Subaru’s first production hybrid may debut in NY
A report published by The Detroit Bureau indicates that Subaru may bring its first production hybrid to the New York International Auto Show (March 29 to April 7), and that the car …
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Toyota bringing convertible 86 concept to Geneva
Logical, isn't it? Take the much-loved Toyota 86 coupe, lop the roof off, and you have a new roadster model for those who prefer tanning over drifting. Toyota has done exactly that …
Lexus opens two new showrooms in KL, Sungai Besi
Lexus Malaysia is starting the year by introducing two new showrooms in downtown KL and Sungai Besi. Launched simultaneously, Lexus Sungai Besi is a 3S centre while Lexus Kuala Lumpur acts as …
ASEAN NCAP first phase results released for eight models tested – Ford Fiesta and Honda City get 5 stars
UPDATE: A live demonstration of a side impact crash test was carried out by MIROS on a Honda Civic at the event. You can catch the video here. The Malaysian Institute of …
Kia Cross GT – crossover concept set for Chicago
Kia is certainly cranking them out at the moment - the 2014 Cadenza made its US debut in Detroit, and the cee’d GT and pro_cee’d GT are set to premiere in Geneva, …
Honda Freed MPV facelifted – RM99,800 to RM113,500
Honda Malaysia has announced the facelifted Freed MPV, first launched here back in April 2010 as the “premium compact MPV”. No change mechanically, so say hello to the familiar 1.5 litre SOHC …
Dakar champion Masuoka and the Mitsubishi Mirage
Two-time Dakar Rally champion Hiroshi Masuoka is a nice chap, always smiling, humble and mild mannered - a pleasant disposition one doesn't always find in senior folks who have acheived much in …
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and 5 now classified as Energy Efficient Vehicles, price reduced by RM140k-150k
Something to cheer about, if you happen to have been eyeing the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and ActiveHybrid 5. BMW Malaysia has announced that the pricing for both models has been significantly reduced, …
Kia Rio launched – 1.4 EX and SX, RM74k-RM80k
Naza Kia Malaysia has launched the third-generation Kia Rio in Malaysia. The five-door hatch, which made its official debut last night at The Curve, is available in EX and SX trim forms, …
Renault Megane RS 265 Cup launched – RM235k
TC Euro Cars has launched the updated version of the Megane RS 250 Cup, one of yours truly's personal favourites. Called the Renault Megane RS 265 Cup, the new car looks largely …
DRIVEN: Kia Rio 1.4 SX – third-gen UB previewed
Some cars stick in the mind long after the fact. This one happens to be one of them, but for another reason, which I'll get to later. But first, say hello to …
Mazda to build transmission plant in Thailand
Mazda has announced that it will construct a transmission plant in Thailand's Chonburi Province in response to increasing demand for SkyActiv-equipped models. To be located about 5 km away from the Mazda-Ford …
Top three Japanese carmakers achieve record sales in 2012, Toyota takes back global sales title from GM
Japanese auto industry on the way down? Nope, not for now at least. Japan's big three - Toyota, Nissan and Honda - have posted record sales in 2012, and mighty Toyota is …
Mazda 6 estimated price list released by Bermaz
Click to enlarge An estimated price list for the yet-to-launch Mazda 6 has been released by Bermaz, stating prices of RM160k for the 2.0 sedan, RM188k for the 2.5 sedan and RM192k …
VW planning new budget brand to fight Dacia, Datsun
Dacia has been a successful budget arm for Renault, and the French company's alliance partner Nissan has relaunched the Datsun name as a low-cost brand for emerging markets, with the cars to …
Hofele-Design works its magic on the Audi Q7
To us, the Audi Q7 is already imposing enough in factory form - but there're always those who desire to strike fear in the hearts of other motorists through their rear-view mirrors, …
Volkswagen Golf 4MOTION – Mk7 gets an AWD variant
Volkswagen has added a new variant to the Mk7 Golf range, the expected 4Motion all-wheel drive model. We don't need such a car here, but it snows in Europe, and VW has …
Hyundai i10 Colourz officially announced by HSDM
Hyundai-Sime Darby has officially announced the limited edition i10 Colourz, which we showed you here last week. The Colourz, available in both 1.1L and 1.25L guise, is all about the colours - …
Lamborghini Gallardo – Reiter develops the GT3 FL2
Lamborghini has announced the introduction of the Gallardo GT3 FL2 as part of its GT3 motorsport programme for 2013 and 2014. The car, based on the 2013 model year Gallardo, has been …
Infiniti Q50 to get turbo four-cylinder, diesel engines
Two V6 engines were announced at the unveiling of the Infiniti Q50 sedan at the Detroit show: a 3.7 and 3.5 litre, with the smaller engine powering the hybrid variant. We lamented …
