Beijing Auto adds boot to Merc B-Class knock-off
The car you see above is the C30 Saloon from Beijing Auto, the same company that bought the previous generation Saab 9-5 platform. This is also the same company that tried and …
Petronas Syntium Team admits difficulty in defending MME title; Audi works team plays down favourite tag
The 11th edition of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance race happens this weekend at Sepang (flag off on Saturday midnight), and the competition is getting tougher. Petronas Syntium Team (PST) is the defending …
Maruti Suzuki to make cars for Volkswagen?
Maruti Suzuki may manufacture cars for Volkswagen’s global market on a contract basis, according to reports by three publications which included the Economic Times and Hindu Business Line newspaper. "The talks with …
200hp Skoda Octavia VRS spotted in Glenmarie!
Click for enlarged image This is something quite interesting indeed. Reader Shaikh was at Bermaz Glenmarie getting his car services when he spotted this car, completely uncovered with its bumper protectors still …
Facelifted Land Rover Freelander 2 – improved engine, new looks, 2WD model to debut next year
Land Rover will start sales of the facelifted Freelander 2 in the UK at the end of September, but the details are now out. There's a revised diesel engine and updated aesthetics, …
Peugeot 207 Sedan (Project T33) spotted in Rawang!
Two units of Naza's T33 Project have been spotted on the road by our own Danny Tan in Rawang! These two red cars are the latest locally assembled Peugeot cars soon to …
Wald previews mean styling package for the Toyota Prius
Click to enlarge Japanese tuner Wald International previews a new styling package for the eco-friendly Toyota Prius, proving that no car can escape the hand of the tuner, even an innocent eco …
The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari – inspired by Scuderia
Fiat released the special edition 500 based Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari in right hand drive recently, confirming that the UK market will get 152 units of the 430 Scuderia inspired £29,600 baby …
Perodua vendors to enjoy “end-to-end supply chain financing” from CIMB Group
Perodua and CIMB Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) hours ago that will enable the carmaker's vendors to enjoy "end-to-end supply chain financing" that will increase their liquidity and help their …
Volvo to make 7-Series and S-Class competitor?
Geely Boss Li Shufu mentioned just hours after the announcement of the Chinese automakers purchase of Volvo that he wants Volvo cars to compete with top end marques like BMW and Mercedes. …
2011 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG – new 5.5 biturbo engine
Mercedes-Benz has released the 2011 S63 AMG which now comes with the same new engine seen in the facelifted CL63 AMG coupe. We're referring to the 5.5-litre biturbo V8 which comes with …
Special edition Alfa GT Quadrifoglio d’ Oro for Japan
Fiat Automobiles Japan have released a special edition Alfa Romeo GT Quadrifoglio d’ Oro that will have a limited run of 60 units. If you’re racking your brain trying to figure out …
Mitsuoka Himiko special edition – only 20 to be made
Mitsuoka, famous for its old world styled Nissans and the child scaring Orochi, has unveiled the special edition Himiko roadster. Like the Orochi, the name Himiko has a story behind it. Himiko …
GALLERY: Ferrari 458 Challenge action shots on track
We've previously only seen one static shot, but Ferrari has now released pictures of the 458 Challenge in action as the race car was taken out on the Vallelunga race track in …
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Balboni by Anderson
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Balboni is a special edition released by the Italian brand to celebrate test driver Valentino Balboni's retirement after 40 years of service to the company. He has …
Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets significant performance upgrade from Lumma Design
Lumma Design has come up with accessories and performance upgrades for the new Porsche Cayenne Diesel. Lumma added a D-Box to the 3.0-litre V6 oil burner, which increases power from the standard …
Proton R3 Rally Team fail to convert pace into win at the Rally of Queensland – fastest 15 out of 18 stages!
The Proton R3 Malaysia Rally Team did well at the recent International Rally of Queensland by winning almost every stage in the rally. Unfortunately due to technical difficulties, drivers Chris Atkinson and …
BMW 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited for Japan market
BMW has unveiled a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) special of the compact 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited which will have a limited run of 30 units. The package gives prospective customers the addition …
Schumi apologises to Barrichello over dangerous move
After receiving a ten-place grid penalty for the Belgian GP for his dangerous move on Rubens Barrichello at last weekend's Hungarian GP, Michael Schumacher has apologised to the Brazilian. "Apologise" and "Schumi" …
Saab announces EV test fleet plans, next 9-3 to be mule
Saab has announced plans to roll out a test fleet of electric vehicles within the first quarter of 2011. The Trollhattan based company will use global locations for the test fleet including …
