Tata Nano – production of ‘world’s cheapest car’ ends
Nearly a decade after it was introduced, time is being called on the Tata Nano, once billed as the world's cheapest car. According to news reports, production of the compact city car …
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FIRST LOOK: 2018 Honda HR-V RS facelift in Malaysia
https://youtu.be/aMKk8lH6gEQ The Honda HR-V facelift has made its first public appearance in Malaysia, being previewed today ahead of an official market introduction sometime during this quarter. The complete model line-up for the …
2018 Honda HR-V facelift open for booking in Malaysia – new RS variant, LaneWatch, six airbags as standard
Honda Malaysia has announced that the Honda HR-V facelift is now open for booking ahead of its official market introduction, which is expected sometime this quarter. Additionally, customers who register their HR-V …
Transport ministry to review laws on drink driving
The transport ministry says that it is set to review existing laws in dealing with drink driving cases to ensure their effectiveness, Bernama reports. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, an immediate …
Ford Everest facelift introduced in Thailand – now with 2.0 litre EcoBlue turbodiesel and 10-speed auto
The Ford Everest facelift, first unveiled in May, has been introduced in Thailand. As previously reported, the Ranger-based SUV receives minor exterior styling revisions and additional features as part of its mid-cycle …
PEKEMA says that Open AP system should continue
The Malaysian Association of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders (PEKEMA) has expressed its concerns over rumours circulating about that the Pakatan Harapan government might abolish the Open Approved Permit (AP) system. The …
Proton says joint development of Indonesian national car still on, looking towards an ASEAN car in future
Proton says plans that were first mooted in 2015 to develop and manufacture an Indonesian national car in collaboration with PT Adiperkasa Citra Lestari are still on, The Edge reports. Proton chairman …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announces 1H 2018 results – 6,790 vehicles delivered, best-ever first half of a year
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) today announced its performance results for the first half of 2018, and it has been another record setting period. The company delivered 6,790 vehicles in the first six months, …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E200, E250 Avantgarde and Exclusive – new trim, revised kit in MY2018 update
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's introduction of the locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz E 300 AMG Line today also saw the local W213 E-Class line-up on display, which provided an opportunity to take a closer look at the …
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Malaysian launch delayed to end-2018 – C-Class facelift in Q4, S-Class facelift soon
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has had a relatively slow start in terms of product launches this year, but things are set to pick up considerably in the second half. The company is due to …
MoT to clamp down on ‘kopi-o’ licence suppliers
The transport ministry says it will take stern action against those involved in the issuance of kopi-o licences, be they road transport department (RTD) personnel or driving institutes, The Sun reports. According …
Ford ‘Seize the Deal’ campaign offers up to RM113k off
Sime Darby Auto Connexion has announced Seize the Deal, a new campaign offering rebates of up to 17% on top of the zero-rated GST savings for selected Ford models. Valid nationwide for …
Honda Malaysia says Takata airbag replacement completion now at 79%, but no ease up in activities
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) is continuing to urge owners of vehicles affected by the Takata front airbag inflator product recall to have them replaced without delay. The company, which is working closely with …
Volkswagen Group to invest one billion euro in India – Skoda to lead push, new A0-based SUV out in 2020
Volkswagen Group is set to revive its presence in India through a project called India 2.0. The plan will see a one billion euro investment (RM4.76 billion) being pumped into the country …
YA number plate series – bidding opens for run-out
The government may have called time on special number plates being sold by NGOs, but it looks like there's still a run-out series or two left. One of these that look to …
Perodua obtains latest ISO 9001, 14001 certification
Perodua has announced that the company and its fully-owned subsidiary Perodua Sales have been formally certified by SIRIM to the latest 2015 versions of the ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 9001 and …
BMW Malaysia introduces new Full Circle Recharged and MINI Urban Explorer financing campaigns
BMW Malaysia has announced the introduction of two financing campaigns called BMW Full Circle Recharged and MINI Full Circle Urban Explorer. These are new enhancements to the current Full Circle financing schemes …
BP buys Chargemaster, UK’s top EV charging provider
With a world increasingly going green and slowly moving away from fossil fuels, diversification has become necessary for multi-national oil and gas companies in order to secure the future. With electric mobility …
Google Maps motorcycle mode introduced in Malaysia
Three months after rolling it out in Indonesia, Google has now introduced its motorcycle mode in Malaysia - the new navigation mode is now available on the latest version of Google Maps, …
