Auto China 2014 – the many pretty faces from Beijing
Forget the fact that this is one of the biggest and most important motor shows on the calendar. Forget the world debuts of the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Escort, Kia K4, Peugeot 408, …
April 2014
Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah appointed as Proton CEO
DRB-Hicom has announced that Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah has been appointed to the post of chief executive officer of Proton, effective April 15. The official announcement was made earlier today during an …
Gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT shown at Auto China
Our photographers at Auto China stumbled upon this rather... amusing gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT sedan while finishing up their run of the show, and sent us these pictures to pique our …
Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe – production model already leaked, likely based on MQB architecture
Would you look at that – Chinese website autohome.com.cn has not only furnished leaked pictures of the B8 Volkswagen Passat (called Magotan in China), but also of the production version of the …
VIDEO: Beijing 2014 highlights – SUVs and crossovers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JihdfCaA9hU Our lovely Auto China 2014 guide Aerilynn has walked you through the production sedans and concept cars at one of the biggest and most significant motor shows on the calendar, while …
Audi Q9 flagship considered, no four-ringed city car
Well, how about that? Just a month after BMW confirmed that it will be building a flagship X7 SUV, CAR UK has now reported that an Audi Q9 flagship is being considered …
New Volkswagen Passat (B8) for China leaked!
Chinese website autohome.com.cn has posted pics of what is allegedly the new-gen (B8) Volkswagen Passat for China. It's FAW-Volkswagen's Magotan, a nameplate that started life on the China-assembled European B6 Passat, before …
Trident Iceni – 6.6 litre diesel sports car with 1,423 Nm
Always wanted a sports car but can't afford the fuel bills that come with it? Or bored with the tepid torque figure of your naturally-aspirated Ferrari? Well, it's good news, because the …
McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept shown in China
The McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept has been unveiled, demonstrating the upgrades provided for the 650S Coupe and Spider by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), McLaren Automotive's bespoke division. Shown throughout China over …
Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 spotted on the move in Bangi!
We've seen it on a trailer and in the JPJ car park; now it's time for it to be spotted on the move. Reader Aznor Izam Sabuti has kindly sent in this …
Venucia R30 debuts in Beijing – March gets nose job
Something interesting from Auto China 2014 in Beijing - Dongfeng-Nissan has unveiled the Venucia R30, a vehicle that's clearly based on the Nissan March/Micra, but one that's dropped the cute, rounded face …
Nissan Safety Campaign to teach owners safe driving
Edaran Tan Chong has launched the 2014 Nissan Safety Campaign, a programme designed to raise awareness of road safety issues and to enhance driving skills and knowledge, at the Legoland Malaysia Resort. …
Nissan Sylphy 1.8 (B17) launched – RM112k-122k
At long last, the B17 Nissan Sylphy is officially launched in Malaysia, at the Grand Hyatt hotel in KL. Thanks to our exclusive and extensive pre-launch coverage of the C-segment sedan, comprising …
Volkswagen Group signs off on budget car – report
Reuters has reported that the Volkswagen Group has signed off on the design and basic concept of a sub-€8,000 (RM36k) city car for its yet-to-be-launched budget brand. Project manager Hans Demant affirmed …
VIDEO: Beijing 2014 – Audi TT Offroad Concept
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ddWG9PlsM We’re not quite done with our video coverage of Auto China 2014 just yet. Here’s our alluring host Aerilynn again, this time taking a closer look at the Audi TT Offroad …
SPIED: Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 seen at JPJ Putrajaya
Spotted near a showroom in Glenmarie last weekend, the Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 has been seen in Malaysia again, this time at JPJ Putrajaya. You know what that means: the hot-hatch’s local …
Proton looking at exports to drive profits; says it makes less than RM500 for each Saga SV sold – report
Proton is targeting to boost exports in a bid to stem falling profits due to dwindling local sales, the Business Times reported yesterday. Despite the recent launches of two highly-anticipated models – …
CKD Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI launched – RM131k
It's been spotted, confirmed, spotted again and teased, and now it's finally ready for its big reveal – Volkswagen Malaysia has introduced the locally-assembled Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI at the Damansara Performing …
Honda City Mugen Prototype debuts in the Philippines
Still very much the it car of the moment, the 2014 Honda City has impressed us and at least 10,000 Malaysian buyers so soon after its local launch. The Vios-beater is already …
Ford delivers best-ever Q1 performance in Malaysia
Ford Motor Company has delivered its best-ever first quarter performance in Malaysia, with a sales increase of more than three percent to 2,924 units for the period of January to March, reports …
