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  First Energy Networks and GreenTech Malaysia sign MoU to expand EV charging infrastructure nationwide

  17 October 2014 / 7 comments

  First Energy Networks (FEN) – a subsidiary of Edaran Tan Chong Motor – and Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2014 International GreenTech & Eco Products Exhibition […]

   

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  Proton Iriz instrument panel reveals future additions

  17 October 2014 / 81 comments

  There’s more to come for the new Proton Iriz, it seems. A closer look at the new B-segment hatchback’s rather small instrument cluster (pictured below) reveals a number of new features that may be introduced […]

   

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  Malaysia to construct rubberised roads – report

  14 October 2014 / 60 comments

  According to a New Straits Times report, Malaysia is preparing to build its first rubberised roads in June 2015. Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities said this at a media […]

   

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  Carbon-fibre production costs to drop by 90% – report

  13 October 2014 / 25 comments

  According to a report by Automotive News Europe, the future in which carbon-fibre will be employed in mass-produced cars could come sooner rather than later. MAI Carbon Cluster Management GmbH – a materials development group […]

   

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  Volvo reveals triple-charged Drive-E 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine that develops no less than 450 hp!

  7 October 2014 / 26 comments

  Volvo has unveiled its “High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept” – a triple-charged 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine prototype that produces “no less than 450 hp.” That’s an astounding 225 hp per litre of displacement, almost double […]

   

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  Volkswagen XL Sport gets a 200 PS Ducati V2 engine!

  2 October 2014 / 8 comments

  Now this is something that’s properly exciting – the Volkswagen XL Sport concept. Imagine if the ultra-efficient Volkswagen XL1 (111 km/l, limited to 250 units) married the ultra-fast Ducati 1199 Superleggera (200 PS on a […]

   

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  New Ford Mondeo for Europe: introduces new safety systems, twin turbo diesel and a hybrid powertrain

  2 October 2014 / 12 comments

  Ford Motor Company has announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo will be the first car globally to offer a revolutionary new pedestrian detection technology that aims to curb the severity of accidents or help drivers […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Proton Iriz prototype with ADAS active safety stereo camera testing on Malaysian roads

  1 October 2014 / 24 comments

  Remember the Proton Iriz prototype with the LG ADAS stereo camera that we saw at the Alami Proton carnival last weekend? Well, it looks like it’s being tested on the road now – our photographer […]

   

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  Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept – diesel-electric hybrid

  30 September 2014 / 11 comments

  Set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this week, the Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept previews a future diesel-electric hybrid version of the Korean D-segment sedan. More than that, it’s the first showcase […]

   

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  Subaru Impreza US-spec facelift – first Impreza to receive “EyeSight” Driver Assist Technology

  29 September 2014 / 7 comments

  Subaru US will debut a new Impreza for the 2015 model year later this year. The refreshed model will come with Subaru’s “EyeSight” technology, making it the first Impreza sold in the States to feature […]

   

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  Alami Proton open day this weekend at Proton COE

  26 September 2014 / 67 comments

  National car manufacturer Proton Holdings Berhad is organising an open day called Alami Proton this weekend (September 27-28), at its Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam. Aside from test drives of Proton vehicles, R3 and […]

   

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  Vauxhall announces new 2.0 litre CDTi diesel engine

  12 September 2014 / 4 comments

  Vauxhall will be bringing a new diesel engine to the Paris motor show next month. Set to see first duty under the bonnets of the Insignia and Zafira Tourer, the new Euro 6-compliant 2.0 litre […]

   

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  Proton Compact Car – new 1.3 and 1.6 VVT engines, new platform can support hybrid, electric powertrains

  8 September 2014 / 115 comments

  Proton Compact Car coming out of your ears? Well… here’s more! The spiritual successor to the Proton Savvy will be powered by new four-cylinder VVT engines – a 1.3 litre unit producing 94 hp at […]

   

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  2015 Toyota Camry facelift to feature new 2.0 litre engine with VVT-iW technology, 6-speed automatic

  3 September 2014 / 169 comments

  Following its unveiling at the Moscow motor show recently, we now have more details of the global-market Toyota Camry XV50 facelift and in particular, its new 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine. Seems there’s much more to […]

   

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  Audi to add 48-volt electrical system to its cars

  26 August 2014 / 14 comments

  Audi will be adding a 48-volt electrical system to its cars, with examples on how the 48-volt technology will be used in production cars to be revealed later. “We are using the full bandwidth of […]

   

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