The Star Online: Star-Motoring : Highlights

Ferrari World to open in Abu Dhabi

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:36:23 +0800

There are plenty of theme parks based on cartoon characters and superheroes. But not until this month has there been one dedicated to a sports car manufacturer. The iconic Ferrari brand is first off the grid.

Julia Ziegler's zest for life

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:16:00 +0800

Julia Ziegler had a horrific accident several years ago but that has not put her off from the thrill of driving fast.

Big fun at KLIMS'10

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:24:26 +0800

THE replicas of two iconic Hollywood celluloid machines, the 16-foot tall Transformer “Bumblebee” and the Batmobile “Tumbler,” will be among the draws at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2010 at Putra World Trade Centre from Dec 3 to Dec 12.

On country roads

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:06:35 +0800

Joy is avoiding toll roads and going for the old roads, with paper map in hand, and for some, a GPS unit.

Continental develops early warning system

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:03:47 +0800

CONTINENTAL is working on an early warning system for road sections with low grip

Prepare for a long night drive

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:13:08 +0800

DRIVING long distances at night presents its own hazards. Some tips on night driving and common sense will ensure the trip is a safe and even enjoyable one.

Learn a new ritual with electric cars

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:27:27 +0800

WHEN Ford Motor Company debuts its all-new Focus Electric in late 2011, customers will learn a new way of “refuelling” – plugging in instead of gassing up.

Indonesia mulls moving its bursting capital

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:47:38 +0800

INDONESIA'S president has a solution for the country's overcrowded, gridlocked and flood-prone capital: Move it.

Diana on Diana

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:16:42 +0800

SHE’S a natural in front of the camera. But then the lass has had plenty of practice since she was nine months old.

Counting the costs of the status game

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:28:21 +0800

CAR ownership is often a status game, even from the first vehicle purchase.