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Proton has finally joined the fraternity of forced induction (turbo) and to mark this momentous occasion they’ve placed one into their spacious 1.6L all-Malaysian Exora MPV and have dubbed their top variant the Proton Exora Prime 1.6 Premium! Breathing new life into the Exora, literally, Proton seem to have made some significant changes to their S4PH Campro CPS engine block that produces 125bhp at 6,500rpm and 150Nm of torque at 4,500rpm in order to accommodate the turbo unit, earning itself a new name; the Campro Charge Fuel Efficiency (CFE) engine. The new 1.6L Campro CFE engine now produces an additional 13bhp and 55Nm of torque to settle at 138bhp at 5,000rpm and 205Nm torque from as low as 2,000rpm effectively transforming it’s engine performance into that of a 2.0L Naturally Aspirated engine. The Campro CFE engine is available in the new Exora Bold Premium and the top-of-the-line Exora Prime model that comes equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) which is

2012 Toyota Avanza have all new design for the exterior and interior. For the exterior part, all new headlamps, front grille and rear lamps. While for the interior, dashboard are using two tone colour, and enable full folding for third row. Exterior glance, the changes appear on the grille is more sweet with a touch of chrome coating. Boomerang-like headlights model, but more broadly. Bumper and airdam also completely new. Highlighting the dimension, it seems Avanza 2012 almost no different than the previous model. Unfortunately, less attractive wheel designs, four bars. One thing is for sure, Toyota will offer the car a million people in the choice of new color.

The Crosstourer concept is a bike that according to rumor is set to become a 2012 model with the 1200cc V4 engine from the VFR.

Let's see what Derek Jenkins, the chief designer at Volkswagen USA, is driving. You'd expect a top of the line luxury car. But no, he drives a modified Golf GTI.

Nissan has yet to release any official details on the Juke – including possible powertrains — but the compact CUV will slots between Nissan’s Note and Qashqai models in its European lineup, and will likely take residence below the Rouge in the automaker’s U.S. lineup. Tavares also revealed the Nissan Quest will rejoin the automaker’s lineup next January. Nissan stopped production of the Quest last year in preparation for an all-new model to be built in Japan.

These are the first pictures of Peugeot’s new super-mini 208, due for launch in 2012. It will be available in both 3 and 5-door hatchback, taking its lines from a mix of the iconic 205, the 206 and the company’s European best-seller, the 207. An extensive marketing campaign has just been launched, entitled 'Re-Generation' with the objective of reclaiming the brand leadership of the competitive small car in Europe next year.The 208 is smaller on the outside than 207 (7cm shorter and 1cm lower), but, says Peugeot, offers more room inside for rear passengers and a more generous boot. The 208 weighs on average 110kg less than 207. The 208 also adopts the new Peugeot style lines seen on the new Peugeot 508 and facelift 308. A new floating grille, newly sculpted lights and boomerang rear lamps give the 208 sporty looks.The 208's interior will mark a new departure in a complete redesign and layout of the instruments and controls. These are now positioned around

Suzuki will launch a variant of the Swift Hybrid Electric Vehicle (EV) in the event the Tokyo Motor Show 2011, December. Swift Hybrid EV will use a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor as driving a vehicle. It’s just cruising Swift Hybrid EV electric engine is still low or just about 30 km (19 miles). However, Suzuki has not officially announced any other technical details about this EV Swift.

Proton Holdings Bhd, the national car maker, has launched its Inspira R3 (Race, Rally, Research) model. There are limited productions of 100 units. Proton Inspira R3 is now open for booking and ends on the 31st of December 2011. The price for Proton Inspira R3 is starts from Solid for RM84, 549 and Metallic for RM84, 999. Prices stated are prices on the road. The booking fee is RM500 only.

Alfa Romeo is reportedly developing two SUVs, a C-SUV codenamed ‘Project 921′ and a bigger D-SUV codenamed ‘Project 931′. This two SUVs would be launched by end-2011. The C-SUV (pictured above), a crossover based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta coupe would be be called the CXover. Though the base versions would come only with front wheel drive, Alfa Romeo could also offer its Q4 all wheel drive system to the CXover. The CXover would compete with the likes of the Audi Q5 and the next generation BMW X3. The D-SUV would be a bigger SUV and would derive its roots from the Jeep Liberty thanks to parent Fiat’spartnership with the Chrysler group and its 20% stake in the American company. The D-SUV would be called the DXover and would be bigger and meaner than the CXover. Both the SUVs would get the 115 hp 1.6 liter, 140 hp 1.8 liter or the turbocharged direct injection 1.8 liter producing 200 hp.

Next Bike Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for Ducati in Malaysia today unveiled a new Monster model specifically developed for the Asian market. Valentino Rossi was on hand in Kuala Lumpur to promote the Ducati Monster 795. The launch is a coup for the distributor since it marks the first time that the worldwide launch of a new model has been held outside Europe, highlighting the Asian focus for the model. With the Monster 795 produced at the new Ducati factory in Thailand import duties will be avoided and the price much lower than Ducati models sourced from Bologna.  For example in Thailand, most imported Ducatis are twice the price of those sold in the US making a Ducati Diavel Carbon Red somewhat north of $40,000!! Prospective purchasers in Malaysia can reserve one of the new Ducati 795 Monsters by placing a RM1,000 (Malaysian Ringgit) deposit.  The new model is available in Thailand, China, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillippines, Vietnam and Singapore.  

