Naza Automotive Manufacturing lays off 300 staff
According to a news report, Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM) has laid off 300 workers at its assembly plant in Gurun, Kedah. The lay-off at NAM involved 225 staff members as well as …
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Honda CR-Z – second facelift breaks cover in Japan
A couple of days ago, photos of what was purportedly a facelift of a Honda CR-Z facelift came about on the Net, and it looks like it's all ringing straight and true. …
GIIAS 2015: Mercedes-Maybach S-Class S500 on show
Following its recent debut in Thailand, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class S500 has been introduced to a second country in the region -the 2015 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) saw the model on …
Ford Driving Skills for Life – third season kicks off
Ford's Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) campaign has begun its third run in Malaysia - the 2015 edition kicked off last weekend with a session at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus on August …
Honda Project 2&4 – a fusion of motorbike and car
Honda is set to premiere its new Project 2&4 show car in Frankfurt next month - there's only a solitary teaser image of it, offering a cropped top-down view of what could …
Major roads in KL closed for Merdeka celebrations
In conjunction with National Day celebrations, a number of major roads in KL will be closed to traffic from today until Monday - The Star reports that eighteen routes around Dataran Merdeka …
Huanghai Plutus Caravan – one for the travellers
Caravans aren't exactly a common sight in these parts, so when something like the Huanghai Plutus Caravan pops up on local channels, it does grab one's attention. The vehicle is based on …
Ford Merdeka promo – up to RM13k in cash rebates
To celebrate Merdeka, Ford and its local distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) have announced promotional cash rebates for selected Ford models from now until September 30. The activity revolves around four …
2015 Ford Mustang – UK pricing, specs, sales update
Ford has reported that nearly 2,000 orders have rolled in for the 2015 Ford Mustang in the UK since the beginning of the year. The automaker says that 80% of UK customers …
Taxi industry needs to prove its worth – SPAD
Following on a report that more and more taxi drivers are leaving the industry by the day for the likes of Uber and GrabCar, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has said …
Ford Ranger Special Edition – 100 units only, RM108k
Sime Darby AutoConnexion has quietly introduced the Ford Ranger Special Edition, a limited run of 100 kitted-up units based on the 2.2 XLT Automatic 4x4 Hi-Rider. We actually spotted an ad for …
Honda BR-V – turbo and six airbags a possibility
We’ve seen the Honda BR-V Prototype in its standard and kitted-up forms, and we already know initial specifications of the three model grades of the SUV that will go on sale in …
Honda BR-V Prototype – new details including interior, dimensions, specs and colours of seven-seat SUV
We now have more details and specifications of the Honda BR-V Prototype, which made its world debut at the 2015 Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show (GIIAS) yesterday. There's also a first view …
GIIAS 2015: Daihatsu FT Concept – going the SUV path
This is the Daihatsu FT Concept, which debuted alongside the FX Concept at the 2015 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) - the latter takes care of the crossover side of things, …
GALLERY: Honda BR-V Prototype debuts at GIIAS 2015 – crossover is Malaysian-bound in 2016
Here's a more comprehensive photo gallery of the Honda BR-V Prototype, which made its world debut earlier this afternoon at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015 in Jakarta. The seven-seater, …
BMW i8 to gain access to ChargEV public charging
BMW Malaysia has announced that it will be working together with GreenTech Malaysia to offer its BMW i8 customers access to public charging services and facilities over the coming year. The announcement …
GreenTech Malaysia aiming to deploy 25,000 EV chargers by 2020, introduces ChargEV network
Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) is targeting to deploy 25,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the country by 2020 as part of its Electric Mobility Blueprint, which aims to fast-track the …
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser – the J200 facelift debuts
After having its brochure leaked in May and being spied undisguised last month, it's finally here - the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser's has made its official debut. The J200 has been given …
Perodua flash flood assistance – 20% off spare parts
Perodua has announced that it is offering assistance to all Perodua vehicle owners who were impacted by the flash floods in selected areas in Klang Valley and Selangor recently. The automaker said …
DRIVEN: Ferrari 488 GTB – blown away in Maranello
To think that a much greener and environmentally friendly car than its predecessor can be a faster and ultimately more fulfilling experience to drive may sound rather nutty, but here it is, …
