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  MediaCorp Subaru Impreza WRX Challenge 2011: Half of 10 Malaysians are out, five palms are still on the cars

  30 October 2011 / 19 comments

  We’re in Singapore for the MediaCorp Subaru Impreza WRX Challenge 2011, more commonly known as the ‘Subaru Palm Challenge’. This is the grand finals of the annual event, where the longest lasting palm on the […]

   

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  smart fortwo electric drive on display at 1 Utama

  28 October 2011 / 20 comments

  No, it’s not available commercially in Malaysia, and even if it was, it would easily cost more than a C 250 CGI. The smart fortwo electric drive seen here is actually making a stopover in […]

   

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  VIDEO: Proton’s ‘The Transporter’ concludes with Part 5

  28 October 2011 / 21 comments

  Yesterday, Proton released parts three and four of its five-part The Transporter video series, and today, the fifth and final segment is out. Hanis Salleh, who emerged as the winner of The Transporter contest, won […]

   

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  Hyundai Santa Fe: standard spec joins lineup, RM151k

  27 October 2011 / 31 comments

  Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has introduced a standard specification variant of the Inokom Santa Fe, available only in the vehicle’s 2.4 litre petrol form. This version of the seven-seater SUV rolls in around RM8,000 cheaper than […]

   

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  Volkswagen Tiguan facelift arrives in Malaysia – RM237k

  27 October 2011 / 38 comments

  The facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan, which made its debut in Geneva earlier this year, has quietly made its way into VW showrooms in Malaysia. Reader Farhan spotted an example in a JB outlet, and duly snapped […]

   

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  VIDEO: Part 3 and 4 of Proton’s ‘Transporter’ adventure

  27 October 2011 / 5 comments

  The five-part video series chronicling Proton’s The Transporter adventure in Singapore continues, with part three and four just out. As is already known, Hanis Salleh, who emerged as the winner in The Transporter contest which […]

   

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  Mitsubishi i-MiEV becomes first EV to be registered in the country – vehicle to be used to promote EV awareness

  25 October 2011 / 79 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia recently registered the first fully electric car in the country; the unit, an i-MiEV, will be used in a suite of activities to promote public awareness on EVs. The car’s public debut […]

   

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  Hyundai-Sime Darby opens new 3S centre in Penang

  24 October 2011 / 18 comments

  Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has opened its latest 3S centre in Penang, and the Sungai Pinang branch becomes the the third 3S outlet for the brand on the island. The showroom is operated by Sime Darby […]

   

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  MINI Coupé launched – only in 1.6 Cooper S form, RM250k

  21 October 2011 / 79 comments

  BMW Malaysia today introduced the all-new MINI Coupé – the car arrives in a single engine form, in this case the Cooper S guise. No surprises with the 1.6 litre turbocharged car’s output figures, with […]

   

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  BMW EfficientDynamics Showcase at Pavillion

  20 October 2011 / 4 comments

  BMW Group Malaysia today launched the BMW EfficientDynamics showcase at Pavillion, Bukit Bintang, with the centrepiece of the exhibit being the BMW Active E electric coupe that we test drove last week. Read our test […]

   

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  The Grand Prize of Test Drive Kia On Tour 2011 goes to Mohd Ismail Ibrahim – he drives home a Forte 1.6 EX!

  20 October 2011 / 30 comments

  By now many would have already heard of, or participated in the Test Drive Kia On Tour 2011 campaign, a roadshow organised by Naza Kia. Test Drive Kia On Tour started in May at 1Utama […]

   

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  Petronas Motosports Carnival going on from now till Sunday @ KLCC – MotoGP rider Ben Spies dropped by!

  19 October 2011 / 12 comments

  This is the MotoGP week, where the world’s finest riders make their annual visit to Malaysia. And in conjunction with the race this Sunday at Sepang, Petronas, sponsor of Yamaha Factory Racing, has something special […]

   

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  Volkswagen Jetta, Passat and Cross Touran launched – RM150k, RM185k and RM167k respectively, all CBU

  19 October 2011 / 263 comments

  Volkswagen Group Malaysia today launched the Jetta, Passat and Cross Touran, following their preview debut at the Volkswagen Das Auto Show 2011 last month. All three models arrive in CBU form, though of course at […]

   

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  VIDEO: Part 2 of Proton Transporter’s Singapore adventure

  19 October 2011 / 19 comments

  Proton has just released a Part 2 video of a five-part online series which puts The Transporter’s journey to Singapore on centre stage. As you would know, Proton’s ‘Transporter’ is Hanis Salleh who emerged as […]

   

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  UMW launches Repsol automotive lubricants in Malaysia

  19 October 2011 / 13 comments

  The name Repsol is no stranger to the biking community and to those who follow MotoGP. I have to admit that I haven’t been following the premier bike series for a long time, but I […]

   

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