Girl power

America’s Princess of Speed Danica Patrick, whom we featured in Starmotoring last April, is now the first woman in a century of open-wheel racing to be an Indy car winner.

Back to basics

Auto makers seek to reduce complexity and cut costs by offering less customisable choices in a move that may also lead to less confusion for buyers and dealers

Legend of a style icon

The 308 is an inspired piece of work by Pininfarina.

How hard is it really?

ONE FOR THE ROAD by SOO EWE JIN

Riding the wave of the future

Electric cars are definitely the way of the future but until they can be fully supported by a good recharging network, fossil-fuel potters are still here to stay.

Satellite of love

GPS devices are making inroads into our lives. We look at the range.

Meeting expectations

In this edition, we shed more light on the Michelin way of doing things.

Chevy dealer opens three 3S centres

Hicom-Chevrolet's newly appointed dealer Cergazam Sdn Bhd has opened three 3S centres, promising local Chevrolet vehicle buyers a high level of service. They are located here, Prai and Johor Baru,

More BestDrive centres now

Continental Sime Tyre Sdn Bhd has expanded its BestDrive centres around the country, opening two BestDrive Continental Passenger Car & Light Truck (PLT) centre in Alor Star and Bangi, and a BestDrive Continental Truck Tyre centre in Alor Star recently.

Fuel Stick claims fuel savings

With costlier fuel prices behind the back of everyone's minds, motorists will be looking for ways to reduce the fuel consumption of their vehicles.

Go far with an experienced installer

ACCORD, Vitara, Camry, Unser, Pajero, Sonata, Elantra, Ria, Waja, Wira and Gen.2. These are some of the makes and models that have gone through the NGV conversion process under the watchful eye of Teoh Huat Bin.

NGV parts

Grand Livina comes a-calling

LOOKING for a seven-seater mid-sized multi-purpose vehicle that is classy and fuel efficient? Then check out the newly launched Nissan Grand Livina.

Naza unit the franchise holder

PEUGEOT enthusiasts, take note. Naza Group of Companies unit Nasim Sdn Bhd is now the local franchise holder for the French marque.

Charting a course

CONTINENTAL AG, which recently acquired Siemens VDO Automotive AG for 11.4bil euros (RM57.6bil), hopes to capitalise on the strengths of the both global automotive suppliers to become the leading company in the industry.

New CEO takes over

MITSUBISHI Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the local exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi Motors passenger cars and commercial vehicles, has appointed Keizo Ono as its chief executive officer, effective Dec 13.

Enjoy special deals on Honda cars

GET a new Honda Accord or City under Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd's Chinese New Year Campaign 2008 and enjoy special interest rates from as low as 1.38%.

Naza launches Forza

For first-time car buyers looking for a bargain can check out the Naza Forza that comes with a fuel-efficient 1.1-litre engine.

Winner picked in fleet contest

Nozomi Express (M) Sdn Bhd emerged the lucky winner of the final event of the Diamond Reward Contest 2007, taking home a Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Mitsubishi FUSO.

Centre opens

Pusat Servis Tayar Dan Bateri Broleh, in partnership with Continental Sime Tyre Sdn Bhd, opened the first BestDrive Continental Passenger Car & Light Truck Centre in Johor early last month.

Parting is such sorrow

From AU YEONG HOW, Taman Bukit Intan, Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur