2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Details on the 2008 Lancer Ralliart has been revealed by Mitsubishi in Europe. A Concept of Lancer Sportback (pictured above) is expected to be unveiled at the Geneva Show 2008, and this has been rumoured to be the platform for the new Lancer Ralliart, more so for the European market. That said, we may get to see the booted version of the new Lancer Ralliart for Asian and U.S markets. Regardless

New BMW X6 goes into production

You are looking at BMW’s Sports Activity Coupe, a seemingly new class of vehicle from the performance-oriented folks at Munich. Acronymed as SAC, supposedly sportier and more coupe-esque than the regular X5 (SAV, Sports Activity Vehicle) – on which it is based, the new X6 will be considerably quicker too. Being a modern BMW (think: 335i), the new X6 comes with a choice of two diesel and two

Colour coded Mazda2 (Demio): Cute and Funky!

Mazda Motor Co. will showcase their dimunitive Demio aka Mazda2 hatchback in colourful array at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon next month (January).Three special editions with bright exterior paints of either metallic pink, blue and green (as pictured below) - with matching highlights on the seats, door trim, leather steering wheel, center console and gear lever surround - are very flattering to the

2009 New Ford Focus RS

Click on image to enlargeFord has released the first teaser photo of the next-generation Ford Focus RS - a more wicked sibling of the Focus ST - which is expected to go on sale in 2009. To be powered by Volvo’s 2.5L turbocharged 5-cylinder petrol engine, the powerplant kicks out about 280hp and spins around 400Nm worth of torque. These will enable the new Focus RS to sprint from 0-100km/h in sub-

Confirmed prices for new Nissan Grand Livina MPV!

Prices for the much-anticipated ASEAN MPV from Nissan are revealed ahead of its official launch, planned for 22nd December 2007.Confirmed quotations obtained from an Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) showroom (on-the-road with insurance) are:1.6 ST-L manual: RM82,8001.6 ST-L auto: RM86,6001.8 CVTC auto: RM95,300Related posts:http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/08/

Proton Persona: An owner's review

By Peter LeeJust recently, I drove my company’s brand new Proton Persona for 3 days. This is my personal and very frank views of the car. When PROTON designed the new PERSONA, it was never intended to be a performance car. It is targeted more to the family and therefore my review is focused on the many factors that make a good family car. With those criteria crystal clear, I shall review the car

Hyundai's latest Genesis range with RWD

Hyundai recently unveiled its new Genesis luxury sedan for the domestic Korean market, with worldwide premiere slated for Detroit Motor Show in 2008. Looking very much like a cross between a BMW 5-series and the Lexus GS, it has adopted a front engine, rear-wheel drive (FR) layout much like both the Teutonic and Japanese luxury makes as well.The Genesis luxury sedan range starts with a 3.3L V6

BMW (E92) M3 Coupe for RM688,800 in Malaysia

BMW’s new (E92) M3 Coupe is now officially available from BMW Malaysia – via its dealers - for RM688,800 (sans insurance premium). Surprisingly, there is already a waiting list with ardent M-fan who has placed bookings since early March of this year! Despite a 6-speed manual version being the only option available now, with the twin-clutched DCT expected only by Q3 2008. As most of you automotive

BMW Driver Training Malaysia

By Dr LongAh! Another safety driving course…this one conducted by the very same people who profess that their automobiles are “Ultimate Driving Machine” and gives “Sheer Driving Pleasure”. While my emotions were kept in check – having attended quite a few others Teutonic driving courses - I was pretty curious how these guys are going to convey all techniques and its associated driving dynamics

2009 VW Golf GTI 2.0 to have TSI twin charging?

Sketchy details are being posted online over at AutoExpress, revealing that the Mk6 Golf will be due for Geneva or Paris next year, with showroom sales slated for 2009.The larger and reskinned Golf - rumoured to be using a modified Mk5 platform - will have engine options starting from the usual 1.4 TSI all the way to the 3.2 V6 of the R32 with 4-Motion, with some turbodiesels for the European

Naza Sutera December '07 promo in Malaysia

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Naza Bestari 206 year-end promo ad in Malaysia

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Naza Bestari 206 with Porsche Tiptronic 'box

NAZA Corporation is offering a 32” LCD TV or a lap top computer with every NAZA 206 Bestari, in addition to the 3 year free service and 5 year warranty package.This promotion starts on 8 December 2007 and ends on 31 December 2007.Please call the NAZA Corp customer hotline at 03-2617 7777 for more information.

BMW 335i with DINAN remapped ECU

BMW's high performance 335i coupe (E92) gets tweaked by tuner Dinan, by way of ECU reflashing upgrade. Throttle response is further sharpened (as if the stock standard one isn’t responsive enough!) with horsepower hiked to a loftier 384hp (from standard 306hp) at 5700 rpm while torque is a wrench-bending 570Nm at 4300rpm! For just the ECU remap job, you need to fork out USD$1,999 – but that’s the

Coming soon: BMW Driver Training Experience in Sepang, Malaysia

It has been 30 years that BMW AG has conducted this safety training for drivers, which started in Munich for the German police force. For Wheels was there for BMW Malaysia's final Drivers Training session for the year 2007. Watch this blog for the exhilarating and educational experience in a fleet of brand new BMW 325is (E90)...

Proton BLM: Spy pictures leaked

Thanks to readers Dennis and BMW.Toyota, we have some internet images depicting Proton's upcoming Iswara replacement model dubbed BLM (Base-Line Model). Slated to make the over-two-decades old Saga (ah! finally) obsolete, the BLM is a 3-box saloon based on the Savvy platform.Chips Yap of MTM have indicated that this new Proton model will be launched in 6 weeks time. Prices are guess-timated to

Brookland Motors now official Citroen distributor in Malaysia

Brookland Motors Sdn Bhd is now the sole importer and distributor of Citroen automobiles in Malaysia. Having invested more than RM7 million setting up 3S (Sales, Service n Spares) centres in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Baru and Kota Kinabalu, existing owners of Citreon cars have every reason to rejoice in confidence. In addition, more 3S centres will be up and running in Petaling Jaya, Ipoh and

BMW 320i Highline promotion

In response to the newly launched Mercedes-Benz C200 Kompressor (W204), BMW Malaysia is currently offering a limited edition BMW 320i Highline, which runs a production of only 88 units.More executive-looking the even the SE variant, it features a full-chrome windows outline, more elegant 17-inch alloys, tinted rear tail lights, Burr Walnut interior trim plus beige or black Dakota leather

Mazda5 gets facelifted for 2008

One of the most tidy-looking midi-MPV around, the Mazda5 will undergo a mid-life update to keep it fresh ahead for 2008 and beyond. The MRZ 2.0-litre petrol engine has been completely revised and now has drive-by-wire throttle and sequential variable valve timing (S-VT), much like the current (facelifted) Mazda6 2.0L. The auto ‘box will have an extra cog with the updating exercise making it a 5-