W176 Mercedes-Benz A 200 AMG Line debuts, RM204k
Still a while to go before the facelifted W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class makes its way here, so in the meantime, the current model has been given a bit of a boost to keep …
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Free trade in ASEAN would create 500k jobs – report
According to an economic study released by General Motors earlier this month, the removal of non-tariff measures (NTMs) in the automotive industry that prevent free trade within ASEAN would create up to …
VIDEO: Honda BR-V – Indonesian variants detailed
https://youtu.be/DanUmZ-pNE8 Earlier in the month, the series production Honda BR-V was unveiled at the 2015 Thai Motor Expo, and the Thai-specification model was further previewed in a short video clip a couple …
Nissan bringing 14 to the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon – X-Trail and Serena Nismo, plus a Lolita Lempicka trio
Nissan is set to display a large number of customised vehicles at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon next month, with no less than 14 specials being assembled for the event. Included in …
Hyundai appoints ex-Lamborghini brand and design director Manfred Fitzgerald to lead the Genesis brand
Hyundai has announced that Manfred Fitzgerald, former director of brand and design at Lamborghini, will be leading the Genesis brand from January 2016. He has been appointed as senior vice-president and will …
Daihatsu Copen goes Coupe and Shooting Brake route
The Daihatsu Copen interpreted as a coupe or shooting brake, anyone? That's the premise of two of the concepts the Japanese automaker is bringing to the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, the JDM …
DRIVEN: Tesla Model S 85 – exclusive first-drive report
Back in October, we had the chance to get up close with the first two Tesla vehicles to be brought in to Malaysia via official channels – the exclusive preview of the …
New Proton Saga or Persona under those covers?
Back in November, a new Proton Iriz-based sedan was sighted undergoing road trials, and the speculation then was this was essentially the next-generation Proton Persona. We already know that the return of …
Mahindra KUV100 debuts – the kool kid on the block
Mahindra has introduced a compact SUV called the KUV100. The vehicle, which is due to launched into the Indian market on January 15, will sit in below the automaker's TUV300 and XUV500 …
Ford Fiesta RS is on again – 250 PS and 2017 arrival
The "will they, won't they?" go-round continues to spin, this time on the merry side - a few months ago, news had indicated that the Ford Fiesta RS was not to be. …
Free taxi rides for expectant mothers in KL from Jan 2
A free taxi ride initiative will be launched on January 2, but before you get too excited about the news, it's only for expectant mothers who want to deliver their babies at …
JPJ says new car purchase incentive scheme a hoax
Scam alert, this concerning rebates apparently being offered via the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to incentify new vehicle purchases. The department issued a statement today regarding the matter, where it has been …
Chevrolet Niva supposedly revealed via patent images
Yet more on the next-gen Chevrolet Niva - the exterior of the series production unit has supposedly been revealed via patent images on the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property website. Rospatent, …
Thailand-Malaysia cross-border train service launched
Thailand has introduced a rail service from Hatyai to Padang Besar, which will connect with Malaysia's express train route. The new cross-border service was jointly launched yesterday at the Hatyai railway junction …
TC Euro Cars opens Renault showroom in Seremban
TC Euro Cars has announced the official opening of a new Renault dealer showroom in Seremban. The new 1S centre is located in a new township in Seremban along Jalan Era Square …
Fed Hwy-Section 7 Shah Alam flyover to open in Feb
Shah Alam residents living in Section 7 will finally be able to access the new flyover that links the area to the Federal Highway early next year. The flyover, which was completed …
Johor plans to introduce new parking system in 2016
The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) has announced that it is planning to introduce a new parking system to replace the existing coupon system currently in operation. The new system, though not …
Refusing to give way to VIP convoys with a police escort against the law, and a punishable offence – IGP
It's against the law to refuse to give way to VIP convoys with a police escort, according to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar. The Star reports that road users …
No crowds at JPJ despite upcoming five-day shutdown
It seems there has been no rush to obtain Road Transport Department (JPJ) services despite the department having announced that it will be shutting down its operations completely from December 23 to …
Taxi firm suing Uber, GrabCar for territory infringement
More on the Uber and Grabcar front, and this time it's about a taxi company wanting to take the two transportation network companies to court. Earlier in the week, The Malaysian Insider …
