With the introduction of the new Lexus CT200h last year in Malaysia, this segment got a new entrant which was the first full hybrid model in its class. As the entry model in the Lexus range locally, the CT 200h is introducing the Lexus’s unique synthesis of quality, sophistication and high technology.     Today, the CT200h gets a new ...

Last week at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, everything at the Volkswagen show area revolves around the new Golf. In showing prototypes of the exceptionally fuel-efficient Golf BlueMotion and especially sporty Golf GTI, both almost ready to go into full production, Volkswagen is also providing a first look at some models of the future.   [singlepic id=13137 w=620 h= ...

Porsche unveiled the Panamera Sport Turismo concept car. The Sport Turismo unites the next generation hybrid drive with new ideas for an evolutionary, sporty body concept; it combines Porsche performance with comprehensive everyday practicality.     The concept car combines the dimensions of a premium vehicle with the interior comfort of the luxury class. The Sport Turismo is 1,990 mm ...

Following the signature of the commercial agreement with FOM this week by Mercedes-Benz, the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton has signed a 3-year agreement to race for the team from the 2013 Formula One season.   Lewis’ career has been supported by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren since its earliest days. In 2000, he ...

Last week, BMW Group Malaysia officially handed over the keys to a fleet of new BMW 7 Series and BMW 5 Series cars to Sunlight Limousines, Malaysia’s largest luxury limousine conglomerate to be utilised as the official corporate limousines across some of the country’s premium addresses.     Present at the private handover ceremony, Dr. Gerhard Pils, Managing Director of ...

Yesterday, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia announced the impending arrival of the all-new Mitsubishi Mirage. The Mirage is open for booking at all Mitsubishi showrooms nationwide, ahead of an official launch in November 2012.   “The all-new Mitsubishi Mirage is now open for booking, and I am confident that Malaysians will like this compact and complete car. With outstanding fuel economy and ...

The official Audi R8 LMS Cup entry celebrated its first win of the season in the GT Asia Series, with a lights-to-flag victory in a wet Round 9 at Japan’s 4.673km Autopolis International Circuit.     The pairing of Hong Kong’s Marchy Lee and Jeffrey Lee of Chinese Taipei were at their best as the race programme for the penultimate ...

[singlepic id=12038 w=620 h= float=] Before the announcement of Budget 2013 in Malaysia, we received some comments (a.k.a wishlists) from many industry players. In this article from Dr. Gerhard Pils, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, the German automaker would like to see a continued emphasis on the positive steps towards encouraging the uptake of advanced environmentally friendly technology in the automotive ...