Perodua opens RM2m body, paint centre in Kota Bharu
Perodua has opened a body and paint (B&P) centre in Kota Bharu to cater to the needs of its East Coast customers. The new RM2 million centre, its 66th, is owned and …
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Toyota GT86 GR teased in Spain, heading to Europe
It emerged last week that Toyota has trademarked the Yaris and 86 GR names for use in European markets, hinting of an impending launch in the continent. Now, Toyota in Spain has …
Skoda Kodiaq RS cabin shown, Paris debut next week
Click to enlarge This is the interior of the Skoda Kodiaq RS that will make its debut next week at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. It will be the sporty flagship of …
Honda Malaysia collaborates with Education Ministry to enhance technical and vocational training
Honda Malaysia (HM) today signed a certificate of collaboration (CoC) with the Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education (DPCCE), Ministry of Education (MoE), paving the way for Honda’s training modules to …
Auto cake is big enough for third national car – MAI
The third national car project is timely, as it can fulfil market needs in a bid to complete the automotive industry under the connected mobility concept, says Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO …
2019 Maserati Levante S now in Malaysia, fr. RM789k
Maserati's updated model year 2019 Levante is now available in Malaysia. The MY19 SUV is offered by Naza Italia as a petrol-powered Maserati Levante S in GranSport and GranLusso trims. MY19 improvements …
1973 Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC110 – Kenmeri spotted
I don't remember noticing Nissan Crossing - the Japanese carmaker's brand showcase in Ginza - the previous time I was in Tokyo's glitzy district, but it was impossible not to this time …
August 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales up 26.8% y-o-y
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the month of August 2018, and the strong sales that we saw in June and July as a result of …
UA number plate series now available, open till Oct 1
Here's another special number plate series, UA. Tender for numbers UA 1 to UA 9999 are open till October 1, and results are scheduled to be released on October 8. UA number …
Honda Malaysia says Takata airbag replacement completion now at 84%, urges laggards to respond
Following transport minister Anthony Loke's threat to blacklist stubborn owners who refuse to get their recalled Takata airbag inflators replaced, Honda Malaysia (HM) has once again urged Honda owners to do so, …
New Celica or MR2 is next after Supra, says Toyota
More sports car news coming from Toyota, which is hosting journalists at its Supra first drive event. It's inevitable that someone from the media would ask about the "Three Brothers", and this …
Toyota Hilux, Fortuner, Innova get kit, safety updates
Click to enlarge UMW Toyota Motor has announced upgrades and enhancements for the IMV trio - the Toyota Fortuner SUV, Innova MPV and Hilux pick-up truck. The Hilux, Fortuner and Innova get …
Subaru Forester 2.0 STI Performance edition – RM135k
TC Subaru has announced a new variant of the Subaru Forester in Malaysia - the Forester 2.0 STI Performance. The new variant sees the SUV get sporty exterior and interior add-ons, and …
Toyota says manual version of the A90 Supra is ready
Toyota has described the upcoming new Supra as its "last present" to those who love sports cars as we know it today. Now, reports have emerged hinting at a very nice final …
Kia K3 GT revealed in Korea, BMW Gran Turismo-style
Here's a surprise from Kia. The carmaker has just revealed first images of the Kia K3 GT in South Korea, where it will be released next month. Design and performance are the …
Hyundai mods the Ioniq Electric and Veloster N itself
Hyundai Motor America has revealed two modified cars for the Optima Batteries "2018 Search for the Ultimate Street Car" annual event, and while one is an expected base car for mods, the …
RM1.50 petrol not in PH manifesto – targeted fuel subsidy for kapcai, cars below 1.3L next year
RM1.50 per litre of petrol? No chance, unless the global price of crude oil drops to that level, as the government has no plans to reduce the price of petrol, which has …
Lexus Digital Outer Mirrors debuts on the new ES in Japan – cameras and screens as wing mirrors
Here's a classic concept car design cue that's now available in an everyday sedan. Lexus will start offering Digital Outer Mirrors, and the first car to get it will be the new …
Toyota in talks with Geely on hybrid tech cooperation
Toyota has said that it is in talks with China's Geely about cooperation in petrol-electric hybrid vehicle technology, but nothing has been decided on the matter, Reuters reports. The Japanese giant and …
Malaysia to be global production hub for right-hand drive Geely Boyue for exports, and the Proton X70
The big news today is the reveal of the Proton X70, the brand's first SUV. Proton pulled the wraps off the Geely Boyue-based C-segment SUV at its Centre of Excellence in Shah …
