We are invited to the YF Sonata Preview in Hyundai Glenmarie Elite Outlet before the official launch on 2 July 2010. By suppose, I am there for FastMotoring coverage. However, just to share some photos that taken. The new Sonata does make a big change and looks awesome than before.

In general, it is worth to consider. A korean CLS. :P

Test Drive Units!

Hyundai is confident and serious on their YF Sonata. They even provide Toyota Camry and Honda Accord for test drive & head-to-head comparisons to blow your mind!

Sharp front edges!

The car that placed on the front stage.

Korean CLS look with upgraded chrome wheels!

Nice Rear lamp designs!

Shape of the LED lamp

Twin sun-roof with shades

Front Power Sun-roof with tilt and slide

Interior that upgraded to beige colour leather upholstery

Theta II 2.0-litre engine with six speed auto transmission

Huge boot space!

Side mirror with turning signal indicator

Stock 17" Alloy Wheels

Standard Leather Upholstery in black colour

Push Start Button with keyless!

Automatic Transmission Shifter!

Spacious rear seats! even for 3 adult passengers.

Upgraded leather upholstery in beige colour

Original Sonata kick plate!

Integrated headunit with clock, temperature and climate control

Steering wheel mounted controls

Console with fully electronic trip meter and information

Shortly, I will be able to provide the link from FastMotoring on 2011 Hyundai Sonata (YF) Review and a more complete photo gallery. Stay with me for latest updates.

Back in October 2009, Volkswagen Group Malaysia had announced the availability of the Passat CC and Scirocco to the Malaysian market. Both models are offered with 2.0 TSI turbo-charged engine (2.0L TSI) that producing 200PS (147kW) @ 5,100-6,000rpm and 280Nm @ 1,700-5,000rpm. This car is capable of delivering a top speed of 232km/h and 0-100 km/h in 7.6secs.

Initially, the Passat CC is powered by 6-speed Tiptronic Auto Transmission to front wheel. But now, you will get the 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) and 5 seats instead in the 2010 imported models.

It comes with luxury Nappa leather upholstery, In-dash 6 discs CD changer, RCD 510 touch screen head unit with reverse camera, Bi-Xenon headlights for low beam as well as high beam, Electric Panorama tilting sunroof, 18” alloy wheels with 235/40 R18 tyres and 5 years warranty.

The rear VW logo will tilt to pop out the Reverse Camera when shift to Reserver gear.

The steering wheel is light as it is electrically assisted and maintenance free. It comes with all-round disc brakes with Bosch 8.0 ESP with ABS, EDB, BA, EDL and ASR. Basically, the safety feature wise is fully equipped with dual front airbags, curtain airbag for front and rear passengers, side airbags for front passenger, ISOFIX for child seats. Overall, this car is rated with 5-Star under Euro NCAP.

Recently, I have worked and tested on upgrading the iPhone 2G from OS 3.0 to 3.1.3 that is locked to AT&T. I followed the instructions from iClarified by using RedSn0w to unlock and jailbreak the iPhone 2G. Somehow, I found there is a bit unclear on the instruction steps that mislead over to an error of “Unable to recognize specified IPSW” for me.

Obviously, I was panic at that moment that the phone almost turns to be brick as I can’t activate the phone and it is locked to AT&T as well.

But no worries now, it is fixed. All you need is to upgrade to OS 3.1.3 and run RedSn0w with OS 3.1.2 Firmware in order to unlock and jailbreak it. Please note, only applied to iPhone 2G!

First, Download the following files and place them in the Pwnage folder you just created:

- RedSn0w
- BL 3.9
- BL 4.6
- 3.1.3 (2G): iPhone1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw
- 3.1.2 (2G): iPhone1,1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw

Second, connect your iPhone 2G to computer and launch iTunes. Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left. Now hold down shift and click the Restore button. Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the firmware ipsw. Click the Open button to continue.

Third, once iTunes has finished updating your iPhone to the desired firmware you may launch redsnw0w.exe from the Pwnage folder on your desktop.

Fourth, once RedSn0w opens click on the Browse button and select the OS 3.1.2 firmware. After that, it will show “IPSW successfully identified”. If you have selected the OS 3.1.3, it will show the above error “Unable to recognize specified IPSW”. So make sure, you select 3.1.2 when unlock and jailbreak.

