Detroit 2010: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe
This is the Volkswagen New Compact Coupe (NCC), Wolfsburg's Detroit show star. Looking a lot like a "poor man's Audi A5" the NCC is powered by a hybrid powertrain which combines a …
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Toyota to campaign Lexus LFA in Super GT?
Looks convincing doesn't it? I was fooled too, but this is just a very, very good rendering of a Super GT Lexus LFA in Lexus Team Petronas TOM's livery. Toyota has not …
3rd generation Ford Focus global car for Europe, North America and the rest of the world!
The Ford Focus has always been one of the best-handling C-segment cars I've ever driven. The biggest drawback it has for the Malaysian market is that it's a little small on the …
Detroit 2010: Granite is the smallest GMC ever!
Mention GMC and the mental image for most will be full-sized trucks and SUVs with a mega grille to fit those three alphabets, but as we all now know, even the Americans …
Chrysler upgrades powertrain tech, courtesy of Fiat
American manufacturers have been lagging behind in powertrain development compared to their European counterparts, but as we just read about Ford's aggresive catch up plans, US automakers realise that they need to …
Ford to launch nine new engines, six new transmissions at Detroit
Ford announced that it will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions at the 2010 Detroit show that starts later tonight (Malaysian time) as part of a five-year effort …
Detroit 2010: Chevrolet Aveo RS Show Car
Damn, this Aveo RS destined for the Detroit floors when it opens in the USA our time tonight is pretty good looking, and its has a suitably equipped powertrain as well. The …
Ford’s Detroit Electric and the Henry Ford Museum
Here we have it, the first photo of a production Detroit Electric EV on this blog. Only thing is this was made in 1914. This is the Detroit Electric Brougham and it …
Proton employees show off “creative concepts” at its 2010 Family Day celebration
It was an early start for a Saturday morning, but I dragged myself out of bed to Proton's Shah Alam factory to join in the national carmaker's annual Family Day event; yesterday's …
Proton to participate in Geneva 2010 – world debut of new design language coming up?
In the last few days of the 2009, Proton styling department chief Azlan Othman revealed that an announcement would be made soon on the showcase of a new design direction and language …
New Peugeot SR1 concept showcases new Pug design language and logo!
Right now with the Detroit Motorshow coming up real soon, you'd think that the car manufacturers would be all about Detroit, but Peugeot is already setting up the stage for its more …
Lotus F1 to make testing debut in Jerez next month
Here are some updates on the Lotus F1 Team. The Malaysian-backed outfit will join the final two F1 test sessions before the 2010 season starts in Bahrain. The race car is set …
Hyundai sales break three million mark in 2009
2009 wasn't a good year to remember for many, with the economy bringing sales figures down along with it. But some have turned crisis into opportunity, and companies like Hyundai bucked the …
VW Amarok proves itself at the Dakar Rally
Volkswagen new Amarok pick-up truck starts life by proving itself at the world's toughest race. The Argentina made truck is part of the Volkswagen Motorsport team currently taking part in the Dakar …
Nissan Qazana crossover concept is ready for debut – production car to be called Juke
This is a teaser image of Nissan's Juke crossover, which will be unwrapped for the media next month. It is basically the Qazana crossover concept that Nissan showed off at the 2009 …
OUTRAGEOUS: The $220,000 Tata Nano!
A Tata Nano that's more expensive than a Lamborghini Gallardo? As outrageous as that might sound, Mumbai based D.C. Design's version of the world's cheapest car is set to cost $220,000 or …
F1’s Bernie Ecclestone in a bid to save Saab!
Now this is one unexpected piece of news. Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed plans to make a bid for Saab! We previously reported that the original Dec 31 deadline set …
White Proton Persona facelift sighted again!
The lightly taped up facelifted white Proton Persona with the B2641A trade plate has been snapped again, this time by reader Rai. He has 5 photos to share with us, including a …
Lotus files patent for twin clutch transmission
It seems that Lotus has filed a patent for their own twin clutch transmission design on the 30th of December 2009. The Applicant is listed as Lotus Cars GB and the 'inventor' …
FHI adds range-topping Subaru Impreza R205
The new Subaru Impreza R205 follows up on the previous S203 and S204 models available from STI. The R in its name stands for 'Road Sport'. It uses components from the WRX …