2021 Perodua Ativa – GearUp accessories detailed
The 2021 Perodua Ativa was launched earlier today, and its official debut has also seen the introduction of GearUp accessories available for the SUV, which goes on sale in three variant forms, …
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Ford Ranger Raptor X Special Edition – unique True Red exterior and additional equipment, RM216,888
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) has introduced the Ford Ranger Raptor X Special Edition, which comes dressed in a unique True Red exterior finish. Aside from the distinct colour, the variant - …
CMCO for Selangor, KL, Johor, Penang from March 5
The government has announced that the current movement control order (MCO) for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Penang, which ends on March 4, will be switched to a conditional MCO (CMCO) from …
Proton sold 11,873 cars in February 2021 – Saga still top seller, market share now 27.1%, highest in 7 years
Proton has announced its sales performance for February 2021. The national carmaker delivered 11,873 units (domestic and export) last month, which was 5,909 units (or 99%) more than that managed in January, …
Toyota Yaris is named 2021 European Car of the Year
The Toyota Yaris has been named as the 2021 European Car of the Year, the hatch finishing ahead of the new Fiat 500 and Cupra Formentor. The new Yaris, which debuted in …
Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki announces retirement
Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki has announced he will retire in June after heading the carmaker for more than four decades, Reuters reports. The 91-year-old is stepping aside for a new leader to …
MCO violators will now face a fine of up to RM10,000
The government is set to impose a heavier penalty on those caught breaching movement control order (MCO) regulations, with offenders facing up to a tenfold increase in the fine rate. Presently, the …
Honda Malaysia counts down to its 1 Millionth Unit – win one of seven special 1 Million Edition Honda cars!
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced its "1 Million Dreams Campaign," which celebrates the company's achievement of reaching one million units in sales since the company was established 20 years ago, in 2001. …
Toyota and Nissan brake supplier Akebono admits to falsifying inspection data in more than 100,000 cases
Everyone fibs now and then, but it's probably not on when you do it more than 100,000 times, and not when it involves an item such as braking components on a car. …
Perodua impacted by chip shortage – production of Myvi, Aruz and Alza affected; for Myvi, well into March
Over the past few months, a shortage of semiconductor chips has led to significant disruptions in global automotive production, with carmakers forced to halt or scale back vehicle assembly as a result …
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class debuts – tech from S-Class, MBUX, PHEV with 100 km all-electric range
We’ve seen the spy shots, the teasers, and even the leaked images ahead of its premiere, but the wait is finally over as the wraps officially come off the 2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz …
Honda Malaysia assists communities hit hard by Covid and floods, donates face masks, laptops to schools
In a move to give back to the community, Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has provided assistance to communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and floods. Earlier this month, the company distributed necessities such …
BMW Group Malaysia delivered 8,903 BMW vehicles in 2020, brand regains top spot in the premium segment
Everybody loves having bragging rights of being the top dog in whatever field they're in, and automakers are no exception. Locally, annual sales performance numbers are the benchmark by which things are …
January 2021 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 52.3%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales date for the month of January 2021. A total of 32,829 units were delivered last month, which was 36,007 units or 52.3% less …
Honda appoints Japan R&D chief Toshihiro Mibe as its new president and CEO, succeeding Takahiro Hachigo
Honda has announced that its president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo will step down from his post on April 1. He will be succeeded by Toshihiro Mibe, the automaker's head of research and …
2021 Proton Exora Black Edition launched – RM67,800
Proton’s salvo of four special edition models today rounds off with the 2021 Exora Black Edition, which joins the Saga R3 Limited Edition, Iriz R3 Limited Edition and Persona Black Edition in …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia says its electrification plans remain, but greater clarity in gov’t EV direction needed
In 2019, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) previewed the Mercedes-Benz EQC, the automaker’s first fully-fledged production electric vehicle (EV), with the intent of introducing it here sometime in 2020. The EQC 400 4Matic was …
Singapore expands its electric vehicle push – S$30 mil for initiatives, 60,000 EV charging points by 2030
Last year, Singapore announced that it would begin the push to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) at the start of 2021, outlining measures that would be undertaken to encourage consumers …
Perodua sells 16,894 cars in January 2021, just 3.36% less than that achieved in the same month last year
Perodua has announced its sales performance for January 2021. The national carmaker continued to lead the charts by registering sales of 16,894 units last month, which represents a 32.88% drop (or 8,277 …
BMW Malaysia exports locally-assembled G28 3 Series Gran Sedan to Thailand – will the 330Li be sold here?
Earlier today, you read about the G28 BMW 3 Series Gran Sedan going on sale in Thailand, and here's an interesting snippet about that right-hand drive version of the long-wheelbase G20 - …
