Ford Focus GTCV8 – new 500 hp V8 silhouette racer
Feast your eyes on the Ford Focus GTCV8, the first purpose-built race car to join the just-announced Global Touring Car Series (GTC). It has a 500 hp V8 engine under the hood, powering the rear […]
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Mazda SkyActiv cars pre-qualified as EEV – reports
Research reports by AMMB and Maybank have revealed that Mazda cars have been pre-qualified for EEV duty exemptions under the new 2014 National Automotive Policy (NAP). The EEV duty exemptions are for its SkyActiv-powered models. […]
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NAP 2014: Proton Edar Dealers Association response
A number of automakers have issued official statements and responses in relation to the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) that was announced by MITI on Monday – next, we have a press release issued by […]
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VW Polo Hatchback CKD appears on oto.my – RM86k
Slated to be launched very soon, the Volkswagen Polo Hatchback CKD has appeared on our sister classifieds site, oto.my. We’ve all seen this car before of course, as it was given a public preview at […]
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SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen Jetta CKD fully uncovered
Just confirmed by DRB-Hicom last week, the Volkswagen Jetta CKD has been spotted at JPJ Putrajaya by regular contributor Anol Alias. Unlike the last round of spyshots, the locally-assembled C-segment sedan is seen here completely […]
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NAP 2014 – official responses from manufacturers
In light of the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) which was announced on Monday, several carmakers have been quick to issue official statements or responses. You’ve seen Proton’s; now BMW and Toyota have released theirs. […]
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W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 spotted in PJ
The W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, or rather its V222 long-wheelbase form, is set to make its market debut in Malaysia this year – no word yet on when the official launch is to happen, but interestingly […]
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Hyundai Veloster Turbo mule spied, launching soon
The Year of the Horse is just around the corner, and so are 184 Korean horses, it seems. Reader Zaim Hilmi sent in this shot of the Hyundai Veloster Turbo cruising in Putrajaya. It is […]
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MAA reveals vehicle production & sales data for 2013
MAA today announced the Total Industry Volume achieved in 2013 – essentially how many cars were sold in Malaysia last year. The grand figure has come up to 655,793 motor vehicles, which is a new […]
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Chrysler is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiat
Fiat has completed its acquisition of the remaining 41.46% stake it does not own in Chrysler Group from the UAW’s VEBA Trust (United Automobile Workers’ voluntary employee beneficiary association). Chrysler Group is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of […]
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AD: Enjoy attractive financing packages and more for your new BMW at Quill Automobiles’ CNY Promo!
If you’ve been eyeing that new BMW for sometime, head over to Quill Automobiles in Petaling Jaya before 31st January 2014 and stand a chance to enjoy attractive offers and financing packages* to ring in […]
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Next Toyota Camry to get a “more emotional design”
The current Toyota Camry isn’t exactly the best looking car in its class, not least next to its newer, fresher rivals. But that’s always the issue when you’re targeting mass-market success: something’s go to give […]
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NAP 2014 – so where do we go from here?
The National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) that was announced yesterday evening is a hot topic and the subject of much debate amongst industry players and consumers. Its aims include making Malaysia an Energy-Efficient Vehicle (EEV) […]
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2015 Subaru WRX STI – 305 hp, 2.5 litre turbo, AWD
The 2015 Subaru WRX STI has been unveiled in full at the Detroit Auto Show last week. As promised, it’s a marginally more hardcore version of the WRX sports sedan, as tuned by Subaru Tecnica […]
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Mitsubishi ASX CKD rolls off TCMA Segambut line
The first locally-assembled Mitsubishi ASX rolled off the line at Tan Chong’s Segambut plant in Kuala Lumpur this morning, flagged off by Morikazu Chokki, senior executive officer at MMC, Kozo Shiraji of Mitsubishi Corporation, Datuk […]