Luxurious, top performance, elegance. The #VWPassat is here to take u to d next level. Made of pure class and elegance, the Volkswagen Passat has a luxurious interior and revolutionary engine to bring you the quietest ride you’ve ever had. With a 7-speed DSG gearbox matched with world class safety features, your VW Passat leads while others follow. What are you waiting for? Test drive the VW Passat today. Your next car could be German!

The new Volkswagen Cross Touran is not your conventional MPV. Far from it. Though it easily seats 7 in its spacious cabin, its acceleration will put a smile on your face, and surprised looks on everyone else. Being equipped with a 7-speed direct shift gearbox DSG also makes it surprisingly fuel efficient. Translating to more savings as well as a lower annual road tax. the Cross Touran will have leading performance figures in its class via its 1.4 TSI twin-charged engine that generates 140PS. This outstanding engine is mated to Volkswagen’s innovative 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). This enables the Cross Touran to churn out 220Nm from as low as 1,250rpm, reaching 100kph in 9.8 seconds, which is excellent for a compact MPV. The Cross Touran boasts a top speed of 194kph. Volkswagen Cross Touran  (RM166,888)   Engine: 1,390cc 4-cylinder direct-injection twincharged Max Power: 138hp @ 5,600rpm  Max Torque: 220Nm @ 1,250 - 4,500rpm  Transmission: seven-speed dual-clutch Com

Next Bike Sdn Bhd unveiled the twin-cylinder Ducati Hypermotard 796 at the Naza World of Bikes showroom at TTDI Plaza yesterday. A 2010 model in Ducati's stable, the 796 made its world debut last September at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan. Sitting a rung below the Hypermotard 1100, the 796 was designed to offer a more affordable entry point into Ducati Hypermotard motoring, with reduced weight helping to make up for a power deficit over its bigger sibling. Stepping in for the 1,078cc Dual Spark Desmodromic motor powering the 1100 is a smaller air-cooled 803cc L-twin engine. There's no running from the fact that smaller engine equates smaller output, and the 796 makes do with 9hp and 27.4Nm less than the 1100, producing 81hp @ 8,000rpm and 75.5 @ 6,250rpm. However, offsetting the motor's reduced juice is also reduced bulk, as the 796 tips the scales at a dry weight of 167kg, a full 5kg less than the 1100. Overseas reviews that we've referred to

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Malaysia, introduced the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport VGT today. In its effort to further strengthen its SUV line up, the Pajero Sport VGT is a new variant of the award winning seven-seat SUV that was first introduced in Malaysia in 2009. Mitsubishi’s proven robust and economical 2.5-litre Common Rail diesel engine is now fitted with a new powerhouse management that includes Variable Geometry Turbo, boosting power and torque levels to 178 PS and 350 Nm, respectively. The Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) technology uses variable vanes to control exhaust flow against the turbine blades, ensuring a constant delivery of additional fresh air to the engine for optimum output and performance. The maximum torque of the Pajero Sport VGT is made available across a wide band from 1,800 to 3,500 rpm, ensuring stronger acceleration and flexibility. The engine management efficiency is also increased for better power

  Toyota Hilux might not be the star in the family but recently, the Japanese automaker gave a makeover to the model for 2012. The 2012 Hilux will receive a revised interior that features a new upper dashboard design in which a new horizontal centre instrument cluster reinforces the breadth and roominess of the cabin. It even incorporates Toyota’s Touch; a 6.1″ full-colour touch screen multimedia unit. Furthermore, the new cabin is significantly improved in terms of design and quality, with greater colour consistency throughout the interior, and the addition of silver ornamentation. Meanwhile, the exterior gains a redesigned front end sporting a different grille dressed in chrome, new bonnet, headlamps and front bumper. The changes continue with the redesigned front and rear wings, a new crop of 15” and 17” steel and alloy wheels, plus new door mirrors. Through the introduction of variable nozzle turbocharging, the 2012 Hilux 2WD 2.5 D-4D models benefit from a 24bhp increase in pow

Today, the German carmaker has lifted the covers on the 2011 Passat. Like the new Golf 6, the 2011 Passat, while based on the current Passat's B6 platform, has been extensively remodelled. But for the roof, which carries over virtually unchanged, every panel of the updated Passat is brand-new. While the width and height of the '11 Passat remain unchanged, but total length has been extended by 4mm in both sedan and wagon form. To all intents and purposes, it looks like an all-new model. Wearing Volkswagen's new family face and rear end, the Passat gets the now ubiquitous LED daytime running lights and a four-bar chrome grille for all variants. The interior has also been overhauled, with a new instrument cluster and instrument switches and, for that touch of class, an analogue clock. There are also heated and cooled seats for top-shelf models and optional extras. For Europe, the Passat's engine options will include a 78kW 1.6 litre TDI engine, featuring battery regenerat

