Bentley mulling the idea of building a luxury SUV
If everyone's doing it, why shouldn't we? That's the train of thought Bentley seems to be in at the moment - the British luxury carmaker is looking at entering another segment and …
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Toyota reveals tech for future vehicle safety systems
Some news on the passive safety development front, from Toyota. The Japanese automaker has announced a quartet of future vehicle safety systems, currently under development, which it is looking at introducing into …
Renault plans vehicle production in China in 2016
According to reports, Renault is gearing up for China, and in a big way - the company is drawing up a strategic plan to launch production in China in 2016, says its …
Nissan Sunny to begin production in India in October
Over in India, Nissan has unveiled its Sunny mid-size sedan, which is set to begin selling in the country in October. The car will be the automaker's second model to be produced …
Nissan LEAF now able to supply electricity to homes
Nissan has unveiled a new power supply system that enables electricity to be supplied to homes from the lithium-ion batteries installed in its LEAF electric vehicle. The new system was unveiled at …
Caltex refreshes look of its service stations in Malaysia
Chevron Malaysia has given its Caltex service stations in the country an image refresh, and the first station to bear the new look, in Bandar Utama, was launched today. The revamp is …
Toyota to introduce a low-priced car for China in 2013
According to reports, Toyota is planning to introduce a low-priced small car designed for the Chinese market as early as 2013, with production planned at two factories in the country. The new …
Renault Twingo facelift to debut in Frankfurt
Renault has released the first image of its refreshed second-generation Twingo, which will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The automaker says that the A-segment offering is the …
Perodua Tweckbot – a Twitter-based free safety check
Perodua today launched its Twitter-based free safety check called Tweckbot, where P2 owners with a Twitter account can send a request to a mobile team to carry out a 15-point safety check, …
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 …
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 …
