Honda to launch BRIO compact later this month in Thailand
Honda is slated to officially unveil the production BRIO in Thailand later this month, according to reports. Initial news filtering through had the car set for its world premiere - on March …
Anthony Lim · Page 364
Proton R3 Satria Neo officially launched – RM79,797
Click to enlarge Proton today officially introduced the Proton R3 Satria Neo. Built by the company's Motorsports Division under the Race, Rally, Research (R3) brand name, the car is distinctively recognizable by …
The last say: Ferrari gives its 2011 F1 car final name change – from F150 to F150th Italia, now it’s the 150° Italia
Ah, nothing like a little, ahem, friendly tiff to bring out the best in people. The Ford dispute with Ferrari over the latter's naming of its 2011 F1 car - in which …
No Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI? Quite likely, it seems
Well, it looks like the Lancer Evolution is heading into the history books, at least in its current petrol-based form. Seems Mitsubishi is dropping very broad hints that the Evo X will …
Toyota: Lesson learnt, and learnt well
Reputations are a funny thing. You can build one up through years of toiling, to a point that you think it’s bomb-proof, and wake up one day and find that it has …
FT licence plates likely to get an alphabet suffix
Been wondering what the next set of alphabets will be on a licence plate once the current three alphabet sequence runs out, like in the case of Federal Territory plates, which is …
Naza Kia launches the Forte Koup and Forte 6-Speed sedan
It's pretty much shaping up to be bumper Kia model year, with no less than six model introductions for 2011. First up to arrive was the new Sorento SUV, and now Naza …
Mazda3 CKD launched – starts from RM99k for 1.6 sedan
With the introduction of the locally-assembled Mazda3, things are certainly looking up for the Malaysian consumer. The car is available in four variant forms, in 1.6 and 2.0 litre sedan and hatchback …
BMW Malaysia launches the F10 520d: at RM333k, it’s the most affordable 5-Series in town
BMW Group Malaysia today announced the arrival of the latest 5 Series model in its lineup, the 520d. The first diesel-engined variant of the F10 to be introduced locally was unveiled at …
Land Rover unveils the Range_e plug-in diesel hybrid
It's called the Range_e, and the advanced plug-in hybrid diesel offering is Land Rover's debutant at the Geneva Motor Show. The Range_e is based on the Range Rover Sport and uses the …
Volkswagen Bulli Concept – a new take on the people carrier
Volkswagen has revealed its Bulli concept for Geneva. The vehicle is a development of the Microbus concept which made its debut in 2001 and continues the Volkswagen theme of shaping people carriers, …
The vintage auto continues to roll on
This is a sponsored advertorial from The Otomotif College. While most car enthusiasts are undoubtedly into the modern and current, there are also a great many out there who are very much …
Ford Fiesta: test drive one and stand a chance to catch American Idol Season 10 live in Hollywood!
This is a sponsored advertorial to promote the Experience Fiesta, Experience Hollywood contest where you can win a 5D4N trip to the American Idol. The compact with the big heart is certainly …
Opel Zafira Tourer Concept offers glimpse of third-gen MPV
Opel will be premiering its Zafira Tourer Concept at the Geneva Motor Show, and the vehicle is expected to provide the basis for the production third-generation version of the compact MPV, which …
Lexus CT200h hybrid hatchback hits Malaysian shores: the most affordable Lexus under RM200k
Lexus Malaysia has introduced the CT 200h to its local lineup, and the hybrid brings the number of models available in the Malaysian stable to seven. The five-door hatchback, which is made …
Renault Megane RS 250 Cup wins “Best Sports and Convertible” and Judges Choice award
Now, it may just be three months into the game locally, but there's no denying that the Renault Megane RS 250 Cup has made some serious inroads with the performance car crowd …
Mazda3 MPS to be launched in early March – RM175k
Yes, it's definitely cheery news for the performance hatch brigade, especially those into stick shifters - the Mazda3 MPS is set to be launched on March 2, and you can catch the …
Hyundai i40 – first images revealed ahead of Geneva debut
Click to enlarge Hyundai has revealed the first images of its all-new i40 wagon ahead of the vehicle's world premiere in Geneva. The exterior shots follow on the teaser pix released earlier …
Mazda3 SkyActiv-G with SkyActiv-Drive debuts in Toronto
Mazda's SkyActiv movement has taken another step forward with the introduction of the SkyActiv-G-equipped Mazda3 at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. The 2.0 litre petrol engine option, together with the …
No more fuel-ing around – in comes JC08, out goes 10-15
Realistically, as far as fuel consumption figures go, we all know that real-world numbers never get to manufacturer claimed figures, but there has been a great disparity in claimed and real-life mileage …
