US study: Over 10% of new car buyers skip test drive
A study carried out by Maritz Research has yielded this result - of 80,219 people who had bought 2012 model year cars in the US, 11.4% didn't take a test drive, The …
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Hyundai and Kia planning to move upmarket in the US
Apart from increasing market share in recent years, Hyundai and Kia are planning to release more prestige-class offerings in the US, reports Automotive News. Kia will launch the Cadenza (K7 in Korea), …
PLUS offering 30% Raya and Merdeka toll rebates, releases Travel Time Advisory to help traffic flow
PLUS highway users who pay electronically will enjoy a 30% toll rebate on August 15, 16, 22, 23 and 31, as part of a traffic dispersion strategy and to encourage more people …
VIDEO: VW teases Beetle ahead of launch in Malaysia with series of short films featuring Joseph Germani!
Germany and Germani come together to bring you these two short films that predate the launch of the Volkswagen Beetle in Malaysia. Playing on the sentimental theme (isn't that what you'd expect …
VIDEO: The Jaguar F-Type’s sporting nature
Here are some videos from Jaguar, showing you the idea and philosophy behind the design of Coventry's latest sports car. Engineer Ian Hoban talks briefly about the athleticism and driver-focusedness in the …
Jaguar Land Rover starts 24-hour production at Halewood to meet global Evoque demand
Jaguar Land Rover's Halewood production facility has begun round-the-clock production to satisfy big demand for the Range Rover Evoque in more than 170 markets worldwide, with nearly 88,000 units sold since launch. …
Engineer wins nation’s first 4G internet car, courtesy of Yes and Proton’s Facebook contest
Remember the online contest organised by YTL Communications' Yes brand and Proton? That's the one with the 4G internet-enabled Proton Inspira worth RM100k as its grand prize. Well, the winners were revealed …
Mitsubishi instills EV and eco awareness among Malaysian kids, ride in i-MiEV star attraction
The childhood heroes of yesteryear used to drive high-octane, turbocharged sports machines, but times they are a-changing. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia is providing an i-MiEV to take children for rides at Petrosains (Level …
New Pikes Peak record by Team Rhys Millen Racing!
An overall world record of 9 minutes 46.164 seconds has been set by Team Rhys Millen Racing at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs. On Sunday, 2010 Le Mans …
Calling all readers to share tips, stories and advice on balik kampung motoring this Raya!
The time of the year has come again when you pile family and bags into your car and set off for your hometown for Raya. As we well know, these balik kampung …
Tuner Walkinshaw Performance adds cred to Cruze
Aussie fettlers Walkinshaw Performance has unveiled this Holden Cruze (Chevrolet Cruze in Malaysia) in their home market down under. Based on the Series II SRi-V hatchback, they've managed to extract 241 hp …
Volvo helps UK drivers avoid hayfever in the summer
With an already established safety reputation in the bag, Volvo is now turning its attention to medical conditions. To help the estimated 8-10 million hayfever sufferers in the UK, the Swedish company …
Suzuki’s S-Cross crossover concept: the new SX4?
Its debut confirmed for this year's Paris Motor Show, the S-Cross concept will preview a C-segment crossover in the not-too-distant future from Suzuki. Reports surmise that this might become the next-gen SX4, …
Team Sime Darby Auto Performance to make race debut at Porsche Carrera Cup Asia with VIP driver
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced that it will participate in Rounds 7 and 8 of Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) 2012, from August 30 to September 2, making its racing …
Entry-level Maserati to be based on Chrysler 300?
Speculation has come about that Maserati's upcoming 5 Series and XF rival, said to be set for debut at next year's Frankfurt Motor Show, is likely to take the Chrysler 300 (pictured) …
Two new UK special editions for the Toyota Yaris
Toyota has added two special editions of its Yaris supermini to its line-up, to bring "a bit of welcome styling sizzle to Britain's bleak summer." They're called the Edition and the Trend, …
Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GT updated in Malaysia
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has brought the Lancer 2.0 GT up to speed with some extra fitments: LED daytime-running and position lights, reverse camera and bodykit, while the interior is also treated to …
2013 Honda Accord: first official photos released!
Here are the official images of Honda's all-new D-segment contender, and according to Honda this generation is 'the most sculpted and the most dynamic" Accord yet. This is the US market version …
Stitcher SmartRadio app now for BMW and MINI
Drivers of BMWs equipped with BMW Apps (6NR) and MINIs with MINI Connected can now get Stitcher SmartRadio fully integrated with their vehicle infotainment systems. The app, which you can download to …
Free coffee and Caltex Havoline oil promotion for Hari Raya, courtesy of Caltex!
There's nothing like a cup of coffee to recharge oneself, especially during those long balik kampung drives. From August 17-19 and August 25-26, Chevron will be providing free Nescafe UHT samples to …
