DRIVEN: C346 Ford Focus 1.5L EcoBoost in Adelaide
Facelifts, by and large, are mostly mundane affairs, normally consisting of the odd exterior nip and tuck, mild revisions to the interior and a bit of tightening to ride/handling. The changes can …
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Volkswagen to focus on redemption, will cancel or postpone all unnecessary projects – Matthias Müller
New Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller has announced there will be a swift and relentless clarification of the diesel emissions scandal, the first step in a long road towards recovering the brand's image …
VEP introduction delayed – no start date announced
The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system, which was supposed to have begun on October 1, has been delayed, and no new date for the start of its implementation has been announced, The …
MyTeksi introduces number masking – feature set to enhance safety by ensuring customer privacy
MyTeksi has announced that it has introduced number masking in Malaysia, which it says will enhance safety for both drivers and passengers - the feature allows for completely anonymous calls between drivers …
Ford Ranger – RM4k price increase for pre-facelift
The focus may be on the Ford Ranger T6 facelift, which makes its Malaysian debut later this week, but here's an update on the outgoing one - prices of the original T6, …
Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system – police set to deploy 20 cameras in next two months
In June, it was reported that the police were set to employ an Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system to help them identify and nab motorists with outstanding summonses. The system was …
Alami Proton 2015 attracts more than 17,000 visitors
Proton has announced that the two-day Alami Proton carnival held last weekend attracted more than 17,000 visitors. The event, which opened up the automaker's production plant, R&D building and facilities at its …
Don’t DASH yet – Selangor says it hasn’t said yes
Yesterday, it was reported that the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) had been given the official go-ahead by the Selangor state government, and that construction of the highway was expected to start …
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – KL-Klang line ready by 2018
In June, news emerged about a proposal to build a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line to link Kuala Lumpur to Klang. The system, which was reportedly approved by the Cabinet, will be …
Perodua Axia 1.0 G – price raised by RM990 from Oct 1
Perodua has increased the on-the-road (OTR) pricing of its Axia 1.0 Standard G variant, covering both manual and automatic versions. The new pricing reportedly came into effect on October 1. Post-GST, the …
Ford Ranger Wildtrak facelift – est. price RM136k
The facelifted Ford Ranger T6 will be making its official debut in Malaysia very soon, and we've already seen photos of the refreshed pick-up in Ford showrooms. No hint of pricing yet …
Tesla Model S 85 – first two cars on way in to Malaysia
In May, we reported that the Tesla brand was finally coming to Malaysia via official channels, with formal introduction slated for the later half of the year. Since then, there have been …
How now, brown cow – shunned TEKS1M faring poorly
Things are not going well for Teksi 1Malaysia (TEKS1M) - the cab service, meant to be the turning point in the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD)'s bid to revamp the taxi system, …
Proton’s ASEAN car to be rolled out within 20 months?
Earlier in the month, it was reported that Proton was studying the possibility of a partnership with one or more China-based car manufacturers in an effort to develop an ASEAN car. It …
Ford Ranger T6 facelift set to debut next week – public ‘experiential test drive’ event on Oct 9-11 at 1Utama
Last week, the Ford Ranger T6 facelift was sighted on a transporter leaving Port Klang, which hinted that the pick-up's launch was imminent. Now, it has been confirmed that the Ranger FL's …
Japan to assist Thailand in becoming a manufacturing hub for pick-ups, hybrids and electric vehicles
Japan is set to collaborate with Thailand in building up the Kingdom as a manufacturing hub for pickup trucks, hybrids and electric vehicles, the Bangkok Post reports. The partnership was hatched following …
VIDEO: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Final Edition build
https://youtu.be/gnimq8huscM Not long to go before time is finally called on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - the last builds of the Evo X Final Edition are going along, and the automaker has …
Proton Tech Seminar at Alami Proton this weekend
Visitors to the Alami Proton open day carnival at the national carmaker’s Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam this coming weekend will be able to catch a Proton Technical Seminar, which will …
Paul Walker wrongful death suit – Porsche responds
Following the wrongful death lawsuit filed against Porsche by Paul Walker's daughter, the German automaker has issued an official response via a statement, which was provided to Entertainment Weekly. “As we have …
Ford Focus pre-facelift – safety recall in Australia over front drive shaft issue, 1,243 cars involved in Malaysia
Over in Australia, Ford is calling back a number of its third-gen Focus over an issue with the car's front drive halfshaft. The campaign involves 4,277 units of the pre-facelift C346 built …
