Renault ZOE sets new EV record: 1,618 km in 24 hours
The Renault Zoe has set a new world record for the longest distance travelled in 24 hours by a production electric car, completing 363 laps of the Aubevoye speed ring in Normandy, …
Infiniti bringing EMERG-E prototype to Goodwood
The Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK is a unique event, where great cars, from old timers to prototypes, climb the hill. This year's edition will be the first time that …
Toyota debuts concept at 2012 Tokyo Toy Show
Unless the world’s smartest boffins perfect human miniaturisation, it is very unlikely these cars from Toyota will be made. Simple reason: they’re toys. Toyota has decided to display its latest family-oriented concept …
Audi A1 Amplified editions – two colours, three levels
Audi has released two new exclusive editions for the A1 and five-door A1 Sportback called "amplified red" and "amplified white". The new editions are based on the existing Ambition line but combine …
New iBoost app gives you that “blow off valve” you always wanted, but not the speed!
Of all the apps you could buy to use with your car on the iOS App Store, this one really takes the cake as the most "nothing better to do" app of …
Clarion launches Smart Access Cloud Telematics Service to provide in-vehicle information solutions
Japanese car audio and electronics company Clarion has unveiled its new "Smart Access" Cloud Telematics Service, to be launched globally in stages beginning with North America and Japan this month. Together with …
Ford 1.0L EcoBoost is the 2012 International Engine of the Year – bags first title win for the Blue Oval
Ford’s new 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine – which debuted in Frankfurt and was officially launched in November last year before making its market debut in Europe in the third-gen Focus C346 earlier …
Apple to license TomTom’s maps after ditching Google
At Apple's recent annual developers conference in San Francisco, the Mac maker showed off the next iOS 6, the operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. iOS 6 has a BFF …
Production Nissan Juke Nismo revealed at Le Mans
It's no supercar baiting Juke-R, but the Nissan Juke Nismo will be mad enough for most of us. Shown as a concept at Tokyo 2011 and Geneva 2012, the production Nismo tuned …
Saab bought by National Electric Vehicle Sweden
Well, after all the unfettered drama, looks like Saab Automobile is set to live on. The brand has a new owner, and it's National Electric Vehicle Sweden, or NEVS. Both NEVS and …
Heico tuned Volvo V40 looking good – 270 PS now
Famous Volvo tuner Heico getting its hands dirty on the new V40 is no surprise, and this red machine is the work in progress. No major changes under the hood, but Heico …
Isuzu D-Max HI-DEF – limited edition run of 210 units
Isuzu Malaysia unveiled another D-Max version last night, a limited edition model called 2012 HI-DEF. It's based on the 3.0L 4x4 variant of the pickup and is available in both automatic and …
Get financing from RM1,888 per month for a BMW X1 sDrive18i at Auto Bavaria Sg. Besi [AD]
Eyeing the BMW X1 SUV? Well now might be the right time to drive one home thanks to Auto Bavaria Sg. Besi's special financing package which allows low installment from RM1,888 per …
Proton Prevé bookings pass 10k mark in two months
Proton announced that the Prevé has received 11,310 bookings in two months after its launch, making it the most popular 1.6 litre sedan in the market. Decent figures, although the "most popular" …
2013 Chevrolet Spin MPV to be built in Indonesia
The entry level MPV market is really heating up, thanks to carmakers eager to cash in on the success of cars like the Toyota Avanza and the Nissan Grand Livina in growth …
Art of Speed show to feature ‘Kustom Kulture’ and hot rods, the first such event in Malaysia
The Art of Speed show will be happening on 23-24 June at Publika, Solaris Dutamas. Art of Speed is billed as Malaysia's first "Kustom Kulture" and hot rod show featuring all things …
Usain Bolt – lightning does strike twice with the M3!
Usain Bolt is undoubtedly very good at running, but when it comes to driving, well, he might need to hone those skills a bit. Proving that lightning does indeed strike twice in …
Toyota COMS – all-new single-seater EV to debut
Toyota Auto Body is due to introduce its fully-redesigned COMS ultra-compact electric vehicle in Japan next month, according to a report. The new form of the single-seater, which was previewed as a …
First two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB in Asia Pacific
This is the first bespoke two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase in Asia Pacific, commissioned for delivery to Singapore. The exterior of the car is finished in gunmetal, with a silver upper two-tone …
Auto transmission vehicle driving test postponed
The government has postponed the implementation of driving tests using automatic transmission cars. It was scheduled to start last month, but has been delayed by pending approval of the allocation to print …
