Proton Saga FLX 1.3L – first drive impressions
There’s much ado about the new Proton Saga FLX, and for good reason - the entry-level offering from the company now wears a continuous variable transmission, and the variant also finally brings …
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2011 Isuzu D-Max launched – more bling on the muscle
Isuzu Malaysia last night launched the 2011 D-Max pickup, which features more in the way of bling. With an emphasis on style, the improvements to the vehicle are pretty much based on …
2011 Hyundai Grand Starex Royale – more kit and plush
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has introduced the 2011 Hyundai Grand Starex Royale, and this one offers more in the way of luxury and features. External changes lead the way on this 12-seater, and …
Nissan plans ASEAN expansion – Thailand and Indonesia integral to six-year development plan
Nissan has announced a new six-year business development plan for the ASEAN region, with the objective of more than tripling sales to 500,000 units with a 15% market share by the end …
Proton Saga FLX 1.3L launched – CVT, ABS and EBD on
UPDATE: Read our Proton Saga FLX test drive story, loaded with pix and a video. Proton has officially launched the Saga FLX 1.3L, which we managed to check out in the showroom …
Suzuki Malaysia refreshens Swift – 1.5 GLX introduced
Suzuki Malaysia Automobile today introduced the updated Swift, now in 1.5 GLX guise. It's essentially the second-generation one, given some new bobs and bits - there's no sign of the third-generation model …
Airbags a must in new vehicles by Jan 1, 2012
All new cars sold from next year will need to have a minimum of two frontal airbags - vehicle manufacturers must comply with this requirement, which takes effect on Jan 1, 2012, …
Isuzu Malaysia opens new 3S centre in Seremban
Isuzu Malaysia has opened its latest 3S centre, in Seremban, to support the growing demand for its vehicles in the country. The new Ultra Gallant outlet in Rahang Baru is an integrated …
Proton stringently re-evaluating all its vendors
According to reports, Proton says it will reevaluate all its vendors as it sets out to ready its plant for the production of its new global car, slated to enter the market …
Honda Stream to undergo “product update campaign” in Malaysia – 1,494 vehicles from MY 2008-2010 involved
Honda Malaysia is undertaking what it calls a "product update campaign" for its Stream, involving 2008 to 2010 model year vehicles, with a total of 1,494 units involved. This is aimed at …
Nasim launches new Peugeot showroom in Kota Bharu
Less than a week after opening its 19th showroom in Balakong, Nasim has launched its 20th one in the country with the opening of Peugeot Kota Bharu in Kelantan. The launch marks …
Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC and Dorsoduro 1200 launched in Malaysia – new Aprilia flagship showroom opens
Amidst all the non-stop action from IIMS late last week was some local news on the motorcycle front, which we're finally getting to here. Aprilia aficionados in Malaysia will be pleased to …
Lotus Evora S picked by Carabinieri as rapid response cars – two units to see service in Rome and Milan
Click to enlarge The Italian military police have selected the Lotus Evora S as rapid response vehicles - two units of the car will see service in Rome and Milan in a …
Suzuki now looking to expand ties with Fiat
In further news that is surely telling about the current climate of that particular relationship, Suzuki is eyeing deeper ties with Fiat as its frustration with Volkswagen grows, reports say. Automobilwoche reports …
Geely to build its own assembly plant in Indonesia
Geely Automobile is definitely looking at making some serious inroads in Indonesia. The company has been selling its cars in the country since April 2010, and through its local subsidiary Geely Mobil …
2011 German GP: Lewis Hamilton wins it for McLaren
Lewis Hamilton has won the 2011 German Grand Prix. The McLaren driver took the gong at Nurburgring ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso and Red Bull's Mark Webber. It was Hamilton's second win …
Proton Saga to finally come with ABS?
The Proton Saga FLX we talked about earlier may have more than one new thing going for it. The car is said to be equipped with a six-speed CVT drivetrain, which is …
Proton Saga FLX – this one wears a CVT transmission
Proton is really ramping up things on the CVT front, by the looks of it. Just recently the company announced that it will be introducing Continuous Variable Transmission in its upcoming range …
Toyota Corolla Altis – a minor upgrade for 2011
Some news away from IIMS, then. UMW Toyota teases that a change is coming for the Corolla Altis, so, interest piqued, we checked with the company to see what was on the …
Chrysler planning to set up ASEAN manufacturing base
Amidst our reports filtering in from the 19th International Indonesia Motor Show (IIMS) at the Jakarta International Expo in Kemayoran, Jakarta, some news about Chrysler's rapidly growing presence in the country and …
