DRIVEN: Kia Optima 2.4 GDI sampled in Melbourne
How far it has all come along, indeed. If, in the past, Korean cars were seen as dowdy, perceived as unimaginative and subject to the more than odd derogatory comment in passing, …
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AT&T Williams debuts the FW33 during testing in Valencia
Just like some of its rivals, Williams has unveiled its 2011 Formula 1 contender during the first official test session at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain. However, this is not …
Lotus Renault R31 launched in Valencia, 92% of car is new
Lotus Renault GP’s 2011 challenger has been unveiled at Valencia, where F1 teams are having their first test session of the year from now till 3rd Feb. Drivers Robert Kubica and Vitaly …
Volvo S60 to be launched in March – CBU T6 for RM350k
As we've told you before, the all new Volvo S60 is coming to town, and now we know that it will be officially launched next month (March 2011). Typical for Volvo Car …
Next generation Perodua Myvi spotted on test drive in convoy with JDM Toyota Passo
Reader Piji spotted these two heavily taped up hatchbacks on test en route back to his kampung earlier today. It seems to be like both the original Toyota Passo/Daihatsu Boon as well …
Kia Motors posts record sales and annual net profit in 2010
Another company reports cheery news - Kia Motors said that 2010 was its best ever in terms of net profit and sales volumes. The affiliate of Hyundai Motor recorded sales of 2.13 …
One more time – Jaguar may build new compact sedan
If at first you don't succeed, try again. That seems to be a definite line of thought for Jaguar at the moment - the company is more than merely toying with the …
Bruno Senna joins Lotus Renault GP’s reserve driver list
The names 'Senna' and 'Lotus' are together again, although you won't see the famous pairing challenging for race wins. It's not Ayrton and not a Lotus chassis, but the late great's nephew …
Proton Satria Neo R3 Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon 2011
This red Proton Satria Neo R3 Concept was displayed at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year alongside the CUSCO Proton Satria Neo rally car. According to R3, it was built …
Renault-Nissan Alliance flying, with record sales in 2010
It's all green and go for the 12-year-old Renault-Nissan Alliance, which reported a record year in global sales, with 7,276,398 units achieved in 2010, a 19.6% increase over 2009 in a market …
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI and Audi A6 2.0 TFSI in Indonesia are now locally assembled!
Audi has announced that it has setup an assembly facility in Indonesia in cooperation with INDOMOBIL/Garuda Mataram Motor, with the first vehicles to roll off the assembly line being the Audi A4 …
Team Lotus eyeing 50 points this season, wants to challenge Lotus-Renault by the end of 2011
Team Lotus, or "Tony's Lotus" as the team is sometimes referred to in reference to the AirAsia boss, has launched its new T128 challenger for the 2011 Formula 1 season. And the …
Team Lotus unveils first images of its 2011 car, the T128
Click to enlarge Team Lotus' 2011 F1 car, the T128, was launched today exclusively in Team Lotus Notes. The special launch edition of the team's magazine contains a number of first-see images …
Toyota leads Indonesia vehicle sales with 37% market share, best selling Avanza still going strong
South East Asia is Toyota territory. The world's largest carmaker is almost like a "national carmaker" in Thailand and Indonesia, and is the top selling foreign brand in Malaysia, behind national carmakers …
Around the world in 125 days – fuel cell out to prove a point
Three Mercedes-Benz B-Class fuel cell vehicles have begun an epic 125-day circumnavigation of the world. The cars will travel 30,000 km across four continents and through 14 countries and will finish their …
Blind man drives car successfully, aided by nonvisual tech
In the US, a blind individual has driven a street vehicle for the first time in public without the assistance of a sighted person. Over the weekend, Mark Riccobono successfully navigated 2.4 …
Fuel cell prices expected to drop considerably, says Daimler
According to a report, Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler predicts that the cost of EV batteries and fuel cell cars will drop significantly in the next few years, especially for the latter, paving the …
Iran Khodro Runna set for mid-2011 domestic market entry
Well, nearly two years after it was announced, it looks like Iranian assembler Iran Khodro, or IKCO, will have its first Runna sedans reaching domestic customers in the middle of this year. …
Mercedes GP Petronas releases rendering of MGP W02
The Mercedes GP team, which is of course sponsored by Malaysia's Petronas, has released the first image of its 2011 car. This rendering is of the MGP W02 that will be driven …
Aston Martin’s “True Power Should Be Shared” mini series featuring the Aston Martin Rapide
Here's something to spend your Sunday night doing in case you don't have any plans - all three episodes of "True Power Should Be Shared" (as well as a 'Making Of' clip), …