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The First Locally-Assembled Subaru XV Rolls Out from Tan Chong’s Segambut Plant – Prices Start at RM 150k OTR

Forging a strong partnership with Subaru’s manufacturer Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, Motor Image has reached a major milestone with the first locally-assembled Subaru XV rolling out from the Segambut plant’s production line. As a subsidiary of Tan Chong International Limited, Motor Image’s bold step did not only strengthen the group’s presence in Malaysia, but also …

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The Invasion of JDMs at the TIMETOATTACK 2012 Final Round! – Part 2

The Mitsubishi Evos that had ravaged through Sepang International Circuit on the last two rounds of TIMETOATTACK were nothing short of menacing and intimidating. With cars like Evonne being just a stone throw’s away from the 2:25 mark earlier on, the car that we might see grabbing the fastest time on TIMETOATTACK could possibly be …

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Mr. Gan from SG Wins the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge 2012 – The Asian Face-Off!

  An astonishing and agonizing 78 hours 30 minutes; that was the total duration that 42-year-old Gan Yu Shen Tholmas had bravely endured at the recent MediaCorp Subaru Challenge 2012 – The Asian Face-Off where every second was totally worth it as he outlasted all the contestants and walks home with the keys to the …

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Speedy Sunday! – Emperor Touge’s 21/10 Ulu Yam Run

The weather we are having lately might not be the best for any outdoor activity, and it was too bad for the thousands of fans filling up the Sepang International Circuit to have their fast-paced MotoGP being red-flagged due to the torrential downpour.  But earlier on in the morning of 21st October fortunately, the dark …

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Subaru Premiers the Locally-Assembled XV Crossover at the 20th IIMS

In one of their biggest launch event ever, PT. TC Subaru, the authorized distributor for Subaru in Indonesia brought in three new units to bask in the spotlight of the 20th Indonesia International Motor Show that took place at the Jakarta International Expo last 20th-30th September. Other than the critically-acclaimed Subaru BRZ and the Impreza …

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A Run Into the Clouds – Emperor Touge’s 30/9 Genting Climb

Some might view Sundays as a perfect opportunity to kick in and have some time out, which also includes hanging up the car keys to let the engine rest for a bit. While that might have sounded great for some, the Emperor Touge guys however prefer to do otherwise. Rather than snoozing off the sunny …

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Both Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ Listed in IIHS’ 2012 Top Safety Picks

The Toyota 86, or also known as the GT86 in Europe, Scion FR-S in North America and the Subaru BRZ as its twin sister have received numerous praises from the automotive community all over. Besides of successfully capturing the original AE86’s main essences in being a slick and fun-to-drive rear wheeler, it is also a …

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MMER 2012 – The Machines

With the aim of proving that they got what it takes to survive the daunting 12-hour race, the Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race had always attracted numerous participations from racing teams all over. And with these participations, a lot of impressive racing machines showed up with various setups and complex aerodynamics, instantly showing that they really mean …

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Take a Ride with Motor Trend’s “World’s Greatest Drag Race” 2012

Last year, the guys at Motor Trend had answered the curiosity that most of us had plagued in our heads. With more and more powerful cars emerging into today’s market, the most common question encountered today is “Who will go the fastest?”, which they had put a straight forward answer to it by staging one …

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JDMs at the TIMETOATTACK 2012 Round 2 (Part 2) + JDM Results!

Honda and Nissan has since been ticked off the checklist in part 1, time to get back on track and pay a visit to the other Japanese contenders that had made their long journey to Sepang International Circuit for our 2012 TIMETOATTACK Round 2. Despite the downpour that gloomed the beginning of the day, the …

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