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  Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon supports breast cancer research

  28 September 2011 / 5 comments

  Yet another limited edition, but this one’s for a good cause. The US market Fiat 500 “Pink Ribbon” limited edition was created in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), which mission is to […]

   

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  Caterham’s new engineering arm to produce affordable sports cars, inspired by original Seven and F1 tech

  28 September 2011 / 9 comments

  Here’s the first piece of news from Caterham, since Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and his Team Lotus comrades Kamarudin Meranun and SM Nasarudin bought over the maker of the Seven in April. Caterham will be […]

   

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  DHL in talks with Proton regarding electric vehicles

  28 September 2011 / 61 comments

  Two weeks ago, national carmaker Proton handed eight electric vehicles (EVs) to the government for running trials with various ministries, which included three Saga EV and five Exora REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) models. As […]

   

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  SPIED: Hello, are you the new Toyota Avanza?

  27 September 2011 / 202 comments

  Here are some shots of a Toyota MPV circulating in Indonesian forums and websites. Taken from a factory line, these images are likely to be of the new Toyota Avanza. The rear shot shows it […]

   

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  Hyundai and Kia increase European production capacity

  27 September 2011 / 25 comments

  The Koreans have been on form for quite some time now, and they’re even making headway in Europe, the toughest battleground for Asian manufacturers. Demand for new models has pushed Hyundai to increase production at […]

   

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  Chery and Magna Steyr join forces to penetrate Europe

  27 September 2011 / 6 comments

  If you can’t do it on your own, why not get some help? Chinese carmaker Chery is planning to enter Europe with the help of Magna Steyr, which is based in Austria and builds cars […]

   

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  Schumi on Singapore crash: It was a misunderstanding

  26 September 2011 / 6 comments

  Yesterday’s Singapore GP wasn’t the most exciting race we’ve had this season, and I was nodding off in my Esplanade Waterfront seat. As an event, Singapore is unbeatable – the sights, organisation and buzz are […]

   

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  Team Lotus extends Renault engine deal till end of 2013, to get KERS supply from Red Bull Technology

  26 September 2011 / 5 comments

  Team Lotus and Renault Sport F1 have confirmed that their existing engine deal is to be extended for a further year, taking it to the end of 2013, which will also be the end of […]

   

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  Proton, Lotus supporting Lotus-Renault GP in Singapore

  24 September 2011 / 33 comments

  We’re here in the Lion City to catch Formula 1’s only night race this weekend, and we’re seeing some familiar sights at Singapore’s Clarke Quay. Proton and its subsidiary Group Lotus, which is of course […]

   

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  Fourth-generation 2012 Honda CR-V Concept revealed

  23 September 2011 / 76 comments

  This is the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept that made its public debut at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California. It officially shows us the styling direction for the all-new, fourth-generation CR-V, which […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Pajero Sport VGT – 178 PS, 350 Nm, RM167,375

  22 September 2011 / 57 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has unveiled the Pajero Sport VGT, a higher powered version of the seven-seat SUV. The launch ceremony was held at Midvalley Megamall this morning, and display units will be at the mall’s […]

   

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  Toyota Hilux facelift launched: 5 variants, RM73k to 107k

  21 September 2011 / 92 comments

  UMW Toyota launched the facelifted Toyota Hilux this afternoon. The refreshed Hilux first made an appearance in Australia two months ago, before showing up at the 2011 Indonesia International Motor Show in July alongside refreshed […]

   

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  Hyundai Eon launching soon in India, sits below i10

  21 September 2011 / 67 comments

  Hyundai is ready to roll out a small car in India that sits below the i10. Called Eon, the affordable five-door hatch will be Hyundai’s weapon against India’s best seller, the Maruti Alto (not to […]

   

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  Test Drive Kia on Tour goes to Johor Bahru this weekend

  21 September 2011 / 17 comments

  Naza Kia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, will take its Test Drive Kia on Tour 2011 roadshow to Johor Bahru this weekend. The three-day roadshow will be held from Sept 23 to […]

   

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  Honda City facelift brochure leaked ahead of Thai launch

  21 September 2011 / 117 comments

  It seems like Honda is ready to roll out a facelifted City soon! These brochure scans recently appeared on Indian Autos Blog, and were said to have been sent to them from Thailand. The scans […]

   

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