2011 Proton Saga FL launched in Malaysia – full details
You have seen the facelifted Proton Saga from our Thai Auto Expo 2010 coverage earlier this month, and now it's the Malaysian market's turn to get the car. Unveiled by Proton MD …
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Nissan and Mitsubishi expand scope of cooperation – next gen Triton and Navara are set to be twins!
Mitsubishi and Nissan will expand their current scope of cooperation, and the joint projects "will further strengthen mutual competitiveness", both carmakers have agreed. The projects will range from JDM mini cars to …
Formula Drift Malaysia 2010 Road Closures
As KL gears up for the Formula Drift Malaysia 2010 this week, we bring you some road closure announcements in conjunction with the event, all in the name of safety! Here is …
Join The Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring contest to win a trip to the Nurburgring to drive a BMW M3!
It’s a name that has had a long and distinguished association with motor racing. Castrol, which made its debut in 1909, has certainly been in the thick of it all where motorsports …
BMW X1 xDrive20d and sDrive18i now CKD in Malaysia!
BMW Malaysia has just announced that the BMW X1 is now assembled in their Kulim plant in Kedah. As with the CBU models that were available from launch, the new CKD X1 …
Hyundai-Kia to use dual-clutch gearbox, CVT from 2011
The dual-clutch gearbox, popularised by Volkswagen and adopted by the likes of Ford, Volvo, BMW and Porsche today, will find its way into Hyundai-Kia vehicles from next year. First out with be …
Honda teases next generation Civic with official sketch
Click to enlarge Honda has announced that the styling direction of the next-generation Honda Civic will debut at the 2011 Detroit show in January via a concept car, and has released this …
VW give thumbs up to new F1 engine rules – joining soon?
Volkswagen has managed to resist the temptation of joining Formula 1 so far. As recent as early this month, the new Porsche boss Matthias Mueller "ruled out" the series. "F1 is a …
200 hp turbocharged 1.6L Honda CR-Z Type R on the way?
The Honda CR-Z, which is presently hybrid only, will get a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which could spawn a Type R variant, UK's Autocar reports. Citing sources in Japan, the report says …
Are cardboard cut-outs of cops in mini-skirts a good idea?
Brilliant, or just plain old hare-brained? Seems authorities in the Czech Republic have taken to placing life-sized cardboard cut-outs of mini-skirted policewomen alongside roads in busy junctions throughout towns in the country, …
Tom Walkinshaw, founder of TWR, passes away at 64
Former TWR owner Tom Walkinshaw died on Sunday from lung cancer. The 64-year-old Scotsman's racing career began in the late 60s, where he raced in Formula Ford and Formula Three as well …
Audi R18 adds a roof and mega LEDs for 2011 Le Mans
This mean looking machine is charged with the responsibility of winning the tenth Le Mans title for Audi, who are the defending champions of the world's most famous endurance race after conquering …
Malaysian driver Fairuz Fauzy parts ways with Team Lotus
Team Lotus reserve driver Fairuz Fauzy has parted ways with Team Lotus. The 28-year-old Malaysian driver's next move is return to full-time racing next year. His contribution to the Malaysian owned team …
Saudi Arabia’s KACST presents Proton Persona-based Aseelah car at Riyadh Motor Show 2010
What happens when you cross a Proton Persona with the Proton Satria Neo? The result is above - the Aseelah/Aseela, designed and built by the National Program for Automobile Technology, an affiliate …
Race Against The Machine Sepang 2010 contest
AutoDetailer is having a "Race Against The Machine Sepang 2010" photography contest in conjunction with tomorrow's ZTH Time To Attack. The contest is a pro-bono effort and is non-profit, to cultivate a …
Nissan GT-R sets new 0-100 kph benchmark – 3.046 secs
A MY2011 Nissan GT-R has set a new acceleration benchmark for the vehicle, with a standard production DBA-R35 taking just 3.046 seconds to get to 100 kph from a standing start on …
VW teams with Fender for Premium Audio System
Volkswagen of America announced that it has joined forces with Fender, the maker of iconic Strat and Tele electric guitars, to equip selected 2012 models with the all-new Fender Premium Audio System. …
Group Lotus wants to be more than just a title sponsor
The "Battle of the Lotuses" is the talk of the town, with Proton owned Group Lotus joining Formula 1 by buying over Renault's shares in the Renault F1 Team. The team will …
BMW 1-Series M Coupe is finally out in the open!
This is the hottest version of the 1-Series that has been a long time coming. Called the 1-Series M Coupe, it's clear (from the posed images) that BMW sees it as the …
Toyota Rush updated for 2011 with darker interior
Looks like the Avanza isn't the only model that has been updated for the 2011 model year - the Toyota Rush has received a similar update. Like the Avanza, the Rush's interior …
