Today, Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the new SKYACTIV-G 1.3 direct-injection engine has been named the 2012 Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) Technology of the Year. The SKYACTIV-G 1.3 engine is available in the new Mazda Demio (also known as Mazda2) in the Japanese market. RJC chairman, Hiroshi Fukunaga, announced the award after the final round of ...

Today, Toyota announced 5 world premieres for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including the prototype concept models.   The unveiling of the stunning FT-86 coupe will be joined by global debuts of the Prius C compact city car and 3 ground-breaking concepts – FCV-R, FT-EV III, Fun-Vii.   Toyota Prius C [singlepic id=9066 w=630 h= float=]  Ahead of the Tokyo ...

The German tuners, REIL Performance introduce its tuning package for the Porsche 911 GT3 (997-series).   [singlepic id=9059 w=630 h= float=] The package comes with an ECU upgrade and a specially designed Akrapovic sport exhaust system that help to generate output to 455-hp. In addition, the package comes with a set of lowered suspension as well as a HLS hydraulic ...

  Ever see a Skyline R33 drifts into street parking spot? Sorry to say to this Skyline R33’s owner, we think this is ‘un-cool’!   Basically, the driver is maneuvering his car recklessly and endangering the pedestrians. Based on the “anti-hoon laws” in Australia, this car should be confiscated and impounded under the laws. Let’s hope there are no such ...

Today, Honda Motor Corp confirmed to restore some production of cars and bikes that took a hit from the recent flooding in Thailand.   Honda motorcycle plant in Thailand suspended since October 11, 2011 due to parts supply issues. At present, Honda has restarted output of some motorcycle and power products. On the other hand, the auto plant in Thailand ...

Due to the massive floods in Thailand, many production outputs had been disrupted. This tragedy have causes a supply shortage of auto parts worldwide including North America and Japan.   [singlepic id=8232 w=630 h= float=] Toyota has recently announced to resume its production at Thai plant on November 21, 2011, the production halted since October 10, 2011 because of the severe ...

Recently, the long awaited 2011 Honda CR-Z made its debut and launched in Malaysia after the latest announcement in the Budget 2012 about the full exemption of import duty and excise duty for Hybrid models (for 2.0-litre or below) until December 2013. The CR-Z is the third hybrid vehicle that Honda introduces to Malaysians, after the Honda Civic Hybrid and ...

The new and revised 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is ready to race. The 991 platform is not yet to ready for its GT-variants, hence the new GT3 RSR is still based on the 997 platform.   [singlepic id=9055 w=630 h= float=] The top model of Porsche Motorsport’s customer racing vehicles will head into the 2012 season with extensive modifications. ...