Confirmed: Renault remains in Formula 1!
Renault will maintain its presence in Formula 1 after deciding to sell a big stake of its F1 team to Genii Capital, a Luxembourg-based firm specialising in new technologies, brand management and …
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Kovalainen to drive Neo S2000 in Arctic Rally?
Remember when we reported that Heikki looked really interested in the Satria Neo S2000 when he visited Proton's Centre of Excellence? Now, Autosport says that the Lotus F1 driver has been linked …
Audi is bringing Sexy Back with Justin Timberlake!
Audi has signed on Justin Timberlake as its new ambassador! The 'Sexy Back' singer will play the leading role in the Audi A1 Internet campaign which will be launched in the first …
Techart Cayenne aims for world’s fastest SUV tag
Recently we blogged about the Brabus GLK V12 claiming the fastest SUV title with a top speed of 322.3 km/h, a feat which we presume has shook the tuner world, because here …
Aston Martin Cygnet is not a joke after all – sales to begin in 2010!
I remember when I first saw the Cygnet. In the office, having morning coffee, I unwrapped my weekly Autocar and nearly fell out of my chair! It wasn't April Fools so this …
Chery to participate in 2010 Dakar Rally
Chery has announced that it will compete in the 2010 Dakar Rally, and with that be the first Chinese automaker to participate in what's famously known as "The World's Toughest Race". Next …
Lotus appoints ex-Ferrari man as head of design
Lotus has announced the appointment of Donato Coco as the Group's Director of Design. In this newly created position, Mr Coco will lead all design activities for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering. …
We ride with Alister McRae in the Proton Satria Neo Super 2000 rally car! (with VIDEO)
When I heard that Proton will have a taxi ride session to let the media experience its Satria Neo Super 2000 rally car, and with Alister McRae behind the wheel, I knew …
MINI Beachcomber Concept is set for production!
Here's the latest evolution of MINI's small SUV - the Beachcomber Concept that is clearly inspired by the 1960s Mini Moke with its "panelless" body. Throw in some metal and the Beachcomber …
Volkswagen starts Polo production in India
Volkswagen has started production of the B-segment Polo hatchback at its 110,000 capacity Chakan plant in Pune. Early cars will have 50 per cent local parts and VW targets 80 per cent …
Toyota introduces plug-in Prius in Japan
Toyota has introduced the Prius Plug-in Hybrid in Japan. As its name suggests, this is the plug-in version of the third-generation Prius. Other than the ability to recharge via an external source, …
Gallery: Lotus F1 drivers in Malaysia
I just got back from Proton's Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shah Alam, where newly named Lotus F1 drivers Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen paid a short visit to. They came, had …
Lotus Cars to buy into F1 team in the future
As reported in our earlier post, the new Lotus F1 team which announced its driver line-up yesterday has not much to do with Lotus Cars the manufacturer. The F1 team is actually …
New range topping BMW Z4 sDrive35is gets serious
The BMW Z4 will soon get a new range topping variant. Previewed ahead of the 2010 Detroit show where it will make its world debut, the Z4 sDrive35is will not be the …
Brabus GLK V12 – world’s fastest SUV at 322.3 km/h
We can always depend on Brabus to come up with speed record breaking machines, and now is the turn of the SUV. The famed Mercedes-Benz tuner has dumped a bi-turbo V12 into …
Lotus F1 reveals driver line-up – it’s Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen!
After the long wait, Team Lotus F1 (or 1Malaysia F1 Team, as many Malaysians know it as) has finally announced its official driver lineup: Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen will race for …
Perodua Alza 1.5L Manual Test Drive Review
The Perodua Alza is surely one of the most anticipated cars of recent times. In fact, this blog has been spreading the news of the Perodua MPV since early 2008, and we've …
Honda to campaign new NSX in Super GT series
It was sad news when former Honda CEO Takeo Fukui announced the cancellation of the Honda NSX project last year - had development went on we might now have an Acura badged …
Aussie made Camry Hybrid to go on sale next year
Toyota has announced that it will begin producing the Camry Hybrid next year, with sales starting in February 2010. The Camry Hybrid will be Australia’s first locally built hybrid, and it will …
Kia posts big growth in China – Forte selling well
Kia has announced that it sold 152,826 vehicles globally in November, which is 53.2 per cent more than what was achieved in the same month last year. Total sales for the first …
