Toyota’s Thailand plants recover from tsunami impact
The triple disaster that hit Japan in March not only knocked out auto production in Japan, but have also affected overseas plants, which still rely on Japan for parts. Earlier this month, …
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Team Lotus to ‘take a clear step into the midfield’ with blown diffuser update – expects to be one second quicker!
Here are some updates on Team Lotus ahead of this weekend's Spanish GP. The Hingham based outfit isn't the only team on the grid bringing updates to Catalunya, but the Malaysian owned …
Commercial vehicles will no longer enjoy cheap RM1.481 per liter diesel from June 2011
Diesel drivers have been enjoying their RM1.80 per litre of subsidised diesel that can take them over 1,000km per full tank, but commercial vehicles have been enjoying their diesel even more - …
VIDEO: Douglas Lim’s hilarious ad for Honda Authorised Service Centres
Funnyman Douglas Lim and his crew produced this brilliant video to promote Honda Authorised Service Centres. It attempts to show you what you might have to go through if you send your …
Mazda SkyActiv-G 1.3 DI engine – first one to arrive
Mazda has announced that a direct-injection 1.3 litre gasoline engine called the SkyActiv-G 1.3 will be the first market example to feature its next-generation SkyActiv technologies. It is set to unveil the …
BHPetrol Infiniti Fever Frenzy II – first Proton Inspira won
BHPetrol's four-month long Infiniti Fever Frenzy II contest has seen its first of four Proton Inspira 2.0 CVT sedans up for grabs being won, and the inaugural winner is N. Veenaigmoorthy Narasaman …
China’s Lifan hires Ricardo to make 1.2 turbo DI engine
It's a common perception that Chinese brand cars have unwanted "features" such as poor quality and old technology. But things are fast changing, and this latest piece of news is proof. Chinese …
The Perodua Eco-Challenge is back with more teams, more money, less petrol and extra challenges!
The Perodua Eco-Challenge (PEC) is one of the more interesting CSR programmes around. Now in its third year, PEC challenges universities and polytechnics to produce the most fuel efficient "concept car". The …
Bribespot – helping to put a ‘face’ to corruption
Bribery is pretty much a rampant, worldwide thing, and it happens in many facets of life. We can all do without it, for sure, but one way or another most of us …
Hyundai Genesis Prada – one very large, stylish bag
Click to enlarge Hyundai has introduced the production version of its Genesis Prada in Korea, two years after a special edition was unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show. The limited edition variant …
RON 95 petrol pricing to be reviewed soon
The price of RON 95 petrol, along with the pricing of all other petroleum products, will be reviewed in June, according to Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri …
Petronas PRIMAX 95 Xtra Virtual Race will end on the 30th of May – support your favorite racecar now!
Hey guys, the Petronas PRIMAX 95 XTRA Virtual Race has been extended until the 30th of May 2011, so there's still time for you to support a virtual race car of your …
Kung Fu Panda saves the day! Chinese auto distributor Pang Da pumps 45m euros into Saab, buys stake in Spyker
Cash strapped Saab has a new saviour, just a few days after the deal with Chinese automaker Hawtai fell through. The Swedish brand's owner, Spyker, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) …
Volkswagen Camper Van tent – a very different Transporter
So, you fancy the great outdoors, and love the idea of being out in the open with a VW Type 2 Transporter, but can't lay your hands on an example? Well, here's …
Aston Martin Cygnet to have an all-electric version
Obviously, someone somewhere thinks that this is undoubtedly a brilliant idea - an Aston Martin all-electric car. Only thing is, it's not going to be very fast, nor very big. Reports say …
Peugeot RCZ – silver example already spotted months ago
Click to enlarge It's very close now, the launch of the Peugeot RCZ - the car is set to make its debut officially in a few days time at Bangsar Shopping Centre, …
DPM: We cannot sustain subsidies on the same amount
Earlier this month, RON 97 petrol shot up by 20 sen to RM2.90 per litre. It was actually the fifth monthly increase in a row for RON 97 since December 2010, but …
Skoda Fabia Greenline achieves 2,006 km on a single tank
Economy driving world champion Gerhard Plattner has taken a Skoda Fabia GreenLine from Austria to Denmark and back, a distance of 2,006 km, on just one 45 litre tankful of diesel. The …
Gazoo Racing Lexus CT makes race debut at Nürburgring
The Lexus CT hatchback made its race debut at the legendary Nürburgring circuit over the weekend. Prepped by Toyota's racing partner Gazoo Racing, the same people responsible for racing the Lexus LFA, …
Ford and Google to work on making a “smarter” car
Ford is teaming up with Google in its efforts to further advance ongoing research in predicting driver behaviour, with the aim of helping to optimise vehicle control systems and improve vehicle performance …
