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Proton is looking to offer its first hybrid car below RM100k

According to Proton’s Advisor – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad during the session handing over Proton’s 25th Anniversary Edition Cars to the first nine buyers. He mentioned that Proton is looking to offer its first hybrid car at a competitive price of below RM100k. Expected to be commercially launched next year, Proton is said to be developing hybrid as well as ...

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Tony Fernandes launched legal proceedings to English High Court over Team Lotus name

Last Friday during the Singapore Grand Prix, F1 team Lotus Racing team principal Tony Fernandes (who is the founder of budget airline – AirAsia) said during the Singapore GP that Lotus Racing will become Team Lotus from next season as he had bought the rights to the name. Use of Team Lotus name sparks F1 dispute right after – On Monday, ...

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F1 team Lotus Racing to change name and engines

  F1 team Lotus Racing will change its name back to Team Lotus on next year as part of the control of the brand name in motor sport according to Team principal Tony Fernandes announcement yesterday. Besides, the team principal saying the team was changing engine supplier for next season. He did not name the supplier, but it was widely reported to be ...

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Proton To Introduce Turbo-charged Campro Engine by next year on Proton Exora

Yesterday, Proton announced to introduce a new turbocharged engine next year with Proton Exora as the first model to use it. According to Proton Group Managing Direction – Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir, said the engine’s performance would be equivalent to a two-litre engine. “The engine will support Proton’s future products in relation to extending enhanced performance, emissions ...

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Lotus developed a F1 replica called the Exos Type 125 for consumers

[singlepic id=3675 w=630 h= float=] Lotus has unveiled the ultimate track-day car – a Formula One-inspired racer called the Exos Type 125. This F1 replica will cost $1million. Lotus will show its consumer-focused F1 Replica at this weekend’s annual Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance in the United States. The British Sports Car Company plans to build only 25 examples from next April. A ...

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