Proton Suprima S hatchback launched: RM77k-RM80k
Greetings from the Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, where we're reporting live from the launch of the Proton Suprima S, the national car maker's latest model. By now, you'd …
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W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift launched – E 200 Avantgarde and E 250 Avantgarde, RM367k-RM406k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the W212 E-Class facelift in the country. The locally-assembled sedan – which had its global reveal in December last year - arrives in two model guises, these being …
Ford Everest Concept SUV revealed – Blue Oval also unveils transformation plan for Australia
Ford may be stopping Australian production of the Falcon and Territory SUV by 2016, but the Blue Oval has signaled that things aren't quite grinding to a halt Down Under - there's …
Petronas stations – one-stop convenience centres
Petrol stations used to be a place where you simply tanked up your ride, but they've become much more these days – think a ‘destination’ where you can not only fuel up, …
Hyundai Elantra facelift makes its debut in Korea
Click to enlarge the image. It was teased online last week, and now the wraps have come off the fifth-generation Hyundai Elantra facelift. The revised MD, badged as the Avante in the …
Mazda to begin sales in Cambodia by year-end
Some regional news - Mazda will make Cambodia its ninth ASEAN market when it opens its first dealership in the capital, Phnom Penh, later this year. The automaker will be represented in …
Kia Picanto – second-gen to debut in Malaysia in Q4
Naza Kia is scheduled to launch the second-generation Kia Picanto - which made its debut in Geneva back in 2011 - sometime in the fourth quarter, according to a Bernama report. "We …
Tata to make its Indonesian debut at 2013 IIMS
Tata Motors will finally begin its entry into the Indonesian market this September, doing so at the upcoming Indonesian International Motor Show in Jakarta. The Indian automaker will use the show to …
Isuzu to introduce 1.9 litre diesel engine in 2015
Isuzu is reportedly set to begin selling pickups powered by a smaller capacity diesel engine in Thailand by 2015. According to the Nikkei, the company will introduce a 1.9 litre oil burner …
Honda to add third test course in Sakura by 2015
Honda has announced that plans to build its third test course in Japan have been resurrected. Development of the large-scale facility at Sakura - which was to include a high-speed circuit with …
2014 Hyundai i10 – European version breaks cover, India introduces the longer-wheelbase Grand i10
Hyundai has revealed the first images of its second-generation i10 compact and has also taken the wraps off its Grand i10 version in India. Let's start with the Euro debutant - which …
BMW F20 1-Series to debut in Malaysia soon?
It has certainly taken a while for the second-gen BMW 1-Series to get here, but the hatchback is finally coming to town - the BMW Malaysia Facebook page is teasing a vehicle …
2013 Toyota Vios – specs list pops up on oto.my
Sometime last month, photos of the Malaysian-spec 2013 Toyota Vios emerged in an ad on oto.my, offering the first visual take of the local car, which is expected to be launched in …
Proton Preve sedan – AUD$3k price reduction in Oz, free Modenas motorcycle in Malaysia
Some news from Australia concerning the Proton Preve sedan. Pricing for the car - available in two variant guises Down Under - has been revised, and both versions are now AUD$3,000 cheaper …
JPJ introduces 1JPJ Skuad Muda programme – looking to recruit 300,000 volunteers by next year
According to Bernama, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is hoping to recruit around 300,000 young volunteers for its recently-formed 1JPJ Skuad Muda programme by next year. Aside from learning about traffic regulations …
Isuzu to use GM diesels for new Indian market pickup
Isuzu is set to use diesel engines sourced from General Motors for its new Indian pickup truck in a bid to lower costs as well as reduce the demand for technology development. …
Lotus to hire more staff following £100 mil investment
Lotus has announced that it is set to create more than 100 new jobs in the company. The recruitment drive follows a £100 million (RM493 million) investment signed off for it by …
Opel Australia to close shop after less than a year
It hasn’t been quite a year since Opel officially made its way into the Australian market, and now, the GM-brand has announced that it will cease operations and will commence winding down …
Government to replace Proton Perdana Executive and Inspira official cars with Honda Accord 2.4 and 2.0
It has been confirmed that the Proton Perdana Executive and Proton Inspira in the official Government vehicle fleet is to be replaced by the Honda Accord (likely to be the current model …
Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi to jointly develop new charging infrastructure for EVs in Japan
Four Japanese automakers - Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi - have announced that they will be working together to increase the number of electric vehicle charging facilities in Japan as well as …
