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Wednesday, 30 October
3:23 pm30 Oct 2013
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Less Than 3 Weeks To KLIMS 13!

15th November to 24th November is when the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2013 (KLIMS13) happening at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). The organizer, Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has confirmed that there will be 5 concept cars at KLIMS13 and many more are preparing their showcases to launch...

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7:51 am30 Oct 2013
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Ross Brawn To Leave Mercedes

Ross Brawn will be leaving Mercedes F1 team at the end of the 2013 season after failing to reach an amicable agreement. Mercedes team principal will now be run by 2 executive directors, Toto Wolfe and Paddy Lowe with non executive chairman, Niki Lauda. It was reported that Brawn []

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7:20 am30 Oct 2013
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Volvo Car Group Researches Cordless Charging

With a partner in advanced research project, Volvo Car Group has completed a study involving possibilities of inductive charging for electric vehicles. Inductive charging uses electromagnetic field instead of a cord to transfer energy between two objects. An induction coil creates an alternating...

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Tuesday, 29 October
9:32 pm29 Oct 2013
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New Volvo Drive-E Powertrain

Volvo Car Groups new 2 litre, 4 cylinder Drive-E powertrain is offering customers a blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions. Available now with the S60 T6, it produces 306 horsepower with 8 speed automatic gearbox and able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds []

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9:13 pm29 Oct 2013
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Mercedes GLA Edition 1 Available Now For Limited Time

For those of you who are waiting to order the Mercedes Benz GLA, you can do order the exclusive variant called the Edition 1. Available for order next month onwards for a duration for one year, the Edition 1 features several visual difference compared to the normal GLA. On []

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8:57 pm29 Oct 2013
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Get This … Long Wheelbase Range Rover

As if the Range Rover isnt long enough, Land Rover is now extending the customer appeal by having the first Range Rover long wheelbase in 20 years. The long wheelbase has increased the rear legroom by 140 mm and executive seating package that can be reclined to 17 degrees. []

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Monday, 28 October
5:46 pm28 Oct 2013
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Facelift: Toyota Fortuner

28th October, 2013 Toyotas mid-sized SUV, the Fortuner just got some practical, cosmetic and safety updates before the year ends. The Fortuner, built on the robust Hilux platform, comes in two variants, the 2.5-litre Variable Nozzle Turbo (VNT) diesel (2.5G), and the 2.7-litre...

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Sunday, 20 October
5:12 am20 Oct 2013
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World Premiere: Mitsubishi Concept Cars

Tokyo, 8th October, 2013 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be unveiling three new concept cars at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Two of the three cars in question are advanced plug-in hybrids, while the final concept car seems to be MMCs attempt at amalgamating the SUV and MPV...

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Saturday, 19 October
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Renault Gets The Most Pole Positions

When Mark Webber took pole position at the Japan Grand Prix qualifying last weekend, Renault broke the record books of the most pole positions held by an engine manufacturer. The previous record was held by Ferrari with 208 pole positions. Renault has competed in F1 since 1977 with involvement...

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Friday, 18 October
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MINI Now With Frozen Black Metallic Paint

MINI has now an exclusive paint for top of the range Countryman and Paceman. Frozen black metallic paint is an innovative paint has a textured, shimmering matt finish, gives the car a striking and expressive appearance. This paint manufacturing and spray painting is patented to BMW Group. For the...

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11:40 pm18 Oct 2013
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Launch: BMW 4 Series Coupé

Kuala Lumpur, 18th October, 2013 BMW Malaysia has just launched the all-new 4 Series coupé. The launch gambit was held at RHB Bank headquarters field, converted into a particularly glamorous area in classic BMW style. At the launch was BMW Group Malaysias CEO, Dr. Gerhard Pils and its...

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Thursday, 17 October
10:48 pm17 Oct 2013
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Volvo Car Group Makes Breakthrough In Battery Technology

The boffins at Volvo Car Group has developed a lightweight energy storage components that could improve energy usage in future electric cars. By combining carbon fibres, nano structured batteries and super capacitors, this lightweight energy storage solution requires less space in the car, is cost effective...

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10:17 pm17 Oct 2013
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KLIMS Is Less Than A Month Away!

Mark your calendars! Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) is about a month away! There are many events that will be held concurrently with KLIMS13. While we know that UMW Toyota Motor will be showcasing its Camry Hybrid and NS4 concept, the 4th Kuala Lumpur International Automotive...

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Wednesday, 16 October
10:01 pm16 Oct 2013
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UMW Toyota Motor Participates In 4th IGEM

At the 4th installment of International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2013, UMW Toyota Motor showcased the Toyota Camry Hybrid and NS4 Concept, which is plug in hybrid. IGEM ran from 10th to 13th October and is one of the biggest green technology and...

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9:32 pm16 Oct 2013
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Hyundai To Have Own Performance Branch

With an investment of €6.6 million in a Nurburgring Test Facility, Hyundai is looking at setting up a performance arm, akin to Nissans Nismo. According to Drive, this is part of the long term strategy in attracting young people to Hyundai not only of its value for money but a more []

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Tuesday, 15 October
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2013 Formula Drift Champion Is Micheal Essa

While we in Asia have the Formula Drift Asia series, which is usually dominated by Japanese, particularly Daigo Saito with his 1,200 horsepower Lexus SC430. Micheal Essa, driving a BMW E46 M3 with turbocharged S54 engine outputting about 800 hp, won the overall Formula Drift championship for 2013,...

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8:50 pm15 Oct 2013
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English Race Car Driver Sean Edwards Killed in Australia

26-year old English professional race driver Sean Edwards was killed in a car crash earlier today at the Queensland Raceway at Willowbank, west of Brisbane, Australia. Edwards was a passenger in the car when it hit a tyre wall protecting a concrete barrier, which then burst into flames. The cars...

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7:19 pm15 Oct 2013
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Preview: McLaren Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, 13th September, 2013 – McLaren will soon be the latest supercar brand to hit Malaysian shores. Prior to the launch of their flagship 41st global retail location in Mutiara Damansara, McLaren showcased to us their bestseller, the McLaren MP4-12C. Present was also its convertible variant, the...

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