Nissan Leaf is the 2011 European Car of The Year
It's a defining moment for zero emission vehicles, what with Nissan's Leaf electric vehicle named as the 2011 European Car of the Year. The Leaf is the first all-electric car to win …
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Naza Group announces its displays for KLIMS
Visitors to the Naza Group's display at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, which begins on Dec 3, will be able to catch some RM20 million worth of supercars and superbikes on …
Novitec tunes up the Fiat Abarth 500 to 212 hp!
So you have a Fiat Abarth 500, all 135 hp of it from the stock 1.4 litre T-Jet four-cylinder pot. Pacy enough, but not fast. You want quick. Well, does 212 hp …
Lexus IS 250 updated again in Malaysia for 2011
Two years after the facelifted version was introduced, the Lexus IS 250 sedan has received another update for 2011, and as before, there are two variants available, the IS 250 Luxury and …
VW introduces LED combination headlamps for the Golf
Neat news for MkVI Golf owners - following on the LED tail lamps introduced by Volkswagen for the car a year ago, the company has now debuted bi-Xenon with LED combination headlamps …
Proton announces displays for KLIMS – Saga EV, Exora Extended Range EV and EMAS hybrid head the list
Click for enlarged teaser image Proton has announced its displays for KLIMS, which begins later this week - on show at its 1,500 sq metre booth will be 20 vehicles, including eight …
Brabus introduces the Widestar SLS AMG
German tuning house Brabus has introduced a tuning package for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG called the Widestar, and the Brabus Widestar SLS made its official debut at the Essen Motor Show, which …
In the hot seat now, for sure – BMW workers detained for suspected seat theft
Well, there should be plenty of new OEM BMW seats out on the virtual grey market at the moment, though some of the people responsible for that are currently in the slammer. …
Nissan to introduce diesel variant March in India
It looks like India will be getting something that we won't be seeing anytime soon. Nissan is set to introduce the diesel version of its March hatchback in the country next month, …
Aston Martin Racing introduces updated Vantage GT4
Two years after it made its introduction, Aston Martin Racing has given its Vantage GT4 racecar an update. The firm has reworked the car by enhancing the aerodynamics and increasing the car's …
Maserati GranCabrio to be unveiled at KLIMS
Naza Italia will be unveiling the Maserati GranCabrio in Malaysia at the upcoming KLIMS next month. The four-seater drop top features a 4.7 litre V8 - which is also to be found …
Volvo XC 60 2.0T launched – locally-assembled at RM281k
Volvo Car Malaysia has launched a second XC60 model, and this one is in 2.0 litre turbocharged form. The XC60 2.0 Turbo Powershift, to give the SUV its full moniker, follows in …
Proton posts RM186 mil profit before tax in first half of 2010
Proton has reported that it has posted a RM186 million profit before tax for the first half of its 2010/11 financial year, up from the RM165 million it registered in the corresponding …
Honda Malaysia introduces limited-edition Concept M models – the Accord, Jazz and Civic get all dressed up
It seems there are a great many who are into white cars, and dressed up ones at that, so what better way to cater to this demand than to introduce a trio …
Lexus Malaysia launches LS 600 h L and RX 450 h hybrids
It's highly unlikely that anyone who can spend just a shade under a million for a vehicle would really be that mindful of just how much that ride consumes, but here it …
Hyundai-Kia nudges past Toyota in Europe
According to reports, the Hyundai Motor Group overtook Toyota in October to become the best selling Asian carmaker in Europe this year, provisionally speaking. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, or …
Kia begins selling new cars through eBay in the US
In the US, Kia Motors has begun selling new vehicles through eBay, making it the first major automaker to do so. Through its online store, customers can search and shop through the …
Audi introduces the RS 3 Sportback – 340 hp and 450 Nm!
Yet another model joins the Audi RS series lineup, and this one is the big, bad version of the A3 called the RS 3 Sportback. There's no shortage of pizzazz here, for …
The Cadillac Aera – giving a new meaning to polyhedral
Joining the Smart 454 WWT as the joint winner of the 2010 Los Angeles Design Challenge is General Motors Advanced Design California's Cadillac Aera, which takes Cadillac’s philosophy of Art and Science …
Smart 454 WWT – built by granny robots!
There's no doubting that the annual Los Angeles Design Challenge - which runs in conjuction with the LA show - comes up with some really novel futuristic vehicle designs, and this year …
