Acura Type S Concept, the performance badge returns
Click to enlarge Acura has teased a Type S Concept that is set to debut at the Monterey Car Week this month. Following a world premiere at a private Acura reception on …
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Politeknik Port Dickson wins Proton ‘Intelligence that Inspires’ marketing challenge; Taylor’s 2nd, UTAR 3rd
The Proton "Intelligence that Inspires Challenge" marketing competition has ended with Politeknik Port Dickson overcoming 11 other tertiary institution teams. The winning team showed such a level of enthusiasm for the competition …
Guan Eng launched RM6.2b highway takeover plan without Cabinet approval? No such thing, says PM
Did finance minister Lim Guan Eng roll out the RM6.2 billion highway takeover plan without the agreement of the cabinet? No such thing happened, says prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. "No …
Indonesia plans incentives to boost EV adoption and production, tax based on fuel economy and emissions
We've seen India ramp up incentives to boost electric vehicle adoption in the form of GST reduction and income tax deduction, now another populous developing nation is attempting the same. Bloomberg reports …
Govt’s RM6.2b takeover of 4 highways on hold – report
The Malaysian government's proposed RM6.2 billion takeover of four highway concessionaires has been paused for a re-examination of the offered price, according to government sources. Singapore's Straits Times (ST), via the Malay …
India slashes tax on EVs, chargers to reduce pollution
As expected, India has slashed taxes on electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers, as the pollution-choked nation seeks to boost the use of eco-friendly cars. Reuters reports that the India has reduced the …
European customers to get China-made Volvo XC60
It may be 'Made by Sweden', but the Volvo XC60 will be made in China for European consumption. Volvo has announced the start of exports of the SUV from China to Europe, …
GIIAS 2019: Honda HR-V Mugen, facelift gets kitted out
The Honda HR-V Mugen was available in Malaysia as a limited edition in early 2018, and it's reasonable to expect a Mugen edition of the facelifted HR-V down the line. Indonesia gets …
GIIAS 2019: Daihatsu Ayla, Sirion, Terios Special Edition – yellow highlights for Perodua sister cars
Besides the sleek hybrid-powered HY Fun Concept, Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) wheeled out special editions for the Daihatsu Ayla, Sirion and Terios models at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). …
GIIAS 2019: Renault Triber – India’s sub-4m MPV debuts in Indonesia, to take on LCGC in pricing
Renault is going mainstream in Indonesia. To do that, one will have to play in the core segments here, which is the Low Cost Green Car category (three row models include the …
GIIAS 2019: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7-seater SUV
Here's a break from the usual 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) programming - a European car that Malaysia is yet to, or will never, get. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is …
GIIAS 2019: Honda Accord launched, 1.5T for RM206k
The new Honda Accord has been officially launched at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The tenth-generation Accord comes in a sole 1.5T variant, priced at Rp 698 juta, which …
GIIAS 2019: MINI Cooper 60 Years Edition – limited units coming to Malaysia next month as a Cooper S
MINI turns 60 this year, and the brand has released a global special edition model to mark the milestone. The MINI 60 Years Edition can be had as a Cooper or Cooper …
GIIAS 2019: Honda BR-V facelift, truly a minor change
The Honda BR-V received a mid-life facelift in April, after slightly over three years in the market. Of course, the first country to receive the update was MPV-loving Indonesia, where the seven-seater …
GIIAS 2019: Suzuki Jimny launched in ID, from RM93k
A year after it stole the show at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), the Suzuki Jimny is back. This time, the fourth-gen small 4x4 is officially launched for the Indonesian …
GIIAS 2019: New Nissan Livina, a ‘V-Motioned’ Xpander
The new Nissan Livina was revealed in Indonesia in February this year, and here's our first live and close up view of the seven-seater MPV. The latest entrant into Indonesia's core Low …
GIIAS 2019: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross debuts, RM140k
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has been launched for the Indonesian market at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). First revealed in February 2017, the MMC sports car name lives on, …
GIIAS 2019: A90 Toyota Supra launched in Indonesia – top 3.0L inline-six turbo, priced close to RM600k
The new Toyota Supra is coming to ASEAN in 2019. UMW Toyota Motor has said that the A90 will be reaching Malaysia this year, and the sports car was previewed for Thailand …
GIIAS 2019: Daihatsu HY Fun Concept makes world debut – hybrid MPV previews next-gen Avanza-Xenia?
Good day from the Indonesia Convention Exhibition at BSD City, where the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) opens today for the press. We'll kick off our annual live coverage with …
Govt gives 3-month extension to PSV license deadline for e-hailing drivers, who can continue to operate
Today, July 12, is the deadline for e-hailing drivers to obtain the mandatory Public Service Vehicle (PSV) license to continue to ply the roads, but they have received a reprieve. The cabinet …
