BAIC interested in acquiring Opel in Europe?
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding is certainly ramping things up - the company, which has joint ventures with Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz to build cars for the Chinese market, is set to launch its …
Porsche Cayman R launched: 10 hp more, 55 kg less, RM630k – our brief impressions from the track
Sime Darby Auto Performance, local guardian of the Porsche brand, launched the new Cayman R yesterday at the Sepang International Circuit. The hottest Cayman was first revealed to the world at the …
KTM X-Bow – Clubsport and Street available in Malaysia
The KTM X-Bow, which was spotted during homologation testing at JPJ Putrajaya last month, has made its first public appearance - local KTM distributor MotoNation recently previewed the two-seater at the Auto-City …
Suzuki to debut Swift-based plug-in hybrid in 2013
Looks like the Suzuki Swift will be going electric - the Nikkei reports that the automaker is set to introduce a home-rechargeable plug-in hybrid version of the hatchback sometime in 2013. The …
ZF 9HP 9-speed auto transmission – details announced
ZF Friedrichshafen's 9HP nine-speed automatic transmission, which was first announced earlier this year, now has more specific details about it, though there's still no mention of when it is expected to debut …
Renault Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy limited edition – 15 hp and 20 Nm more than RS 250 Cup
Those salivating at the idea of a Renault Sport Mégane RS 250 Cup will be dropping buckets at the sight of this one - it's called the Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy, and …
Peugeot 408 (T73 sedan) spotted undergoing camouflaged testing on the highway
This disguised sedan was spotted by reader Eugene on the PLUS highway between Kampar and Sungkai on Friday afternoon during lunch hour. It was accompanied by a Naza Forte. Although it is …
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 returns to Nurburging, eclipses 2008 lap time with a 7:19.63 blitz
In June 2008, General Motors took a standard Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 to Nurburgring, where it posted a lap time of 7 minutes, 26.4 seconds, driven by Corvette development engineer Jim Mero. …
Oh deer, watch out! – Volvo developing system to avoid collision with wild animals
More news on the collision avoidance assistance front, but this time, it has to do with animals - Volvo is developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the …
Ford seeking globally harmonised communications standards for advanced wireless systems
Ford is working with automakers and safety leaders globally on a standardised platform for advanced wireless systems that can allow vehicles to “talk” to each other - based on a common communication …
Nissan Grand Livina facelift launched in Malaysia
The Nissan Grand Livina has been a huge success for Tan Chong. Since its introduction here in December 2007, the three-row seven seater MPV has found over 43,300 new homes. It also …
Subaru WRX STI sets new Isle of Man road-car lap record
A production-spec Subaru WRX STI sedan has broken the Isle of Man TT's road-car lap record, which is more than two decades old. The WRX STI, driven by former British Rally Champion …
Toyota adds two new members to its crash dummy family
Car crash survivors have more to thank than luck, as carmakers put in a lot of effort in crash simulation and analysis. Toyota has added two new members to its family of …
600 PS, 320 km/h Skoda Octavia going landspeed racing!
This could be a decent April Fool's joke, just that it's real. Skoda is developing a car that will break the 320 km/h barrier in the famous Bonneville Speed Week in August. …
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Volvo C30 Electric production begins – first deliveries to leasing customers start in August
Volvo has begun production of its C30 Electric, and initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies is expected to begin from August. The car, which will be delivered …
Honda and Nissan bringing green race cars to Le Mans
Not green coloured race cars, but eco friendly ones. Nissan will bring its LEAF NISMO RC to Le Mans while Honda will campaign its CR-Z hybrid race car. They won't be challenging …
Nasim opens Peugeot Blue Box in Malacca, seven more 3S outlets planned for this year
Nasim, the official distributor of Peugeot in Malaysia, has launched a Peugeot Blue Box in Malacca. The new outlet is operated and owned by Sin Kwung Premium and is located in Kawasan …
Impul does its usual thing on the unusual looking Juke
Click to enlarge We are all familiar with the Nissan tuner Impul, as Tan Chong sells Impul kitted Nissan cars in Malaysia. The Impul racing team also comes to Malaysia every year …
New Chinese-Vietnamese JV to build low-cost EVs
With electric vehicles being the next big thing, seems that everyone and their uncle wants in on the genre, and the idea of making them mucho affordable in a region like Southeast …
