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2011 Nissan Latio Facelift in Malaysia, Manual Option Discontinued

After the recent facelift of Nissan Grand Livina, follow by the introduction of the all-new Nissan Livina X-Gear (We are currently evaluating it and our ‘DriveView’ report will be coming soon). Two days ago, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has introduced the facelift model of Nissan Latio for both the 5-door 1.8-litre Hatchback and 4-door 1.6-litre Sedan models ...

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2012 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Many of us probably knew that the all-new 2012 Lexus GS 450h made its world premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. However, our focus had been all diverted to the debut of the new Porsche 911 (991 series). Accordingly, let us show you the latest Lexus GS 450h now which will be official revealed by second half of 2012. ...

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A Little Girl in Her Age of 4 Is Driving a Car in China

  Before reading this article, I wonder have you ever tried driving without a valid driver’s license before?   Anything can happen in mainland China. Based on the video below that we found in YouTube, this little girl from China is pretty talented at driving for her age. She’s 4 years old and her parent has allowed her to put hands ...

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Toyota Pixis Space “Kei” Car Launched in Japan

Due to increase demand of “kei” car in Japan, Toyota is now selling its very first minicar in Japanese Domestic Market (JDM).   Minicar, or “kei,” are defined under Japanese regulations as having maximum length of 3.4 meters, width of 1.48 meters, height of 2 meters and engine displacement of less than 660cc. Taxes are lower for minicars, which now make ...

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Mazda Axela Now With SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Engine and SKYACTIV-DRIVE Transmission in Japan

Today is an exceptional day to all Mazda folks out there. Mazda Motor Corporation unveiled the new facelifted Mazda Axela (known as the Mazda3 outside Japan) in Japan. This new model will be available from today at all Mazda dealerships in Japan.   [singlepic id=8931 w=630 h= float=]  The 2012 Mazda Axela is the second SKYACTIV model in Japan following ...

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Analysis of Car Sales for Global Auto Industry

Recently, analysts who analyse the automotive industry are predicting automakers and dealers may be under pressure to cut selling price or offer freebies to boost sales volume as the depressing economic market continue to affect consumer sentiment and confidence.     For that reason, we are forecasting there will be a Car Price War in next to no time since ...

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Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Expand OEM Business in Japan

Last week, Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that both companies are strengthening their collaboration by expanding the number of models they make for each other in the Japanese Domestic Market.     The summary of the OEM supply agreements as below:- 1. Nissan will provide the Fuga luxury sedan to Mitsubishi Motors starting from ...

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Mazda RX-8 Production Will Stop Due to Low Sales

[singlepic id=8909 w=630 h= float=] Last month, Mazda Motor Corp. is planning to cancel the production of Mazda RX-8. Largely, this is due to falling sales and strict global emissions standards.   All the RX-8s are produced at Mazda’s Hiroshima plant in Japan. The global sales of RX-8 and its production will conclude soon.   Previously, Mazda unveiled the 16X had an ...

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