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Nissan GT-R R35 Proves Its Mettle, 3 Times!

December 10, 2013

Every so often, the carmakers would produce a supercar claiming all sorts of superlatives to go with it. But which car is truly the best? I’ve just watched all 3 recordings of the ‘World’s Greatest Drag Race’, an annual face-off between supercars since 2011, racing across a quarter of a mile to the checkered flag to earn the bragging rights as the fastest of the fastest cars. In other words, the automakers can talk the talk, but can their cars really…race the race?

SAAB Is Back

December 5, 2013

We are pleased to announce the return of the iconic Swedish brand, SAAB, after the marque’s new owner, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), restarted production of the midsized 9-3 sedan at its plant in Trollhattan, Sweden.

Remembering Paul

December 5, 2013

In light of the sudden demise of Paul Walker last Saturday, one of the stars of the Fast and Furious franchise, let’s have a look at the gorgeous cars used in the movie.

Well Done, Proton!

December 4, 2013

Last week’s New Straits Times-Maybank Car of the Year (COTY) awards saw Proton bag 2 of the very coveted awards, namely for the Suprima S in the People’s Choice Award category and the Saga SV as the Entry Level Compact Car of the Year.

Purchasing Decisions Are A-Changing

December 4, 2013

Remember a time when the Chinese would visit luxury car showrooms with bulging pockets and snap up cars with, well, the snap of their fingers? Well, no longer.

A recent survey by TNS, a global marketing consultancy firm, has revealed that Chinese car buyer are wising up. Out of 1000 respondents, about 75% of them said that their final purchasing decision is motivated by promotional packages, including discounts, extended warranties or other freebies. Just last year, only 40% of people surveyed said that they were influenced by such marketing tactics.

Sanctions on Iran Easing, Who’s Whooping?

December 2, 2013

Who else is happy that the trade sanctions against Iran is easing? If Automology’s writing about it, then carmakers, of course.

Before foreign carmakers began withdrawing from dealings with Iran, the Iranian market was a juicy cash cow. The 2 largest foreign automaker with presence in the country were the French PSA Peugeot Citroen and South Korean Kia Motors. In 2011, Peugeot had sold 457 900 spare part kits that were then assembled into vehicles in Iran, which was the second largest sales volume after the automaker’s home country. But in February 2012, shipments were ceased, as mandated by the sanctions, causing Peugeot’s sales in Iran to fall 68% and losing a monthly earning of EUR10 million.