China to remove limits on foreign automakers by 2022
China has announced that it is set to end foreign ownership limitations on local auto companies by 2022. The move will bring to an end to a policy that was implemented in …
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Honda Small RS Concept premieres in Indonesia
Honda has given its Small RS Concept its world premiere at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2018, which began today. The small car platform study, designed by Honda's R&D Asia Pacific …
Pan Borneo Highway: Sabah construction progressing
Earlier this month, it was reported that construction on the Sarawak section of the Pan Borneo Highway project which is expected to be completed in 2021, was ahead of schedule. Work on …
Skoda Kamiq city SUV teased ahead of Beijing debut
Skoda's new small city SUV meant exclusively for the Chinese market has been revealed via a set of sketches ahead of its debut at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show next week. It's …
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ to go on show in Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) will be showcasing the Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ at its EQ Brand Exhibition next month. The study, known as Generation EQ, is being brought in to highlight the electric direction …
Ford Ranger 2.2L WildTrak launched in M’sia- RM128k
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has announced the introduction of the Ford Ranger 2.2L WildTrak in Malaysia. The new Ranger T6 facelift 4x4 High Rider variant becomes the second WildTrak in the …
Toyota launches Hilux Rugged X, Rogue and Rugged variants in Australia – aimed at urban adventurers
Over in Australia, Toyota has introduced three new variants of the Hilux – aimed at serious off-road enthusiasts and urban adventurers, the Rugged X, Rugged and Rogue have been fully designed, developed …
Automobili Pininfarina debuts – EV hypercar in 2020
Mahindra & Mahindra has announced the debut of Automobili Pininfarina, which is set to enter the luxury electric vehicle market. The company, which will be based in Europe, will be launching its …
Mercedes-Benz X-Class launched in Australia – MBM confirms no plans to introduce pick-up in Malaysia
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class has made its debut in Australia, the pick-up going on sale there in X 220 d, X 220 d 4Matic and X 250 d 4 Matic forms. Pricing for …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia officially introduces EQ Power branding – C350e and E350e to get new badging
At its Q1 2018 sales performance briefing today, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) also announced the introduction of the EQ Power brand for the local market. The move effectively redesignates the Mercedes-Benz C 350 …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia sets another record Q1 sales performance – 3,335 vehicles delivered, 13.2% growth
Based on first quarter numbers for 2018 that were revealed earlier today, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) looks set to improve on its record-setting performance in 2017. The company sold 3,335 vehicles in Q1 …
DRIVEN: Honda Sport Hybrid i-DCD models in Japan – we sample the JDM HR-V Hybrid and Freed Hybrid
Covering 370 odd kilometres on public roads in an assortment of Honda Sport Hybrid i-DCD models can hardly be deemed as groundbreaking, given that the technology is already a known quantity and …
2019 Ford Focus Mk4 debuts – three body-styles, six trim levels, EcoBoost/EcoBlue engines, 8-speed auto
The wraps have officially come off the 2019 Ford Focus Mk4, which will initially go on sale in Europe and China this year before making its US debut sometime in the second …
VIDEO: Xing Mobility Miss R supercar goes off-road
https://youtu.be/Np8mhUnqGkk Xing Mobility revealed its Miss R electric supercar last November, and now the Taipei-based electric powertrain startup has released initial testing footage of its 1,341 hp rally-inspired supercar. The prototype underwent …
Nippon Paint’s Trend Colours for Mobility 2018-2019 – 40 automotive colours projected to trend next in Asia
Nippon Paint has officially launched its Trend Colours for Mobility 18/19 (TCM 18/19), a colour palette of automotive shades that the company says is likely to trend across Asian markets over the …
Uber-Grab deal on hold in Singapore and Philippines – Uber app shut down in all other ASEAN markets
The Grab acquisition of Uber's Southeast Asia operations hasn't quite made a full transition. Originally, the deal - which was announced last month - was to have seen Uber's ride-sharing and food …
Barisan Nasional GE14 manifesto – enhancing transportation and further developing its infrastructure
We've seen what Pakatan Harapan and PAS have promised in their election manifesto for the upcoming 14th general election (GE14), and earlier tonight, ruling party Barisan Nasional (BN) revealed its manifesto, which …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia debuts EQ Power branding
In January, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) showed a teaser video highlighting the automaker's new EQ sub-brand at its 2017 performance result presentation, alluding that something would be developing along those lines this year. …
Another new number plate series – X marks the spot
It's fast becoming like alphabet soup, if it hasn't already. Hot on the heels of the XX special number plate series is er, the X special number plate series. And why not? …
VEP system scheduled to begin at the end of April
The implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system, which will apply to all foreign registered vehicles entering Malaysia via the Johor Causeway and Second Link expressway, is slated to start at …
