KL motorists pay RM10 mil to traffic police every year
Motorists in the capital pay fines of up to RM10 million yearly for traffic offences, according to a report published today by Bernama. The Kuala Lumpur Police said that between January and …
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS goes on sale in Europe
This is the Volkswagen Scirocco GTS, which was revealed at the 2012 Leipzig Motor Show. The order books have finally opened in Europe for the car - which is available in either …
MINI Countryman JCW performs 360-degree backflip
Publicity is something most, if not all carmakers want, and while some work on ad campaigns highlighting continuous improvement, some just flip their cars backwards in the air. MINI has teamed up …
Honda Accord Hybrid to make Japanese debut in June
Honda is set to launch its fully-remodeled Japanese version of the Accord Hybrid sedan domestically in June, according to the Nikkei. The Accord Plug-in Hybrid is also set to be introduced in …
2013 Honda Civic: ‘Things Can Always Be Better’
Another advertising campaign for the 2013 Honda Civic in the US, making it a hattrick in the span of 20 months since the compact car's abrupt re-design, in an attempt to regain …
SDAP to reward new Porsche 911 Carrera owners
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) is rewarding new 911 Carrera owners with the chance to experience a training programme at the Porsche Sport Driving School at Mount Cotton, Australia. The complimentary trip …
Citroën DS3 Red – adding a dash of colour
Over in the UK, Citroën has introduced a special edition for the DS3. The Red range versions are based on the car's DStyle and DSport trim levels, adding on exclusive styling cues …
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible revealed
You're looking at the world’s fastest four-seat drop-top car, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible that will make its debut at the upcoming 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Powered …
Suzuki Wagon R: two concepts for Tokyo Auto Salon
Suzuki's next to join the Tokyo Auto Salon party - it'll be displaying two Wagon R design studies at the aftermarket exhibition, both based on the recently-launched fifth generation kei car. The …
Audi A2 all-electric – not destined for production
It seems that Audi's A2 Concept all-electric, which was shown last year in Frankfurt, isn't going to make it to production. The company had ambitions to put the car into the market …
Citroën 2CV successor could be C4-based, due 2014?
Some of you may remember the little long-serving Citroën 2CV, or 'Tin Snail,' as it was affectionately referred to. Well, if Autobild's report is substantiated, its successor should be considerably less tin …
Renault’s Alpine sports car to rival Boxster, Audi TT
Here are some updates from the Renault-Caterham sportscar collaboration deal that was announced two months ago. Autocar UK reports that Renault will launch its Alpine sports car within three years, which means …
Carbon emissions-based car scheme begins in S’pore
Singapore's new Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) has come into effect, applying to all new cars, taxis and newly imported used cars registered from this year onwards, reports Bernama. Under CEVS, all …
Nissan enhances Leaf battery warranty in the US
Over in the US, Nissan is set to enhance the warranty of the battery modules in its Leaf EV to stem the concern from certain owners about the battery's durability. It seems …
Datsun cars to be based on Lada Kalina platform
In March last year, we were greeted with the news that Nissan will bring back the classic Datsun brand. Datsun, which is no strange name to Malaysians, will be relaunched as a …
Toyota 86 tuned by GAZOO Racing for Tokyo debut
Much has been said about the Toyota 86, including its poise, balance and dynamism - and how a little more under-bonnet brawn would do it no harm. Well, Japanese fettlers GAZOO Racing …
Peugeot banking on 301 sedan for overseas expansion
Europe's economy is in dire straits, and the continent's carmakers can no longer prioritise their home market for growth. Developing markets are where the action is - besides cash cow China, there's …
Citroën appoints Naza Euro Motors as local distributor
Automobiles Citroën has appointed Naza Euro Motors (NEM) as the official distributor for the Citroen brand in Malaysia, effective Jan 1, 2013. Things will kick off for the brand and NEM with …
Mazda CX-5 – two specials for the Tokyo Auto Salon
Joining the trio of Mazda6s at the Tokyo Auto Salon are a couple of dressed up CX-5 concepts. The CX-5 Active Driver features a carbon-fibre finish bonnet, front bash plate and multi-spoke …
VIDEO: Infiniti Q50 headlamps teased ahead of debut
Infiniti offers this sneak peek of its upcoming Q50 sports sedan that's set to debut on January 14 at NAIAS in Detroit. Under the company's new naming convention, the Q50 takes over …