With the first-generation Cadillac SRX struggling to make gains in the luxury crossover segment since its debut in 2004, General Motors decided to give the 2010 Cadillac SRX a complete makeover right down to the very layout of the vehicle. Sharp, well-proportioned body work rides on a new platform, leading the new SRX to share very little with its previous incarnation.The first-gen SRX's rear-drive layout was ditched for a more compact, crossover style front-drive setup with available all-wheel drive. Now 4.8-inches shorter in length, this transformation dropped cargo space by 8.3 cubic-feet and eliminated the third row seats as well as significant amounts of rear-seat legroom.  The V-8 engine option is also gone, replaced by two V-6 engines, one of them turbocharged for higher performance.Despite its smaller size, the 2011 SRX sheds only a token amount of weight. That weight is a liability for the smaller V-6 powertrains as well as in the handling department, mak

The Ferrari FF is a super cool four wheel drive hypercar that can accommodate four passengers and loads of shopping. The Ferrari FF replaces the four-seater Ferrari 612 Scalietti but unlike that car, the Ferrari FF has loads of room in the rear. Open the door, flick a switch and the front seats slide forward, beckoning you into one of two amazingly ample rear pews, which offer a tonne of space and enough head room for Gulliver himself! The boot offers 450 litres of space which is more than a Ford Focus hatchback. Fold the seats forward and this capacity is extended to a whopping 800 litres which is enough to accommodate a week's shopping. 

The 2012 Civic will offer an unparalleled level of variety, with standard coupe and sedan models, two sporty Si versions, one hybrid, one natural-gas alternative-fuel variant and an all-new model—the Civic HF. In the tradition of the Civic CRX HF of years past, the new Civic HF has a similar goal of high efficiency with gasoline-only power, delivering a targeted EPA-estimated fuel-economy rating of 41 mpg on the highway[1]. Also delivering on the efficiency front is the all-new Civic Hybrid. The Civic HF is powered by a 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine. While Civic hybrid will also have a boost in its mpg of 45 mpg with the new lithium ion battery. "2012 Honda Civic Hybrid "   "Honda Civic Coupe 2012"

MVAgusta's extraordinary build-quality and attention to detail are still evident, but the 2011 Brutale 1190 has been re-engineered to make it friendlier. Brembo radial brakes with plenty of feel, huge 50mm Marzocchi forks, and a fully adjustable Sachs shock at the rear are firm, yet compliant and comfortable. The inline-four engine that puts out 144 horsepower (claimed) and more torque than a Ducati 1098, now has traction control and fuel mapping that has eliminated the abrupt behavior of previous models. Redesigned ergonomics give the rider a lot more room, so the Brutale is now not just an exquisite-looking precision instrument; it is also a highly capable, real-world motorcycle.

Its 649 cc parallel-twin engine with digital fuel injection has a power band that never fails to impress even the most experienced biker. The torquey twin delivers a deep ribbon of power in the lower and middle parts of its rev range, making the Versys a great commuter and relaxed traveling companion. Out on the open road, the fun-to-ride Versys also offers genuine sports bike handling and excellent fuel economy. Naturally, such a versatile machine comes with an adjustable windscreen, while its aggressive styling shows off the bike’s dynamic flexibility and strength. Possibly the most versatile motorcycle out there, the Versys excels at almost any task it’s given, from gridlock traffic jams, to mountain carving, to long-distance touring.

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It’s finally here, some kind of glimpse of the new AE86 spiritual successor. It’s even got the numbers 86 in its name. The new Toyota FT-86 Concept shown at Tokyo Motorshow and its resemblance to the Toyota FT-HS Concept probably means it’s a more productionised evolution of the FT-HS, or that’s just how new Toyota sportscars are going to look like.

PROTON is now giving you the option of getting more mileage for your Ringgit! PROTON has launched the Proton Saga FLX that uses Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), commonly found in luxury cars. Utilising an advance belt system that transforms torque to power, the Saga FLX gives you a smoother drive, removing the jerks of traditional autogear transmission systems. This “stepless” gear tansition improves drivability and responsiveness of the car, the smooth transition of the car between gears helping the car perform more efficiently, saving fuel. Designed to give consumers better drive satisfaction and safety confidence, the Proton Saga FLX also comes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), along with driver and passenger side air-bags. Check out the latest Proton Saga FLX ‘coz its even better! For more details, visit your closest PROTON Edar showroom or visit: http://www.todayscarblog/share/protonsaga-CVT 

Toyota is currently working on a replacement for its Yaris compact car, which is expected to enter the market towards the end of the year and has been spied here for the first time in prototype form. The new hatchback will go on sale as the 2012 Toyota Yaris, both in three- and five-door trims. A new Yaris sedan is also expected to join the lineup shortly after the initial launch and eventually we may see a brand new hybrid variant, which we got a preview of in the form Yaris HSD concept car at the recent 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Designed as a direct rival for the Honda Fit Hybrid, a hybrid version of the Yaris is in keeping with Toyota’s commitment to offer a full hybrid lineup by 2020.