Volkswagen opens its latest showroom in Kuantan
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has opened its latest VW showroom in the country, and the new outlet - operated by authorised dealer Okuan Otomobil - is located in Kuantan, Pahang. The new …
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Hyundai HND-7 Hexa Space concept makes Delhi debut
Yet another world premiere at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, and this one is from Hyundai. The Hexa Space is a multi-purpose vehicle concept showcasing how you don't need to …
Ford EcoSport is ASEAN-bound – SUV is third of eight global One Ford offerings slated for the region by 2015
Ford has confirmed that the EcoSport SUV, which was officially introduced at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, will be coming to ASEAN markets. The vehicle is the third of eight …
BMW 5 Series now with four-cylinder turbo engines in Malaysia – 520i and 528i M Sport wear the new mills
BMW Malaysia has announced the arrival of new petrol variants for the 5 Series, featuring the new 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine in two different outputs. The new engine, which features twin-scroll …
Ford EcoSport SUV debuts in Delhi Auto Expo – global offering to eventually enter around 100 markets
Ford has premiered its all-new EcoSport compact SUV at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India. It’s the second model to bear the name, the first-generation model being launched in Brazil …
Bajaj RE60 – not a car, but a four-wheeler vehicle
Click to enlarge. It has four wheels, has a car-like shape (can't say if it drives like one though), but its maker says it isn't a car. It's the Bajaj Auto RE60, …
Suzuki on course to triple engine production in Indonesia
Suzuki is on schedule to triple its engine build output to 150,000 units a year in Indonesia - the company's new engine manufacturing plant, which will take the number to that eventual …
Citroën C3 Picasso Code – playing dress up, this SE
Click to enlarge. Yes, another special edition, this time from Citroën; over in the UK, the company has introduced the C3 Picasso Code, which replaces the previous Blackcherry special edition. The Code …
Tan Chong goes the motorcycle route in Laos
According to a report, Tan Chong Motorcycles Laos has been appointed the exclusive distributor, importer and after-sales service provider for SYM motorcycles and spare parts in Laos. The company, which is a …
Toyota Aqua hybrid makes market debut in Japan
Toyota last week announced the introduction of the Aqua in Japan, a month after it made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. The compact hybrid is the domestic version of the …
Hyundai aiming to sell seven million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai Motor announced yesterday that it is targeting to sell seven million vehicles worldwide this year, an increase of 6% from 2011, in which it sold 6.6 million units globally, more than …
Saab in talks with Turkish gov’t, according to reports
Saab Automobile, which declared voluntary bankruptcy last week, remains determined in its search for a suitor to save it from oblivion. According to reports, the Swedish carmaker is in talks with the …
Proton and Hawtai expected to ink collaboration deal soon
Reports indicate that Proton and Chinese carmaker Hawtai Automobile are expected to sign an official collaboration agreement before Chinese New Year at the earliest. According to an unnamed Hawtai executive, discussions have …
Auto transmission driving licence to begin in May 2012
From May next year, there'll be two types of regular Class D, or car, driving licences - the one in effect right now and a new one, which is the automatic transmission …
My Proton Makeover – 1996 Iswara Aeroback is third up
The next recipient of Proton's “Very Important Proton” Makeover programme is a 1996 Iswara Aeroback, owned by software test engineer Norzamzarini Mohd Bajuri. The 35-year-old from Muar, Johor received a year-end surprise …
Proton confirms 2012 APRC participation – also announces an entry in 2012 WRC for the S2000-category
Proton, which dominated the 2011 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) with a clean sweep of the eight titles on call, has confirmed its participation in the 2012 APRC championship. The champions …
Kia Optima K5 2.0 launched – RM143,888 on-the-road
The much-anticipated Kia Optima K5 has been launched - the D-segment offering was introduced earlier today at Naza Kia Malaysia's new flagship Kia Red Cube outlet in Petaling Jaya. The car arrives …
Indonesia set to be No 1 automotive market in ASEAN
Thailand is likely to cede its position as the top automotive market in ASEAN this year, primarily as a result of the massive flooding that occured a few months back. Though the …
Mazda CX-5 customised to be shown at Tokyo Auto Salon
Click to enlarge. Mazda is showcasing a host of customised vehicles at the upcoming edition of the annual Tokyo Auto Salon in January, and among these are two versions of the CX-5 …
VW gives workers respite from Blackberry messages
In a move that should hopefully unshackle the idea that work has to follow one home, Volkswagen has agreed to stop sending emails through Blackberry devices to its workers in Germany after …
