W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class launched in Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Malaysia - the new flagship arrives here 10 months after its debut in Hamburg, and the local charge is fronted by the S …
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GTE to replace GT, April debut
Some news about the Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GT, which was launched here in August 2007 and last given an update in 2012 - reader Maran has sent in info on a new …
2015 Hyundai Sonata makes its world debut in Korea
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata has made its world premiere in Korea, ahead of its show debut in New York next month. The automaker says that the seventh-generation LF Sonata represents the practical …
B5 biodiesel to be sold nationwide from July 1
Starting from July 1, all petrol stations in the country will begin selling B5 biodiesel, when the Government mandate for the fuel comes into effect. The announcement was made earlier in the …
Porsche to replace all 2014 911 GT3 engines
Porsche has announced that it will be replacing the engines of all its 2014 911 GT3s - the automaker is undertaking this corrective action after two engine fires involved the car last …
Kia pro_cee’d GT Oz-bound, only market out of Europe
You know the thing about saying something is designed specifically for a certain market? Well, taking things out of a much-shouted designated loop is becoming more commonplace, by the looks of it …
Labour unrest forces Toyota to halt production in India
Toyota has suspended production at its two car plants in Bangalore following stopped production lines and disrupted business brought about by labour unrest. The unrest is a result of failed salary negotiations …
GM issues another recall involving 1.5 mil vehicles
Over in the US, General Motors has issued three separate recalls, the total involving more than 1.5 million vehicles sold in North America. The latest round follows on an earlier recall by …
UMW Toyota opens 3S centre in Kulai, Johor
UMW Toyota Motor has opened a new 3S centre in the state of Johor to cater for the increasing number of Toyota vehicles in the Southern Region. The Toyota Kulai 3S centre …
2014 Great Wall Haval M4 appears on oto.my – RM50k
An ad for the 2014 Great Wall Haval M4 has appeared on oto.my - the post lists a pricing of RM50k for the manual 1.5 litre version. No mention on availability, but …
Mazda 3 – sedan production kicks off in Thailand
Mazda today began production of its third-generation Mazda 3 in Thailand, with assembly taking place at AutoAlliance Thailand, the automaker's manufacturing facility located in Rayong. The plant is making the Mazda 3 …
Formula E – wraps come off Beijing’s circuit design
The location and circuit layout of the inaugural race of the Formula E Championship, which will be held in Beijing, has been revealed - the Beijing Formula E Grand Prix on September …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz B-Class facelift in the snow
The second-gen W246 Mercedes-Benz B-Class facelift has been caught again on camera by our European spy pixmen, this time undergoing winter testing. Like the earlier set of roadgoing spyshots from last year, …
Dr Mahathir to resign from his post as Proton adviser?
According to a recent news report, Tun Dr Mahathir is believed to have tendered his resignation as Proton's adviser. The letter has supposedly been sent, but the move has not been confirmed, …
Volkswagen Group Malaysia announces plans to improve after-sales and customer satisfaction levels
Volkswagen Group Malaysia held a press briefing earlier today to announce plans to improve after-sales and customer satisfaction levels in the country, in collaboration with its entire authorised dealer network. The briefing …
Volvo evaluates road-integrated magnet system for accurate positioning of self-driving cars
Volvo has completed a research project using magnets in the roadway to help a car determine its position - the study is aimed at determining reliable and highly accurate positioning, one of …
2014 Fiat 500 – updated with new kit and fresh bits
The Fiat 500 has been given an update for 2014, which sees the introduction of a new engine, new colours, seats, upholstery as well as a tech add-on in the form of …
SPIED: Ford Fiesta EcoBoost on the Federal Highway
It's three at a go with this one, as the recently-spotted Ford Fusion is joined doing the transporter tango with two Fiestas - the red unit sports an EcoBoost decal on the …
Proton’s Australian sales up by 63% in Feb – 106 units
Some news about Proton in Australia. Proton Cars Australia has reported an increase in sales figures for the month of February 2014 - the monthly total of 106 units represents a 63.1% …
Kia seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox unveiled
Kia has unveiled its all-new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in Geneva, which it says is a more fuel efficient replacement for its existing six-speed automatic transmission. The seven-speeder, which will begin appearing on …
