Latest Stories (Page 3197)
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More on defects and recalls. Kia is recalling 70,115 Optima sedans in the US over over concerns that automatic transmission shift cables were improperly assembled, which in the worst case scenario can cause a parked […]
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Waiting for your Hyundai ix35? Have an ix35 while waiting
Here’s a novel way to keep your customers happy, especially if they’re waiting for their new ride to arrive and it’s taking way longer than expected. Over in the UK, Hyundai has come up with […]
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Honda recalls 18,056 Civics in the US, Odyssey too
Right, here we go again. Honda has issued a recall on 18,056 model-year 2011 Civic sedans in the US for a potential problem that may arise with the fuel pump module, located inside the gas […]
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Renaultsport to be a standalone brand with unique models
Renault’s performance division that churns out highly-rated hot versions of the Clio and Megane, Renaultsport, is set to be a standalone brand, with its own unique models. However, this new strategy doesn’t mean that RS […]
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Honda Brio makes production debut in Thailand
Honda Thailand today officially launched its Brio compact – the world premiere of the eco-car, as it’s tagged, took place at the Royal Paragon Hall at Siam Paragon in Bangkok earlier this evening. The launch […]
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Thailand aims to keep its No 1 production spot in ASEAN
It looks like Thailand is responding to Indonesia’s emergence in aiming to be top gun in terms of automotive manufacturing in ASEAN. A report states that the country is set to spend 3.42 billion Baht […]
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Malacca state exco set to go the green path with hybrids
Well, it’s always nice to hear that more are adopting the green path – pretty soon, it looks like a state government is going that route in a big way for its automotive-related needs. According […]
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Will Giandomenico Basso be Proton’s second IRC driver?
According to a report, Italian rally driver Giandomenico Basso has had a test session with Proton Motorsports, and the 37-year-old said he’d seriously consider driving for the Malaysian team in this year’s Intercontinental Rally Challenge. […]
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Honda Malaysia introduces facelifted Accord – and there’s no change in pricing across the range
Honda Malaysia has introduced the facelifted Accord for 2011, with some minor cosmetic enhancements leading the way – the car gets a new chrome front grille, front bumper, a rear chrome trunk lid and a […]
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BMW M5 teaser video reveals instrumentation panel
BMW has released another set of teaser videos for the new BMW M5, showing engineers/test drivers testing the car in Austria. Not only do you get to see the M5 sliding around in the snow, […]
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BMW M3 Ute Truck spotted at the Nurburgring!
Remember the E39 M5 which had been converted to a utility truck by its owner? Well, someone has done the same to the latest BMW M3, and it’s actually none other than BMW themselves. This […]
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Motor insurance to go up from January 1, 2012
Motorists will have to pay more for the motor insurance cover from January 1, 2012 onwards. For those who have been following the news, you would know that general insurers have been lamenting about an […]
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Honda Brio spied in Thailand, to be launched tomorrow
The Honda Brio will be launched in Bangkok tomorrow, but it has already been caught testing on a Thai motorway. As we can see from this white example – which doesn’t wear badges, but is […]
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Some highlights from the Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring finals at Sepang earlier this month
Video from The Star Online
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Pininfarina BlueCar to be built for French car sharing service
Pininfarina has announced that it has penned a contract with Cecomp and Bolloré, in which it will build 4,000 of its BlueCar electric vehicle for Autolib, a car sharing service which will be operational in […]