Latest Stories (Page 3100)
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Hyundai Motor announced yesterday that it is targeting to sell seven million vehicles worldwide this year, an increase of 6% from 2011, in which it sold 6.6 million units globally, more than a million in […]
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India’s Mahindra & Mahindra linked to bankrupt Saab
Saab may be bankrupt financially, but it has no lack of suitors. After rumours of a sale to the Turkish government surfaced last week, word has it that India’s biggest SUV maker is an interested […]
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Patrick Head leaves Williams F1 after 34 years of service
Perhaps it’s the current slump, but many forget that Williams is the third most successful team in Formula 1, behind only Ferrari and McLaren. The team had it’s worst ever year in 2011, finishing the […]
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Proton P3-21A Tuah interior revealed for the first time!
And here we have our first real peek into the interior of Proton’s upcoming P3-21A global sedan, thanks to reader Daud who spotted a group of 3 units being test driven by Proton engineers parked […]
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Saab in talks with Turkish gov’t, according to reports
Saab Automobile, which declared voluntary bankruptcy last week, remains determined in its search for a suitor to save it from oblivion. According to reports, the Swedish carmaker is in talks with the Turkish government, after […]
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BMW 1-Series three-door hatchback patent filings leaked
The new BMW 1-Series with the codename F20 was unveiled back in June, but only in five-door hatchback form. Now, here are some patent filings to show us how the three-door hatchback variant will look […]
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Proton extends free rear lap belt installation programme
Proton has announced an extension of the end date of its free rear centre lap belt installation service from 31 December 2011 to 31 January 2012. This is due to poor response so far – […]
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Proton and Hawtai expected to ink collaboration deal soon
Reports indicate that Proton and Chinese carmaker Hawtai Automobile are expected to sign an official collaboration agreement before Chinese New Year at the earliest. According to an unnamed Hawtai executive, discussions have already reached a […]
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The ladies of Tokyo 2011 – a belated Christmas present!
Ohayou gozaimasu! Yes, we know it’s long overdue, but better late than never, no? ;) Here are the ladies from this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, which returned to Tokyo proper after 24 years. Lots of […]
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Chevrolet Sonic RS previewed ahead of Detroit, 1.4L turbo
At this year’s season opening Detroit show, Chevrolet unveiled its B-segment contender, the next gen Aveo called Sonic. The upcoming NAIAS 2012 will see the GM brand wheel out the hot version of the Sonic, […]
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Japanese petrol stations now offering EV charging service
Great news for Japanese owners of electric cars like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf. Oil companies JX Nippon Oil, Idemitsu Kosan Co, Cosmo Oil Co. and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK are teaming up to […]
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Auto transmission driving licence to begin in May 2012
From May next year, there’ll be two types of regular Class D, or car, driving licences – the one in effect right now and a new one, which is the automatic transmission driving licence. As […]
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Ex-champ Petter Solberg to drive for Ford in WRC 2012
Former WRC champion Petter Solberg will drive for Ford in next year’s World Rally Championship, after completing a test for the works team. The name is no stranger to rally fans, but if you don’t […]
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Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir flood relief programme
Proton has announced a nationwide ‘Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir’ flood relief programme to assist victims whose Proton cars have been damaged by rising waters. The programme starts today (29 Dec) and will run till 29 […]
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VIDEO: A first glimpse at new Proton P3-21A sedan interior