Toyota Prius – not all next-gen versions to be plug-in
Well, it seems the Nikkei didn't quite get it right with its report on the next-generation Prius model range - due to arrive in 2014 - all coming with plug-in capability. According …
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Proton launches two centralised logistics hubs
Proton, through its subsidiary Proton Edar and logistics provider Konsortium Logistik Berhad, has officially launched two centralised logistics hubs, one in Sijangkang and the other in Tanjung Malim. The company says that …
Support our virtual racecar in the PETRONAS PRIMAX 95 XTRA Race – we’re currently in the lead! :)
Petronas is having a contest called the PETRONAS PRIMAX 95 XTRA Race on Facebook where a few “virtual racers” will be racing each other on a virtual track. The Paul Tan's Automotive …
Learn about BMW ConnectedDrive at Auto Bavaria Sg Besi this weekend
Auto Bavaria Sg Besi will be having a BMW ConnectedDrive education session this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) between 9am to 6pm. The focus will be on the new 2011 iDrive features such …
Hyundai Veloster with heavy disguise spied in Glenmarie
By the looks of it, the Hyundai Veloster is in town - a car looking suspiciously like it, wearing front and rear anti-spy cladding, was spotted over the weekend in Glenmarie by …
Volkswagen to debut Golf GTI Edition 35 at Worthersee
The Golf GTI is 35 years old, and there will be a special edition to commemorate it. This is the VW Golf GTI Edition 35 that will be revealed at VW Group’s …
Volkswagen’s Chinese JV brand with FAW to be called Kaili
The name has been chosen, and Kaili is the name of FAW-Volkswagen Automotive's JV brand for the Chinese market. According to reports, the first Kaili vehicle on the cards is an electric …
Peugeot RCZ to be launched in Malaysia next week
Ah, if you've been waiting for the Peugeot RCZ to arrive, your wait is just about over. Nasim will be launching the 2+2 coupe next week, almost to a year since our …
Alesi: Adrian Newey surprised with Lotus Renault GP R31
Last weekend's Turkish GP, which was won convincingly by Seb Vettel, saw both Lotus Renault GP drivers in the points - Heidfeld came in seventh and Petrov was eighth. The team got …
Karamjit Singh to make APRC comeback at this weekend’s Rally of Queensland, driving a CUSCO Satria Neo 2WD!
The Rally of Queensland happens in Australia this weekend, and besides the yellow works Proton Satria Neo S2000s, we will be following the progress of another Neo, driven by Karamjit Singh. Yes, …
Land Rover Defender all-electric – quietly game for game
Click to enlarge Do not disturb the animals - well, that would definitely be the case if you've got one of these around. It's an all-electric version of the iconic Land Rover …
Honda Malaysia building RM50m warehouse in Shah Alam
Honda Malaysia today held a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of its new RM50 million warehouse, which is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2012. Sitting on 12.4 …
CKD Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift replaces 2.0T – RM290k
In November 2010, Volvo Car Malaysia introduced the first locally assembled XC60, the 2.0T Powershift. Now Volvo has replaced the 2.0T with a more powerful variant with more features, the XC60 T5 …
Good debut performance from the MINI WRC at Sardinia
Over the weekend, Rally God Sebastien Loeb won the Rally d’Italia in Sardinia, his 63rd career win to reinforce his lead in standings, but what's more interesting was that the MINI WRC …
Shanghai VW to roll out new compact premium sedan
There will be a new premium compact sedan for the Chinese market rolled out by Shanghai VW, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen. The new model will have the "most advanced …
Indian market Ford Fiesta Sedan 1.6L TDCi with 203 Nm!
Ford launched the new Fiesta in India last month, and at the same time renamed the car it replaced as Fiesta Classic, which is cheaper than the new car. However, unlike us …
Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 – a great display
The event was the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz classic cars in the Asean region - on show at the Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 - held yesterday at the Palace of the Golden …
Thailand planning to align excise tax to CO2 emissions
Thailand has plans to align automobile excise tax to vehicle emissions, moving away from the current system of tax based solely on engine capacity. This proposal by the Industry Ministry was agreed …
Jaguar to make jet-powered C-X75 concept a reality, Williams F1 Team roped in to help build the Veyron rival!
The Jaguar C-X75 concept was one of the more beautiful cars we snapped at Paris 2010. Never thought that it would make production then - the centre of the car had micro …
Toyota Prius – plug-in capability for next-generation in 2014
Toyota is planning to make its next-generation Prius hybrid range, which is set to debut in 2014, come with plug-in capability as a standard feature, according to a report in the Nikkei. …
