Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Hints At Next Generation CLS

Mercedes-Benz has released some images and information on the F800 Style concept car. Originally due to debut at next weeks Geneva Auto Show, the F800 really is touted for its green-car technologies, but what is of greater importance to everyone is its styling. Many are saying that the F800 is the first peek at what the next generation Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is going to look like and judging from the images, it does sport some very bold and dynamic lines almost reminiscent of BMW in the early 2000s. Read more

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Confirmed For Production in 2013

According to our sources, BMW will build a production version of the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. Details are yet limited but Inside Line is reporting that a source has confirmed the car will be launched in 2013.

It has also been mentioned that the concept’s hybrid powertain will be carried over to the production model but “there will be less of the synthetic glass and more solid structure added to the final design.” The source, said to be a “senior BMW authority” also stated production would like be limited to less than 100,000 units. Read more

Use Castrol Engine Oils And Stand A Chance To Win Tickets To The 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa

Castrol, the world’s leading premium lubricants specialist is revving up the football fever early by rewarding its customers with 4 premium hospitality packages worth approximately RM55, 000 each to experience the Final at FIFA World Cup™ 2010 in South Africa. These fantastic VIP packages can be won through contests designed to reward motorists and trade partners alike across its various automotive categories such as passenger cars, motorcycles and trucks. This initiative is geared to up-shift Castrol’s on-going World Cup 2010 marketing campaign that kicked off in July 2009. Read more

Mercedes Begins Road-Testing Electric SLS AMG

Just mere months after unveiling the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the engineers at Mercedes are back behind their drawing boards and this time they are reportedly hard at work with developing an electric version of the new supercar. In an interview with Autocar, AMG head Volker Mornhinweg assures that the EV super coupe is now being tested on the road and will hit all of its targeted performance objectives.

The electric SLS AMG will feature four individual electric motors that spin out 525 horsepower and 649lb-ft of torque via all four wheels. Combined, the electric motors are able to churn out enough power to propel the modern Gullwing from 0-100km/h in four seconds flat. The electric motors will be powered by three lithium ion battery packs that assure a range of 177km though all those cells will push weight up to a hefty 1815kg – 226kg more than the standard petrol-powered SLS. Read more

Next Generation GT-R To Be Powered by a 600hp Hybrid System

With the automotive industry lovingly embracing the green movement, sports car makers have no option but to study the possibility of implementing hybrid systems into their machines. Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche – all dominant forces in the field of supercar building – have committed to the cause and pledged reduced emissions in a couple of years.

According to Japan’s Best Car magazine, Nissan – the builder of one of the most feared, respected, and over engineered cars of our time – has also committed to the cause by giving it’s 480hp GT-R the hybrid treatment. For the next R36 model anyway. Read more

Malaysia’s First Shell FuelSave Champion Clocks in 21.344km Using 1 Litre of Shell FuelSave

Kuala Lumpur, 12 December 2009 – The nation’s first Shell FuelSave Champion, Mr Lai Tsuen Yung from Johor was crowned following the Shell 1 Litre Challenge – National Finals today when he successfully travelled 21.344km on just 1 litre of Shell FuelSave surpassing the other candidates. The Shell 1 Litre Challenge, which attracted thousands of motorists nationwide to compete to see who can travel the furthest using one litre of Shell FuelSave Unleaded petrol, was the ideal complement following the recent introduction of Shell’s most advanced fuel economy to Malaysia – Shell FuelSave Unleaded petrol. Read more

Shell 1 Litre Challenge: Perak Has Found Its Winner!

The Shell 1 Litre Challenge campaign is back and this time it took on the state of Perak and after much light throttle driving, the Perak State Winner has been announced – Mr Low Kah Choon (24), who clocked in 23.17km using only 1 litre of Shell FuelSave Unleaded Petrol.

This Campaign further complements the recent introduction of Shell’s most advanced fuel economy formula, the Shell FuelSave Unleaded petrol, formulated to help motorists save up to one litre with every full tank. Read more

Shell Launches Breakthrough Fuel – Save Up To 1 Liter For Every Full Tank With New FuelSave Petrol

Shell Malaysia has unveiled its most advanced fuel economy formula ever, ‘Shell FuelSave Unleaded’, formulated to help motorists save up to 1 litre with every full tank. The new Shell FuelSave Unleaded which is available in both RON 95 and RON 97 is the result of Shell’s latest innovation in fuel research and technology.

The new Shell FuelSave Unleaded 95 and 97 were launched on Tuesday by Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Mohzani Abdul Wahab in Kuala Lumpur and broadcasted live in 3 other locations- Penang, Kuantan and Johor Bahru. Read more

Audi Confirms Its e-tron Concept Will Make it To Production

The future of the automobile is here, Audi has officially told Autoweek that the e-tron concept car will soon become a full production model. Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen said he expects to see some running examples of the e-tron within the next 24 months.

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Eco-Tuning Is Here: Toyota Prius by Tommi Kaira

‘Green’ or ‘Eco’ cars are not big here yet but they soon will be. And when they do catch up, people would want to individualize their rides, just like what we have now. Tuning and personalisation will never die. So meet this Toyota Prius done by Tommi Kaira. Gorgeous ain’t it? Almost makes you want to have one even though Eco cars don’t appeal to you.

The Tommi Kaira Prius features a body-kit that includes a low front lip, big front air dams shaped like those of an Audi R8, thick rims, wide side skirts and a new redesigned rear bumper. The Toyota Prius may be the epitome of green cars but this converted model does not suggest green at all. The Prius logo is missing and together with that goes the discretion normally linked to the car. But the biggest offenders are the quad-tailpipes which do not, in any way whatsoever suggest “environmentally friendly”. Read more

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