Today, Toyota Australia has officially opened its new engine plant, making it the first Australian car manufacturer to produce both petrol and hybrid engines.     The engine plant is located in Altona, west of Melbourne, the plant will produce approximately 108,000 four cylinder 2.5 litre engines per year for its locally built Camry and Camry Hybrid sedans. The engines ...

Although I have checked out this car in Tokyo back in end of 2010. Recently, the electric powered Nissan Leaf was awarded the Eco Innovation Award of the Year 2012 under NST Maybank COTY 2012 in Malaysia.   [singlepic id=13526 w=620 h= float=]   As you aware the Nissan Leaf is not yet available for sale in Malaysia, Edaran Tan ...

The new generation of Toyota RAV4 is global reveal at 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show. There are three engines variants available including a turbo-diesel engine for the first time. Somehow, I felt the front fascia of the car looks similar to the Asean bred Toyota Avanza.   [singlepic id=13505 w=620 h= float=]   According to Toyota Australia, the 2013 ...

The new Porsche Cayman is having its world premiere at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The third generation of the Cayman has been completely new developed. The car is now lower, longer, wider, lighter and faster! The new Cayman is up to 30 kg lighter, depending on the specific model and equipment, and it consumes up to 15% less ...

Last Thursday, Proton launched the new revision of Satria Neo R3 here in Malaysia. This model is an enhanced model of the Satria Neo CPS. It now comes enhanced with exclusive R3 body kit and accessories pack.   [singlepic id=13479 w=620 h= float=]   This newly revised Satria Neo R3 was officially launched by Proton’s Executive Chairman – Dato’ Sri ...

Nissan Navara is chosen and endorsed as the official car for the Rainforest Challenge 2012. This world renowned 4x 4 off-road event will be held from December 1 -10, 2012 in Malacca, Malaysia.   The Rainforest Challenge which celebrates its 15th year anniversary, is a home-grown prestigious event that has received various international recognitions as the world’s most internationally represented ...

Last Friday, Honda Malaysia rolled out the first locally assembled (CKD) hybrid vehicle in Malaysia. The Honda Jazz Hybrid is now CKD at its Pegoh Plant in Alor Gajah. The historic launch ceremony was graced by Dato’ Mukhriz Tun Mahathir, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI).   [singlepic id=13440 w=620 h= float=]   Speaking at the event, Mr. ...