Honda teases “Urban SUV Concept”: Jazz-based SUV
Here's a first teaser sketch of the upcoming Honda Urban SUV Concept which will make its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on 14 January 2013. The …
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All-new Skoda Octavia – third-gen sedan debuts
Skoda's C-segment contender the Octavia is now in its third generation, and it carries an updated design language, inspired by the Skoda MissionL Concept. The new Skoda Octavia has more interior length …
First photos of W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift
These are the first pix of the upcoming W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift, which have surfaced online today. Expect an official reveal really soon. Both the sedan and wagon models are shown, and …
Reports: Proton acquires Petronas engine technology
A report by Bernama states that Proton has acquired all of Petronas’ engine technologies as well as the associated technology patents at a cost of RM63 million. The deal encompasses seven engine …
Proton R3 scores 1-2 finish in Sepang 1000km Race
The 2012 edition of the annual Sepang 1000km Endurance Race that happened last weekend was won by Proton R3 Motorsports Racing Team, which dominated proceedings and clinched a 1-2 finish at the …
China’s SAIC to set up plant in Thailand for ASEAN
China's SAIC, owner of the MG and Roewe brands, will set up a 50,000-unit capacity assembly plant in Thailand, Automotive News China reports. The Shanghai-based company will partner the Charoen Pokphand Group …
Spyshot: W222 Merc S-Class sheds some disguise
The next generation W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is due for a world debut soon, and in a little tease show Mercedes-Benz's engineers have decided to shed some of that black camo that they've …
Volvo Car Group rejuvenates with SPA and VEA
Something is brewing inside Volvo. With a multi-billion dollar investment secured, which is one of Sweden’s largest industrial investments, the Swedish carmaker will be developing two projects called SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) …
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup debuts, 991-based racer has 10 hp more than the predecessor
You’re looking at the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup that can be yours for just 181,200 Euro (not including tax, of course). This is new 991-based racer will be used exclusively in the …
Acura RLX – Japan’s new 5-Series fighter debuts
Acura is a brand that's not available in Malaysia, but you can find the A badge in Malaysia sometimes stuck on Honda cars, replacing the H badge, similiar to how some Toyota …
Fiat Panda Monster Truck: big wheels keep on turning
The thing you're looking at in the photos is called the Fiat Panda Monster Truck, a fully-operational machine aimed at giving the Italian automaker's new Panda 4x4 a shout. It's a rather …
Honda Malaysia Racing Team misses out on podium at the Sepang 1,000 km Endurance Race
[UPDATE: Full race result now included.] By the fourth hour, the grandstand is barren save for a few bored-looking souls. The racing is not coming hard and fast either. Some of the …
Aston Martin – Investindustrial buys in for £150 mil
Italian private equity group Investindustrial has become a major shareholder in Aston Martin. Investindustrial, which used to own Ducati, won the bid ahead of Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra. The deal will …
A123 goes to Wanxiang, not Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls has officially withdrawn from the bankruptcy auction to acquire portions of A123 Systems when it declined to match a higher bid submitted by Chinese auto parts maker Wanxiang Group. In …
AD: otofest 2012 @ Cheras Auto City starts today!
SOLD! This blue Audi S5 with a 3.0 litre supercharged V6 engine is just one of the many cars that was sold earlier today at otofest 2012 Cheras Auto City. We're still …
Rolls-Royce, not Rolls-Royce, it would seem
What's in a name? Plenty, if you happen to have one that's shared by two different entities. Like Rolls-Royce. There's the plc, the aerospace, power systems and defence company and the world’s …
Brabus B63-620 Widestar – pumping up the G 63 AMG
Brabus latest rework job is with the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG, and the B63-620 Widestar is the result of the efforts. Leading things off is an increase in output from the 5.5 …
otofest 2012 car sales carnival starts tomorrow!
Our otofest 2012 balloon is up - spot it if you're in Cheras! It's finally here - otofest 2012 will happen this weekend 8-9 December 2012 beginning tomorrow at Cheras Auto City …
Honda Malaysia Racing Team makes final preparations for the Sepang 1000 km Endurance Race
A few weeks back, we ran a story about Honda Malaysia Racing Team getting back on track, literally. And that they will be fielding two souped-up Honda Jazz cars to compete in …
Xtrac develops hybrid AMT gearbox for supercars
Something for the techies. Performance sportscar and racecar transmission specialist Xtrac has announced a hybridised automated manual transmission called the 1010 H-AMT. Developed as an alternative to heavier and more complex dual …
