CKD Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift replaces 2.0T – RM290k
In November 2010, Volvo Car Malaysia introduced the first locally assembled XC60, the 2.0T Powershift. Now Volvo has replaced the 2.0T with a more powerful variant with more features, the XC60 T5 …
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Good debut performance from the MINI WRC at Sardinia
Over the weekend, Rally God Sebastien Loeb won the Rally d’Italia in Sardinia, his 63rd career win to reinforce his lead in standings, but what's more interesting was that the MINI WRC …
Shanghai VW to roll out new compact premium sedan
There will be a new premium compact sedan for the Chinese market rolled out by Shanghai VW, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen. The new model will have the "most advanced …
Indian market Ford Fiesta Sedan 1.6L TDCi with 203 Nm!
Ford launched the new Fiesta in India last month, and at the same time renamed the car it replaced as Fiesta Classic, which is cheaper than the new car. However, unlike us …
Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 – a great display
The event was the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz classic cars in the Asean region - on show at the Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 - held yesterday at the Palace of the Golden …
Thailand planning to align excise tax to CO2 emissions
Thailand has plans to align automobile excise tax to vehicle emissions, moving away from the current system of tax based solely on engine capacity. This proposal by the Industry Ministry was agreed …
Jaguar to make jet-powered C-X75 concept a reality, Williams F1 Team roped in to help build the Veyron rival!
The Jaguar C-X75 concept was one of the more beautiful cars we snapped at Paris 2010. Never thought that it would make production then - the centre of the car had micro …
Toyota Prius – plug-in capability for next-generation in 2014
Toyota is planning to make its next-generation Prius hybrid range, which is set to debut in 2014, come with plug-in capability as a standard feature, according to a report in the Nikkei. …
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition – more power and bits
Click to enlarge It's another special from Porsche, and this one is called the Cayman S Black Edtion. Limited to 500 examples worldwide, the car - which goes on sale in September …
Hyundai i40 sedan to debut at Barcelona Motor Show
The Hyundai i40 wagon that made its debut in Geneva earlier this year will have a sedan sibling very soon - the i40 saloon is set to make its world debut at …
Castrol EDGE Experience: Driver Training at the Nurburgring GP circuit
We hope you enjoyed part one of our Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring story. It's our attempt to bring the experience to those who did not manage to make it to the finals …
Team Lotus describes Turkish GP showing as ‘Solid Progression’ – looks forward to big update in Barcelona
Team Lotus set out to challenge the midfield teams and score points this season, but it has not materialised so far. While the T128 is comfortably ahead of Cosworth powered newcomers Virgin …
Peugeot scores 1-2 at Spa 1000 km, its fifth win in a row
The Turkish GP that Seb Vettel won without breaking sweat wasn't the only race happening over the weekend. Over in Belgium, Peugeot won the Spa-Francorchamps 1000 km race for the fifth consecutive …
Naza and GE sign MOU for strategic collaboration
Naza and General Electric have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaboration in Malaysia in three areas - opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, the implementation of sustainable …
Permits mandatory for all car repossessors from June 1
According to a Bernama report, all car repossessors appointed by banks will have to obtain valid permits. These will be issued by the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK), as provided …
VIDEO: Peugeot EX1 Concept on the Nordschleife
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAPdMC0y9Wk Check it out… on-board video recordings of the Peugeot EX1 Concept electric car lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and breaking the Green Hell's record for an electric car at the same time. …
Amcorp Auto opens 3S Volkswagen centre in Jalan Ipoh
Another Volkswagen dealership has been launched - Amcorp Auto opened its first 3S Volkswagen centre in Jalan Ipoh today; the opening marks the first venture of the Amcorp Group into the automotive …
INTERVIEW: Casey Hyun, Creative Design Manager at Hyundai Motor Company and designer of the Sonata YF
In the previous part of this story, we looked at how Hyundai has moved on to the next phase of its evolution. Instead of focusing on just undercutting rivals on price and …
Chinese carmakers joining forces to develop car software
A case of united we stand, with a hint of nationalism as well, by the looks of it. The Nikkei reports that in a bid to reduce its industry's dependence on foreign …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster to debut in September
It was just a matter of time before AMG came up with an open top version of its SLS, and they've now announced that such a car will debut at the Frankfurt …
