Toyota Alphard hybrid to be resurrected
In Japan, Toyota says that it will be resurrecting the hybrid version of its Alphard MPV for the domestic market, in response to customer demand. The hybrid variant of the vehicle made …
Ford Fiesta Metal special edition for the UK – 134 PS!
Here's a special edition that's more than just trim and colours. Ford is introducing this Fiesta Metal special edition in the UK, which will be limited to just 1,000 examples. Besides looking …
Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon supports breast cancer research
Yet another limited edition, but this one's for a good cause. The US market Fiat 500 "Pink Ribbon" limited edition was created in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), which …
Skoda Citigo – urban dweller enters market in 2012
Click to enlarge. Skoda has announced details of its Citigo city car, which will make its debut in its home market, the Czech Republic, late this year before entering the rest of …
Hyundai Santa Fe goes the premium route – both 2.2 diesel and 2.4 petrol variants get the treatment
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has announced the introduction of a premium variant of the Inokom-badged Santa Fe, with both 2.2 Diesel and 2.4 Petrol seven-seater models now available in the new spec level …
Caterham’s new engineering arm to produce affordable sports cars, inspired by original Seven and F1 tech
Here's the first piece of news from Caterham, since Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and his Team Lotus comrades Kamarudin Meranun and SM Nasarudin bought over the maker of the Seven in April. …
Gordon Murray Design TEEWAVE AR.1 electric sports car – a showcase of Toray technologies
Gordon Murray Design and Toray Industries has unveiled a prototype electric sports car called the TEEWAVE AR.1. The vehicle is the result of a commission from the Japanese industrial company for GMD …
DHL in talks with Proton regarding electric vehicles
Two weeks ago, national carmaker Proton handed eight electric vehicles (EVs) to the government for running trials with various ministries, which included three Saga EV and five Exora REEV (Range Extender Electric …
SPIED: Hello, are you the new Toyota Avanza?
Here are some shots of a Toyota MPV circulating in Indonesian forums and websites. Taken from a factory line, these images are likely to be of the new Toyota Avanza. The rear …
F1 In Schools World Finals – two awards for Malaysia
Last week's seventh F1 In Schools World Finals held in Kuala Lumpur saw Malaysia picking up two awards at the event. Malaysian team Velospeed SIC from Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Selangor won …
Audi A6 3.0L TFSI quattro launched in Malaysia – RM515k!
The new Audi A6 is finally here in Malaysia, with the sole unit offered right now being the top of the range Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro. Priced at RM515,000, it significantly …
Basso finishes 10th for Proton in IRC San Remo Rally
Some late news about the San Remo Rally, which concluded on Sunday - Proton finished 10th when Giandomenico Basso reversed his misfortunes on the first day and made the most of his …
Hyundai and Kia increase European production capacity
The Koreans have been on form for quite some time now, and they're even making headway in Europe, the toughest battleground for Asian manufacturers. Demand for new models has pushed Hyundai to …
Chery and Magna Steyr join forces to penetrate Europe
If you can't do it on your own, why not get some help? Chinese carmaker Chery is planning to enter Europe with the help of Magna Steyr, which is based in Austria …
MAA Vehicle Sales Data for August 2011
We kicked off the first installment last month, and here it is, the second one - we're pleased to present the vehicle sales data in the country for the month of August, …
Schumi on Singapore crash: It was a misunderstanding
Yesterday's Singapore GP wasn't the most exciting race we've had this season, and I was nodding off in my Esplanade Waterfront seat. As an event, Singapore is unbeatable - the sights, organisation …
Jean Alesi to take on Indy 500 in 2012 in a Lotus
Age is just a number. Forty-seven-year old former F1 driver Jean Alesi, who is Group Lotus brand ambassador, is set to make his return to competitive racing with Lotus in next year's …
Volkswagen Polo Sedan, Jetta and CrossTouran at JPJ
Reader Kamil Hafizi spotted a whole fleet of new Volkswagen cars yet to be launched in Malaysia at the JPJ complex in Putrajaya, and uploaded them onto our Facebook page. We've got …
Proton, Lotus supporting Lotus-Renault GP in Singapore
We're here in the Lion City to catch Formula 1's only night race this weekend, and we're seeing some familiar sights at Singapore's Clarke Quay. Proton and its subsidiary Group Lotus, which …
Auto Bavaria Penang Hari Raya Open House and BMW Premium Selection Fair this weekend
Drop by Auto Bavaria Penang this weekend for their Hari Raya Open House, where you and your family can enjoy a fun-filled weekend with attractive activities such as batik painting, caricatures, as …
