On 19th February 2011, NBT (Brunei) Sdn Bhd has launched the highly anticipated Lexus's compact luxury hybrid, the Lexus CT200h at the Lexus Showroom in Gadong. The launch event was an exclusive invitation only for Lexus Patrons & Medias.



The Lexus CT200h is Lexus first entry to luxury compact hatchback segment which is dominated by Audi A3 & BMW 1 series. What set it apart from the competitors is the Full hybrid technology. It has the same Hybrid technologies used on the high-end hybrid Lexus line-up and Toyota’s Prius. With an impressive fuel consumption figure of 74.3mpg, that’s all you need to be convinced from normal petrol engine user to a Hybrid user.



The CT200h make use of two source of powerplants; the 1.8litre (99hp) VVT-I Atkinson cycle engine and an electric motor. By combining both of the power sources, the CT200h maximum power output is 134hp. The hybrid technologies used in the CT200h promises superb fuel efficiency, class leading emission levels and responsive performances. On short distances travel, the CT200h is capable of running with electric motor only which provides super quiet performance and near zero emission efficiency. An Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission takes control on the gear changes on the CT200h ensuring smooth gear change at all times.









Lexus CT200h provides driving flexibility with 4 driving modes to choose from; EV, ECO, NORMAL and SPORT mode. Whether you are into overtaking mood or near silent zero emission efficiency, the CT200h got you covered. In sport mode function, the CT200h releases its full engine output and handling potential by providing increase throttle and electric power steering response but also provides less intrusive operation of the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control system.


The exterior of the Lexus CT200h is designed based on Lexus L-finesse design philosophy. The Ct200h features a sporty yet sophisticated body lines, aggressive frontal design and wide track stance which give the car a powerful and precision expression.
















Lexus is all about luxury and the entry level CT200h is no exception. Step inside the car and
the first thing you would notice is the luxurious layout. The CT200h is roomy and the high quality suede seats are comfortable with excellent side supports. The sportiness of the exterior design follows into the cockpit with silver and black tone color scheme dashboard covered with leather. The push start button is located on the left-hand next to the steering wheel while the 4-driving mode wheel is positioned on the center console.


The Lexus CT200h price tag: $57,026.00 (OTR)

For more information on the Lexus CT200h, head down to NBT Lexus Showroom in Gadong.

Ingolstadt, 2011-02-16

How DKW changed the automotive world

* 80 years ago: the DKW F1 was the world’s first volume-produced car with front-wheel drive

* Its triumphal career began in 1931

* The last DKW models left the assembly lines in Argentina and Brazil in 1968


The first Audi advertising with the ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ slogan appeared 40 years ago, in 1971. Even then this technical leadership claim was well and truly justified. If we look back another 40 years we find DKW, one of the companies that later became Audi, introducing its F1 model at the 1931 International Automobile Exhibition in Berlin – the world’s first high-volume production car with front-wheel drive.

Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen acquired a majority shareholding in Audi Werke AG of Zwickau, Germany in August 1928. He planned to stimulate sales by installing his eight-cylinder engines in the large Audi models, but competition from America was strong, and during the world economic crisis from the end of 1929 onwards Audi found itself facing increasingly severe financial problems. A new product with greater market appeal was urgently needed to ensure the company’s survival.

In October 1930 Rasmussen decided that an entirely new small car should be developed in the shortest possible time. Its design was to be based on the water-cooled DKW twin-cylinder motorcycle engine, with front-wheel drive and a lightweight steel chassis frame. Rasmussen allowed the designers only six weeks to finish their work. The ‘F1’ project was successful, and the new DKW front-wheel-drive model had its first test run at the end of November 1930. DKW exhibited it at the Berlin IAA Motor Show in February 1931, and it rapidly became a sales success. Various versions went on sale, and the F1 was soon the Auto Union’s top-selling model. By the time production ceased in 1942 about 270,000 had left the Audi assembly lines.

DKW cars with front-wheel drive also formed the basis for reconstruction of the Auto Union in West Germany after the Second World War. Between 1949 and 1966 the Ingolstadt and Düsseldorf factories (Düsseldorf until 1962) built no fewer than 887,000 DKW passenger cars before production switched over to the new Audi model range first shown to the public in the summer of 1965.

The very last DKW passenger cars, however, saw the light of day far from their country of origin. Auto Union models continued to be built under licence in Argentina and Brazil until 1968.


[Source: T.C.Y.Motors]

On 16.2.2011, T.C.Y. Motors Sdn Bhd held a Lunar New Year open house celebration at their new showroom located in Kampung Kiarong.

A colorful lion dance performance was specially arranged to entertain the showroom guests who were present, the Chinese community also believe it is auspicious to ‘invite’ a lion dance into their business premises during this particular festive season to usher in good fortune for the rest of the year.

Present at the event was Mr. Teng Ching Ying, chairman of T.C.Y. Motors Sdn Bhd as well as other management & staffs. The dealership is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and is currently offering some special promotions on some of the vehicle brands it represents.


One such promotion is for the new compact Peugeot 107 which was just recently introduced into Brunei, buyers can receive a free 2-months installment package when they purchase the model at this time.


The Peugeot 107, a chic 4-door hatchback was awarded 4 Euro NCAP safety stars due to its design, safety equipment and easily mastered road handling capabilities, the 107 ensures a peace of mind for its occupants.

It features a 5 speed 2-tronic auto transmission and a fuel saving 998cc petrol engine which produces 68 horsepower and 93 Nm of torque

Click HERE for our First Look article on the Peugeot 107



Peugeot 207 Spider Race Car

The Peugeot 207 Spider Race Car is a Le Mans Prototype-style racer build with a tubular frame chassis, and meets IAF LMP1 and LMP2 regulations. The Spider's engine and gearbox is installed in the rear with a transverse layout.


The powerplant used to drive the race car is a turbocharged 1.6litre PSA-BMW Prince engine tuned to produce 175hp @5800rpm. The gearbox is a Sadev ST74-146 6-speed dog ring sequential gearbox matched with a 207 RC sintered metal disc clutch mechanism and paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

The Spider 207 has two diffusers, one located under the bonnet forward o f the front wheels, the other at the extreme rear.They are separated by a wide, flat under floor covering practically the entire underside o f the car. These diffusers and extractors help improve road holding.

Rear down force is also aided by the design o f the imposing rear cowling, giving the car a specific style, but also making it possible to dispense with a rear spoiler, which can be very prone to accidental damage.The bodywork consists of 9 individual parts in order to reduce repair costs. The overall weight of the car is only 720kg.