GIIAS 2017: Nissan Note e-Power, a unique JDM hybrid
Nothing new from Nissan at the ongoing 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), but the maker of the GT-R has two cars on showcase duty. One is the BladeGlider prototype and …
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Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition – new Le Mans homage
As another homage to its racing heritage, this is the new Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition, a limited-edition model created to celebrate the Blue Oval's 1967 Le Mans win. That year, the …
GIIAS 2017: Mercedes-AMG GT R, the Green Hell beast
The Mercedes-AMG GT R lent star power to the three-pointed star's booth at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Unlike every other car present, the AMG brand's performance flagship was …
VIDEO: F90 BMW M5 teased, debuts on August 21
On August 21, BMW will unveil the all-new F90 BMW M5 and to get the hype train rolling, here’s a teaser video of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG E 63 competitor. The new M5 …
New Toyota Yaris Ativ launched in Thailand – 1.2L, 7 airbags standard, priced from 469k baht (RM60k)
The new Toyota Yaris Ativ sedan has made its launch debut in Thailand, a few days after an official teaser video was first released. The car is based on the current Vios …
GIIAS 2017: Wuling Confero MPV is SAIC-GM’s first Indonesian-made product – 1.5L MT, from RM41k
Indonesia's budget MPV market has a new player other than the new Mitsubishi Xpander. The Wuling Confero is the first fruit of SAIC-GM-Wuling's Indonesian factory, which started operations in Cikarang last month. …
Infiniti Prototype 9 unveiled at Pebble Beach event
Infiniti has unveiled its new show car during the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event, dubbed the Prototype 9, a reimagining of a 1940s grand prix race car. A project that started …
GIIAS 2017: Lexus LS 500h previewed in Indonesia
The Lexus LC, stunning as it is, had to defer to the boss. The new Lexus LS, making its first appearance in Asia, was placed high on the stage at Lexus' GIIAS …
GIIAS 2017: Toyota Voxy – third-gen facelift debuts
The facelifted Toyota Voxy was another debutant at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). It's the first time the MPV - essentially a scaled-down Alphard/Vellfire - is being sold in …
Honda Jazz facelift gets 130 PS 1.5 litre for Europe
Honda has released the first images of its refreshed Jazz for the European market ahead of the car's debut in Frankfurt next month. Aside from updates to the exterior styling and interior …
GIIAS 2017: Daihatsu Canbus and Thor – JDM exhibits
It's Daihatsu's tradition to have JDM special exhibits at Indonesia's motor shows. They are not previews or possibilities, just pure showcars to add variety to the floor. The cute and/or quirky Japanese …
GIIAS 2017: W213 Mercedes-Benz E350e previewed in Indonesia – Malaysian launch this quarter
Mercedes-Benz previewed the E350e for the Indonesian market at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The plug-in hybrid W213 is not yet on sale in the Republic, and Mercedes is …
GIIAS 2017: Datsun Go Live Concept, a custom special
It was almost like sitting next to the prettiest girl in school, the one who got all the attention. Datsun's 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) booth was located opposite Mitsubishi's, …
Singer and Williams collaborate on a 4.0 litre, 500 hp naturally aspirated, air-cooled Porsche 911 engine
Singer Vehicle Design, the company behind plenty of resto-modded Porsche 911s, has announced it will be working together with Williams Advanced Engineering to develop a pretty special engine for their distinguished clientele. …
GIIAS 2017: Suzuki Baleno 1.4L launched – CBU India
Suzuki has officially launched the Suzuki Baleno at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The Baleno is imported CBU from India with small changes - such as the higher 170 …
Lotus finishes 2016/17 financial year on a positive note
Things appear to be looking up for Lotus, with the British carmaker announcing it has delivered a “radical financial turnaround,” finishing the financial year 2016/17 (FY2016/17) on a high note. According to …
New TVR sports car to come with manual transmission
In June this year, TVR confirmed it will mark its comeback with a new sports car, which is set to make its debut at Goodwood Revival in September. Now, the company is …
GIIAS 2017: Suzuki Ignis G-Urban, S-Urban concepts
The Suzuki Ignis is one of the few new cars that this writer wishes he could buy - it's a small car that's big on originality and spunk. The 3.7m city car …
2018 Acura RLX revealed ahead of Monterey Car Week
With the Monterey Car Week set to take place real soon, Acura has lifted the wraps off of the 2018 RLX. Featuring a brand-new design and a long list of technologies, the …
GIIAS 2017: Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo, Indo spec
Unlike the Sienta Ezzy you saw yesterday, the Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo is available for Indonesians to buy. Debuting at GIIAS 2017, it's a sporty flagship for the robust Hilux-based seven-seater SUV. …
