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 …
Proton at the IRC San Remo Rally – Chris Atkinson returns
Proton is all geared up for the ninth round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC), the San Remo Rally, which takes place this weekend. Piloting one of the two Satria Neo S2000s …
McLaren Automotive announces expansion into Asia Pacific – regional hub to be based in Singapore
McLaren Automotive has announced that its Asia Pacific network will be managed out from Singapore via its wholly-owned subsidiary, McLaren Automotive Asia, which will feature an initial team of around 10 McLaren …
Perodua Myvi Wolfrace Design Concept – bling, UK-style
Click to enlarge. Over in the UK, Perodua has teamed up with Wolfrace Wheels, a UK-based wheel and design house, to come up with the Myvi Wolfrace Design Concept. The car is …
Australian team crowned as 2011 F1 In Schools champions
An Australian team has been crowned as the 2011 F1 In Schools World Champions. Pentagliders, from Brooks High School, Tasmania, took home the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy in the finals, which …
Fourth-generation 2012 Honda CR-V Concept revealed
This is the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept that made its public debut at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California. It officially shows us the styling direction for the all-new, …
Naza Automotive Manufacturing’s Gurun facility achieves 150,000th unit production milestone
The manufacturing arm of the Naza Group, Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM), has recorded the production of its 150,000th vehicle at its facility in Gurun, Kedah. The milestone was reached yesterday. To mark …
Suzuki demands Volkswagen detract claims that Suzuki violated tie-up agreement with Fiat engine purchase
The drama continues with Volkswagen and Suzuki's rocky marriage - Suzuki has sent a letter to Volkswagen demanding that the German company retract its claim that Suzuki violated their tie-up agreement by …
Honda City SE with special bodykit to be unveiled soon?
is Honda Malaysia preparing to launch a special version of the Honda City soon? A contest running on their website seems to indicate so, as the URL of the contest page has …
Nissan to supply Fuga sedan to Mitsubishi in Japan
Click to enlarge. Nissan and Mitsubishi have yet again expanded the scope of their OEM supply agreements in the Japanese market. From next year, Nissan will provide the Fuga luxury sedan to …
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport VGT – 178 PS, 350 Nm, RM167,375
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has unveiled the Pajero Sport VGT, a higher powered version of the seven-seat SUV. The launch ceremony was held at Midvalley Megamall this morning, and display units will be …
Mitsubishi begins i-MiEV joint testing with PTT in Thailand
It's a step further towards going the EV route in Thailand for Mitsubishi - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that its Thai subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh) has begun joint testing …
Daihatsu Mira e:S launched in Japan – 30km/l on this one
Daihatsu has thrown its latest Kei car contender into the fray, with the introduction of the Mira e:S in Japan. The minicar, which reinterpretates the three-door e:S Concept of two years ago …
Toyota Hilux facelift launched: 5 variants, RM73k to 107k
UMW Toyota launched the facelifted Toyota Hilux this afternoon. The refreshed Hilux first made an appearance in Australia two months ago, before showing up at the 2011 Indonesia International Motor Show in …
Porsche Panamera Turbo S and S Hybrid launched – the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 and Boxster Spyder also unveiled
Sime Darby Auto Performance today introduced two new Panamera variants in the country, with the launch of the S Hybrid and Turbo S at the Porsche Centre Bukit Bintang. Rolling in as …
