Ford Fiesta ST – three-door ST-1 version spied at JPJ
It looks like the hot hatch brigade will have another player very soon – reader Akmal Azmi has spied a Ford Fiesta ST at the JPJ Putrajaya carpark, likely undergoing type approval. …
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Five BMW number plate winning tenders left blank to avoid negative public perception, JPJ explains
The JPJ says that the successful bidders of five exclusive Selangor BMW number plates were not named - and the amounts they paid for the plates not disclosed - to avoid negative …
2015 Mazda 2 Sedan – first details and specifications
No, it hasn't been officially unveiled, or for that matter even announced - the 2015 Mazda 2 Sedan is still very much clad in disguise and undergoing field trails in Thailand, as …
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage – minor update announced
Over in Australia, Mitsubishi Motors has announced that the sixth-gen Mitsubishi Mirage has been given a minor update for 2015. There are no major exterior revisions to the hatch, which began selling …
2015 Mazda 2 – bookings open, pricing teased, RM88k
It looks like things are speeding up towards the local market introduction of the 2015 Mazda 2 - ASEAN production of the fourth-gen DJ began at the AAT plant in Rayong mid-September, …
Volkswagen Tristar – no ordinary Transporter, this
It’s called the Tristar, but it’s not from the brand with that logo. Rather, it’s a pick-up concept from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, based on the company’s current T platform. The study, which …
Mitsubishi Motors to invest US$600 million to build new plant in Indonesia – new MPV set to be developed
Mitsubishi Motors has announced that will be investing US$600 million to build a new assembly plant in Indonesia. The spend will also involve the development of a new vehicle for the market, …
Renault Megane RS 265 Sport: facelift debuts, RM200k
TC Euro Cars has officially introduced the facelifted Renault Megane RS 265 Sport in Malaysia. The facelift first appeared last month in a RS 265 Cup version, showcased at the launch of …
Isuzu D-Max Artic – limited edition run of 510 units
Just three months after adding on V-Cross models – and the 3.0 litre VGS turbodiesel – to its second-gen D-Max pick-up range, Isuzu Malaysia has introduced the D-Max Artic, a limited edition …
Perodua Axia launched – final prices lower than estimated, from RM24,600 to RM42,530 on-the-road
The first of the two small hatchbacks from the two national car companies making their debut this month has arrived – the Perodua Axia is the first of the duo to arrive, …
Peugeot 208 HYbrid Air 2L – just two litres per 100 km
Another year, another Peugeot 208 hybrid - at Frankfurt last year, Peugeot premiered its 208 HYbrid FE, which showcased an engine/electric motor combination. This year, for Paris, the French automaker will be …
DRIVEN: W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in France
If there’s one thing you can be sure of, it’s that a shinier and sleeker missile will be deployed every cycle in the see-saw arms race that is the premium executive sedan …
Honda HR-V – the Euro-market Vezel breaks cover
Honda has revealed its European-market HR-V ahead of the vehicle’s premiere at the Paris Motor Show next month. The HR-V Prototype, as it’s badged, features a similar front end to the US-market …
Hyundai i20 Coupe – a candidate for the N sub-brand
Hyundai has offered a first look at its planned i20 Coupe, which is set to expand on the automaker's new i20 model range beyond the upcoming five-door hatchback. The view offered of …
GALLERY: Hyundai i20 – more pix of the Euro version
More photos of the new Hyundai i20, this time of the European-spec version. The hatchback will be making its official debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October and entering production …
Atalanta Motors – 75 years on, a new car debuts
Seventy-five years after the last one came about, a new Atalanta motor car is set to be launched. The 2014 version of the two-seater will make its official debut at the third …
VIDEO: Petronas Merdeka 2014 – A Walk Through Time
http://youtu.be/H6PvAJF2PFA We’ve come a long way since independence, and sometimes it’s easy to forget how the journey was made since those humble beginnings 57 years ago. To celebrate the passage that is …
Uber service in Malaysia not deemed “illegal,” but will need to fully comply with local transportation laws
The controversy surrounding Uber in Malaysia continues – earlier, it was reported that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) was approaching the topic carefully and was wary about taking action against the …
2015 Volvo XC90 First Edition – limited run of 1,927 vehicles, only available through online sales
Now that the wraps have come off the 2015 Volvo XC90, the Swedish automaker has announced a limited series run to front-line the second-generation seven-seater SUV's arrival on the scene. The First …
ASEAN NCAP Q3 2014 test results announced: Perodua Axia, Honda City, Honda Jazz and Tata Vista
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) today released the latest round of test results at the ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards in Kuching, Sarawak – four models …
