Romain Grosjean named as Kimi’s team mate at Lotus
Lotus Renault GP, which will race next season as 'Lotus' has named Romain Grosjean as Kimi Raikkonen's teammate for the 2012 season. The 25-year old Frenchman beat 2011 drivers Vitaly Petrov and …
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Proton Exora Prime – CFE variant photos leaked!
More on Proton's upcoming turbocharged Exora MPV - leaked photos of the Prime variant have surfaced, courtesy of Funtastico, which picked them up from the original source blog, Kizz Kazz. This follows …
Bentley Continental V8 uses VAG’s new 4.0L twin-turbo V8
We knew this would happen sooner or later - downsizing for better fuel efficiency has hit the super luxury marques - the Bentley Continental now has the option for a 4.0 liter …
Honda CR-Z well received, three new colours available
The latest Honda and hybrid car in our market, the Honda CR-Z, has been very well received. Launched in early November, Honda Malaysia targeted to sell 100 units by the end of …
Khazanah selling Proton stake to DRB, says Tun Mahathir
Of the parties bidding for a stake in national carmaker Proton, Khazanah Holdings will sell its 42.7% stake to DRB-Hicom, according to Proton adviser Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The ex-PM added that …
Thai Motor Expo: Subaru XV unveiled, and we sample it!
We have returned from the Thailand International Motor Expo 2011, where Motor Image (MI), the Subaru distributor for our region and beyond, unveiled the Subaru XV at its stand. This XV in …
BMW officially reveals the 4-door 6-Series Gran Coupe
BMW has finally revealed its long-awaited Mercedes CLS competitor: the 6-Series Gran Coupe. This Gran Coupe becomes the third installment in the 6er line-up along with the coupe and convertible variants. The …
Nissan GT-R – the Track Pack option ramps it up
A bog standard 2012 Nissan GT-R should suffice for most, but those seeking an edgier prospect can look towards outfitting the car with its Track Pack option, just the thing if circuit …
Proton mobile teams set out to install compulsory rear centre lap belts for Saga LMST and Gen.2
Proton has begun a month-long campaign in which it is sending out mobile teams to install the mandatory rear centre lap belt in Saga LMST and Gen.2's manufactured between 2004 and 2008. …
E90 BMW 3-Series now with 5 years / 100,000 km thanks to extended BMW Service + Repair Inclusive package
BMW is now offering the E90 3-Series with its extended BMW Service + Repair Inclusive programme of five years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This is an up from three years …
Proton Exora with turbocharged Campro CFE spotted!
Say hello to this interesting looking Proton Exora! The thing that makes it interesting is of course the "CFE INSIDE" decal that can be seen on the driver's door. We've been hearing …
My Proton Makeover – work in progress pics of the Wira
Work has been progressing steadily on Sashideran Radha Krishnan's 17-year-old Proton Wira, which is the second vehicle chosen to undergo the 'My Proton Makeover' treatment, and on December 14, he's set to …
Toyota Avanza – brochure’s out on the upcoming facelift
Click to enlarge. The facelifted Toyota Avanza should be in the showrooms soon enough - the UMW Toyota website already teases that it's "coming soon," with pricing and all, which we ran …
Refreshened Mitsubishi Pajero introduced in Malaysia
The fourth-generation Pampas cat, replete with minor nip and tuck job, has made its way here - Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has introduced the upgraded Pajero. The biggie now comes with a redesigned …
BREAKING: Subaru BRZ coming to Malaysia next year!
We're in Bangkok now for the year ending Thailand International Motor Expo, and yours truly picked up a pleasant surprise. No, the show girls did not offer to follow me home, but …
DRB-Hicom’s bid for Proton – does it include the introduction of Volkswagen at some point in the future?
Well, the wheels on this one are set to keep on turning. The talk is of course about the three-way bid that's reputably shaping up for a controlling stake in Proton, with …
MAA Vehicle Sales Data for October 2011
So, here it is again, the numbers for vehicle sales in the country for the month of October, as well as the YTD total. Our apologies for missing the September run (in …
Dodge Dart – a reinterpretation of the Giuletta as sedan
Click to enlarge. It's called the Dodge Dart, and this one is set to be Chrysler's first vehicle that's based on Fiat architecture. The current Dart will be the second vehicle to …
Nissan Leaf is 2011-2012 Japanese Car of the Year
The Nissan Leaf has added another feather to its cap - the EV has been named as the Japanese Car of the Year for 2011-2012. The announcement was made at the Tokyo …
Jatco introduces CVT8 and CVT8 Hybrid transmissions
Jatco has announced a new continuously variable transmission for midsize and large front-wheel drive vehicles, offering an improvement of 10% in fuel economy compared to earlier models. Designed for application with 2.0 …
