SEAT Tarraco SUV production starts in Wolfsburg
For the first time in about 20 years, Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant is producing a model of another group brand - the SEAT Tarraco. The Spanish brand's flagship SUV uses a long version …
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Malaysian vehicle sales data for Sept 2018 by brand
It's to no one's surprise that car sales plunged in September, following the end of the tax holiday. However, it's not so much because prices are up (vs 0% GST), but because …
MITI received 14 proposals for new national car project
Here's an update on the new national car project (NNCP). The government's invitation for NNCP proposals from the private sector has closed, and the ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) has …
Proton X70 online booking now open – pay just RM99
As promised, online booking for the Proton X70 started today, with the X70 microsite going live at 10am. Proton's first SUV is also the first Proton that can be booked online. Here's …
Audi accepts 800m euro fine for V6/V8 diesel offences
Munich prosecutors have issued an administrative order against Audi for deviations from regulatory requirements in certain V6 and V8 diesel engines. The division of Volkswagen has accepted the 800 million euros fine, …
Skoda Scala is the name of new Golf-sized hatchback
Click to enlarge Skoda has revealed the name of its upcoming entry into the European compact hatch segment. The Skoda Scala will be a replacement for the Rapid Spaceback, competing in a …
Skoda Kodiaq GT – a big coupe SUV just for China
Click to enlarge The Skoda Kodiaq, the Czech brand's biggest SUV, is set to get a coupe version. The VW Group carmaker has released design sketches of the new Skoda Kodiaq GT, …
Porsche Panamera range gets GTS variant – 460 hp V8
Porsche has introduced a new GTS variant for the Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo. Powered by a 4.0 litre biturbo V8 engine, the GTS comes with extra dynamic chassis systems and unique …
Toyota C-HR x Adidas Japan collaboration for Thailand
Toyota Thailand has collaborated with Adidas Japan for a range of products with co-branding, including the Toyota C-HR and Adidas sportswear. The theme is "Disrupt to Create" and the crossover features "Adidas …
VPCM launches Volkswagen Cares loyalty programme
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the "Volkswagen Cares" customer loyalty programme. Key to this initiative is the Volkswagen Cares mobile app, an after-sales-led effort using a new platform to engage …
Gov’t to consider Melaka as base for new national car
As the new national car project (NNCP) rumbles on behind the scenes, various states will be vying to host prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's desired project. One such state is Melaka, …
Volkswagen Fest happens this weekend in Setia Alam
The Volkswagen Fest is back for 2018 and is happening from now till Sunday night at the Setia City Convention Centre. The main highlights this year are the unveiling of the JOIN …
Volkswagen unveils ‘JOIN’ special editions of Polo, Vento, Tiguan and Passat – sold only on Lazada
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today unveiled 'JOIN' special editions of the Polo hatchback, Vento B-segment sedan, Tiguan SUV and Passat D-segment sedan. JOIN is an accessory package that can be added …
Mitsuoka Rock Star – C2 Corvette Stingray looks with Mazda MX-5 ND mechanicals; what’s not to like?
Mitsuoka's creations appeal to a tiny niche of customers wanting retro looks on modern mechanicals. Scary Orochi and outrageous Le-Seyde aside, a typical Mitsuoka would be a humdrum Nissan saloon with front …
2018 Proton X70 SUV – four variants, specs detailed
The second round of media previews for the Proton X70 happened today in Petaling Jaya, where Proton released more details on its first SUV, along with fresh images. Order books for the …
SPYSHOTS: Renault Zoe EV – second-gen on the way?
Here are the first spyshots of the second-generation Renault Zoe. Debuting in 2012, the first (and current) Zoe was one of the pioneering production electric cars to hit the market, long before …
New national car to get ASEAN participation, doesn’t compete with Proton and Perodua – MITI minister
The new national car project (NNCP) pushed by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad could source parts from ASEAN neighbours, as the region forges stronger ties to weather out the US-China trade …
Proton gets AI company behind Merc’s MBUX to develop ‘Malaysian English’ voice recognition system
Nuance Communications, a Nasdaq listed specialist in artificial intelligence (AI), has announced that it is providing automotive-grade speech recognition for Geely. This comes as the Chinese carmaker embarks upon a joint venture …
Proton and MAI sign MoU to share resources in vendor development – 30 local companies to supply X70 parts
Proton and the Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further optimise shared resources to be used in developing Proton's parts and components suppliers to ensure the …
Hyundai Malaysia teases new SUV – Tucson facelift
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has posted up a teaser for a new model on its Facebook page. "We will be unveiling a heartthrob vehicle. It will be a trend-setter with its slick …
