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Ignition.my-RCA Speed Challenge Series 2010

The Ignition.my-RCA Speed Challenge Series 2010 was created to provide the real-life excitement of console-game racing simulations such as Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsports! Scheduled to...

Michelin Pilot Experience 2010

The strong smell of fumes in the air, the loud roar of engines and the scorching heat were nothing for more than 400 eager participants of the Michelin Pilot Experience (MPE) as they...

New Audi Service Center in Kuala Lumpur

Audi owners in Kuala Lumpur will be thrilled to learn that keeping their cars in excellent condition is made more convenient with a new Audi service center located along Jalan Chan Sow...

VW shuts down South African plant due to strike

For those people who are waiting in line for the new Volkswagen Polo 1.2, you might have to hold your horses as Volkswagen AG has shut its South African plant due to a worker strike....

Ferrari recalls 458 over spontaneous combustion

The Ferrari 458 Italia is not only the most talked about supercar currently, it is also the hottest, and when they mean hot they do mean hot. The Telegraph has reported that five of these...

Mazda styling heads new direction with Shinari

With former styling boss Laurens van den Acker now at Renault, Mazda has dumped the complex and intricate Nagare design language of their concept cars and will be displaying the first of...

Unique signpost to deter slow coach

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Citroen unveils DS4 before Paris

Citroen is adding one more model to its revived DS range with the DS4. Rather than saying that their new creation is an egg shaped five-door hatchback, Citroen boasts about the DS4’s...

USF1 fined and banned

ESPN has reported that the stillborn USF1 Formula One team has been slapped with a $382,000 (RM1.2million) fine and permanent ban on the team from participating in “any competition” by...

Eco-friendly diesel bike

If you’re looking for a motorcycle that can be used to tow a trailer across a field, take a look at the EcoRider. This strange, fat-tired motorcycle, the EcoRider, which was made in...

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Motocrossing is not dead

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Rossi>Ducati>F1?

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People champion in the making

MANY screamed and beat their chest claiming that the very reason they were born to this world is to fight for the people, for the rakyat. Of course that was before they became politicians...

Laguna Seca Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix marks MotoGP 2010 season midway point

The MotoGP riders and teams complete what will have been a busy schedule of five races in six weekends at Laguna Seca on Sunday as round nine of the 2010 campaign, the Red Bull U.S. Grand...

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Downsizing is the new in-word in the automotive industry, and we don’t mean using it in the General Motors’ boardroom.
With the growing concern for the environment and scarcity of resources, car companies these days are told to look into downsizing as a means to achieve better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
But to be honest, all efforts are gigantic is size when compared to the three-wheeled Peel P50 which was manufactured between 1962 and 1965.

Top 10 cars for July 2010

Top 10 national vehicles

1. Perodua Myvi -      7,534
2. Proton Saga -        6,388
3. Perodua Viva -      5,956
4. Proton Persona -    4,457
5. Perodua Alza -       3,050
6. Proton Exora -       2,026
7. Proton Waja -           462
8. Proton Satria Neo -   408
9. Proton Gen2 -           151
10. Proton Savvy -         74

Top 10 non-national vehicles

1. Toyota Vios -              3,234
2. Honda City -               2 ,155
3. Toyota Hilux -             1,436
4. Nissan Grand Livina -  1,112
5. Honda Civic -              1,043
6. Toyota Camry -              824
7. Mitsubishi Triton -           707
8. Honda Accord -              689
9. Toyota Avanza -             598
10.Honda CR-V -                 474

*Statistics from Malaysian Automotive Association

Events Diary

Diary as at 29 August 2010

Event:    Raya in Thailand 

Date"        September 10 - 13

Organizer:   Fourtrax 4x4 Academy. For details, call Janice 03-9200 9844 or email : offroad@4x4malaysia.com.my

Remarks:    Family trip to southern Thailand during the Raya holidays. Three Nights in Phatalung, Songkhla & Hatyai.

 

Event:           ORIS Raid : Kuala Lumpur - Bangkok

Date:              September 26 - October 1

Organizer      Persatuan Pemotoran Malaysia & Fourtrax 4x4 Academy. For details, call Janice 03-9200 9844  or log on www.orisraid.info

Remarks    :    A Vintage & Classic car race from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok held in conjunction with the worldwide launch of the limited edition ORIS Raid classic watch.

Event:  Genting Adventure World Challenge

Date:  Sept 23 - 26

Organiser: Kelab 4x4 Malaysia.  For details, call Serene Yeoh 012-372 9173.

Remarks: Standard Class and Extreme Open categories. Venue at Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands. Open to all offroad enthusiasts. Camping ground available at RM100 per camping vehicle.  

Event:   3-Nation Charity Ride 2010

Date:    Oct 1 - 2

Organiser:  Superbikers Club of Malaysia.  For details, call Siva 012 3725336 or log on www.3nationcharityride.com.

Remarks:  Riders from Malaysia & Singapore meet up with Thai counterparts in Hatyai.

Event:  Borneo Safari 2010

Date:  Oct 26 - Nov 2.

Organiser:  Kota Kinabalu Four-Wheel Drive Club (KFWDC). For details, call Fred 019-821 9928.

Remarks:  Hardcore offroaders compete in 20 special stages battling landslides, axle deep mud and fast flowing rivers. The 1,000km route will cover Imbak Canyon and Maliau Basin.

Event:   Malaysia  4x4 Jamboree 2010

Date:  Nov 19 - 21

Organiser:  4x4 Adventure Club of Kuala Lumpur (ACKL). For details, call Peter Chuah 019-338 0773.

Remarks: Venue at Sepang Circuit OffRoad Park.  Highlights include Malaysia 4x4 Challenge, Motorfair, Motorcross Enduro, 4x4 Double Cab Circuit Race, mountain bikes rally and Hash fun run.

Event:  Larut Hill International 4x4 Challenge

Date:   Nov 26 - 28

Organiser:  Persatuan Pemotoran Malaysian and Fourtrax 4x4 Academy. For details, call Janice 03-9200 9844. email: info@4x4malaysia.com.my.

Remarks:  The 4th edition of the annual challenge to be held in Taiping.  International participants vie for the Sultan Azlan Shah Challenge Trophy. 

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