrid, which boasts unique approaches in hybrid powertrain design and battery technology. The car debuts Hyundai's Hybrid Blue Drive system, which will serve as the foundation …