Weekly fuel price announcements to begin March 29
The new fuel ceiling price mechanism, in which fuel prices will be announced on a weekly basis instead of monthly, will begin on March 29, the New Straits Times reports. Minister of …
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Proton might follow Perodua’s path, with foreign strategy partner having a 51% equity stake – minister
Proton, which is in its final phase of deliberation over its choice of a foreign strategic partner (FSP), might follow Perodua's path by allowing its FSP to have a 51% equity stake …
Mitsubishi to delay introduction of new ASX, Outlander
Mitsubishi is said to be delaying the introduction of its next-generation ASX and Outlander following the automaker's assimilation into the Nissan-Renault Alliance. Suppliers say the stay order is so that engineers can …
BMW and DS Automobiles join the Formula E series
The FIA has announced that nine manufacturers have been accepted as powertrain providers for the fifth, sixth and seventh FIA Formula E seasons. Aside from Renault and Jaguar Land Rover, BMW now …
2017 Toyota Agya facelift – leaked brochure reveals new kit and 1.2L mill, debut likely at IIMS next month
Over in Indonesia, the Toyota Agya - and presumably its twin, the Daihatsu Ayla - is set to get a facelift, four and a half years after it first surfaced at the …
Porsche makes US$17k profit per car, Ferrari US$90k
Car manufacturers have to make a profit on every car they sell, but some do better than others. According to a Bloomberg report, Daimler and BMW made around US$5k on every vehicle …
More than 70% of local university grads choose to buy foreign vehicles rather than the national car – Proton
Some 70% of local university graduates who have completed their studies choose to buy foreign-made cars because they think Proton is not comparable to foreign brands, according to recently-appointed Proton Edar CEO …
W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift to debut in April
The W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift has been undergoing testing for a good while now, but it looks like the automaker is finally ready to take the wraps off the sixth-gen refresh. Having …
PSA says Opel deal will open path to global expansion
Earlier this month, Groupe PSA became the second largest car manufacturer in Europe following its purchase of General Motors' European operations through the acquisition of Opel and Vauxhall brands in a US$2.3 …
SPIED: Peugeot 3008 1.6L THP on a trailer in Malaysia
The second-generation Peugeot 3008 has been sighted in Malaysia, but don't expect to see the SUV in showrooms anytime soon yet. The two examples spotted on a trailer bear French registration plates, …
Ford Focus 1.5L EcoBoost Red & Black Edition – based on Trend variant, limited to 20 units, RM121k
Sime Darby AutoConnexion has introduced a new limited edition run of the Ford Focus 1.5L EcoBoost called the Red & Black Edition. It's based on the Trend hatchback variant of the facelifted …
DBKL to implement motorcycle zones at traffic lights
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be running trials on a new system that will see special motorcycle stop zones being implemented at certain traffic lights, Bernama reports. These zones - which …
VIDEO: Volkswagen Arteon – you’ll stop and stare
https://youtu.be/2ly_0Gw_cak Volkswagen has come up with a video showing its new Arteon on the move. The car, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show last week, is a definite looker, …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Mofaz Exotic Car open new 3S centres in Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced the opening of two new 3S centres in the East Coast region. The two autohaus outlets, Mercedes-Benz Mofaz Kota Bharu in Kelantan and Mercedes-Benz Mofaz Kuala Terengganu, are …
Volkswagen to launch budget brand in China next year
Volkswagen will launch its long-awaited budget brand in China next year, with the first product from the new brand set to be an SUV, according to Autocar. The move was confirmed by …
GreenTech Malaysia – updates on Tesla and ChargEV
Earlier today, Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) presented an overview of the progress its many initiatives to catalyse green growth have made over the past three years. Among these is the …
VIDEO: G30 BMW 5 Series on the road in Cyberjaya
https://youtu.be/GReWlThOhHk Earlier this month, the G30 BMW 5 Series was spotted in the country, being ferried on a transporter. Now, the seventh-gen 5er - which was unveiled in October last year - …
PM satisfied ETS e-ticketing issue is being resolved
Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he was satisfied with the response by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) in solving the Electric Train Service …
Kia Niro plug-in hybrid debuts, goes on sale Q3 2017
A year after Kia introduced its series production Niro Hybrid, the follow-up act arrives in the form of the Niro Plug-in Hybrid, which makes its official debut in Geneva. To differentiate the …
Proton can compete internationally, but needs a foreign strategic partner to do so, says think tank
Proton has no other choice but to undertake a management paradigm shift and look to work with others, as Malaysia's limited population of 30 million doesn't offer it the economies of scale …
