Another Renault model to be CKD, due next year
The recently-launched Renault Fluence won't be the only Renault model to come out of Tan Chong Motor Assemblies' Segambut plant in recent time. TC Euro Cars director and CEO Kuan Kim Luen …
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Seat Ibiza Cupster Concept – a topless experiment
At the 2014 Worthersee Treffen show, Seat will be presenting an "open-top fun-mobile" called the Ibiza Cupster. Marking the 30th anniversary of the Ibiza (first gen had a cabrio), the Cupster is …
Renault Fluence 2.0 unveiled in Malaysia – RM115k
This morning finally puts an end to so many months of spyshots and teasers - the Renault Fluence has officially entered the Malaysian scene. The C-segment sedan is locally assembled (CKD) in …
Toyota develops new silicon carbide semiconductor, hybrid fuel efficiency to improve by 10%
A typical silicon power semiconductor versus Toyota's new silicon carbide (SiC) version Toyota has announced a new silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor for use in its automotive power control units (PCU). Developed …
Driven Movie Night – contest winners among the first in Malaysia to watch X-Men: Days Of Future Past!
The latest instalment in Marvel's X-Men film series - Days Of Future Past - officially opens for viewing at major cinemas today (May 22) and full houses are expected at the weekend. …
Bentley hiring big ahead of SUV and hybrid launch
Bentley has announced that it is creating over 140 new jobs at its headquarters in Crewe, UK. Recruitment includes 90 skilled engineers and 51 new apprentices, the biggest single apprentice intake in …
CarBase.my – submit an owner review now and receive a RM50 BHPetrol Gift Petrol Card!
CarBase.my, Malaysia's #1 Car Buyer's Guide and your one-stop car research site, is up and running! We do hope you've found the site useful so far, and really appreciate your feedback and …
Mazda 3 – now with leather seats for no extra charge
Remember how we noted in our walk-around video that the RM139k Mazda 3 Sedan only came with fabric seats? Well, it seems Mazda Malaysia has duly responded. At this morning's Mazda 5 …
Nissan Elgrand Facelift MPV now in Malaysia, RM388k
The facelifted Nissan Elgrand that we first saw late last year is now in Malaysia via the official channel. Edaran Tan Chong Motor has priced the big MPV at RM388,000 on-the-road without …
Dr Mahathir officially announced as Proton chairman
Proton Holdings Bhd has officially announced that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has agreed to become its chairman effective May 16, 2014. Dr Mahathir will also be chairman of Group Lotus plc, a …
Facelifted Peugeot 5008 officially launched – RM160k
Nasim has officially launched the facelifted Peugeot 5008 at its new outlet in Johor Bahru. The refreshed seven-seat MPV is on sale now, retailing at RM159,888 on the road with insurance. That …
AD: Get up close and personal with the all-new Porsche Macan Turbo compact SUV at the Bangsar Shopping Centre from 21 May till 25 May 2014!
Sime Darby Auto Performance, the official importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles in Malaysia is introducing a brand new compact SUV model, the Porsche Macan. For those who have been keeping a …
Mazda 5 SkyActiv launched in Malaysia – RM157,279
As revealed back in February, the Mazda 5 has indeed been given the SkyActiv treatment (joining the 3, 6, Biante and CX-5 in the SkyActiv party), and the enhanced MPV has been …
Dodge Challenger SRT – new 6.2 V8 mill with 707 hp
The Dodge Challenger SRT has been given a timely nip-and-tuck for the 2015 model year after six years on the market. The tweaks bring the looks of the pumped-up muscle car in …
Dr Mahathir confirms appointment as Proton chairman
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has confirmed that he will be appointed chairman of Proton Holdings Bhd, and this is expected to be officially announced tomorrow (May 21), reports Bernama. "My plan is …
2015 Nissan Pulsar for Europe – first photos & details
Here are the first pix of the new Nissan Pulsar for Europe, which Nissan will take to battle against the Mk7 VW Golf and Ford Focus in Europe. It sports a completely …
Daihatsu Copen – production Kopen concept leaked
Fans of kei roadsters finally have something to look forward to, as the new Daihatsu Copen – the replacement for the first-generation model which ended production in 2012 – has been leaked …
Tun Dr Mahathir to become Proton chairman – report
According to a report by The Malaysian Reserve, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is set to be appointed chairman of Proton. Sources familiar with the company have told the publication that an announcement …
Next Mazda 3 MPS to get 300 hp 2.5 SkyActiv-G turbo
Australian website carsguide.com.au reports that the next Mazda 3 MPS could not only get four-wheel drive to cure the copious amounts of torque steer that beset the outgoing model, but also a …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz ML Coupe AMG sighted on test
The yet-to-be-launched BMW X6 fighter from Stuttgart, now reportedly called the Mercedes-Benz ML Coupe (following the naming convention set by the E-Class Coupe, C-Class Coupe and S-Class Coupe), already has an AMG …
