VW phases out automatics; makes way for DSG
The Volkswagen Group intends to phase out the use of traditional automatic gearboxes in their product range entirely, replacing them with it's advanced Direct Shift Gearbox, or DSG. It will begin the …
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Luckiest Biker Ever Crash Video
A video of an accident between a Toyota Yaris and a very lucky motorcyclist. Apparently the motorcyclist had a green light while the lady in the Toyota Yaris had a red light. …
2006 Ford Escape Facelift launched in Japan
Ford Malaysia seems to be on an aggresive marketing campaign for the Ford Escape, perhaps in preparation to clear off it's existing CBU stock for this. Ford has launched a new facelifted …
New sporty Nissan for Malaysians in Q1 2007
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd plans to unveil a sports concept car aimed at the younger buyer market segment in the first quarter of 2007. The car is said to be …
Thailand and Malaysia negotiation on tariffs
Previously I blogged about Thailand's refusal to lower import taxes on vehicles from Malaysia down to an AFTA agreed rate of 5%. It wants to maintain it's 20% current rate as it …
Mazda MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hard Top
Mazda will be unveiling it's hard top roof Mazda MX-5 at the 2006 British International Motor Show. The Motor Show will be held from the 18th of July 2006 to the 30th …
2006 Honda Civic Test Drive – Part 3
I had the opportunity to test drive the 2006 Honda Civic 1.8S and the 2006 Honda Civic 2.0S on a nice Saturday morning thanks to Jeremy and Shannon from the New Straits …
Proton Satria Neo Handling Demonstration
These videos demonstrating the handling capabilities of the Proton Satria Neo are thanks to "Wajakuat" who originally hosted them on Youtube. I've put them on my server for faster loading speeds. There …
Proton Satria Neo Track Gallery
Here are some photos of the Satria Neo on the Sepang International Circuit track. We took the Satria Neo for a few spins around a half-track and it was a pretty enjoyable …
2007 Honda Civic Type R Spyshots
Honda has been seen testing it's 2007 Honda Civic Type R on German grounds. The 2007 Honda Civic Type R will be based on the three-door version of the Honda Civic Euro. …
Proton Waja Facelift
Spotted, a Proton Waja facelift undergoing road tests. We have a new alloy rim design, and new tail lights. Photo sent in by reader Daniel. UPDATE: More details and photos of the …
2006 Honda Civic Si Turbo Kit
The boys at Cybernation Motorsports (an American company) have developed a forced induction kit for the 2006 Honda Civic Si. The 2006 Honda Civic Si is basically a USDM version Honda Civic …
Thailand: “Malaysia non-compliant under AFTA”
The AFTA agreement requires that the 6 original ASEAN countries (Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei) cut import tariffs between each other to zero by 2010. This requirement does not apply to …
Hartge H1 5.0 tuned BMW 1-series
Hartge has always been known to do crazy things with the BMW cars that they tune up. Many of you will remember the ugly but crazily fast BMW 3-series they did up. …
BMW M6 Cabriolet Photos
At first, if you wanted to experience the thrills that BMW's Formula 1 inspired V10 engine provided, you had to buy a boring sedan. The M5 is not boring and will never …
2007 Honda Stream Photos
[ UPDATE: The new 2007 Honda Stream has been launched in Malaysia. Click here for prices and details. ] Honda has released photos of the new 2007 Honda Stream in Japan. There …
Proton Satria Neo 1.3 and 1.6 Detailed Review
Proton launched it's iconic two-door hatchback, the Proton Satria back in December 1994. The Proton Satria was based on the Mitsubishi Colt and came in 1.3 litre and 1.6 litre variants. Two …
Mahindra wants to CKD pick-ups
Indian automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra and DRB-HICOM's unit USF-HICOM (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd are currently studying a proposal to assemble CKD pick-up trucks via a joint-venture in Malaysia. USF-HICOM's management is currently …
New Toyota and Lexus CBU models by end 2006
UMW Toyota gave us an insight into their plans for the rest of the year at their AGM yesterday. There are plans to introduce the new 2007 Toyota Camry by year-end 2006, …
Kancil and Kelisa Replacements in first half 2007 (Perodua Viva)
[ UPDATE: The Perodua Viva has been launched! Click here for full details on specifications and pricing, as well as many clear photos of both exterior and interior! ] Perodua has been …