Mercedes Benz SLK320 CDI Tri-Turbo
In conjunction with it's 70th anniversary making oil burners, Mercedes Benz had something very interesting to show us at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. The Mercedes Benz SLK320 CDI Tri-Turbo Vision Mercedes …
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Volkswagen wants 50% plus 1 share
Proton seems to be a hot item right now. News is that Volkswagen now wants 50% plus 1 share stake in Proton Holdings Bhd, and wants management control. This would make it …
Carbon fibre – what is this material used in cars?
Carbon fibre is a black fabric weave held together by a transparent resin and weighs one-third to one-fifth the weight of similiar-strength steel. Carbon fibre has had it's place for a long …
Toyota MR2 Jet Turbine
Now this is some seriously crazy stuff. This Toyota MR2 has been fitted with a turbine propelsion system. No, not turbo turbines but jet turbines! Thrust is powered by twin GE T-58 …
No Lotus Involvement in Proton New Engine?
The piece of news was about something else, but I noticed something strange... The possible change of owner is bound to create uncertainty at Lotus, which has just embarked on a 10-year …
Ford Malaysia to launch new Ford Focus
I remember the previous Focus was launched back in 1999. It won a grand total of 78 automotive awards and was brought into Malaysia by Ford Malaysia in CBU form. I first …
Toyota V8 Power!
Here's an interview with Toyota's technical director of engines on the 2006 V8 engine which the team tested recently. The engine is expected to produce about 730-760 horsepower which is about 80% …
Volkswagen still keen to buy Proton
Volkswagen and Proton are still in talks and it could end up with Volkswagen AG buying as much as 30% stake in Proton, or nothing at all. Volkswagen and Khazanah Nasional officials …
Legendary Japanese Sports Cars
This will be a two-part installment, where first I will talk about the previous incarnations of these sports cars, and later I will introduce to you the new versions coming up soon. …
Kleemann APs
The government says that the number of Franchise APs given to recipients are only as much as car makes of the car franchise they can sell. I quote Kleemann Motorsport's press releases. …
The Korean Advantage
Hyundai builds 4 million vehicles annually today. By 2007, output is expected to be 5.5 million vehicles. Proton? Production is now shy of 200,000 cars a year. 178,431 sounds about right. Perodua? …
Porsche Panamera Confirmed
Porsche has announced that it will build it's Panamera in 2009. The Panamera is a cross-over, having four doors and a coupe-like roofline. A sketch from Porsche The car will be a …
Honda Hybrid i-VTEC System
Fuel efficiency and less pollution is all the rage these days with cars. Honda brings us their updated IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system to the 2006 Civic Hybrid. The Hybrid i-VTEC system …
2006 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe
Here are shots of the Sedan and Coupe version of the 2006 Honda Civic which I've covered previously. This back design seems to be an evolution of the current Honda City back. …
Jeremy Clarkson on the Proton Savvy
He has absolutely no mercy! Click more to start playing the video.
2006 Honda Civic Euro
Here it is, the 2006 Honda Civic. It kind of reminds me of the Scion TC which is Toyota's marque targetted at young buyers. The base model will come with a new …
Ford/Mazda Allow Deferred Payments in the USA
Ford Credit and Mazda American Credit have announced that they will allow deferment of vehicle loan repayment for up to 2 payment cycles to the victims of Hurricane Dennis. "We are committed …
BMW brings xDrive to the 5-series
BMW brings xDrive all-wheel drive to the 5-series. Previously this technology was available in BMW's X3 and X5 SUVs. BMW brings xDrive to the 5-series, targetted at countries with winter climates. All …
How Franchise AP Holders Make Their Money
This is how Franchise AP holders make their money. Let's use Honda cars for example. In Malaysia, Hondas are marketed and distributed by Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint venture company between …
AP Cheaters Identified
The Customs and Excise department is imposing a Profit and General Expenses charge on the 34 models of 6 makes of vehicles which the government believes have been underdeclared in the past. …