Reports: MINI Cargo commercial van heading to Geneva
Trendy European businesses who need a small van but don't want the image of an Opel Astravan or Peugeot 207 Van will have a good choice soon. German car rag Auto Motor …
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Hyundai aiming to sell seven million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai Motor announced yesterday that it is targeting to sell seven million vehicles worldwide this year, an increase of 6% from 2011, in which it sold 6.6 million units globally, more than …
India’s Mahindra & Mahindra linked to bankrupt Saab
Saab may be bankrupt financially, but it has no lack of suitors. After rumours of a sale to the Turkish government surfaced last week, word has it that India's biggest SUV maker …
Patrick Head leaves Williams F1 after 34 years of service
Perhaps it's the current slump, but many forget that Williams is the third most successful team in Formula 1, behind only Ferrari and McLaren. The team had it's worst ever year in …
Proton P3-21A Tuah interior revealed for the first time!
And here we have our first real peek into the interior of Proton's upcoming P3-21A global sedan, thanks to reader Daud who spotted a group of 3 units being test driven by …
Saab in talks with Turkish gov’t, according to reports
Saab Automobile, which declared voluntary bankruptcy last week, remains determined in its search for a suitor to save it from oblivion. According to reports, the Swedish carmaker is in talks with the …
BMW 1-Series three-door hatchback patent filings leaked
The new BMW 1-Series with the codename F20 was unveiled back in June, but only in five-door hatchback form. Now, here are some patent filings to show us how the three-door hatchback …
Proton extends free rear lap belt installation programme
Proton has announced an extension of the end date of its free rear centre lap belt installation service from 31 December 2011 to 31 January 2012. This is due to poor response …
Proton and Hawtai expected to ink collaboration deal soon
Reports indicate that Proton and Chinese carmaker Hawtai Automobile are expected to sign an official collaboration agreement before Chinese New Year at the earliest. According to an unnamed Hawtai executive, discussions have …
The ladies of Tokyo 2011 – a belated Christmas present!
Ohayou gozaimasu! Yes, we know it's long overdue, but better late than never, no? ;) Here are the ladies from this year's Tokyo Motor Show, which returned to Tokyo proper after 24 …
Chevrolet Sonic RS previewed ahead of Detroit, 1.4L turbo
At this year's season opening Detroit show, Chevrolet unveiled its B-segment contender, the next gen Aveo called Sonic. The upcoming NAIAS 2012 will see the GM brand wheel out the hot version …
Japanese petrol stations now offering EV charging service
Great news for Japanese owners of electric cars like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf. Oil companies JX Nippon Oil, Idemitsu Kosan Co, Cosmo Oil Co. and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK are …
Auto transmission driving licence to begin in May 2012
From May next year, there'll be two types of regular Class D, or car, driving licences - the one in effect right now and a new one, which is the automatic transmission …
Ex-champ Petter Solberg to drive for Ford in WRC 2012
Former WRC champion Petter Solberg will drive for Ford in next year's World Rally Championship, after completing a test for the works team. The name is no stranger to rally fans, but …
Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir flood relief programme
Proton has announced a nationwide ‘Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir’ flood relief programme to assist victims whose Proton cars have been damaged by rising waters. The programme starts today (29 Dec) and will …
My Proton Makeover – 1996 Iswara Aeroback is third up
The next recipient of Proton's “Very Important Proton” Makeover programme is a 1996 Iswara Aeroback, owned by software test engineer Norzamzarini Mohd Bajuri. The 35-year-old from Muar, Johor received a year-end surprise …
Proton confirms 2012 APRC participation – also announces an entry in 2012 WRC for the S2000-category
Proton, which dominated the 2011 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) with a clean sweep of the eight titles on call, has confirmed its participation in the 2012 APRC championship. The champions …
Kia Optima K5 2.0 launched – RM143,888 on-the-road
The much-anticipated Kia Optima K5 has been launched - the D-segment offering was introduced earlier today at Naza Kia Malaysia's new flagship Kia Red Cube outlet in Petaling Jaya. The car arrives …
Indonesia set to be No 1 automotive market in ASEAN
Thailand is likely to cede its position as the top automotive market in ASEAN this year, primarily as a result of the massive flooding that occured a few months back. Though the …
