Eric Boullier on Heidfeld: Good, but not good enough
Nick Heidfeld was signed by Lotus Renault GP as an experienced stand in to main driver Robert Kubica, who was seriously injured in a rally accident before the season started. He's supposed …
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Despite VW stake, Suzuki will continue Fiat collaboration
Many would expect the relationship between Suzuki and Fiat to drift apart after Volkswagen bought a 19.9% stake in the Japanese carmaker. But no, both parties are set to continue their 10-year …
B5 biodiesel programme begins – Putrajaya kicks things off
The palm oil-based B5 biodiesel programme began as scheduled today - the fuel was officially launched by Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok at the Petronas station in Precinct …
Proton introduces ’60 Minutes Express Service’ at 21 outlets – if they exceed the time, you don’t have to pay!
To enhance customer service and satisfaction, Proton has introduced the 60 Minutes Express Service programme, initially available at 21 service centres nationwide from today. Under this initiative, Proton promises regular maintenance service …
Ford AB35 Fiesta – an All Blacks-inspired limited edition
Another special edition Ford Fiesta has popped up, and this one's from Ford New Zealand. It's called the AB35 Fiesta, built to celebrate the company's 17-year sponsorship of the national rugby union …
Volvo Flywheel KERS system – significant performance gains, with up to 20% less fuel consumption
Click to enlarge Volvo is set to test a new system called Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), which it claims will make a four-cylinder engine feel like a six-cylinder and at …
Honda Malaysia’s production to fully recover by August
Honda Malaysia announced today that production at its Alor Gajah plant will resume full output of two shifts by 1 August. Not only that, the Melaka plant will also try to boost …
BMW 528i M Sport is now available for RM449,800
Click to enlarge BMW Group Malaysia has introduced its latest model, the BMW 528i M Sport. This new variant features more aggressive M Sport styling on the outside and comes with BMW …
Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro with 503 PS, 0-100 in 3.7 sec!
The annual Wörtherseetour meeting for fans of VW Group models is celebrating it's 30th birthday this year, and Audi is bringing a hot gift to the party. Meet the one-off A1 clubsport …
Peugeot Design Competition seeks potential local talent
If you're a secondary school or college student with a love for cars, the following will definitely pique your interest. Nasim and Automobiles Peugeot have launched a design competition with the New …
Ecoboost turbo powered Ford S-Max MPV and facelifted Mondeo Titanium launching in Malaysia very soon!
Ford has announced that the Ecoboost engine will make its debut in Malaysia by mid year 2011. Since we've just entered into June, the launch should be just around the corner! The …
2011 Perodua Myvi – bookings open from June 4
It looks like the launch of the new 2011 Perodua Myvi is around the corner - the company sent an email stating that it will begin accepting bookings for the new car …
Funny little things: New Tata Magic Iris and Ace Zip
Not sure if you remember that funny little penguin that was spotted back in 2009, but it has just been launched as the Tata Ace Zip in India. Together with covered sister …
Tesla to end Roadster production, Model S out next year, 2014 Model X to combine SUV and MPV qualities
A filing with the the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by public listed electric car maker Tesla has shed some light on future plans. There will be a prototype of a Model …
Aston Martin V12 Zagato makes track debut at Nürburgring
Just a week after the Aston Martin V12 Zagato was unveiled, the endurance race car concept has completed its first running under race conditions in the 53rd ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN race …
Daihatsu to open R&D centre in Indonesia
Following on Daihatsu's plans to make Indonesia a base for its business expansion, the automaker has announced that it will establish a research and development centre on the site of its new …
Jaguar Land Rover opens its first Indian plant at Pune
Jaguar Land Rover has officially opened its first assembly plant in India last week. Located in Pune in the Maharashtra region, the facility will first assemble the Land Rover Freelander 2, supplied …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster – more pix and info
More photos of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster have come about, as well as further details on features and kit. The vehicle, which rolls in at 1,660 kg (40 kg more than …
Hyundai reaches five million unit milestone in Europe
Hyundai has reached the five million vehicles sold milestone in Europe, 34 years after the first Hyundai Pony was imported in 1977. The five millionth vehicle was an i30, a Golf class …
Petrov Monaco crash: No swelling and no broken bones
One of the big moments in yesterday's Monaco GP was when the leading trio of Vettel, Alonso and Button caught up with a group of cars fighting among themselves on lap 68. …
