A unique chapter in McLaren’s history is its Formula 1-inspired collaboration with Mercedes-Benz which saw the 2003 debut of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Announced at the 1999 British Grand Prix, the new sportscar was to turn the Mercedes-Benz SLR...
The Proton Satria was a hatchback model which was not originally provided by Mitsubishi Motors. It was initially developed by DRB on its own initiative at the company's factory in Pekan, Pahang. The model impressed Tun Mahathir and he...
The original Jeep – more correctly known as the Willys Jeep – was used in World War II and Land Rover developed its own model along the same concept.
Jeep is so well known for its 4x4 vehicles (which we...
Like other carmakers, Proton will soon introduce New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) which are electrified vehicles with either hybrid powertrains or battery electric powertrains. In fact, as a separate venture, its subsidiary PRO-NET, will launch the fully electric smart #1...
On this day 7 years ago, Perodua launched its first ever sedan model – the Bezza. Though it used the platform of the Axia, the body design was unique as it was not adapted from any model in Daihatsu’s...
In October 2015, Proton DESIGN presented the new Proton Perdana Limousine in two versions. The version shown in the pictures is the rare one with only 5 units ever built.
One unit was used by Tun Mahathir and personalised by...
51 years ago this month, Honda launched the Civic, its first global model which would establish the company as a carmaker as strongly as its image as a leading motorcycle manufacturer.
Utilitarian and minimalistic
The model was Honda’s proposal in response...
The Silverstone Circuit where the Formula 1 ARAMCO British Grand Prix is on today has an indirect connection to the Batu Tiga racing circuit, Malaysia’s first purpose-built racetrack which was opened in 1967. While designing the layout of the...
Until recent years when it started making SUVs, Alfa Romeo made only sportscars and sedans from the time it was established in 1910. However, there was a very brief period 70 years ago when it made a 4x4 vehicle...
Since Proton began making cars, it has had three production sites in Malaysia – at the original factory in Shah Alam, Selangor; Automotive Manufacturers Malaysia in Pekan, Pahang; and Tg. Malim, Perak. Not well known is that there was...
Nuclear power is destructive when used wrongly, as we have seen in the past, but when used properly, it is a source of clean energy. It powers aircraft carriers and nuclear plants generate huge amounts of electricity in many...
The Safety Car is a familiar sight in Formula 1 races today, appearing whenever there is a serious incident to manage the racing cars which must remain in convoy behind it at controlled speeds. This is to allow for...
