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Hans Cheong is a former automotive industry professional, having worked for a major Asian OEM and a European automotive consultancy firm in various strategic roles. He can be contacted at hans[at]motorindustry.org
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New variant of US market Chevrolet Sonic – turbocharged. Ecotec 1.4L turbo petrol engine, 138-horsepower (103 kW) and 200 Nm of torque between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm. On sale late 2012, preview at North American International Auto Show, Jan. 14-22. GM today announced a new addition to its Sonic [...]
Motor Image Group, a subsidiary of Tan Chong Group and distributor of Subaru vehicles in the ASEAN region plus Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southern China has recently launched the all-new Subaru XV at the recent 28th Thailand Motor Expo. For the first time in recent years, a Subaru will be [...]
The local blogosphere and online forums are abuzz with news that the Subaru BRZ will be coming to Malaysia next year. This author was also present at the interview with the regional distributor of Subaru, Motor Image’s Group Chief Executive Glenn Tan, representing NST-CBT when he made that comment (and [...]
Japanese market Honda CR-V goes on sale Dec-2 Gets front wheel drive 2.0-liter CVT option Following the launch of the North American market Honda CR-V at the recent LA Motor Show, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of its Japanese market CR-V, ahead of December’s Tokyo Motor Show. [...]
More economical 2.4-liter engine (US market), 10% more economical on highway, power is up 5hp and torque is up 2.7Nm Slightly lower roof line (25.4 mm lower) and slightly shorter length (25.4 mm shorter) Lighter body All new Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control New features – Easy Fold Down [...]
Various automotive blogs on the great Interweb of disinformation were quick to pan the Fiat 500, saying that the product is nothing other than a fashion accessory and sales have dropped well below its peak in Aug 2011 (3,106 units for Fiat vs 3,109 units for MINI for the same [...]
Media launch of the new 7th generation Camry in China Total grade line-up and prices (China market) to be announced in December 3 main trim levels – standard LE, sporty SE, range topping Hybrid 2 powertrain options – 2.0-liter VVT-i with 4-speed automatic, 2.5-liter Dual VVT-i with 6-speed automatic The [...]
Full 7-seater SUV, body-on-frame chassis SUV variation of the Colorado truck. First country to receive it will be Thailand, in early 2012. Only one engine option announced so far – 2.8-liter Duramax variable geometry turbo-diesel LED lighting for the front and rear 20″ wheels 50:50 flat folding 3rd row seat [...]
The Champs-Elysées is the most beautiful avenue in the world, at least that is the French like to tell the world. The French pride is evident. Renault’s own press release did not refer to the Champs-Elysées as one of the most beautiful. No, they made it clear that it is [...]
Ultimate Girl’s Car? Renault Twingo Goes Pop, by Nicola Roberts