Budget 2011: other motoring and transport related news
Besides the news of the removal of the 50% excise duty of hybrid vehicles in Paul's earlier story, there were some other items related to motoring and transport in Budget 2011. Effective …
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Hybrid car tax exemption to be extended to end of 2011
In today's Budget 2011 announcement, the PM has announced that import duty and excise duty is now FULLY exempted for hybrid and electric cars and motorcycles until the end of the year …
Subaru Forester S-Edition concept unveiled in Australia
More from Sydney, this time from Subaru. Making its world debut at the Australian International Motor Show is a Forester concept called the S-Edition, which offers strong clues to a possible new …
Mercedes-Benz presents two unique AMGs in Sydney – the Concept 358 and a special colour scheme SLS
At the 2010 Australian International Motor Show, which begins today, Mercedes-Benz is showcasing two unique AMG vehicles, a C 63 AMG called Concept 358 and a special-finish SLS AMG, built exclusively for …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to carry out steering rectification work on E-Class Coupe following global recall
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will be undertaking rectification work on the steering system of 38 E-Class Coupes - which are CBU units brought in by the company from Germany - following the recent global …
2011 Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck – first images!
As always, a new Ranger will be accompanied by a new Mazda BT-50 (sometimes referred to as the Fighter). The two trucks are nearly identical beneath the different sheetmetal, tub and interior, …
Next generation 2011 Ford Ranger unveiled in Sydney!
The next generation 2011 Ford Ranger has been unveiled to the world at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney! We have shots of the double cab XL model at the …
Toyota to utilise new bio-PET Ecological Plastic for its vehicle interiors – and it has sugar cane in it!
It sounds sweet, it does. Toyota has developed a new Ecological Plastic for use in its vehicle interiors, with a raw material in it derived from sugar cane. The plastic is the …
BMW M division reveals more about the 1-Series M Coupe
We know for sure that an M badged hot version of the BMW 1-Series Coupe is coming - M division boss Dr. Kay Segler previously said that the car will roll out …
AVL presents its Fuel Cell Commuter EV at Expo Shanghai
It seems that Austrian-based automotive consulting firm Anstalt für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen List (AVL) is showcasing its new AVL Fuel Cell Commuter electric vehicle at this week's Austria Tec Week in Expo Shanghai 2010. …
Proton Inspira now officially open for bookings!
Proton has unveiled that Proton Inspira will be the official name for its Proton Waja replacement model, which has until now been only referred to by its internal codename, the Proton P3-90A. …
Proton P3-90A based on Mitsubishi Lancer: Preview Drive!
We were fortunate enough to be invited to a preview of the new Proton P3-90A, which is supposed to be a replacement for the Proton Waja, and positioned above the Proton Persona …
Budget 2011: BMW Malaysia dreams of cleaner fuel, government support for clean diesel technology
The 2011 Budget will be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Dewan Rakyat this Friday (15 Oct). Many of us working in the private sector are hoping …
Something new from Lexus, and it’s not a car – the world’s most advanced driving simulator
It sounds like just the thing for video game buffs, but this one is very much geared towards designing technology to help make driving safer. It's the world's largest and most advanced …
Volkswagen Touareg gets the Exclusive treatment
Now, VW's new Touareg is already winsome enough for most in its regular form, but what's there for the person who thinks standard isn't spiffy enough? Well, how about a Touareg kitted …
Fiat five-seater mini-MPV to be built in Serbia – is this the new Fiat Idea?
Resurrecting plans for production after they were frozen in 2009 due to the global recession, Fiat is set to build its L0 five-seat mini-MPV, effectively the replacement for the current Fiat Idea, …
Rhys Millen pimps Hyundai’s flagship Equus for SEMA
Click to enlarge Here's an unlikely "victim" of the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. Hyundai is soon to launch its S-Class segment Equus flagship saloon in the US, but Rhys Millen …
Volkswagen’s Amarok wins International Pick-up Award
It might still only be available in selected markets, but Volkswagen's Amarok is certainly going places, winning new friends and influencing people. It has, as its type suggests, picked up the inaugural …
Camry challenging Chrysler 200 mid-sized sedan unveiled
Chrysler has unveiled its new mid-sized challenger to rival the Camry, Accord and Chevy Malibu. Named 200, this younger brother to the 300 kills off the Sebring nameplate and will go on …
Think rolls out 2,500th City EV and readies for US entry
Scandinavian electric vehicle manufacturer Think, which just rolled out its 2,500th City pure electric vehicle from Valmet Automotive's plant in Finland, is gearing up for its arrival on American shores at the …
