UMW Toyota to invest RM1 bil to expand production
Despite the announcement that it is set to reduce production output until June 3, UMW Toyota Motor is looking at production expansion and improving its facilities over the next three years - …
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BAIC rolls out T60 concept from old Saab platform
Back in December 2009, China's Beijing Auto (BAIC) purchased intellectual property for Saab's 9-5 and 9-3 sedans from General Motors, who no longer wanted the Swedish marque. The $200 million purchase will …
Volkswagen considering new entry-level brand for China
According to a report, Volkswagen is mulling over the addition of a domestic brand in China to work the rapidly-growing entry-level segment. Currently, the brand is not competing in the 20% of …
Kubica discharged from hospital, improving by the day
Here's some good news for Formula 1 fans - Robert Kubica has been discharged from Santa Corona, the Italian hospital where he has been since February, after injuring himself badly in a …
Skoda Rapid: a more affordable Czech Volkswagen Vento
The latest news from India is that Skoda is planning to revive the Skoda Rapid nameplate to launch its own version of the current VW Vento (Polo Sedan) for the Indian market, …
SPIED! Ford Fiesta “XTR Sapphire” edition – stripes, bodykit, blue interior, 7 airbags, coming in two months!
Click to enlarge For a car that's doesn't wear a national or Japanese badge, the Ford Fiesta has created quite some buzz in the market, thanks to cool design, good specs and …
Kia Rio Sedan makes NYC debut, styling different from K2
Last week, we showed you the Kia K2 sedan from the Shanghai show. That B-segment sedan has a China specific design and will be produced domestically for Chinese consumption. Here's the K2's …
Proton Exora Hybrid to arrive into the market in 2012?
If you've been waiting for the Proton Exora Hybrid to enter the market, some positive news then - the vehicle might be introduced next year, if everything goes according to plan. According …
MIROS wants your opinion – public consultation on e-bikes
The call to introduce electric bicycles in the country is now being studied at a rather aggressive pace - as part of that exercise, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) …
An end to hidden speed traps, Deputy IGP says
The days of speed trap ambushes to catch unsuspecting motorists are over, according to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar. Yes, guile - and there certainly has been enough of …
Proton MD: Power windows to get lifetime guarantee!
When there's a mention of 'Proton', the tag 'power windows' won't be too far away. In fact, regulars of this website would know that whenever there's a Proton related post (or even …
Nissan Lafesta based on Mazda Premacy teased online
Nissan Japan has put up a teaser page of their new Nissan Lafesta on their webpage. This new Lafesta is essentially a rebadged Mazda 5, known as the Mazda Premacy in Japan. …
Proton presents black Inspira 2.0 to Datuk Lee Chong Wei
We're here at Proton's Centre of Excellence along the KESAS for a simple ceremony, where Proton has just presented world number one badminton player Datuk Lee Chong Wei a Proton Inspira in …
Bristol Cars lives again, helped indirectly by an old friend
Never let a good thing go to waste, indeed. Such is the case with Bristol Cars, which has apparently been rescued from slipping into history and obscurity by a Swiss company called …
Volkswagen now offers 5-yr roadside assistance in Malaysia
Yet more in the way of value-added items for Veedub owners - Volkswagen Group Malaysia has announced the start of the Volkswagen five-year premium roadside assistance programme. As its title suggests, never …
Toyota to adjust production volume temporarily in Malaysia
The effects of the earthquake that hit Japan continue to show, this time right here. UMW Toyota Motor has issued an announcement that there could be disruptions in parts supplies coming in …
Jaguar XF gets facelift – cosmetic changes, mostly
Jaguar has introduced its facelifted XF sedan at the New York show, and leading the list of changes are cosmetic enhancements which bring the car's exterior in-line with the design language introduced …
Team Lotus to takeover Caterham? We’ll know next week!
Now here's a piece of interesting news. We received an invite by Team Lotus for an event that's to be held at The Imperial War Museum in Duxford, UK. With the headline …
Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring – Days 1 & 2
Just earlier this year, Castrol Malaysia had a competition called the Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburging challenge, where contestants had to undergo several stages of challenges before ending up at the grand finals …
Kia Soul gets facelift, but when is it coming to Malaysia?
The Kia Soul is long overdue here in Malaysia, so long that the funky box has received a mid life facelift, as revealed in New York. The usual facelift rules apply here, …
