No planned price hike for CKD Toyota models – UMWT
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that there are no planned price increase for CKD locally assembled Toyota models "at this time". UMWT's CKD line-up consists of the Toyota Yaris, Vios, Rush, …
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Suzuki Jimny production to start in India in May 2020, mostly for exports – could be a new 5-door version
The fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny is a car that's high in demand from markets across the world, and the sole Japanese factory producing the small off-roader is at full stretch. Help is on …
Vietnam’s VinFast enters Australia, eyes Holden assets
VinFast has its sights set on Australia, and is eyeing assets of the just wound down Holden. According to carsales.com.au, the young Vietnamese carmaker - which set up shop in Melbourne last …
Volkswagen Golf GTD, GTE Mk8 – diesel, PHEV GTIs
You've seen the Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI, now here's the famous hot hatch's two less famous siblings - the Golf GTD and Golf GTE. They essentially are the diesel and plug-in hybrid …
Proton X70 caught testing in Pakistan – to get 1.5L Turbo 7DCT combo there instead of 1.8L, 2021 launch
The Proton X70 has been caught testing in Karachi, Pakistan. According to CarSpiritPK.com, Proton's Pakistani partner Al-Haj Automotive is in the process of introducing a range of Proton vehicles, and is already …
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Honda Accord 1.5L VTEC Turbo
https://youtu.be/6F9mMKa-7as Yesterday saw the launch of the all-new 2020 Honda Accord. The tenth-generation D-segment sedan is locally assembled at Honda Malaysia’s Melaka plant and is priced at RM185,900 on-the-road without insurance for …
Grab and Gojek discussing merger? Gojek says no
There's a rather shocking news going around that ASEAN ride hailing giants Grab and Gojek are discussing a possible merger. It came from The Information via Tech In Asia and cites sources …
Mercedes Thailand to start EQC EV production in 2021
Mercedes-Benz will start to make electric vehicles in Thailand next year. The model in question is the EQC electric SUV, and this comes after the German carmaker agreed with Thailand's Board of …
2020 Hyundai i30 facelift – bold new front, improved safety features and connectivity, mild hybrid option
Hyundai has released images and details of the i30 facelift ahead of its debut at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. The C-segment Volkswagen Golf-fighting hatchback and its wingmen get a bold new …
BMW Concept i4 teased – EV with Gran Coupe body
https://vimeo.com/393638148 BMW has released teasers of the BMW Concept i4, which will make its debut next month at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. The showcar will preview Munich's first fully-electric Gran Coupe, …
Honda to launch Euro market Jazz Crosstar at Geneva
Honda will debut the fourth-generation Jazz for the European market at next month's 2020 Geneva Motor Show. Along with the regular B-segment hatchback, Honda will also be introducing the Jazz Crosstar for …
DS9 flagship sedan revealed – global plug-in hybrid
DS Automobiles has revealed its new flagship model, the DS9. A large executive sedan, the DS9 conveys a perfect blend of heritage, remarkable savoir-faire and cutting-edge technology; and it aims to be …
Perodua’s journey in Malaysia – 3.7m cars sold, 95% local content, RM6b local parts purchase this year
At last Friday's launch of the National Automotive Policy 2020, DreamEdge brought out a prototype of its new national car project, which we've already showed you. Next to the boxed NNCP were …
NAP 2020 is the future but government shouldn’t ignore current uncertainties facing the industry – MAA
The National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020) was officially launched last Friday by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It aims to push the country towards becoming a regional leader in automotive …
Proton lauds NAP 2020’s vision for next-gen vehicles
The National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020) was officially launched in KL this morning by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It aims to push the country towards becoming a regional leader …
Perodua hails the NAP 2020 as consistent govt policy
The National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020) was officially launched in KL this morning by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It aims to push the country towards becoming a regional leader …
B30 biodiesel to be rolled out in Malaysia by 2025 – PM
Malaysia will be going further down the biodiesel path, with B30 biodiesel to come by the year 2025. This was revealed by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the launch of …
Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition – 1 of 100 now in M’sia
Besides the main event that was the new third-generation Bentley Flying Spur, accompanied by its two predecessors, Bentley Kuala Lumpur served up a surprise when we paid them a visit this week …
GALLERY: Three generations of the Bentley Flying Spur – 15 years of the Continental GT’s limo sister
Unless you've had an atrocious past that should be buried for good and never mentioned again, throwbacks are really pleasant things. You don the rose tinted glasses and think of the good …
2020 Bentley Flying Spur now in Malaysia – third-gen ‘super-luxury sports sedan’ is RM840k before tax
The third-generation Bentley Flying Spur is now in Malaysia, and one unit of the ‘super-luxury sports sedan’ is currently being housed at Bentley Kuala Lumpur at Jalan Pinang (Bentley KL prefers the …
