Honda Small Sports EV concept to premiere in Tokyo
Alongside the AC-X, Honda is set to unveil in Tokyo what it calls the Small Sports EV, which is the tentative name for the vehicle for now. The company is keeping absolutely …
UMW Toyota says Toyota recall of 550,000 vehicles over crankshaft pulley issue doesn’t affect Malaysian models
UMW Toyota Motor has issued a statement regarding reports in the news regarding a voluntary safety recall campaign issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on approximately 550,000 units of certain Toyota and Lexus …
Honda AC-X plug-in hybrid concept – 0.90L / 100 km!
Honda will be showcasing a number of what it has tagged 'electromotive concept models' at the Tokyo Motor Show, which begins on Nov 30, and one of them is the AC-X, or …
Ford 1.0 litre three-cylinder EcoBoost engine launched – two output versions; mill to make debut in Focus in 2012
Ford’s smallest petrol engine, the 1.0 litre, turbocharged, direct injection three-cylinder EcoBoost has been officially launched - Ford president and CEO Alan Mulally did the honours yesterday. Developed by Ford's UK engineers, …
Suzuki Regina concept is another Tokyo debutant
Among the Tokyo-bound brigade will be Suzuki's Regina concept, which the company says offers a vision of a next-generation global compact car, one displaying excellent fuel efficiency and low emissions through lightness …
Nissan Pivo 3 – urban EV concept set for Tokyo debut
Nissan will be showcasing the third incarnation of its Pivo in Tokyo later this month. If the Pivo 2 from 2007 was a bit bubbly, the Pivo 3, as it's called, goes …
Need assistance? Well, they’re all EARs, it seems
It's called EARs, or Emergency Assistance & Response Services, to give it its full name, and it's a nationwide personal safety and automotive assistance service, ready to aid anyone who find themselves …
Mitsubishi Mirage to make its debut in Tokyo
It's the return of the Mirage name to the fold - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is set to debut its new Mirage at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The name was of course …
Lotus vs Lotus: it’s all over, with both parties settling the issue amicably – Team Lotus to now race as Caterham F1
The long-running Lotus vs Lotus saga is over - the fight that ended up in court has reached an amicable ending. Proton, Group Lotus, 1Malaysia Racing Team and its owner Tony Fernandes …
Youngman SUV spied in China – based on the Lotus APX?
Over in China, a report says that a Proton SUV - supposedly based on the Lotus APX concept - will see the light of day in that market possibly sometime next year, …
Kia Ray – first images of Korean market-only compact
Click to enlarge. Kia has revealed the first official images of its new Ray compact vehicle, which will be sold exclusively in Korea. The production Ray shouldn't be confused with the Ray …
First group of Proton Amazing Holidays winners revealed
Proton has announced the first group of winners of its Amazing Holidays contest. The contest is part of Proton’s Very Important Proton (VIP) programme aimed at acknowledging and rewarding customers. The lucky …
Volvo C70 Inscription – limited edition to debut in LA
Volvo has come up with an Inscription edition of the C70 – the vehicle is set to debut next week at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, and worldwide production will be …
Hyundai Veloster arriving in Malaysia Q1 next year
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors says it will be launching the Veloster three-door coupe sometime in the first quarter of 2012. “We have been receiving enquiries about the new Veloster from Malaysian car enthusiasts …
Peugeot 208 to enter the market in spring 2012
Peugeot will introduce its 208 hatchback into the market next spring, and the car will be available in both 3-door and 5-door form. The company says that the car represents the most …
J.D. Power Asia Pacific report finds that overall new vehicle quality in Malaysia is up notably from 2010
According to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2011 Malaysia Initial Quality Study (IQS), overall new-vehicle initial quality in Malaysia has improved from 2010. The study - fielded between March and July this …
Gordon Murray Designs T.27 – RAC Future Car Challenge’s best overall entry consumes equivalent of 0.81L / 100 km!
As you're probably aware of already, Gordon Murray Design’s T.27 electric city car took a sweep of major honours in the second running of the RAC Future Car Challenge that took place …
Nissan GT-R gets upgraded for 2012 – power up to 550 PS
Nissan has announced the introduction of the 2012 model year GT-R - the car goes on sale in global markets beginning January next year. In a nutshell, the 2012 revisions have brought …
Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept to debut in Tokyo
Click to enlarge. Subaru will be unveiling its Advanced Tourer Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. The 4.58 metre-long vehicle will join the BRZ as one of two major Subaru debuts at …
Saab sale to Pang Da and Youngman to be reworked, after GM makes objections over the deal
According to reports, the rescue deal for Saab made by Pang Da and Zhejiang Youngman will have to be redone after General Motors made objections. "We have to go back to the …
