Suzuki X-Lander concept – the Jimny’s alter ego
You've seen the Crosshiker concept, and now, here's the Suzuki X-Lander, another design study from Hamamatsu that will debut in Tokyo. The company says that it's based on the Jimny, but the …
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Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV, XR-PHEV and AR – previewing the new Pajero, ASX and Grandis
Mitsubishi has released the first images of the trio of concepts it will be unveiling at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show later this month. The Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV, Concept XR-PHEV and Concept …
2014 Volkswagen Polo Sedan CKD launched – RM86k
Volkswagen Malaysia has launched its second locally-assembled vehicle – as previously reported, the 2014 Volkswagen Polo Sedan joins the Passat 1.8 TSI as the brand’s CKD models in the country. Assembled in …
Subaru Levorg – teasing the new Legacy tourer
Subaru will be debuting its Levorg concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in November, and while it sounds like a character from a sci-fi or horror movie, the company says that the …
Suzuki Crosshiker concept is Tokyo-bound
Suzuki will be premiering a number of concepts at next month's Tokyo Motor Show, and the Crosshiker concept will be one member of the pack. The automaker says that the compact crossover …
Proton announces 42% increase in sales for Q3 2013 over Q2, driven by strong Proton Saga SV numbers
Proton has announced that its sales in the third quarter of the year has increased by 27% over the corresponding quarter in 2012, with sales for Q3 this year amounting to 43,260 …
Proton Gen.2 bags least expensive-to-own-and-run honours in its class rating in Australian NRMA study
Some news about Proton, from Australia - the Proton Gen.2 has picked up more kudos; the car, in its GX variant form, has been named by New South Wales motoring association NRMA …
Chevrolet Colorado debuts new Duramax 2 in Australia
GM has given its Chevrolet Colorado pickup and Colorado 7 SUV an update for 2014 - the refreshed models have been introduced in Australia, where the models are sold under the Holden …
Volvo completes study of cordless charging for EVs
Some news on the inductive charging front. Volvo, working as part of a consortium of companies, has successfully completed a research project on cordless charging for electric cars and buses. The automaker …
Mitsubishi Electric developing charging system which employs EVs as an electricity source during blackouts
Mitsubishi Electric is developing a solar-powered charger for electric cars, one which will be able to reroute electricity from the EV's batteries into the home in the event of a blackout. The …
Suzuki Swift RR – a limited edition run of 200 units
Earlier today, Suzuki Malaysia Automobile previewed its upcoming Suzuki Swift RR, a limited-edition run of the third-generation hatch. Set to begin selling from mid-November, only 200 RR units will be available, and …
Malaysia Budget 2014 – no hybrid incentive updates
The just-concluded Budget 2014 speech made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak contained a fair amount of points covering the transport sector and its related infrastructure, but did not make …
Proton launches ‘Preve Funz Challenge’ reality show
Proton - in conjunction with Media Prima - has announced a new reality game show called the Preve Funz Challenge. The show, which will be presented in English and Bahasa Malaysia, will …
KLIMS13 to host 4th Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference 2013 (KLIAC) on Nov 12-14
The upcoming Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2013 (KLIMS13) is set to host the 4th Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference 2013 (KLIAC). The event, organised by the Malaysian Automotive Association and the …
Naza Euro Motors opens Citroen Juru 3S outlet
Naza Euro Motors has launched its first 3S outlet in the northern region with the opening of Citroen Juru. The 6,000 sq ft centre features customer lounges in addition to a four-bay …
McLaren P1 – 0-100 km/h in 2.8 secs, 0-200 km/h in 6.8
McLaren Automotive has released confirmed performance figures for its McLaren P1 supercar, and some of the numbers are, as you'd expect, staggering. The hybrid powertrain, which consists of a 3.8 litre M838T …
2014 Nissan Teana – the L33 makes its ASEAN debut
Nissan has given its 2014 Teana its ASEAN debut with the introduction of the L33 in Thailand. The sedan goes on sale in the Kingdom in both 2.0 and 2.5 litre versions, …
Proton ‘Pandu & Menang’ contest: Preve LE to be won
Proton has launched its Pandu & Menang contest, in which Malaysians will stand the chance to win daily and weekly prizes which includes a 42-inch LED TV, electrical gadgets and cash, worth …
Proton not taking part in the KLIMS13 motor show
The 2013 edition of the triennial Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show next month will see representation from a number of automotive brands, but Proton won't be one of them. It's confirmed that …
Chevrolet introduces 2nd-gen MY14 Duramax diesels
The Chevrolet Colorado pickup and Trailblazer SUV will be getting a new powertrain soon with the introduction of the second-generation Duramax four-cylinder turbodiesel. The MY14 Duramax will continue to have the same …
