Latest Stories (Page 3086)
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The fourth-generation Pampas cat, replete with minor nip and tuck job, has made its way here – Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has introduced the upgraded Pajero. The biggie now comes with a redesigned front grille and […]
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BREAKING: Subaru BRZ coming to Malaysia next year!
We’re in Bangkok now for the year ending Thailand International Motor Expo, and yours truly picked up a pleasant surprise. No, the show girls did not offer to follow me home, but Motor Image is […]
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DRB-Hicom’s bid for Proton – does it include the introduction of Volkswagen at some point in the future?
Well, the wheels on this one are set to keep on turning. The talk is of course about the three-way bid that’s reputably shaping up for a controlling stake in Proton, with the players being […]
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MAA Vehicle Sales Data for October 2011
So, here it is again, the numbers for vehicle sales in the country for the month of October, as well as the YTD total. Our apologies for missing the September run (in November!), but it […]
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Dodge Dart – a reinterpretation of the Giuletta as sedan
Click to enlarge. It’s called the Dodge Dart, and this one is set to be Chrysler’s first vehicle that’s based on Fiat architecture. The current Dart will be the second vehicle to bear the name, […]
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Nissan Leaf is 2011-2012 Japanese Car of the Year
The Nissan Leaf has added another feather to its cap – the EV has been named as the Japanese Car of the Year for 2011-2012. The announcement was made at the Tokyo Motor Show, and […]
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Jatco introduces CVT8 and CVT8 Hybrid transmissions
Jatco has announced a new continuously variable transmission for midsize and large front-wheel drive vehicles, offering an improvement of 10% in fuel economy compared to earlier models. Designed for application with 2.0 to 3.5 litre […]
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Three-way fight for Proton stake shaping up – DRB-Hicom, Naza and Proton chairman Datuk Mohd Nadzmi involved?
The marketplace is buzzing with news of a three-way tussle for a stake in Proton that’s currently owned by Khazanah Nasional Bhd. The three parties are said to be DRB-Hicom, which is controlled by tycoon […]
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Nasim opens Peugeot Blue Box Sungai Petani in Kedah
Nasim Sdn Bhd, official distributor for Peugeot in Malaysia, has opened the Peugeot Blue Box Sungai Petani in Kedah. This is part of a network expansion drive that has yielded five new outlets in 2011. […]
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Proton P3-21A high speed Karak test caught on camera
It has been awhile since we had updates on the Proton P3-21A sedan. The last was when a pic of an undisguised yellow example made its way to the Internet, showing us a front end […]
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Tokyo 2011: VW Cross Coupe Concept is small but stout
One of the best looking and realistic concepts on show in Tokyo is German. Volkswagen brought this broad, hunky piece of metal to Japan, called the Cross Coupe Concept. VW says that this crossover is […]
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Ford Ecosport is a Fiesta based SUV, web images leaked
Click to enlarge screen shot Ford is coming out with a SUV version of its successful B-segment Fiesta, and it will be called EcoSport. Rumoured to be bound for the India Auto Expo in January […]
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Silver Arrows rebranded, now officially called ‘Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team’
The Mercedes-Benz works F1 team has been rebranded, and will now compete under the name ‘Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team’ from the 2012 season. This is a move from the current ‘Mercedes GP Petronas’ […]
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Ferrari and Red Bull withdraw from Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) over cost reduction stalemate
Champions Red Bull Racing and Ferrari have withdrawn from the Formula One Teams’ Association (FOTA) over disagreements with the Resource Restriction Agreement (RRA), which is about cost cutting in the sport. Despite this latest development, […]
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New Toyota Avanza coming soon – specs, prices are out!
You’ve already seen the refreshed Toyota Avanza, Indonesian spec, on this website last month, and it looks like UMW Toyota is all set to launch it in Malaysia. UMWT has put up a “coming soon” […]