Great Wall Haval H5 now available in Sabah
Green Oranges, the local distributor for Great Wall Motor vehicles, has introduced the Haval H5 in Sabah, the five-seater mid-sized diesel SUV finally making its way to East Malaysia after the brand's …
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EV and its associated tech on show at IGEM 2012
The announcement of the launch of the first public EV charging stations in the country may have been the focus at the EV Pavilion at the 3rd International Greentech & Eco Products …
First Energy Networks launches first two public EV charging stations at Suria KLCC and Lot 10
First Energy Networks today announced the launching of the country’s first two public electric vehicle charging stations in Suria KLCC and Lot 10. The announcement was made at the 3rd International Greentech …
KL MRT: temporary realignment of Jln Bkt Bintang
Some MRT-related news, and if you use Jalan Bukit Bintang regularly, you'll want to take note. MRT Corp says that to facilitate construction works for the KL Mass Rapid Transit system, a …
Isuzu Philippines quashes rumours of plant shutdown
Some regional news from the Philippines, where things aren’t all that rosy and there are lots of familiar issues, by the sound of it. According to reports, rumours abound that there is …
Toyota recalls 7.43 mil vehicles over faulty window switches, UMW Toyota issues service campaign note
Toyota has announced a recall on 7.43 million vehicles globally over an issue with a faulty power-window switch. According to reports, it's the largest single recall since 1996, when Ford pulled back …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary: only 5
Ah, a birthday celebration, and nothing like a limited-edition sport-racing edition to mark the occasion. The 45th birthday of Mercedes-AMG has brought about a special SLS AMG edition called the GT3 45th …
Ingress receives supply contracts worth RM51.6 mil
Things are picking up for Ingress Corporation - the automotive components manufacturer has announced that it has received contracts from three companies for component supply, with the projects worth RM51.6 million in …
Proton Marketing acquires Hicom-Potenza for RM4.5m
Some news about Hicom-Potenza Sports Cars, the joint venture company between UK firm Potenza - which makes Westfield cars - and local partner DRB-Hicom. It seems that the local distribution company has …
Enforcement agencies to cooperate under new SOP – roadblocks to involve more comprehensive checks
Enforcement agencies are definitely stepping up their game. The advent of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) isn't just the only thing errant motorists will have to contend with. Roadblocks in the future …
NEC develops tech to improve Li-ion capacity by 30%
In Japan, a report states that NEC has developed technology that improves the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries by at least 30%, which paves the way for EVs to achieve long-distance travel. …
All-New Ford Focus Challenge – sedan up for grabs!
If you've bought yourself a new third-gen Ford Focus, or have already booked one, here's some news of interest. Ford has announced details for its All-New Ford Focus Challenge, with all customers …
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi achieves 38.5km/l mark
Some fuel economy-related news, and how diesel comes up trumps again. Over in the UK, the annual 2012 ALD Automotive / Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon held last weekend saw a Ford Fiesta …
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid introduced – RM617k
Volkswagen Malaysia has introduced the Touareg 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid locally, and the hybrid Typ 7P5 joins the RM429k 3.6 V6 FSI in the model lineup in the country. Its arrival also …
Audi and Joule developing new e-fuels
Something along bio-tech lines. Audi and US-based fuels specialist Joule have developed a remarkable process to produce e-ethanol and e-diesel, whereby microorganisms suspended in brackish or waste water can use sunlight and …
Changan to be represented by Tan Chong in five ASEAN countries – Malaysia not among them
Over in Singapore, news has come about that Tan Chong International is set to distribute Changan Automobile products in five countries around the region. The company will represent the Chinese brand in …
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet: rendering of topless Mk7
Click to enlarge. The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 made its debut in five-door hatch form, and the three-door style has showed up in the Golf GTI Concept, which premiered in Paris. Down the …
AES locations – the full list of 831 camera spots
We reported earlier that the full complement of 831 Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras will be up and running in 18 months from now, with the cams set to be deployed in …
Yes 4G Proton Inspira spotted on oto.my
Well, looks like the one-off 4G internet-enabled Proton Inspira is up for sale. The car, won by Ng Oon-Ee in the Yes/Proton online contest, has been spotted on our sister site oto.my, …
Mitsubishi Mirage – rendering offers the sedan take
Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi hasn't officially stated that its Mirage compact will be shaped in any other manner than it is now, as a five-door hatchback, but that hasn't stopped rendering guru …
