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A week ago we heard that the government was going to start their B5 biodiesel programme in Putrajaya from June 2011. There will be 6 stations involved – all 5 Petronas stations and one Shell […]
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Vettel is on pole for Monaco GP, Perez big crash affects Q3
World Champion Sebastian Vettel is on pole for tomorrow’s Monaco Grand Prix, ahead of McLaren’s Jenson Button and teammate Mark Webber. Lining up beside last year’s winner on the second row is Fernando Alonso for […]
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Volkswagen Passat CC – VGM says delays in deliveries due to re-evaluation exercise, possible increase in pricing
Volkswagen Group Malaysia has issued an announcement regarding a potential increase in the pricing of its Passat CC. The company says that with the Royal Malaysian Customs currently re-evaluating cars that are imported into the […]
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BREAKING: Group Lotus is sole owner of “Lotus” name in F1, but Team Lotus can still race under its present name
The verdict is out. Justice Peter Smith has given his verdict at the British High Court and declared that Group Lotus has the right to use the name “Lotus” on its own within Formula 1. […]
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UK traffic offenders to face on the spot fines by the police
In a bid to clamp down on reckless driving, the British government has given the police power to issue on the spot fines, instead of cases going through the courts. Motorists will be slapped with […]
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Lotus vs Lotus naming row verdict will be out today!
Finally. The name battle between Proton subsidiary Group Lotus and Tony Fernandes’ Team Lotus will be settled after a long wrangle. The British High Court decision on the Lotus naming row will be revealed Friday […]
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Dacia Duster ‘No Limit’ poised to tackle Pikes Peak
Dacia is set to take on Pikes Peak – the company will enter the tough cookie international hill climb in Colorado on June 26 with a purpose-built 850 hp Duster ‘No Limit’ prototype, driven by […]
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Chinese automakers actively hunting for foreign talent
They’re not only snapping up foreign brands, but the Chinese are out to get bright foreign talent as well. It has been reported that two state-owned Chinese automakers started recruiting talent in Germany last week […]
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2011 Ford Fiesta introduced in China
Two years after the Ford Fiesta made its debut in China, Changan Ford has launched the upgraded 2011 Fiesta, with changes including a more refined interior, additional tech/features and new colours, as well as a […]
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Jaguar-LR to build four-cylinder engine plant in India
Tata owned Jaguar Land Rover is planning a new £400 million engine plant in India, sources told Autocar India. Apparently, the plant will be a “carbon copy” of a facility JLR has already announced for […]
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Tan Chong introduces the Nissan Navara 4X4 King Cab
Click to enlarge Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) today announced the arrival of the Nissan Navara King Cab 4X4. The King Cab bodystyle is common in Thailand, but this is the first of such trucks […]
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Daihatsu to intensify focus on Indonesia as part of growth
Daihatsu is set to make Indonesia an integral part of its business expansion globally, according to a report in the Nikkei. The Japanese small car specialist, which posted a record 103.4 billion yen operating profit […]
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BMW Malaysia launch K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL bikes
Click to enlarge BMW Group Malaysia introduced two new Motorrad models today – the K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL. These two touring bikes feature the most compact inline six cylinder engines for serial […]
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Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive now available – RM46,549
The new Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive has been announced by Proton today, carrying a price tag of RM46,549 in Peninsular Malaysia, a small premium over the previously range-topping 1.3 litre Executive model’s RM43,298 price […]
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Proton Persona – now available in signature solid white
Click to enlarge Proton is really a very busy bee today – the Persona also gets into the mix in the flurry of sudden activity, though in this case there’s only the addition of an […]