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  Honda Earth Dreams 2012 – 1.5 litre i-VTEC DI engine and G-Design Shift CVT sampled, CR-Z facelift tested

  16 November 2012 / 71 comments

  The Sport Hybrid systems, including the all-new single-motor Intelligent Dual-Clutch Drive, weren’t the only highlights at the 2012 Honda Meeting – Earth Dreams Technology showcase held in Japan. Honda also previewed its new direct-injection mills, […]

   

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  Honda Earth Dreams 2012 – new seven-speed Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive system unveiled

  14 November 2012 / 49 comments

  A bit of the tech on call at the 2012 Honda Meeting – Earth Dreams Technology showcase were extensions of that seen at the EDT event from last year, but there were plenty of fresh […]

   

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  GALLERY: Five generations of the Mercedes-Benz SL

  9 November 2012 / 9 comments

  The launch of the sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL this afternoon was the perfect chance for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to highlight the rich history of the company’s celebrated Sport Leicht series, which started all the way back in […]

   

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  Looking ahead: Proton’s future, at home and abroad

  22 October 2012 / 324 comments

  You are no doubt acquainted with last week’s buzz on the launch of the Proton Preve and Exora into the Australian market. Of course, any news on Proton is often the source of much talk, […]

   

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  AES locations – the full list of 831 camera spots

  8 October 2012 / 212 comments

  We reported earlier that the full complement of 831 Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras will be up and running in 18 months from now, with the cams set to be deployed in stages. The Road […]

   

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  BMW’s B38 1.5 litre three-cylinder motor to spearhead new engine family – we test drive it in a 1-Series!

  1 October 2012 / 53 comments

  While it may not have always been this way, the three-cylinder engine has pretty much been confined to the K-cars of the Japanese domestic market for a long time. In Malaysia, you could have a […]

   

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  MAA’s wish list for Budget 2013: Extend hybrid incentives, introduce vehicle scrapping

  25 September 2012 / 145 comments

  Budget 2013 is just around the corner, and every Tom, Dick and Cuepacs is shouting out demands. Since we’re at it, how about the introduction of GST along with the reduction of personal income tax? […]

   

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  BMW ConnectedDrive for 2012 – improved features

  13 July 2012 / 10 comments

  Today BMW revealed more details on its next generation BMW ConnectedDrive platform. We first touched on this subject when the F01/F02 7-Series LCI was unveiled. There were big changes to the screens in the car […]

   

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  BMW M5 and M3 Coupe driven on track at the BMW M Track Experience Asia 2012, Sepang

  11 July 2012 / 16 comments

  A rather interesting event invite came in recently, one that promised not only drive time on the Sepang International Circuit, but the chance to pilot the cars from BMW’s famed M division on the F1 […]

   

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  Volkswagen – the light shines bright in car city

  4 July 2012 / 13 comments

  You’d figure that of all the major automakers today, Volkswagen is probably the least in need of creating brand awareness or touting its achievements. After all, as a collective, the group is well on its […]

   

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  What is Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and why Malaysians need more active safety tech in our cars

  27 June 2012 / 392 comments

  You’re driving along the highway to KLIA to drop your wife off to catch a flight. The skies are pouring down at full blast, and your wipers are struggling to keep up. There’s loads of […]

   

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  BMW Connected 6NR apps now available in Malaysia

  22 May 2012 / 13 comments

  Geeks rejoice – BMW’s suite of ConnectedDrive applications are finally in Malaysia. In case you were wondering about the title of this story, the BMW apps option is codenamed 6NR on the order sheet. Malaysians […]

   

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  Honda Earth Dreams Technology – aiming for best in class fuel consumption in every segment

  1 May 2012 / 29 comments

  Along with concepts like the EV-STER and Micro Commuter, Honda officially revealed its banner for next generation technology called Earth Dreams Technology at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The company, and president/CEO Takanobu Ito, promises […]

   

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  DRIVEN: Lexus GS 250 Luxury & GS 350 Luxury previewed

  28 March 2012 / 61 comments

  There exist only two kinds of cars in this world with this level of noise inside the cabin – a hybrid and an electric. Both of which is what the new Lexus GS is not. […]

   

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  Ford Focus – third-gen makes ASEAN debut

  27 March 2012 / 109 comments

  [UPDATE: New photos from displays at Bangkok Motor Show added, and further notes expanded in the story.] Ford is set to unveil its third-generation Focus for the ASEAN market later this morning at the 33rd […]

   

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