Infiniti Prototype 9 unveiled at Pebble Beach event
Infiniti has unveiled its new show car during the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event, dubbed the Prototype 9, a reimagining of a 1940s grand prix race car. A project that started …
GIIAS 2017: Lexus LS 500h previewed in Indonesia
The Lexus LC, stunning as it is, had to defer to the boss. The new Lexus LS, making its first appearance in Asia, was placed high on the stage at Lexus' GIIAS …
GIIAS 2017: Toyota Voxy – third-gen facelift debuts
The facelifted Toyota Voxy was another debutant at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). It's the first time the MPV - essentially a scaled-down Alphard/Vellfire - is being sold in …
Honda Jazz facelift gets 130 PS 1.5 litre for Europe
Honda has released the first images of its refreshed Jazz for the European market ahead of the car's debut in Frankfurt next month. Aside from updates to the exterior styling and interior …
GIIAS 2017: Daihatsu Canbus and Thor – JDM exhibits
It's Daihatsu's tradition to have JDM special exhibits at Indonesia's motor shows. They are not previews or possibilities, just pure showcars to add variety to the floor. The cute and/or quirky Japanese …
GIIAS 2017: W213 Mercedes-Benz E350e previewed in Indonesia – Malaysian launch this quarter
Mercedes-Benz previewed the E350e for the Indonesian market at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The plug-in hybrid W213 is not yet on sale in the Republic, and Mercedes is …
GIIAS 2017: Datsun Go Live Concept, a custom special
It was almost like sitting next to the prettiest girl in school, the one who got all the attention. Datsun's 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) booth was located opposite Mitsubishi's, …
Singer and Williams collaborate on a 4.0 litre, 500 hp naturally aspirated, air-cooled Porsche 911 engine
Singer Vehicle Design, the company behind plenty of resto-modded Porsche 911s, has announced it will be working together with Williams Advanced Engineering to develop a pretty special engine for their distinguished clientele. …
GIIAS 2017: Suzuki Baleno 1.4L launched – CBU India
Suzuki has officially launched the Suzuki Baleno at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The Baleno is imported CBU from India with small changes - such as the higher 170 …
Lotus finishes 2016/17 financial year on a positive note
Things appear to be looking up for Lotus, with the British carmaker announcing it has delivered a “radical financial turnaround,” finishing the financial year 2016/17 (FY2016/17) on a high note. According to …
New TVR sports car to come with manual transmission
In June this year, TVR confirmed it will mark its comeback with a new sports car, which is set to make its debut at Goodwood Revival in September. Now, the company is …
GIIAS 2017: Suzuki Ignis G-Urban, S-Urban concepts
The Suzuki Ignis is one of the few new cars that this writer wishes he could buy - it's a small car that's big on originality and spunk. The 3.7m city car …
2018 Acura RLX revealed ahead of Monterey Car Week
With the Monterey Car Week set to take place real soon, Acura has lifted the wraps off of the 2018 RLX. Featuring a brand-new design and a long list of technologies, the …
GIIAS 2017: Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo, Indo spec
Unlike the Sienta Ezzy you saw yesterday, the Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo is available for Indonesians to buy. Debuting at GIIAS 2017, it's a sporty flagship for the robust Hilux-based seven-seater SUV. …
GIIAS 2017: Mitsubishi Xpander bodykit, accessories
You don't have to know cars to know that the Mitsubishi Xpander is the star the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The second half of yesterday's press day was open …
GIIAS 2017: Second-gen Mazda CX-5 launched in Indonesia – 2.5L Skyactiv-G, from RM169k
Mazda, under new distributor PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia, has launched the new Mazda CX-5 in the Republic. The second-generation Mazda CX-5, which made its debut in November 2016, is available here in …
BMW X2 officially previewed in new set of photos
Last year at the Paris Motor Show, BMW unveiled the Concept X2, which heralded a new addition to the brand’s SUV (or SAV in their speak) line-up. While we’ve seen several spyshots …
Never rest your legs on the dashboard, here’s why
https://youtu.be/t0PBaUXBQc0 If you need a reminder not to put your legs on the dashboard as a passenger in a car, maybe Audra Tatum’s story will set you straight. In August 2015, Tatum …
Tesla Model Y SUV to contain a lot less wiring: Musk
Advances made in the development of the Tesla Model 3 mean that the US-based electrical vehicle manufacturer can now use 5,000 feet (1,524 m) of wiring per vehicle, compared to approximately 10,000 …
GIIAS 2017: Toyota Sienta Ezzy – from cute to sporty
The Toyota Sienta is a cuddly looking thing, an MPV with oddball JDM styling and a cute face. Perhaps too soft toy-like for those who like their family wagons sporty. As can …
