Dacia Duster ‘No Limit’ poised to tackle Pikes Peak
Dacia is set to take on Pikes Peak - the company will enter the tough cookie international hill climb in Colorado on June 26 with a purpose-built 850 hp Duster 'No Limit' …
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Chinese automakers actively hunting for foreign talent
They're not only snapping up foreign brands, but the Chinese are out to get bright foreign talent as well. It has been reported that two state-owned Chinese automakers started recruiting talent in …
2011 Ford Fiesta introduced in China
Two years after the Ford Fiesta made its debut in China, Changan Ford has launched the upgraded 2011 Fiesta, with changes including a more refined interior, additional tech/features and new colours, as …
Jaguar-LR to build four-cylinder engine plant in India
Tata owned Jaguar Land Rover is planning a new £400 million engine plant in India, sources told Autocar India. Apparently, the plant will be a "carbon copy” of a facility JLR has …
Tan Chong introduces the Nissan Navara 4X4 King Cab
Click to enlarge Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) today announced the arrival of the Nissan Navara King Cab 4X4. The King Cab bodystyle is common in Thailand, but this is the first …
Daihatsu to intensify focus on Indonesia as part of growth
Daihatsu is set to make Indonesia an integral part of its business expansion globally, according to a report in the Nikkei. The Japanese small car specialist, which posted a record 103.4 billion …
Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive now available – RM46,549
The new Proton Saga FL 1.6 Executive has been announced by Proton today, carrying a price tag of RM46,549 in Peninsular Malaysia, a small premium over the previously range-topping 1.3 litre Executive …
Proton Persona – now available in signature solid white
Click to enlarge Proton is really a very busy bee today - the Persona also gets into the mix in the flurry of sudden activity, though in this case there's only the …
10 Proton Inspira police cars delivered to PDRM
Proton handed over 10 units of the Proton Inspira 1.8L manual to our PDRM police force at a ceremony attended by over 200 Proton management and PDRM police officers in Shah Alam. …
Ford develops heart rate monitoring car seat
Ford has come up with a prototype vehicle seat that can monitor a driver’s heart activity, a device that could one day reduce the number of accidents and fatalities that occur as …
Toyota Friend – an in-car private social network
Toyota has announced that it will be introducing Toyota Friend, a private social network for Toyota customers and their cars. Essentially, the in-car system will offer Toyota users the means to connect …
Pre-FL Proton Saga used to test CVT transmission
This white pre-facelift Proton Saga with trade plates was spotted by Randall in the parking lot of a shopping mall. It seems to be some kind of test bed for the upcoming …
Shell develops 0W-10 viscosity concept lubricant
Some developments on the lubrication front. It isn't due out in the market anytime soon, but it does show how going thin can achieve better fuel consumption. It's a 0W-10 ultra low …
Honda developing diesel engine for Indian market City
The Japanese are a long way behind Europe in diesel technology, but catching up has never been a big priority for them. Understandably so, since their major markets Japan, North America, China …
Next Mercedes B-Class to be armed with S-Class gadgets
Concerns about emissions and economy won't be going away anytime soon, and small cars are becoming the new battleground for luxury brands. Mercedes-Benz is set to refresh its compact assault with new …
TRW develops roof-mounted airbag – to be seen in offerings by a major European automaker
TRW Automotive has unveiled a new 'bag in roof' airbag system, which it says can replace dashboard-mounted airbags rather effectively. While continuing to afford high levels of protection to passengers, the roof-mounted …
Kia planning for a Golf GTI rival with the next-gen Cee’d
A Korean hot hatch? Yes, that is what's being planned at fast growing Kia, which wants a Golf GTI rivaling halo model for its next generation Cee'd. The Cee'd is a C-segment …
Lamborghini to build a ‘daily driver’ third model
Well, such is the way the world works - one eventually has to pander to the demands which scream "daily driver," even if you happen to be making supercars. According to a …
Ferrari technical chief leaves after poor start to season
Ferrari's poor start to the 2011 season - where they have scored only one podium finish so far, and are 110 points off the pace in just five races - has claimed …
Lexus IS-F and Lexus LFA on track in the UK
Car companies rarely pit their own products against each other unless they're a bike and a car, like recent BMW shootout featuring the M3 and the S1000RR. But Lexus has done just …
