This weekend, aspiring Malaysian driver Fairuz Fauzy of MOFAZFortec Motorsport team is set to compete in the World Series Formula Renault 3.5 at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit. Having just secured his first win in the last round of the series at the Hungaroring Circuit in Hungary, Fairuz, with the help of teammate Sten Pentus is intent on keeping the run going with a second successive victory at Silverstone.

Fairuz powering his way to victory at Hungary

Can he do it again?

Mercedes unveils new AMG monsters for the facelifted W221 S-class - the S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG.

S 63

• Available in short and long-wheelbase
• Award-winning 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8
• Peak outputs: 525hp @ 6,800rpm, 630Nm@ 5,200rpm
• Redline at 7,200rpm
• 0-100kph: 4.6 secs

S 65

• Long wheelbase only
• 6.0-litre V12 biturbo
• Max Power: 612hp @ 4,800 - 5,100rpm
• Torque: 570Nm, @ IDLE!!
• 0-100kph: 4.4 secs

S 63 AMG vs S 65 AMG

If you’re getting concerned, worry no more, because Arc Flash Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd has the solution for you, in the form of Arc-Flash and nanoYo photocatalyst surface coating treatments for your interior. Both products originate from Japan, based on the latest research in nanotechnology. They are a spray-applied coating with titanium dioxide (TiO₂) as the active ingredient. Titanium oxide has strong oxidizing powers, enabling it to disperse a wide variety of elements which adheres to it.

Autoworld members get a special price of RM250 nett, regardless of car, for the full package application of both Arc Flash and nanoYo.

Visit Arc Flash Corporation at 1U New Wing, 1 - 5 Jul 2009.

Not satisfied with busting sales records, Honda Malaysia continues to aggressively step up its promotional campaign throughout the country. Having just opened their 55th 3S centre at Bukit Mertajam, they are now stepping things up by having the now-annual Experience Honda 3S Campaign running from today (1 July 2009) for three months until 30 September 2009.

Honda Jazz Grade S

Having rejuvenated Ford’s lineup in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion’s attempt at reviving the blue oval continues apace, with the simultaneous appointment of four 3S dealers throughout the country. In addition, the service centre in Section 13, Petaling Jaya now opens also on Saturday from 8:00am to 12:30pm, a move which seven other service centres would follow suit beginning July 2009.

Auto ConneXion’s outlet in PJ. Now open on Saturdays too.

BMW refreshes 1-series and 7-series for 2010 model year. Here’s the overview

1-series

• New entry level models - Coupe: 120i & 118d, Hatch: 116i & 116d
• Special editions for hatch: Lifestyle and Sport
• 118d produces 300Nm, but FC at only 4.5 litres/100km

7-series

• New 740d with TwinPower Turbo Technology - good for 600Nm!
• 730d optionally available with BluePerformance Technology
• xDrive debuts for 7-series in 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive

Mitsubishi became the latest manufacturer to have a car joining the Sport brigade, with the new Pajero Sport. KON follows 20 other journalists to Batu Ferringhi in a specially arranged media test drive event.

Chevrolet beefed up the Captiva’s arsenal with more toys for 2009. KON (a.k.a. TheGunner) spends a weekend with one.

See how Chevy’s latest perform.

In conjunction with Round 4 of the Super GT International Series Malaysia last weekend, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) launched the all-new Nissan Sylphy Tuned by Impul at the Sepang International Circuit. This makes the Sylphy the third Nissan model in Malaysia after the Latio and Grand Livina to receive the Impul treatment.

There are a total of five enhancements to the standard Sylphy packaged in by Impul, namely the aerokit, sports suspension, exhaust muffler, 17″ alloy rims and black leather seats with matching carpets. With the exception of the leather seats these enhancement parts are also available for purchase by existing Sylphy owners.

Nissan Sylphy Tuned by Impul

Last weekend, the Chevrolet Captiva owners’ club, the Captivians went on a durian-eating trip to Penang. TheGunner tagged along in a brand new facelifted version of the Captiva.