Fifth, from this window you can select “Install Cydia” and “Unlock”. If you have already pwned your device selects the “Already pwned” option. Then press Next button.

Last before complete, you need to specify the location of the 3.9 Bootloader and 4.6 Bootloader, press Next to continue. It is necessary to unlock the iPhone 2G. Now, plug the iPhone into the computer and make sure it’s OFF then click the Next button. RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode to upload the new RAM Disk and Kernel.

FIA has confirmed that Pirelli will take the reins from Bridgestone as formula one's official control tyre supplier from 2011 to the end of the 2013 season.

Following months of uncertainty and bids from the likes of Michelin and Hankook, the FIA announced that Pirelli's bid had been successful, at a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) on Wednesday.

Meighan Nealon is a singer that born in Toronto, Canada. She was originally a dancer on the acclaimed Much Music Television show Electric Circus. Currently based in Taipei and constantly moving between Toronto, Taipei and London UK.

Early this year, she joined Janet as Guest Host for one episode of Fun Taiwan.

There is 8 parts of this episode of Fun Taiwan with Meighan.

OK, 5 4 3 2 1... Fun Taiwan Time :)

Let's welcome the 2011 Hyundai Sonata to Malaysia.

The car will be open for preview for public from 25 to 29 June 2010 over at Hyundai Glemarie Showroom. The preview will be from 2pm until 9pm on weekdays including saturday and 2pm to 7pm on Sunday. Moreover, the car will be officially launching on 2 July 2010.

Frankly, I think this is one of the best Korean car that designed till date! Amazing!

27/06/2010 UPDATES: CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PHOTOS TAKEN DURING THE YF SONATA PREVIEW AT HYUNDAI GLENMARIE SHOWROOM

Yesterday (Monday, June 21, 2010), the Bulldozer starts demolishes a section of the wall of Pudu Jail in Kuala Lumpur. A controversial plan to tear down part of a 115-year-old jail for commercial development in the Malaysian capital has drawn fierce criticism from heritage enthusiasts. During World War II Japanese occupation forces used the jail to hold Allied prisoners-of-war, many of whom were tortured and executed there.

As usual for the local authority without sense of preserving the heritage building, the wall is demolished.

Check out the video taken before and during the process of demolishment.

Not sure whether it is related with high volume production of Mazda to fulfil the order worldwide.

A disgruntled Japanese auto worker at a Mazda plant slammed a car into a crowd of employees on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring 10 before he got arrested.

The 42-year-old man, a former temporary worker at the plant, was carrying a knife, Jiji Press reported.

The arrested man told police he felt resentment again Mazda since he stopped working two months ago at the plant in the western prefecture of Hiroshima, public broadcaster NHK reported.

You might be one of the victims of the Vuvuzela Horns. Since the offical don't plan to ban it, we just silent it ourself.

Folks over at Lifehacker have found that if you adjust your EQ at 465Hz and 235Hz, you can in fact filter out the buzz with great results. Ideally you'll reduce each frequency by at least 40dB (which got rid of the drone completely for us), but if your equipment can't quite adjust that low, just go as low as you can.

Check out the demo video clip - How to remove Vuvuzelas by Lifehacker!

According to my reliable source, Volkswagen Group Malaysia is officially bringing the 1.4 TSI-series of Golf and Scirocco to Malaysia altogether with the monster 265hp Golf R that takes 5.7secs to reach 100km/h from stand-still.

For the 1.4 TSI, whether it will be a single or twin-charged engine. I have no idea for now.

Meantime, I will keep you posted with a quick review on all the new model that VGM going to be launch in Q3 2010. You can check this out from my blog or FastMotoring.com, so stay tune with me.

FastMotoring Article (Read on) - Added 15/06/2010

- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI, Scirocco 1.4 TSI and Golf R will be launching in Malaysia soon!

Golf 1.4 TSI

Scirocco 1.4 TSI

Probably you have recently heard about the massive sinkhole that opened in the middle city of Guatemala.

The hole opened and swallowing an entire 3 storey building. It is about 200ft into the earth. According to Scientist, it likely caused by the flood-waters from the Tropical Storm Agatha over the time.

Check out the videos!