Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza – official images leaked
Last week, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza - which will be making its world debut at the 2016 Auto Expo in Greater Noida, India on February 3 - was teased in a …
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MIMOS concept vehicle set to enter Red Dot Awards
Something along different lines - MIMOS, the national R&D centre in information and communications technology under the purview of the Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has revealed renderings of …
Grab rebrand introduces new app, with added features
Aside from a unified name and logo, Grab - formerly known as MyTeksi in Malaysia (and GrabTaxi in other markets) - also introduced a more user-friendly Grab app at its rebranding event …
MyTeksi and GrabTaxi rebranded, now known as Grab
MyTeksi - which is known regionally as GrabTaxi - has been rebranded, and is now known as Grab. The unveiling of the new name was made today in Singapore, where it was …
Ford Fiesta RS – no plans to introduce one, for sure
Well, it's not on again, and hopefully, the matter should be put to rest this time. First, it was reported that there were no plans to introduce it. Then, it was said …
Ford to completely pull out of Indonesia and Japan
Ford says it will be pulling out of the Indonesian and Japanese markets this year, stating that it saw "no reasonable path to profitability" in both countries, where the brand has long …
Ford, Mercedes-Benz also under scrutiny in French emissions probe – C-Max and S-Class in the spotlight
Renault, which announced a recall for 15,800 Captur SUVs to fix a faulty emissions filtering system, isn't the only automaker to be in the spotlight over having models with questionable emissions levels …
Tesla Model S 85 manages KL-Kedah on single charge
An update on Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) Tesla Model S 85 programme. The company took one of its two Model S 85s on a road trip up north to Kedah …
PEDA says TPP will open up market access for Proton
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was set to benefit Malaysia’s automotive sector. According to consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, being part of the 12-nation …
DBKL offering discounts on saman throughout Feb
In conjunction with Federal Territory Day on February 1, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced that it will be offering discounts for car and motorcycle summonses throughout the month of February, …
2015 Total Industry Volume (TIV) sales/production figures for ASEAN – Indonesia, Thailand down
Today's briefing on the overall vehicle sales data for 2015 by the Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) also saw ASEAN total industry volume (TIV) figures being revealed, though the numbers for sales and …
Honda Malaysia takes No. 1 spot in the non-national segment for 2015 – record 94,902 units sold
Honda Malaysia has announced its sales figures for 2015 - with 94,902 units sold last year, the company has emerged as the number one carmaker in the non-national segment for the first …
Mahindra KUV100 – SUV makes Indian market debut
The Mahindra KUV100 - which was unveiled last month - has made its market debut in India. The compact SUV, which sits below the automaker’s TUV300 and XUV500 offerings, is aimed at …
Nissan X-Trail – now available in Flaming Red for CNY
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced a new exterior colour option called Flaming Red for the third-generation Nissan X-Trail, just in time for Chinese New Year. The shade is available for …
KTM Komuter services to be available around-the-clock on Jan 22-25 in conjunction with Thaipusam
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that its KTM Komuter services will be available round the clock for four days from Jan 22 in conjunction with Thaipusam, which falls on Sunday. These …
Renault Captur recalled following emissions tests
Following emissions testing carried out at the behest of the French government, Renault has issued a recall for 15,800 Captur SUVs to fix a faulty emissions filtering system. The automaker, while acknowledging …
Most road fatalities occur due to loss of vehicle control
The loss of vehicle control was responsible for the highest number of road accident fatalities last year, with 1,713 deaths recorded in 2015. This was followed by veering into the opposite lane, …
No change in B10 biodiesel plans despite low oil price
The slump in global oil prices hasn't altered the Malaysia's plan to raise its biodiesel mandate to 10%, with the government saying it remains committed on this front despite tumbling crude oil …
Toyota Sienta to be launched in Indonesia this year – MPV set for ASEAN export, Malaysia a possibility?
The second-generation Toyota Sienta is set to be introduced in Indonesia this year. According to Kompas, Toyota Indonesia has accelerated plans to deploy the locally-assembled B-segment MPV earlier than projected - the …
SPIED: BMW X2 undergoing winter testing in Sweden
The BMW X2 has again been sighted, this time undergoing winter evaluation - our spy pixmen caught the SUV coupe running trials in Arvidsjaur, northern Sweden. It's still as heavily-clad as when …
