Nissan LEAF – Are you ready for an All-Electric Future?
In an exclusive ‘meet the press’ session prior to the launch of KLIMS 2013, Autofreaks.NET was invited to an informal ‘chit-chat’ session with Tooru Abe, Nissan LEAF Chief Prod…
F1 feel-good Factor: Seb Vettel helps his team to pack up in India
After clinching this year’s driver’s world champion for the fourth time in a roll, many expected Sebastian Vettel to party like a champion. Where most people will picture Vettel celebrating in a typic…
Redesigned Toyota ‘Harrier’ Crossover SUV set to Launch in Japan
Prior to the flood of Alphards, Veilfires and Estima’s, the once luxury SUV or popular vehicle was the Toyota Harrier. If you look at most 2nd hand dealerships and recon shops, you would still see a h…
Golf TDI BlueMotion achieves a stunning 2.92L /100km!
On a DEKRA-supervised test run, the Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion has proved itself to be a real three-liter car. On the trip from Nantes to Copenhagen, the Golf with the 81 kW/110 PS TDI engine used…
Stunning Volvo truck video: Jean-Claude Van Damme truck splitting stunt!
What is the best way to promote a series of trucks? Trucks usually have a tougher time getting promoted due to its niche and it is not as visually appealing like passenger cars or super cars. Apparent…
Heels & Wheels @ KLIMS 2013!
Whether it’s Frankfurt, Geneva, Tokyo or even our very own KLIMS, it seems a prerequisite to have models with the cars. Are we complaining? Heck no. AF is proud to feature some of the lovelies f…
KLIMS 2013: Multiple New Car Launches and Prototypes Galore!
The AutoFreaks team were at this year’s Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow (KLIMS) 2013 in Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) starting from 15th November until 24th November 2013. For the next 10…
Iconic Suzuki Jimny 4×4 makes a long awaited comeback to Malaysia
The iconic Suzuki Jimny, the small, durable and unpretentious 4×4 that served Malaysians for many years, has made a return to the Malaysian market after the last Jimny rolled out from the Malaysi…
Bermaz launches all-new Mazda Biante MPV & Facelifted CX-9 SUV
Set amidst the glittering lights of 1 Utama, Bermaz, the sole-importers and distributors of the Mazda brand in Malaysia, recently launched the all-new Mazda Biante luxury MPV and an updated CX-9 SUV. …
[Confirmed] RON97 price to go down by RM0.10 effective 14th November 2013
[Confirmed] The price of RON97 is now officially RM2.75. Unconfirmed reports making its rounds on multiple social media channels seem to confirm the rumor that the price of RON97 fuel will go down by …
UD Quester heavy duty trucks officially launched in Malaysia
UD Trucks, via the main subsidiary in Malaysia, Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd has officially launched the Quester series of heavy duty trucks to the Malaysia market. The Quester, a result of…
Audi S3 vs. Audi Sport Quattro – A pacy duel!
Audi just recently released a video on their YouTube channel showing a duel between the Audi S3 and the Audi Sport Quattro. It pits Stig Blomqvist in the Audi Sport quattro against Hermann Müller in t…
Porsche 911 Turbo S officially launched in Malaysia
It’s simply stunning. With its longer wheelbase and wider rear track, it cuts a mean profile from whatever angle you look at it. Held at the Porsche Centre in Damansara, Sime Darby Auto Performa…
Mitsubishi Attrage 1.2 makes its debut
It’s far from an EVO X in terms of power and it’s nowhere near as big as a Triton in terms of size, but there’s just something about the new ‘stylish eco sedan’ Mitsubish…
Hafizh Syahrin goes full season in 2014 for Moto2 with PETRONAS
Unbeknownst to many, PETRONAS was already involved in the 250cc category of the World Motorcycle Championship many years ago with local rider Shahrul Yuzy under Team Petronas Sprinta Yamaha TVK (Tong …
A classic car is “reborn”. Exquisite restoration of a 54-year-old classic Mini
My wife absolutely adores the old classic Mini’s. She loves how cute they look and how small the car is especially on the road. It brings back a lot of memories for her when her parents used to drive …
2014 Lexus CT to Make World Debut at the Guangzhou Motor Show
The world premiere of the 2014 Lexus CT 200h will take place at the 2013 Guangzhou Motor Show in China on Nov. 21. When the CT 200h was introduced in 2010 it was the world’s first full hybrid luxury c…
Porsche Panamera driven by footballer ends up in a pool of mud thanks to GPS
Without a doubt GPS or Sat-Nav devices have become essential to motorists for finding their way around these days. However there have been tales of drivers ending up lost or worse off-road in some god…
Ken Block does it again in Gymkhana 6 [+Video]
What do you get if you put a supermini and a driver named Ken Block together? The gymkhana maestro, who is also the co-founder of DC Shoes and a professional racing driver of Hoonigan Racing Division,…
The New Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG: 1000Nm anyone?
Twelve cylinders, twin-turbocharging, 463 kW (630 hp) of output and 1000 newton metres of torque – the new S 65 AMG sets new standards as the most powerful vehicle in its segment of the market. Except…
MotoGP – Marc Marquez becomes MotoGP World Champion of 2013
For the first time since 2006 the MotoGP title was up for grabs at the final race in Valencia between these two Spanish riders; two time world champion and Yamaha rider, Jorge Lorenzo and Honda rider …
Malaysia Super Series Round 5 race report: Proton reigns supreme despite crash
Round five and the final round of Malaysian Super Series last weekend in Sepang will be remembered where a massive crash took place on the first lap. The one hour endurance race has seen a healthy 17 …
Alex Yoong’s Massive Crash at Audi R8 LMS Cup
As the 11th Round of the Audi R8 LMS Cup kicked off at the Macau circuit, qualifying was rocked when Alex Yoong (Malaysia’s former F1 driver) suffered a horrendous crash. Fortunately Alex was unhurt i…
BIMMERFEST 2013 – Bringing the BMW Community Together
BMW Club Malaysia (“BMWCM”), the official BMW car club of Malaysia held a festival called Bimmerfest 2013 with the tag line “Bringing the BMW Community Together”. This event was held at the open area …
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