Hyundai asked to consider production in ASEAN
Hyundai’s Indonesian operations is hoping that the Korean automaker will look towards the ASEAN market for growth, suggesting that building a plant in areas considered as the future of the region would …
23,000 Chinese cars recalled in Australia after asbestos found in engine and exhaust gaskets
Reports have surfaced that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recalled over 23,000 Chery and Great Wall cars over concerns that their engine and exhaust gaskets contained asbestos. The heat-resistant …
VIDEO: Toyota UK’s CGI GT86 ad is the Real Deal
Toyota is launching a multi-million pound advertising strategy for the new 86 in UK, where it's called the GT86. The Real Deal campaign, created by Saatchi & Saatchi London, celebrates Toyota’s return …
Jaguar XF and XJ to get AWD versions next year
Jaguar has announced that the XF and XJ saloons will have all-wheel-drive (AWD) variants added to the line-up for 2013. They will be powered by the new supercharged 3.0 litre V6 …
Peugeot 3008 with new face surfaces in China
This image of a "facelifted" Peugeot 3008 has been circulating in China, showing an undisguised 3008 wearing Peugeot's new family face. Not sure where it's from and where it's heading, but we …
Tushek Renovatio T500 – a Slovenian songbird
More in the way of supercars, this time from Slovenia, from a company called Tushek. The brainchild of racing driver Aljosa Tushek, the company's first model is called the Renovatio T500, a …
Aspid GT-21 Invictus shows plenty of muscle
It's called the Aspid GT-21 Invictus, and it's Spanish company IFR Automotive's take on what a GT 2+2 should be like. There's certainly nothing subtle at all about the looks of the …
Facelifted Kia Sorento comes with ‘completely new platform’ – refreshed cabin seen for the first time
The Kia Sorento has been given a facelift. That's not fresh news - we carried that one in June - but a press release announcing the SUV's European debut at the upcoming …
US study: Over 10% of new car buyers skip test drive
A study carried out by Maritz Research has yielded this result - of 80,219 people who had bought 2012 model year cars in the US, 11.4% didn't take a test drive, The …
ASEAN to be sixth biggest auto market by 2018
Our region, ASEAN, is on its way to become the sixth biggest automotive market in the world by 2018, powered by vehicle sales that are expected to almost double to nearly 4.7 …
Hyundai and Kia planning to move upmarket in the US
Apart from increasing market share in recent years, Hyundai and Kia are planning to release more prestige-class offerings in the US, reports Automotive News. Kia will launch the Cadenza (K7 in Korea), …
PLUS offering 30% Raya and Merdeka toll rebates, releases Travel Time Advisory to help traffic flow
PLUS highway users who pay electronically will enjoy a 30% toll rebate on August 15, 16, 22, 23 and 31, as part of a traffic dispersion strategy and to encourage more people …
PKR launches ‘Turunkan Harga Kereta’ campaign
PKR’s aim of promising to make cars cheaper if the Pakatan Rakyat opposition pact takes over power in the upcoming general election has taken to the road, with the launch of a …
McLaren 12C Can-Am Edition Concept
McLaren GT, the new race car manufacturing arm of the McLaren Group, is presenting a track-focused concept at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours, the McLaren 12C Can-Am Edition. This one-off design study …
VIDEO: VW teases Beetle ahead of launch in Malaysia with series of short films featuring Joseph Germani!
Germany and Germani come together to bring you these two short films that predate the launch of the Volkswagen Beetle in Malaysia. Playing on the sentimental theme (isn't that what you'd expect …
VIDEO: The Jaguar F-Type’s sporting nature
Here are some videos from Jaguar, showing you the idea and philosophy behind the design of Coventry's latest sports car. Engineer Ian Hoban talks briefly about the athleticism and driver-focusedness in the …
Chevrolet Trax SUV – more details and pics released
We already know that Chevrolet will bring a small SUV to Paris called Trax, but apart from one official pic and the fact that it'll be sold globally, there was little else …
Mitsubishi ASX Euro: limited to 200 units, RM145k
A quick visit to the Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia website has revealed a new version of the ASX crossover. The ASX Euro, as it's called, is a limited-edition run of 200 units, with …
Jaguar Land Rover starts 24-hour production at Halewood to meet global Evoque demand
Jaguar Land Rover's Halewood production facility has begun round-the-clock production to satisfy big demand for the Range Rover Evoque in more than 170 markets worldwide, with nearly 88,000 units sold since launch. …
Driven is hiring: Sales & Marketing Interns or Part-Timers wanted!
The Driven Group of Companies own and operate some of Malaysia's most popular websites such as paultan.org, Malaysia's #1 Car Website, and Ohbulan.com, a top Malaysian fashion and entertainment portal. We reach …
