2013 Toyota Vios – specs list pops up on oto.my
Sometime last month, photos of the Malaysian-spec 2013 Toyota Vios emerged in an ad on oto.my, offering the first visual take of the local car, which is expected to be launched in …
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Entry-level Caterham Seven gets Suzuki 3-cyl turbo
Remember the sub-£17k (RM80k) entry-level Caterham Seven teased in June? Well, its "super-compact, flexible and EU6-compliant engine" has been revealed to be a turbocharged 660cc three-cylinder engine (K6A) built by Suzuki. Yes, …
Free car inspection for Peroduas over Hari Raya period
Perodua vehicle owners can get their cars inspected for free over the Hari Raya festive period. The free checks will be given out via Perodua's Tweckbot service and the Petronas Coffee Break …
Proton Preve sedan – AUD$3k price reduction in Oz, free Modenas motorcycle in Malaysia
Some news from Australia concerning the Proton Preve sedan. Pricing for the car - available in two variant guises Down Under - has been revised, and both versions are now AUD$3,000 cheaper …
Vehicle checklist and guide for this Raya season
It really didn't seem all that long ago when we were spoiling our stomachs with all kinds of kuih, ketupat and rendang. Quick as a flash, the time has come again - …
BMW i3 official debut – full details on BMW’s new EV
The flying cars that we were promised way back when we were so much younger aren't here yet, but now that everyone has sobered up to the possibility that flight isn't going …
VIDEO: Marc Gené drives the Alfa Romeo 4C on track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzexh_EgPdQ It’s memorable enough to see pictures of a car as beautiful as the Alfa Romeo 4C, but it’s something else altogether to watch it in motion. In the latest video of …
Australia pledges AUD$200m bailout for auto industry, pushing for 100% Australian-made gov’t fleet
The Australian government today pledged a new A$200 million (RM576 million) bailout package for the auto industry as it looks to boost struggling sectors to help the economy transition away from mining, …
Subaru WRX RS40 – 300 units, exclusive to Australia
While Japan gets to enjoy the Subaru WRX STI tS Type RA, Subaru Australia introduced its own swansong for the current rally-bred road star. The Subaru WRX RS40 isn’t quite as hardcore …
JPJ introduces 1JPJ Skuad Muda programme – looking to recruit 300,000 volunteers by next year
According to Bernama, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is hoping to recruit around 300,000 young volunteers for its recently-formed 1JPJ Skuad Muda programme by next year. Aside from learning about traffic regulations …
Subaru BRZ STI teased on STI’s Japanese website
Subaru Tecnica International, better known as STI, has revealed on its Japanese website teaser images of what appears to be a Subaru BRZ STI. Apart from that it's 'Coming Soon' and is …
Isuzu to use GM diesels for new Indian market pickup
Isuzu is set to use diesel engines sourced from General Motors for its new Indian pickup truck in a bid to lower costs as well as reduce the demand for technology development. …
2014 Hyundai Elantra facelift teaser goes online
A teaser of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra facelift is now up on the automaker’s Korean website. The fifth-generation Elantra MD is set to get its mid-life update soon, and it looks to …
MG3 UK prices announced, range tops out at RM50k
Carmakers usually announce "from XXX" prices, with the lowest price possible sticker price to attract punters. That sum, as advertised, usually buys you the variant that is on the complete opposite side …
Peugeot 508 now with Navteq Malaysian GPS maps
Good news for existing and potential Peugeot 508 owners - Malaysian maps are finally available for the Peugeot 508's GPS feature. The maps are supplied by Nokia's Navteq subsidiary. We're told that …
Lotus to hire more staff following £100 mil investment
Lotus has announced that it is set to create more than 100 new jobs in the company. The recruitment drive follows a £100 million (RM493 million) investment signed off for it by …
Opel Australia to close shop after less than a year
It hasn’t been quite a year since Opel officially made its way into the Australian market, and now, the GM-brand has announced that it will cease operations and will commence winding down …
VIDEO: Demonstration of how the third-gen Toyota Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive system works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLNDGUISTYM If you're both a tech geek and a motorhead like I am, you'll definitely appreciate this video, made by the Transmission Lab of Weber State University's Automotive Technology Department. It's a …
BMW i3 in detail – the world’s first mass-produced car to be made primarily of carbon-fibre
The revolutionary BMW i3 premium all-electric vehicle made its global debut just a few days ago, representing a new form of sustainable mobility. There’s a lot to get excited about here. BMW …
MINI to start assembling in Thailand, Countryman first
Following the recent move to locally assemble the Mini Countryman in Malaysia, the BMW-owned brand has started CKD operations in Thailand, with first units hitting showrooms this month. Like here, the first …
