Proton mulling torque converter-type CVTs for future
Much has been said about the Proton Iriz's CVT - the general consensus during the press drive event was that while the new car demonstrated gains in many areas, the Punch-sourced gearbox, …
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PSA Peugeot Citroen looking for partners to make Hybrid Air tech a reality due to high development costs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjqFihLltSY Whenever some form of new technology presents itself, one can be sure that obstacles would befall those responsible. PSA Peugeot Citroen is now facing that conundrum as the company is actively …
Direct injection and turbo direct injection among the Petronas engine technologies acquired by Proton
You may recall that in 2012, Proton acquired all of Petronas’ engine technologies and the associated patents at a cost of RM63 million, with the deal comprising seven engine technologies and 117 …
First Energy Networks and GreenTech Malaysia sign MoU to expand EV charging infrastructure nationwide
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 & …
Proton Iriz instrument panel reveals future additions
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 …
Malaysia to construct rubberised roads – report
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 …
Carbon-fibre production costs to drop by 90% – report
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 …
Volvo reveals triple-charged Drive-E 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine that develops no less than 450 hp!
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 …
Volkswagen XL Sport gets a 200 PS Ducati V2 engine!
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 …
New Ford Mondeo for Europe: introduces new safety systems, twin turbo diesel and a hybrid powertrain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO9KcY0JbH4 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 …
SPYSHOTS: Proton Iriz prototype with ADAS active safety stereo camera testing on Malaysian roads
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 …
Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept – diesel-electric hybrid
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 …
Subaru Impreza US-spec facelift – first Impreza to receive “EyeSight” Driver Assist Technology
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 …
Alami Proton open day this weekend at Proton COE
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 …
Vauxhall announces new 2.0 litre CDTi diesel engine
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 …
Proton Compact Car – new 1.3 and 1.6 VVT engines, new platform can support hybrid, electric powertrains
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 …
2015 Toyota Camry facelift to feature new 2.0 litre engine with VVT-iW technology, 6-speed automatic
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 …
Audi to add 48-volt electrical system to its cars
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 …
Driven Web Series 2014 #6: Genting RM10 challenge – Fiesta EcoBoost vs Jazz Hybrid vs Mitsubishi Attrage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b95qQcH6MLM So which engine technology saves more fuel – modern downsized turbo, hybrid or just plain lightweight? That’s what we’ll find out in this episode of Driven Web Series, powered by the …
Toyota DARV 1.5 – exploring driver awareness further
Toyota has come up with a new version of its Driver Awareness Research Vehicle (DARV), previewing the Avalon-based technology showcase vehicle at last month’s Aspen Ideas Festival in the US. The DARV …
