Prototype EV battery explodes at a GM research lab
We sometimes tend to forget that batteries tend to be potentially volatile things - they can, if stressed beyond reasonable measure, go south, like catch fire and blow up. That's what happened …
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China overtakes USA as BMW Group’s biggest market
China is a goldmine for almost every luxury brand out there, from Louis Vuitton to Ferrari. Now, the world's largest auto market has overtaken the United States as the BMW Group's largest …
Assemble your own Toyota 86. Take a photo. Win prize
Now that we’ve got your attention, yes you can get your own Toyota 86 without the six-figure price tag. You see, owning one does require some effort and deft fingers on your …
Subaru BRZ – domestic deliveries delayed to Jan 2013
Well, it's all hot like burning where Subaru's BRZ is concerned. The Nikkei reports that its maker, Fuji Heavy Industries, swamped with orders and unable to keep up with production, is set …
JPJ to open bid for personalised number plates next year
Don't see the big deal in 'WWW' number plates? Reports emerged earlier this week saying that vehicle owners will be allowed to bid for personalised vehicle registration numbers (NPP) from 2013. Cars, …
Two Honda concepts teased ahead of Beijing Motor Show
Take a look at the two pictures you see here. The line drawings are from Honda and it is supposed to depict the two concept cars that will be unveiled at the …
Porsche Cayenne GTS set for Beijing debut – 420 hp V8
Porsche is lining up a world debut for this Cayenne GTS at the upcoming Auto China show in Beijing. The pillars of this new variant, which slots in between the Cayenne S …
Super GT 2012 Round 3 announced – bigger event this year
Here’s a safe prediction: the month of June will see a high number of Japanese visiting the country, especially in the first two weeks of the month. The reason for that …
Volkswagen Scirocco R: 255 PS, 330 Nm, RM281k
The Volkswagen Scirocco R is here, the third R car introduced by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia after last month's debut of the Golf R and Passat CC R-Line. The R will be …
Shell Helix launches enhanced range of motor oils for 2012
You may have already seen these motor oils on the shelf but Shell has just officially unveiled their expanded Helix motor oil line up. The line up now includes a new ‘Fuel …
Kung Fu Vettel – the champ stars in short martial arts flick
The things done in the name of publicity - F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is set to appear in a short martial arts film titled Kung Fu Vettel: Drive of the Dragon, …
Lotus issues a very unique press release to clear the air on matters – gone walkabout completely, or brilliant PR?
There's no denying that of late, all sorts of rumours have been flying about concerning Lotus the brand, ever since DRB-Hicom's deal in taking a majority stake in Proton came about. Plenty …
Ferrari celebrates 20 years in China with limited-run 458
It has been 20 years since the first Ferrari, a 348 TS, was ordered in Beijing. And to celebrate the milestone, Ferrari will, in a few weeks time, inaugurate its first ever …
Win tickets to catch Marvel’s The Avengers with us at a special Driven Movie Night event!
Ah, yes, time for a pleasant break from matters of the four-wheeled variety that's the usual fare on these pages. This one is about a movie, and how you can get invited …
Hyundai 3S centre opens in Shah Alam
News of another opening of a 3S outlet, and this one is a Hyundai outing. Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors dealer Sutera Gemilang Auto's spanking new facility in Shah Alam, launched over the weekend, …
Lexus ES sheds dowdy image, follows the GS’ lead
When the Toyota Camry got renewed, it was just a matter of time before the Lexus that's based on it was replaced as well, so the 2013 Lexus ES that debut at …
Bosch showcases latest innovations to Malaysian car clubs
Bosch has recently conducted a special showcase on the company’s latest innovations and products as part of their efforts to tap into the car clubs of Malaysia. Three car clubs were invited …
Clarion and Prodigium Mobile sign MoU for in-car DRM-free MP3 music store in Malaysia – 18,000,000 songs!
Unless you've somehow got yourself a US iTunes account and are financing your purchases by the way of grey imported iTunes Gift Cards, online music purchases have not been an available option …
Infiniti LE Concept – the first electric vehicle for Infiniti
Here is Infiniti’s take on a zero-emissions luxury car (read: electric vehicle). It is called the Infiniti LE Concept and it was recently unveiled to the world at the 2012 New York …
Hyundai Santa Fe – two wheelbase options for third-gen
Hyundai's third-generation Santa Fe, which premiered in New York last week, is set to make its market debut sometime in mid-year. The SUV arrives in two wheelbase variant forms, a standard five-seater …
